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Day after order on Waqf Board, govt withdraws GR after social media backlash

Day after order on Waqf Board, govt withdraws GR after social media backlash

The Maharashtra government had issued a GR, stating that the finance and planning department has approved a Rs 10 crore grant for strengthening the Maharashtra State Board of Waqfs (MSBW) headquartered in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

29 November,2024 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Govt withdraws order to disburse Rs 10 crore for strengthening state Waqf Board

Govt withdraws order to disburse Rs 10 crore for strengthening state Waqf Board

The development comes a day after a government resolution (GR) was issued, in which the state administration ordered disbursal of Rs 10 crore funds for strengthening the state Waqf Board

29 November,2024 04:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Stalemate continues in Parliament over opposition demands

Stalemate continues in Parliament over opposition demands

The Lok Sabha adopted a motion, moved by Jagdambika Pal, chairman of Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill, for presenting the report by the last day of Budget Session next year

29 November,2024 08:57 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Opposition members seek tenure extension for Waqf JPC

Opposition members seek tenure extension for Waqf JPC

In a memorandum to the Speaker, the opposition members also sought an extension of the tenure of the Joint Committee of Parliament by a "reasonable time" to allow substantive deliberations on the expansive legislation

26 November,2024 07:53 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Kerala: Locals in Kochi protest against Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Kerala: Locals in Kochi protest against Waqf (Amendment) Bill

he community has requested the government to review the Waqf Act and facilitate the return of their property

25 November,2024 10:20 AM IST | Kochi | mid-day online correspondent
Bill to amend Waqf Act among 16 bills on government's agenda for winter session

Bill to amend Waqf Act among 16 bills on government's agenda for winter session

The five new bills include Merchant Shipping Bill, Coastal Shipping Bill, Indian Ports Bill, Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill and Rashtriya Sahkari Vishwavidalaya Bill.

23 November,2024 10:32 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Waqf Bill: Opposition members demand more time for Waqf panel to submit report

Waqf Bill: Opposition members demand more time for Waqf panel to submit report

Chairman and BJP member Jagdambika Pal announced that Thursday's meeting would be the last sitting of the panel and a draft report would be circulated to the members shortly, which led to protests by the Opposition members, contending that they need more time to study the changes to the draft legislation

21 November,2024 05:40 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Maharashtra Elections: Modi govt will amend Waqf Act, says Amit Shah

Maharashtra Elections: Modi govt will amend Waqf Act, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah drew parallels between the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls and the epic Mahabharata, portraying the BJP-led Mahayuti as the 'Pandavas' and the Maha Vikas Aghadi as the 'Kauravas'

15 November,2024 05:17 PM IST | Yavatmal (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Central govt intends to manage Waqf property with accountability: Kiren Rijiju

Central govt intends to manage Waqf property with accountability: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also expressed happiness that intellectuals and positive-minded individuals from the community support the amendment

15 November,2024 10:24 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Time to make changes in Waqf Board: Amit Shah

Time to make changes in Waqf Board: Amit Shah

“The Waqf Board is in the habit of grabbing land. In Karnataka, it has devoured the assets of villagers. It has grabbed land parcels of temples, farmers and villagers...Tell me whether changes are required in the Waqf Board or not. 

13 November,2024 08:08 AM IST | Jharkhand | Agencies

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