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‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses

Israeli police raid compound, arrest staff and curb Muslims’ access as Ramadan begins

The Guardian - UK

‘Lucky to be alive’: The 12-year-old shot by Israeli snipers in Jerusalem

Two young members of a Palestinian family were left with life-altering injuries when Israeli police opened fire.

Al Jazeera

159 FIRs, ‘protest without flags’, families in limbo: A portrait of post-riot Murshidabad

The last batch of Murshidabad violence survivors have returned home from relief camps, but the acrid smell of charred homes hangs heavy over Betbona, Das Para, Pal Para, and Digri – once-peaceful villages now marked by silence and fear.

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Bhaijaan ka plan, Kashmiri Pandits, Israel protest: TV spin to Murshidabad violence

After being hit by violent protests last week over the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, Murshidabad in West Bengal is gradually limping back to normalcy. More than 200 have been arrested so far over the violence that claimed three lives.

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Krishna Janmabhoomi case petitioner supports new Waqf laws; Files petition in SC

He has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to present his side during hearings on the validity of the new laws. Read further on Dynamite News

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South Central 22: US crackdown on Indian students, Waqf bill

In this episode, Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by The Hindu’s Suhasini Haidar and lawyer Zafarullah Khan.

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All India Muslim Women's Board Backs Waqf Amendment Act

Muslim Women's Board backs new Waqf law, seeks transparency and women's rights in management of Islamic properties. Read more at Dynamite News

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AAP Leader Amanatullah Khan Challenges Waqf Amendment Bill in Supreme Court, Opposition Cries Foul

AAP's Amanatullah Khan moved the Supreme Court against the newly passed Waqf Amendment Bill, joining Opposition leaders who call it "anti-Muslim." The government defends it as a transparency measure. Read more at Dynamite News.

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TV Newsance 293: Waqf bill to TV anchors’ rescue, BJP ‘saves’ all Muslims!

This week, discourse on TV news channels was dominated by the Waqf Amendment Bill, which was passed by the Parliament after fiery marathon debates. In the Lok Sabha, we saw ministers like Amit Shah and Kiren Rijiju attack the Waqf board as if it was the worst thing to happen…

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India’s crackdown on Muslim charitable trusts sparks fears for religious freedom: ‘It’s about control’

Reform bill will have a sweeping impact on properties donated for charitable purposes, as well as historic Islamic religious sites that pre-date modern ownership records. Muslim leaders and opposition MPs tell Namita Singh they fear for its wider implications

The Independent UK

Waqf bill: Opposition rebuttals that demand our attention

As the Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 with 128 votes favouring the bill and 95 votes opposing it, there were several potent objections raised by Opposition MPs. This comes a day after the Lok Sabha passed the bill after a 12-hour debate when 288 MPs voted in…

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Waqf Bill: JDU leader left the party in protest against Waqf Bill, Qasim Ansari resigns

JD(U) leader Kasim Ansari resigned protesting the Waqf Amendment Bill, exposing tensions in Nitish Kumar's party. The bill, passed by Lok Sabha, faces opposition for allegedly undermining Waqf autonomy. Read more at Dynamite News

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Kharge said Anurag Thakur's remarks have damaged his reputation, demanded his resignation

The Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday termed the allegations levelled against him by Anurag Thakur in the Lok Sabha baseless

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Muslims Should Be Thankful to PM Modi and Amit Shah: KRK on Waqf Amendment Bill

Amid controversy over the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, Bollywood's Kamaal R Khan (KRK) sparked debate by stating that Muslims should thank PM Modi and Amit Shah, claiming the BJP is doing "excellent work" for them.

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Parliament’s Pushpa Moment: Kharge Warns BJP ‘Jhukega Nahi!’ in Explosive Speech

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge fiercely countered BJP's land-grab allegations in Rajya Sabha, vowing "I'll break but won't bend!" He challenged Anurag Thakur to prove claims about Waqf lands or resign. Read more at Dynamite News

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Waqf Bill Debate: Rijiju's wit wins smiles, Amit Shah thumps desk in support!

Indian government introduces Waqf Amendment Bill to improve management of Waqf properties, enhance transparency, and prevent misuse. The bill, passed by Lok Sabha, awaits Rajya Sabha approval to become law

Dynamite News

Waqf Amendment Bill debate in Lok Sabha today; How mumbers stack up for NDA...

Lok Sabha is set to witness a marathon debate today after Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduces the Waqf Amendment Bill, which has sparked heated political exchanges over the past few weeks. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Included most of redacted dissent notes in JPC's report on Waqf Bill for LS": AIMIM Chief Owaisi

Following the uproar in the Upper House of the Parliament on Thursday ,

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Owaisi Attacks Waqf JPC Chief: 'Wrongly blacked out factual issues from dissent note'

Owaisi claims that many of the amendments the government has passed in the JPC will lead to dissolution of the Waqf Board. Read full details on Dytnamite News:

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Lok Sabha passes motion to extend Waqf JPC term till 2025 session

The Lok Sabha adopted the motion to extend the term of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (amendment) bill on Thursday and to present their report at the end of the 2025 budget session instead. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi HC dismisses plea opposing installation of Rani Lakshmi statue

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea opposing the installation of Rani Lakshmi Bai statue in Shahi Idgah park in Sadar Bazar area. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Uttarakhand Waqf Board to conduct last rites for unidentified bodies of all religions

The Waqf board will also bear the cost of the cremation and burial of the deceased persons whose families don’t have the money to perform the same.

The Times of India

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea over protection of Waqf properties in central vista redevelopment

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre's stance on the potential impact of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project on Waqf properties.

The Hindu

Jamiat seeks secular leadership in Telangana, slams performance of the last 10 years

Jamiat Ulama Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (Maulana Mahmood Madani group) announced support for a party not aligned with any communal org. for 70 yrs. They sought to inform public that real issues of Muslims are not painting masjids/constructing walls, but healthcare/education. Criticised ruling govt. for failing to protect Waqf properties,…

The Hindu

Uttarakhand government brings Waqf Board properties under RTI

SIC orders Waqf Board to put 2200 properties in Uttarakhand under RTI Act. RTI officers to be appointed and manuals to be prepared within 6 months. Order issued after advocate filed appeal seeking info on development in Roorkee's Piran Kaliyar Dargah. Right wing organisations complained about revenue model of Waqf…

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