A spirited Opposition led from the front in the debate on the Waqf Bill, despite knowing that it didn’t have the numbers — 238 vs 293 — and that the passage of the Bill was a foregone conclusion. Samajwadi Party’s...
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The Lok Sabha on Wednesday discussed a Bill to amend the 1995 Waqf Act, which regulates the management of Waqf properties in India. The concept came to India during the Mughal rule. Many regulations have existed to manage Waqf properties,...
One crucial amendment ensures the prospective application of “Waqf by User” clause, which means that existing Waqf properties registered under this provision will remain protected, even without a Waqf deed
After 12-hour stormy debate, Lok Sabha takes up clause-by-clause voting in wee hours
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The Waqf Amendment Bill has raised fears among members of the Muslim community that ownership rights of Waqf properties like graveyards on land owned by local bodies will now be rested with the government. They have also objected to inclusion...
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that granting protection to minors in live-in relationships would be like endorsing such arrangements — something the law strictly forbids to shield them from exploitation and moral risk. Justice Sumeet Goel also...
The city BJP has demanded immediate rollback of increase in property tax. Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla today presided over an emergency meeting on the matter. It was attended by city BJP president Jatinder Pal Malhotra, vice-presidents Devinder Singh Babla and...
The Advanced Autism Care and Research Centre in Sector 79 here today started OPD service to mark World Autism Awareness Day. After launching the services, Punjab Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research Dr Balbir Singh said...
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“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” — Lady Bird Johnson
Devotees, including children and the elderly, offer prayers on Eid
People came out to celebrate the spring festival marking the start of the lunisolar new year by hoisting the 'gudi' (flag/banner), symbolising victories and prosperity
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Directions have been issued for the settlement of claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, in a time-bound manner, said Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi in an exclusive interview with The Tribune in Dharamsala today. Negi said that directions had...
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The Eco Fawn Society organised a unique photo exhibition at the renowned Broken Chair in Geneva, showcasing the significant advancements Jammu and Kashmir has achieved in infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment, living standards, and management of the state budget. This exhibition,...
A Himalayan Ibex with a gunshot injury was rescued and four poachers were arrested from a remote area connecting Leh and Kargil districts in the union territory of Ladakh, police said on Wednesday. The Himalayan Ibex is India's largest wild...
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A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed social activist Medha Patkar’s appeal against her conviction in a defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena. Dismissing the appeal, Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Singh of the South-East District Court, Saket,...
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The Delhi BJP and its Minority Morcha on Wednesday welcomed the introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, terming it a step towards reforming the Waqf Board and ensuring equitable access to its resources. Led by Delhi...
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Rising incidents of crime causing worry among residents The last few days may be considered alarming for people in the district. Many serious incidents of crime have occurred in those last few days. The worsening condition of law and order...
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A spirited Opposition led from the front in the debate on the Waqf Bill, despite knowing that it didn’t have the numbers — 238 vs 293 — and that the passage of the Bill was a foregone conclusion. Samajwadi Party’s...
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday discussed a Bill to amend the 1995 Waqf Act, which regulates the management of Waqf properties in India. The concept came to India during the Mughal rule. Many regulations have existed to manage Waqf properties,...
One crucial amendment ensures the prospective application of “Waqf by User” clause, which means that existing Waqf properties registered under this provision will remain protected, even without a Waqf deed
After 12-hour stormy debate, Lok Sabha takes up clause-by-clause voting in wee hours
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