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"When Hindu Code Bills Came...": Centre Draws A Parallel To Defend Waqf Law
Waqf is an Islamic concept, but it is not an essential part of Islam, the Centre told the Supreme Court today while defending the Waqf Amendment Act that has sparked protests and prompted a legal challenge.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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"Interim Stay Against…": Centre Defends Waqf Act In Supreme Court
The government on Friday said it would oppose any stay, partial or complete, on implementation of the new Waqf laws while challenges to it are being heard by the Supreme Court.
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Muslim Law Board Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pauses Waqf Bill Protests
As a mark of solidarity with the bereaved families, the Board has suspended its campaign against the "controversial amendments" to the Waqf Act for three days starting April 23, the statement said.
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Mamta Banerjee Blames "Outsiders" For Murshidabad Violence, Plans To Visit In May
Mamta Banerjee also said her government would "soon expose the conspirators" behind the riots that took place in two wards of Dhulian in the district.
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Amid Violence Over Waqf In Bengal, BJP Begins Outreach In Northeast
Amid ongoing protests by the Congress and Trinamool Congress against the amended Waqf law in Bengal, the Tripura unit of the ruling BJP has announced a statewide counter-campaign to raise public awareness, especially among the minority Muslim communi
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No Provocative Speeches Allowed: High Court On Bengal Waqf Violence
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the central forces to stay put in violence-hit Murshidabad district of West Bengal, where protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent last week.
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West Bengal Police Forms Special Team To Probe Murshidabad Violence
West Bengal Police has constituted a nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent incidents of violence in Murshidabad district, officials said on Wednesday.
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"Will Muslims Be On Hindu Boards? Say It Openly": Supreme Court To Centre
If you derecognise 'Waqf by user' it will create problems, Supreme Court to Centre
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Bengal Violence: Families Migrate To Jharkhand, Relief Camps Set Up in Malda
Several families have been displaced, with many migrating to Jharkhand's Pakur district, while others have taken refuge in relief camps set up in Malda, following the unrest in Murshidabad triggered by protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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Himanta Sarma Says Won't Allow Waqf Rallies, Asks Protesters To Go To Court
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hardened his stance on protests against the amended Waqf law today, saying his government would not allow any protest or demonstration.
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Two Arrested For Father, Son's Murder During Bengal Violence Over Waqf Act
The West Bengal Police on Tuesday arrested two brothers for their alleged involvement in the brutal murder of a father-son duo during communal violence in Murshidabad district, a senior officer said.
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"Want Permanent Central Forces Camp": Riot-Hit Bengal Families Still Shaken
Days after a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad took a violent turn, leading to three deaths and destroying properties of many, residents of the affected areas are now picking up the pieces
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"Laaton Ke Bhoot...": Yogi Adityanath On Bengal Violence During Waqf Protest
Attacking the Mamata Banerjee government over the violence in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said "Bengal is burning" and its Chief Minister is "silent"
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"Such Language...": Opposition Counters PM's 'Muslims Fix Punctures' Remark
Opposition leaders have reacted sharply to a remark by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he said Muslim youths wouldn't need to earn a livelihood by repairing punctures if the Waqf properties had been used honestly.
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"When Hindu Code Bills Came...": Centre Draws A Parallel To Defend Waqf Law
Waqf is an Islamic concept, but it is not an essential part of Islam, the Centre told the Supreme Court today while defending the Waqf Amendment Act that has sparked protests and prompted a legal challenge.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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"Interim Stay Against…": Centre Defends Waqf Act In Supreme Court
The government on Friday said it would oppose any stay, partial or complete, on implementation of the new Waqf laws while challenges to it are being heard by the Supreme Court.
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Muslim Law Board Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pauses Waqf Bill Protests
As a mark of solidarity with the bereaved families, the Board has suspended its campaign against the "controversial amendments" to the Waqf Act for three days starting April 23, the statement said.
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Mamta Banerjee Blames "Outsiders" For Murshidabad Violence, Plans To Visit In May
Mamta Banerjee also said her government would "soon expose the conspirators" behind the riots that took place in two wards of Dhulian in the district.
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Amid Violence Over Waqf In Bengal, BJP Begins Outreach In Northeast
Amid ongoing protests by the Congress and Trinamool Congress against the amended Waqf law in Bengal, the Tripura unit of the ruling BJP has announced a statewide counter-campaign to raise public awareness, especially among the minority Muslim communi
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No Provocative Speeches Allowed: High Court On Bengal Waqf Violence
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the central forces to stay put in violence-hit Murshidabad district of West Bengal, where protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent last week.
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West Bengal Police Forms Special Team To Probe Murshidabad Violence
West Bengal Police has constituted a nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent incidents of violence in Murshidabad district, officials said on Wednesday.
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"Will Muslims Be On Hindu Boards? Say It Openly": Supreme Court To Centre
If you derecognise 'Waqf by user' it will create problems, Supreme Court to Centre
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Bengal Violence: Families Migrate To Jharkhand, Relief Camps Set Up in Malda
Several families have been displaced, with many migrating to Jharkhand's Pakur district, while others have taken refuge in relief camps set up in Malda, following the unrest in Murshidabad triggered by protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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Himanta Sarma Says Won't Allow Waqf Rallies, Asks Protesters To Go To Court
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hardened his stance on protests against the amended Waqf law today, saying his government would not allow any protest or demonstration.
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Two Arrested For Father, Son's Murder During Bengal Violence Over Waqf Act
The West Bengal Police on Tuesday arrested two brothers for their alleged involvement in the brutal murder of a father-son duo during communal violence in Murshidabad district, a senior officer said.
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"Want Permanent Central Forces Camp": Riot-Hit Bengal Families Still Shaken
Days after a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad took a violent turn, leading to three deaths and destroying properties of many, residents of the affected areas are now picking up the pieces
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"Laaton Ke Bhoot...": Yogi Adityanath On Bengal Violence During Waqf Protest
Attacking the Mamata Banerjee government over the violence in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said "Bengal is burning" and its Chief Minister is "silent"
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"Such Language...": Opposition Counters PM's 'Muslims Fix Punctures' Remark
Opposition leaders have reacted sharply to a remark by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he said Muslim youths wouldn't need to earn a livelihood by repairing punctures if the Waqf properties had been used honestly.
