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Rashtriya Janata Dal joins Waqf war in SC
The duo will approach the apex court tomorrow, Monday, to contest the bill’s provisions, which they argue could have significant implications for the management of Waqf properties.
07 April,2025 08:20 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Milind Deora highlights parliament’s late-night efforts in passing Waqf Bill
His tweet comes in the wake of back-to-back late-night sessions in both Houses of Parliament, where the Waqf Amendment Bill was discussed and passed
04 April,2025 02:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Suresh Gopi: No pressure was exerted for 17 cuts in L2- Empuraan
It was the decision of the producers and the lead actor of the film, with permission from the director of the film, to remove 17 portions from the film
04 April,2025 10:43 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after 2-days heated debate
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition parties of trying to mislead people on the Waqf Amendment Bill and said it will benefit crores of people from the Muslim community
04 April,2025 10:18 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Passed in Lok Sabha, Waqf Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha amid opposition
The LS passed the Bill with a 288-232 vote in on Thursday after nearly 12 hours of debate
04 April,2025 08:18 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Govt tables Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha after Lok Sabha approval
Appealing to Congress and allies to support the Waqf Amendment Bill, Rijiju said that all the recommendations given by previous committees have been incorporated into the newly amended bill.
03 April,2025 02:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin protests Waqf Amendment Bill, calls it an attack
Stalin argued that the bill, despite facing widespread opposition, was passed at 2 AM with the support of alliance parties, calling it an 'attack on Indian democracy.'
03 April,2025 12:53 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Lok Sabha to take up Waqf Bill on Wednesday; BJP, Shiv Sena issue whip to MPs
Opposition parties have strongly criticised the bill, calling it unconstitutional and detrimental to the interests of the Muslim community. Several prominent Muslim organisations have also been mobilising support against it
02 April,2025 11:11 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'Laboured and tortuous': Chidambaram on Sitharaman's explanation
Chidambaram said this in a statement late on Tuesday evening while responding to the answers given by Sitharaman in the Rajya Sabha.
02 April,2025 09:42 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Capital expenditure not cut, rises to Rs 11.21 lakh crore for FY26: Sitharaman
The capital expenditure for 2025-26 has increased to Rs 11.21 lakh crore from Rs 11.11 lakh crore in 2024-25, with a proportional rise in 50-year interest-free loans to states for capital projects
01 April,2025 05:00 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI