What is the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and why has it sparked violent protests? - India’s parliament passed the controversial bill moved by Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to ...

As the Supreme Court is set to hear the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, tomorrow, we take a look at the petitions that have been filed so ...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said no protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 will be allowed in the state and suggested that the agitators present their side before the S ...

Ronik Sharma Finally, the President of India Droupadi Murmu has also given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, ...

With the fresh arrests, a total of 221 people have been apprehended so far in connection with the recent violence in the Muslim-majority district during anti-Waqf (Amendment) Act protests. The two ...

In a statement, Kiren Rijiju addressed the Waqf Amendment Bill, describing land as one of the most precious and sensitive issues in the country. He emphasised that losing land is akin to losing ...

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarifies that the Waqf Act amendments aim to rectify past mistakes, not target the Muslim community.

The notices were allegedly issued by F Syed Satham, who claimed the land in Vellore's Kattukollai belonged to a local dargah.

The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 promotes transparency and inclusivity in managing Waqf assets, benefiting all communities in ...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider listing a fresh plea challenging the constitutional validity of several provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice ...

The Parliamentary Affairs minister said that as part of the reforms, the Centre has struck down Section 40 of the Act, which had empowered Waqf Boards to unilaterally declare any land as Waqf.

Amid outrage in Kerala’s Munambam over land ownership, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says recent Waqf Act changes aim to curb unchecked claims, restore rights, and end misuse of sweeping board powers.