Senate Republicans on Friday backed an amendment to their budget resolution aimed at protecting Medicare and Medicaid. The amendment, which passed 51-48 and was proposed by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R ...

In Kolkata and Ahmedabad, protesters rallied against the Waqf Amendment Bill after Friday prayers, blocking roads and voicing their opposition. The bill, passed in the Rajya Sabha, makes changes ...

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The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a major update to the existing Waqf laws in India. It was introduced to solve many ongoing issues related to Waqf properties and their management. Over the years ...

India’s Waqf laws have evolved steadily from 1913 to 2025 to ensure Waqf properties are well-managed and used for community welfare. Each law was created to fix existing problems while keeping ...

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A group of faith leaders, education advocates and parents filed an amicus brief Monday, urging the US Supreme Court to block Oklahoma’s first religious public school. The brief argued that public ...

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India’s Lok Sabha recently passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sparking heated debates between the government and the opposition. Supporters say it will bring transparency and efficiency ...

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha on Thursday after a 12-hour-long debate, with 288 members voting in favor and 232 against. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ...