4:55 PM    "In UP, 78% of Waqf land has been declared government property," Imran Masood stated in Lok Sabha.

4:53 PM    "Those who drafted the bill have no knowledge about Waqf," Imran Masood said in Lok Sabha.

4:52 PM    "Waqf Bill: Along with political, social democracy is also necessary," Imran Masood stated in Lok Sabha.

4:50 PM    "Waqf Bill: The land will remain with the government until a decision is made," Imran Masood said in Lok Sabha.

4:49 PM    "Waqf Bill: Several lands have been taken over by the government," Imran Masood stated in Lok Sabha.

4:48 PM    "Waqf Bill: Ambedkar advocated for social equality," Imran Masood said in Lok Sabha.

4:38 PM    "Waqf Amendment Bill will bring transparency," Shrikant Shinde stated in Lok Sabha.

4:37 PM    "Waqf Amendment Bill is in the national interest," said Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde in Lok Sabha.

4:34 PM    "Surprised by Shiv Sena (UBT)'s stance on the Waqf Bill," Shrikant Shinde said in Lok Sabha.

4:20 PM    "Waqf Amendment Bill is meant to grab land," Arvind Sawant stated in Lok Sabha.

4:19 PM    Lok Sabha: "The intention behind bringing the Waqf Bill is not right," said Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant.

4:18 PM    "Waqf Bill: Muslims also sacrificed their lives for independence," Arvind Sawant stated in Lok Sabha.

4:17 PM    "Those who did not fight for independence are in the government today," said Arvind Sawant in Lok Sabha.

4:15 PM    "Those who did not fight for independence are in the government today," said Arvind Sawant in Lok Sabha.

4:14 PM    "Waqf Bill: BJP should not teach Hindutva," Arvind Sawant said in Lok Sabha.

4:13 PM    "The flaws in the Waqf Amendment Bill should be corrected," Arvind Sawant stated in Lok Sabha.

4:08 PM    "Waqf Bill will benefit Muslim women," Rajiv Ranjan stated in Lok Sabha.

4:06 PM    "Waqf Bill: Congress should not lecture Nitish," said Rajiv Ranjan in Lok Sabha.

4:02 PM    "Poor Muslims stand with PM Modi," Rajiv Ranjan said in Lok Sabha.

4:00 PM    "Waqf Bill is not anti-Muslim," JDU MP Rajiv Ranjan stated in Lok Sabha.

3:59 PM    "Waqf Bill: We don't need a certificate from Congress," Rajiv Ranjan said in Lok Sabha.

3:58 PM    "JDU supports the Waqf Amendment Bill," MP Rajiv Ranjan stated in Lok Sabha.

3:45 PM    "Waqf Bill is a ploy to weaken Muslims," Mehbooba Mufti criticized the government.

3:43 PM    "Waqf Bill is meant to harass Muslims," Mehbooba Mufti attacked the government.

3:20 PM    Atishi protested against Kapil Mishra in the Delhi Assembly, demanding his resignation.

2:43 PM    "Waqf Bill is completely against the Constitution," Kalyan Banerjee stated in Lok Sabha.

2:42 PM    "There is neither a right policy nor the right intent behind the Waqf Bill," Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government in Lok Sabha.

2:37 PM    "BJP is playing politics over the Waqf Amendment Bill," Kalyan Banerjee said in Lok Sabha.

2:36 PM    "Waqf Bill: Railway lands are being sold," Akhilesh Yadav stated in Lok Sabha.

2:26 PM    "Kumbh is not a business opportunity for us," Akhilesh Yadav said in Lok Sabha.

2:25 PM    "Attempts are being made to cover up deaths at Mahakumbh," Akhilesh Yadav attacked the government.

2:24 PM    "I was stopped from attending an Eid event," Akhilesh Yadav said in Lok Sabha.

2:21 PM    "Waqf Bill: The country is built on a mixed culture," Akhilesh Yadav stated in Lok Sabha.

2:20 PM    "Waqf Bill: BJP government is not listening to Muslims," said Akhilesh Yadav.

2:18 PM    "Waqf Bill: BJP government has failed on all fronts," Akhilesh Yadav said in Lok Sabha.

