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Owaisi takes a dig at BJP over Waqf properties in Muslim countries
AIMIM Chief Aasaduddin Owaisi took a dig at the BJP over a recent remark made by a BJP member in Parliament, suggesting that a particular Muslim country does not have Waqf institutions while addressing the Save Waqf Conference at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium
22 April,2025 06:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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Rijiju slams Mamata Banerjee over Waqf Act implementation
Rijiju, during a press conference in Mumbai, said that under a federal structure, a state cannot block a law passed by Parliament
22 April,2025 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Supreme Court to hear Waqf Act challenge on April 16 amid rising opposition
The Supreme Court will hear multiple petitions on April 16 challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, with opposition leaders and religious bodies claiming it infringes on minority rights
10 April,2025 11:52 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
SC likely to hear on April 15 pleas challenging Waqf Act, Centre files caveat
A Government notification said Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which was passed by Parliament last week, comes into force on Tuesday
08 April,2025 09:42 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
How can their case stand in court: Kayande on legal challenge to Waqf Act
Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande dismissed opposition to the amended Waqf Law, saying the bill passed after parliamentary debate and committee review cannot be legally challenged. She accused critics of creating public confusion
07 April,2025 04:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
AIMPLB moves SC against newly-enacted Waqf law
A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan agreed to consider, listing for an urgent hearing, the plea of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and others, including Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on the issue
07 April,2025 03:50 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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
"He didn’t name Shinde, but they took it personally": Owaisi backs Kunal Kamra
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has extended his support to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, questioning why his remarks were taken personally by Eknath Shinde and his party. Owaisi also criticised Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for selective outrage
30 March,2025 10:13 AM IST | Hyderabad
Waqf (Amendment) Bill should be called ‘looters (amendment) law’: Owaisi
Referring to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s reported remarks that one cannot approach courts against the waqf tribunal, Owaisi alleged that Shah was “lying”.
30 March,2025 07:45 AM IST | Hyderabad | Agencies
Athawale responds to Owaisi's remarks, says Marathas get reservation under EWS
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that the Maharashtra government has taken the decision to give 10 per cent reservations to the Marathas in government jobs
02 March,2025 02:32 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent