PM Modi interacted with a delegation of Dawoodi Bohra Community members. They thanked him for bringing the Waqf Amendment Act. They expressed commitment for PM's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. PM recalled his strong bonds with members of the Dawoodi Bohra community and praised the community for their social welfare work.

Dawoodi Bohra Leaders Meet PM Modi, Express Support For Waqf Amendment Act

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Protests against Waqf Amendment act has led to violence in India
In the eastern state of West Bengal, at least three people died and 100 others were injured
Why is Waqf amendment Act, on the management of Islamic endowments worth more than 14 billion dollars, leading to violence?

Will it become the burning issue in upcoming state elections of India?

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Waqf violence: amendment act protests kill 3 in West Bengal; why is this a burning issue in India?

India News | Meanwhile, the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that more than 400 Hindus were "forced to flee" the city after the violence.

'J&K-like situation'? What's happening in West Bengal's Murshidabad, city under violence after Waqf enforcement? WION Explains

India's border security forces deployed five companies in the region of West Bengal after three people lost their lives in violent clashes in the Mushidabad district. Watch in for more details!

West Bengal Waqf protests: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls for peace in the region

India News: Two among the three killed were a father and son; their bodies were found riddled with multiple stab wounds in their home at Jafrabad in the Samserganj area of the district, local police said. The third person who died had a bullet wound.

3 killed in West Bengal as protests against Waqf law turn violent; Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces

The recently enacted Waqf Amendment Act 2025 pushes a secularisation of properties owned Muslim religious institutions and charities in India. Clauses allowing for a government say in administration of such properties has raised strong opposition from Muslims that alleges, with non-BJP state governments alleging targeting of minorities. Inside South Asia looks at the various contentious clauses.

Waqf Amendment Act Row Rages On

India news: Sanjay Tickoo, the head of Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti has said that more than 1400 temples and associated properties across Jammu and Kashmir have been encroached.

Kashmiri Pandits demand a bill like Waqf for preserving temple and associated properties in Jammu and Kashmir

India's opposition party, Congress, says it will very soon challenge in the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Waqf Reservation Bill that was passed in Parliament. The bill was approved by the Parliament after the upper house gave its nod to the contentious bill following an over 13-hour debate.

Waqf Bill sparks nationwide protests, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad rise against amendments

Protests Erupt In Kolkata, Chennai And Ahmedabad Against Waqf Amendment Bill

India News: There are fears the new Waqf laws will be applied retrospectively, thereby affecting existing properties, even though Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told Parliament that it is prospective in nature.

Protests erupt in Kolkata, Chennai after parliament clears Waqf Bill; Owaisi slams Naidu, Nitish

Waqf Bill: Congress says, 'Will challenge constitutionality of bill in top court'

Sonia Gandhi accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of leading the country into a constant state of polarisation, 'dragging the country into an abyss where our Constitution will remain on paper'. India news

'Brazen assault': Congress' Sonia Gandhi slams BJP after Waqf bill was passed in Rajya Sabha

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India news | Amit Shah clarified that non-Muslims will not be part of the new committee that will interfere in religious matters, adding that they will only see whether the administration is following the rules or not.

'You would break this country': Amit Shah slams Opposition on Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The Union Cabinet has approved the revised Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, incorporating 14 amendments proposed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). Watch this report for more details!

Union Cabinet approves revised Waqf Bill with changes suggested by JPC

Tensions flared in the Indian Parliament as opposition MPs staged a walkout during the tabling of the Income Tax Bill 2025. A heated row erupted over the WAQF (Amendment) Bill, with accusations against the government for allegedly removing dissent notes from the JPC report. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the unfolding parliamentary chaos.

Indian Parliament: chaos unfolds in Indian parliament over JPC and WAQF bill

Experts say Waqf Amendment Bill is Naidu’s first test of secular image since joining NDA. Andhra Pradesh CM is under pressure from Muslim leaders of his party to oppose the bill. TDP’s Muslim leaders have urged Naidu not to support the proposed amendments. With report of Joint Committee, bill likely to be tabled in the winter session of Parliament. Watch to know more!

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