The Telangana High Court has ordered status quo against the state's decision to allot one acre of government land in Borabanda to the Telangana Waqf Board for setting up a Muslim graveyard.


Telangana court pauses allotment of government land to Waqf board

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

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'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: It is to be noted that there is no waqf system in Islamic countries like Turkey, Libya, Jordan, Tunisia, and Egypt, but the waqf network in India is extensive and legally protected.

Waqf Bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha April 2. Why is opposition against it, what is the row?

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

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!

Waqf Bill: Chandrababu Naidu Won't Let Any Bill That Harms Muslims Get implemented | WION Originals

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman BR Naidu on Monday (Nov 4) rejected the comparison of the Waqf Board with the governing body of Tirumala by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi.

TTD chief says 'Waqf board real estate firm', Owaisi's comparison with 'Tirumala' wrong

India's Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah on Sunday (Sep 29) accused the Congress party of allowing 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans at its rallies in the poll-bound state of Haryana.

BJP's Amit Shah slams Congress for 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans at rallies; vows to ‘straighten’ Waqf Board law

India's minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the WAQF Amendment bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha. The bill faced stiff opposition in the lower house and ignited debate among Muslim organisations. The bill has now been referred to the joint parliamentary committee. WION explains what WAQF is & what the key features of the bill are.

WAQF (Amendment) bill sent to joint parliamentary committee | What is WAQF?

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, aiming to address issues related to the powers of State Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties, and removal of encroachments. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju presented the bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995.

Indian government introduces Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 |

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday (Aug 8) introduced in the Indian parliament The Waqf (Amendment) Bill and The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 which seeks to kick-start reforms in Waqf boards.

India Parliament monsoon session: BJP government introduces amendments to Waqf Act

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday (Aug 8) moved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha. The Congress opposed the Bill, saying it was against the Constitution.

India: Kiren Rijiju moves Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's central government is set to overhaul the Waqf Act to restrict the "unfettering" powers of the Waqf Board - - the country's third largest landowner after the Indian Railways and armed forces.

Explained: What is Waqf Board and why does the Indian government want to curb its powers?

The Indian government is set to bring changes to the Waqf Act with the primary aim of curbing the "unfettered" powers of the Muslim body - the country's third largest landowner after the Indian Railways and armed forces.

Indian government set to bring bill to curb ‘unfettered’ powers of Waqf Board

Properties belonging to All India Waqf Board will be geo-tagged and facilities like school, college, hospital, community centre, common centre and hostel will be constructed on them, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has announced.

All Waqf properties will be geo-tagged and digitised: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Waqfnama is a deed or a document through which a person expresses intention to donate a property or land for charitable purposes or waqf.

SC asks Waqf board to show signed documents of Shah Jahan on Taj Mahal

According to the police, the matter is being investigated at the moment

Waqf Board's chief complains against AIMPLB leader over 'provocative' speech

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