2:17 PM    "Waqf Bill is a cover for failures," Akhilesh Yadav attacked the government in Lok Sabha.

2:16 PM    "All parties select their presidents from families," Amit Shah countered Akhilesh Yadav.

2:15 PM    "BJP has not yet chosen its president," Akhilesh Yadav said in Lok Sabha.

2:14 PM    "How Waqf Bill became a 'hope' is unclear," Akhilesh Yadav stated in Lok Sabha.

2:01 PM    "Waqf owns 8 lakh properties," Ravi Shankar Prasad stated in Lok Sabha.

2:00 PM    Ravi Shankar Prasad dismissed the opposition’s arguments on the Waqf Amendment Bill as baseless.

1:54 PM    Prasad questioned how much public welfare work has been done on Waqf properties.

1:52 PM    "We will not allow the looting of Waqf properties,"* said Prasad in Lok Sabha.

1:41 PM    Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi claimed that minorities are suffering under this government.

1:27 PM    "This bill isolates minorities,"* said Gogoi.

1:26 PM    He accused the government of weakening the Constitution.

1:25 PM    Gogoi claimed that Minister Kiren Rijiju misled the House on Waqf matters.

1:07 PM    Rijiju stated that the bill does not confiscate anyone’s property.

12:57 PM    The government plans to use Waqf assets for the benefit of poor Muslims.

12:56 PM    Rijiju claimed the bill would bring a *“new dawn”* for Waqf governance.

12:49 PM    Rijiju questioned why, despite vast Waqf wealth, many Muslims remain poor.

12:48 PM    The Waqf Board will include three MPs.

12:47 PM    Representation for backward Muslims will be ensured.

12:46 PM    The board will have 10 Muslim members, including at least two women.

12:44 PM    No interference in mosque management, assured Rijiju.

12:43 PM    The bill does not target any religion, Rijiju clarified.

12:36 PM    Rijiju pointed out that 123 properties were given to Waqf during the UPA era.

12:16 PM    Kiren Rijiju formally introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.

12:15 PM    Amit Shah stated that the Cabinet has approved all committee recommendations.

12:13 PM    Opposition MPs protested loudly against the bill.

12:12 PM    Congress raised objections as the bill was introduced.

12:05 PM    Rahul Gandhi chose not to speak on the Waqf Bill.

11:45 AM    The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) opposed the amendments.

11:40 AM    AIMPLB accused the government of ignoring their suggestions.

10:36 AM    Rijiju stated that the bill is necessary for the welfare of poor Muslims.

10:05 AM    Samarajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav says, "Our party will oppose the Waqf Bill."

9:55 AM    Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, known for playing Batman, has passed away.

9:40 AM    A coordination meeting of BJP and RSS is being held today in Ghaziabad. CM Yogi Adityanath will be attending.

8:15 AM    In Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, a road accident has claimed the lives of 5 people.

8:00 AM    The Uttarakhand government has appointed Saira Bano as the Vice Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission.

7:40 AM    The United States has imposed a ban on Iran’s UAV and ballistic missile programs.

6:25 AM    Britain has changed entry rules for European tourists; now an e-permit is required before entry.

6:00 AM    A massive fire broke out in a warehouse in Gurugram’s industrial area, and fire engines have been brought in from other districts.

5:15 AM    The deadline for TikTok’s ban in the US is nearing. President Trump will review the final proposal today.

4:55 AM    Electricity prices have increased in Haryana. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has raised tariffs by up to 20 paise for 2025-26.

4:33 AM    A US court dismissed terrorist Pannu’s claim, stating that no summons were issued to Ajit Doval.

4:05 AM    With rising tensions in Iran, the US has deployed a second aircraft carrier in the Middle East.

3:30 AM    In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a gas pipeline explosion has left 145 people injured.

2:40 AM    The death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar has crossed 3,000. The United Nations has urged for increased relief efforts.

2:00 AM    Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message to President Droupadi Murmu, saying India and China should work together.

1:45 AM    Two earthquake tremors were felt in Myanmar, with the strongest being a magnitude of 4.7.