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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicWaqf

Topic: Waqf

Separated by faith, united in loss. Two families grope in dark after Waqf protest violence in Murshidabad

Most shops, commercial establishments, schools & colleges remain shut in Jafrabad. Local residents remain anxious & fearful of fresh attacks once media & cops leave their area.

Brahmins, BJP, and Waqf—the story of Tamil Nadu village’s fight for land

A Waqf dispute in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruchendurai village became an example to push the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. It’s become the stuff of Hindutva folklore.

Amit Shah’s support to Kerala village Waqf protest is shaking up state politics

When Parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, cries of 'Jai Modi' and 'Jai Amit Shah' broke out in Munambam. But the protesters say they won’t stop until the law is made retrospective.

‘Muslim, Muslim, Muslim,’ chants a party without a single Muslim MP

A self-deluding BJP has convinced itself that targeting Muslims and pushing sections of the community into insecurity and fear, is for their own good.

BJP MP’s remarks on ‘jewish ally of Prophet’ revive historical puzzle: who was Rabbi Mukhayriq

BJP MP Dubey's claim in Parliament that Rabbi Mukhayriq was the first to dedicate his orchard as waqf to the Prophet has revived historical debate over veracity of the story.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.