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Kerala High Court Dismisses Case Against Postal Officials Over Waqf Land
The Kerala High Court has observed that section 52A of the Waqf Act does not say that those in occupation of waqf property prior to that can be prosecuted for alienating such land without the Waqf Board's saction.
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Trinamool's Kalyan Banerjee Explains 'Hulk' Moment During Waqf Bill Meeting
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee, whose 'Hulk' moment - he smashed a glass bottle on the table - at a joint parliamentary committee meeting last week on the Waqf Board Bill made headlines - has broken his silence.
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In Row Over Waqf Bill, Trinamool's Kalyan Banerjee Smashes Glass, Cuts Thumb
There was drama, and broken glass and bandages, Tuesday - courtesy Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee - as a joint parliamentary committee met in Delhi to study amendments to the Waqf Bill.
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Uttarakhand Madrasa Board Planning To Introduce Sanskrit Education
The decision is being taken as part of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's plan to link madrasa-going children with mainstream education.
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Opinion | The Economic Rationale For Amending The Waqf Act
The Sachar Committee flagged the meagre revenue generation from Waqf properties. The report observed that annual income from Waqf properties (in 2005) across India was approximately ₹163 crore, representing a meagre rate of return of just 2.7%.
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"Imagine, A Civic Body HQ Became Waqf Land": Minister Counters Opposition
A handful of people captured Waqf boards in the country and ordinary Muslims did not get justice, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told Lok Sabha today, countering the Opposition's charge on the Waqf (Amendment) Act that was introduced today.
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Opposition Targets Non-Muslims Provision, More In "Draconian" Waqf Bill
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The centre tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha Thursday and that triggered protests, as expected, from opposition MPs, who said the 44 changes a "grave attack on the Constitution" and a "draconian attack".
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"Bhartiya Zameen Party...": Akhilesh Yadav's Swipe At BJP Over Waqf Bill
Samajwadi Party boss Akhilesh Yadav attacked the BJP Thursday morning over proposed amendments to 44 sections of the Waqf Act of 1995, declaring the Bill a pretext to profit from sale of Waqf-owned lands.
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Waqf Act Amendment Bill To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Today
Waqf Act Amendment Bill: The BJP-led government is slated to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.
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Centre Introduces Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: Updates
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The Centre introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.
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Women, Non-Muslims On Boards, Council Can't Claim Land: Waqf Act Changes
A contentious bill to amend 44 sections of the Waqf Act of 1995 - including changing it ensure representation of non-Muslim individuals and Muslim women in central and state Waqf bodies - is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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In Mega Waqf Board Reform, 44 Amendments Proposed, Women Members Mandatory
Amid the hue and cry over 'curtailing' of powers of the Waqf Board, particularly by Muslim outfits, the BJP-led NDA government is all set to introduce more than 40 amendments to the Act, by bringing two Bills in the ongoing session of Parliament.
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"No Issue Abiding By Uniform Civil Code": Uttarakhand Waqf Board
A day after Uniform Civil Code 2024 bill was passed in the state assembly, the Uttarakhand Waqf Board refuted reports that the bill was anti-Islamic and asserted that there was no issue with abiding by UCC since it does not tamper with Islamic faith.
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CBI To Act Against AAP's Amanatullah Khan In "Illegal Appointments" Case
The Delhi government's revenue department's sub-divisional magistrate (headquarters) had in November 2016 filed a complaint alleging "arbitrary and illegal" appointments by Mr Khan to various existing and non-existing posts in the Delhi Waqf Board.
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Rs 5.5 Lakh By Delhi Waqf Board For Families Of Those Killed In Protests
The Delhi Waqf Board today announced that it will give a financial assistance of Rs 5.5 lakh each to the families of those killed during violent protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
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Kerala High Court Dismisses Case Against Postal Officials Over Waqf Land
The Kerala High Court has observed that section 52A of the Waqf Act does not say that those in occupation of waqf property prior to that can be prosecuted for alienating such land without the Waqf Board's saction.
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Trinamool's Kalyan Banerjee Explains 'Hulk' Moment During Waqf Bill Meeting
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee, whose 'Hulk' moment - he smashed a glass bottle on the table - at a joint parliamentary committee meeting last week on the Waqf Board Bill made headlines - has broken his silence.
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In Row Over Waqf Bill, Trinamool's Kalyan Banerjee Smashes Glass, Cuts Thumb
There was drama, and broken glass and bandages, Tuesday - courtesy Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee - as a joint parliamentary committee met in Delhi to study amendments to the Waqf Bill.
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Uttarakhand Madrasa Board Planning To Introduce Sanskrit Education
The decision is being taken as part of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's plan to link madrasa-going children with mainstream education.
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Opinion | The Economic Rationale For Amending The Waqf Act
The Sachar Committee flagged the meagre revenue generation from Waqf properties. The report observed that annual income from Waqf properties (in 2005) across India was approximately ₹163 crore, representing a meagre rate of return of just 2.7%.
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"Imagine, A Civic Body HQ Became Waqf Land": Minister Counters Opposition
A handful of people captured Waqf boards in the country and ordinary Muslims did not get justice, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told Lok Sabha today, countering the Opposition's charge on the Waqf (Amendment) Act that was introduced today.
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Opposition Targets Non-Muslims Provision, More In "Draconian" Waqf Bill
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The centre tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha Thursday and that triggered protests, as expected, from opposition MPs, who said the 44 changes a "grave attack on the Constitution" and a "draconian attack".
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"Bhartiya Zameen Party...": Akhilesh Yadav's Swipe At BJP Over Waqf Bill
Samajwadi Party boss Akhilesh Yadav attacked the BJP Thursday morning over proposed amendments to 44 sections of the Waqf Act of 1995, declaring the Bill a pretext to profit from sale of Waqf-owned lands.
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Waqf Act Amendment Bill To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Today
Waqf Act Amendment Bill: The BJP-led government is slated to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.
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Centre Introduces Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: Updates
Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: The Centre introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha today to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.
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Women, Non-Muslims On Boards, Council Can't Claim Land: Waqf Act Changes
A contentious bill to amend 44 sections of the Waqf Act of 1995 - including changing it ensure representation of non-Muslim individuals and Muslim women in central and state Waqf bodies - is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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In Mega Waqf Board Reform, 44 Amendments Proposed, Women Members Mandatory
Amid the hue and cry over 'curtailing' of powers of the Waqf Board, particularly by Muslim outfits, the BJP-led NDA government is all set to introduce more than 40 amendments to the Act, by bringing two Bills in the ongoing session of Parliament.
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"No Issue Abiding By Uniform Civil Code": Uttarakhand Waqf Board
A day after Uniform Civil Code 2024 bill was passed in the state assembly, the Uttarakhand Waqf Board refuted reports that the bill was anti-Islamic and asserted that there was no issue with abiding by UCC since it does not tamper with Islamic faith.
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CBI To Act Against AAP's Amanatullah Khan In "Illegal Appointments" Case
The Delhi government's revenue department's sub-divisional magistrate (headquarters) had in November 2016 filed a complaint alleging "arbitrary and illegal" appointments by Mr Khan to various existing and non-existing posts in the Delhi Waqf Board.
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Rs 5.5 Lakh By Delhi Waqf Board For Families Of Those Killed In Protests
The Delhi Waqf Board today announced that it will give a financial assistance of Rs 5.5 lakh each to the families of those killed during violent protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
