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Thursday, July 24, 2025
TopicWaqf board

Topic: Waqf board

Govt intent to ‘reform’ waqf is suspicious. Consult Muslims first

Waqf are Muslim properties, and just like the trusts of Hindu, Sikh, Christian, and Parsi communities, the members of Waqf Boards should be Muslims.

Waqf Bill 2024 finally recognises ‘minority’ doesn’t mean Muslim, Sunni, male

The key change here is that the State will have more say in the regulation of waqf boards and even allow non-Muslim CEOs to be appointed by the government.

How Modi govt is proposing to amend Waqf Act & why critics call it harbinger of ‘Collector Raj’

Bill proposes to protect govt properties from being declared waqf, empowers DMs to survey waqf land & play arbiter in disputes, while also limiting powers of waqf tribunals.

Waqf Amendment Bill to be referred to joint parliamentary committee after Oppn calls it ‘anti-Muslim’

'Were non-Hindus part of Ram temple committee?' asks Congress's Vengugopal. Minority affairs minister Rijiju says Sachar committee too recommended that waqf board should be broad-based.

Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha, govt sends it to parliamentary panel after Oppn uproar

INDIA parties strongly opposed Bill saying it was federalism and constitutional provisions.

‘Malicious act’ or curbing graft? Muslim groups, waqf officials divided as Waqf Amendment Bill tabled

Bill, which proposes changes like curtailing powers of waqf boards & allowing district collectors to resolve disputes between board & govt, has been strongly criticised by Opposition.

‘Waqf Board Bahana Hai…’ — SP chief Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP over amendment bill

Yadav alleged that the amendments in the Waqf Bill were issued in the interest of the BJP and that this was just another link in a chain of schemes that benefit the ruling party.

India’s 3rd-largest landlords, waqf boards are beset with litigations, demolitions, bias

Waqf boards are struggling to maintain control of their vast properties with mounting legal battles, a losing perception war, internal chaos, and political heat.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan questioned by ED for over 12 hours in Waqf Board case

Khan reached ED office around 11 am and was still there around midnight. ED sources said he was detained but not arrested.

Encroachments, need for regular surveys of properties — what waqf boards discussed with Smriti Irani

At three-hour interaction, they also requested for special funds from the central government to protect their vacant land parcels by constructing schools, hospitals etc.

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India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.