Waqf Act

Who Are Ashraf, Ajlaf And Arzal – The Pasmanda Muslims BJP Is Wooing in Bihar? Why They Spell Trouble For Tejashwi Yadav

BJP’s approach is not loud. It is slow, targeted and focussed. It is not trying to claim all Muslims. Just the ones who have always felt invisible. 

Jul 03, 2025, 08:05 AM IST

Government To Launch Portal 'UMEED' On June 6 To Regulate Waqf Properties

The central government is set to launch the UMEED portal on June 6, aimed at streamlining the registration of Waqf properties across the country. 

Jun 03, 2025, 12:22 PM IST

Petition Against Waqf 1995 Act, SC Issues Notice To Centre And States

Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre and state governments on a petition challenging validity of several provisions of the Waqf Act, 1995.

May 27, 2025, 13:29 PM IST

Centre Files Affidavit In SC, Says Waqf Act, 2025 Valid, Lawful Exercise Of Legislative Power

Centre defends Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in SC, citing legality, inclusivity, and need to correct misidentified waqf lands.

Apr 25, 2025, 16:34 PM IST

SY Quraishi Was 'Muslim Commissioner': After CJI, BJP's Nishikant Dubey Targets Former CEC Over Waqf Act

BJP MP Dubey's religious barb at the former CEC came a day after his vitriolic attack on the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, blaming him for "religious wars" in India.

Apr 20, 2025, 23:23 PM IST

Bengal Violence: Women Sob, Break Down Before NCW Chief In Riot-Hit Murshidabad

Women in Dhuliyan have urged the Centre to set up permanent Border Security Force (BSF) camps in violence-hit pockets to ensure their safety following recent communal unrest. 

 

Apr 19, 2025, 16:47 PM IST

Centre Has One Week To Respond, No Changes To 'Waqf By User' Till Next Hearing: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Centre seven days to file its stand on the challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. In addition, the Court has set May 5 to hear pleas against the validity of the Act.

Apr 17, 2025, 15:29 PM IST

‘Why Were You Hurried About Waqf Amendment…?’: Mamata Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack Against BJP

Addressing a public gathering at Kolkata's Netaji Indoor Stadium, CM Mamata Banerjee questioned the haste behind the amendment.

Apr 16, 2025, 13:32 PM IST

'Motivated, Baseless': India Rejects Pakistan's Remarks On Waqf Amendment Act

The Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill in the budget session after which it was given assent by President Droupadi Murmu.

Apr 15, 2025, 21:52 PM IST

Murshidabad Violence: Bangladesh Behind Unrest In Bengal? Govt Sources Reveal Probe Details — Check Report

The preliminary findings also suggest that the miscreants may have initially received assistance from local leaders but eventually became uncontrollable.

Apr 15, 2025, 17:34 PM IST

Fresh Violence In Bengal After Murshidabad: ISF Workers Clash With Cops During Waqf Protest; Several Injured, Vehicles Torched

The clash erupted when police stopped ISF supporters from heading towards Ramlila Maidan in central Kolkata to attend an anti-Waqf (Amendment) Act rally addressed by party leader and Bhangar MLA Naushad Siddique.

Apr 14, 2025, 20:26 PM IST

Huge Protest In Hyderabad Against Waqf Amendment Act

Numerous women, youth, and students participated in the Waqf Bachao March organised by the Congress.

Apr 13, 2025, 23:03 PM IST

BJP Stages Protest In Kolkata over Murshidabad Violence, SSC Recruitment Scam

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, and other senior BJP leaders participated in the protest, which marched from College Square to Dharmatala.

Apr 13, 2025, 18:57 PM IST

Congress MP Seeks All-party Meeting To Tackle Violence In West Bengal's Murshidabad

"It is crucial to bring all parties and community leaders together to address the root causes of this violence and restore peace in the region," Congress said. 

Apr 13, 2025, 17:03 PM IST

Bengal Violence: 150 Arrested Amid Unrest In Murshidabad Over Waqf Act, BSF Deployed, To Assist Cops

As tensions escalate in West Bengal's Murshidabad amid violence over the amended Waqf law, the BSF has dispatched five companies to support state police operations and curb the unrest in the region. 

Apr 13, 2025, 07:39 AM IST

'Closely Monitoring': Centre Assures All Assistance To Bengal Government After Waqf Clashes In Murshidabad

As per a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the DGP of West Bengal briefed the Union Home Secretary that the situation 'was tense but under control' and was being monitored closely. 

Apr 12, 2025, 22:40 PM IST

‘Cannot Keep Eyes Closed’: Calcutta HC Orders CAPF Deployment In Murshidabad After Waqf Act Clashes

A division bench, presided over by Justice Soumen Sen, directed the deployment of the CAPF in West Bengal's Murshidabad. 

Apr 12, 2025, 21:15 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee Inciting Anti-Hindu Violence In Name Of Waqf Protests, Alleges BJP

BJP's Pradeep Bhandari said that the Waqf Act has been generally welcomed across the country and has drawn peaceful protests in some places, but there is unchecked violence during the stir in West Bengal.

Apr 12, 2025, 18:58 PM IST

3 Dead As Clashes Erupt Amidst Waqf Act Protests In West Bengal's Murshidabad

The West Bengal Police also informed that three people died in Murshidabad after the protests against the Waqf Act turned violent. 

Apr 12, 2025, 18:35 PM IST

Waqf Act In Bengal Soon? CM Mamata's BIG Appeal Amid Murshidabad Violence

Tensions In West Bengal: Banerjee made an appeal to people to maintain peace and calm and said that the Waqf Act was made by the Centre and answers should be sought from it.

Apr 12, 2025, 14:59 PM IST