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Sunday, September 7, 2025
TopicWaqf (Amendment) Bill 2024

Topic: Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024

Waqf JPC accepts all changes proposed by BJP-led NDA, Oppn’s amendments ‘rejected without discussion’

The Joint Parliamentary Committee is likely to submit its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 29 January, first day of Budget Session. Oppn members has questioned the 'hurry'.

Centre asks IIT Delhi to draw up roadmap to effectively manage waqf properties, boards in 22 states

The govt found it necessary to assess the functioning of WAMSI portal as several states are unable to provide accurate information about waqf properties, it is learnt.

Drama mars Waqf JPC meet as TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee smashes glass bottle during argument with BJP MP

Reacting to allegations of bias, BJP’s Jagdambika Pal said he would resign as chairperson of JPC on Waqf (Amendment) Bill if panel members felt he was treating them unfairly.

Tribal land being usurped in name of mosques, must be returned, VHP tells joint panel on Waqf Bill

As Jharkhand polls approach, VHP has written to joint committee on waqf bill, requesting provisions in law to ensure waqf boards don't 'violate' constitutional protections for STs.

Waqf Amendment Bill isn’t radical enough. Reinvent or wind up

The near total absence of any visible charity by Waqf should bring us to its real character and organisational structure.

Waqf Bill 2024 a reform that will help Muslim women become part of India development story

Those opposed to the Bill must understand that this is a matter about management of real estate. It's crucial to free waqf from the clutches of select people.

On Camera

Every generation has its Diljala Ashiq. Now they come with Instagram stalking & IAS dreams

The Diljala Aashiq’s playlist today consists of Ed Sheeran, Anuv Jain, Jubin Nautiyal, and Prateek Kuhad. But their patron saint hasn’t changed. It’s still Ajay Devgn.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?