Don't submit report in haste: AIMPLB questions JPC's 'attitude' on Waqf Bill

IANS | November 6, 2024 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday expressed its reservations over the ‘attitude’ of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and urged the panel to give a patient hearing to all the stakeholders and not hasten up the process for its ‘ulterior’ motives.

Badal’s woes: Crucial meeting of Akal Takht, Sikh scholars today

IANS | November 6, 2024 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The political future of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal, will be discussed on Wednesday during a meeting called by the Akal Takht, the supreme Sikh seat of authority.

'Entire statute doesn't need to be struck down': SC upholds UP Madarsa Act's validity (Lead)

IANS | November 5, 2024 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling striking down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, holding that the law is consistent with the "positive obligation" of the state government to ensure that students studying in recognised madarsas attain a level of competency which will allow them to effectively participate in society and earn a living.

SC upholds validity of UP Madarsa Education Act

IANS | November 5, 2024 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling which had struck down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 as unconstitutional and violative of the principles of secularism.

Waqf row: K'taka on brink of farmers' revolt, says ex-CM Bommai

IANS | November 4, 2024 11:51 PM

Haveri (Karnataka), Nov 4 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Monday warned the Congress government over the Waqf controversy that those who seize farmers' land will not be able to stay in power as the state is on the brink of witnessing another Naragund-like rebellion.

Pawan Kalyan voices concern over attack on Hindus in Canada

IANS | November 4, 2024 11:23 PM

Amaravati, Nov 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday voiced concern over the attack on a Hindu temple and on Hindus in Canada and hoped that the Canadian government will take steps to ensure a safe environment for a Hindu community.