The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha passed the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill, with President Droupadi Murmu giving her assent on April 5, 2025. The bill aims to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India, incorporating suggestions to benefit the Muslim community, despite strong opposition from the INDIA bloc. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the importance of the bill, which will now be renamed as the UMEED (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development) Bill.
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'Reminds us of compassion, brotherhood': PM Modi sends Eid-al-Adha greetings to Bangladesh; Muhammad Yunus responds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, exchanged Eid-al-Adha greetings, emphasizing shared values between their nations. In a letter, Modi conveyed warm wishes, highlighting the festival's significance of sacrifice and unity, which are vital for a peaceful world. Yunus responded with appreciation, noting the festival's role in community reflection and cooperation, and expressed hope for continued mutual respect and collaboration between India and Bangladesh amidst recent political tensions since the ousting of...
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