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Cabinet Approves 14 Amendments to Waqf Bill Amid Controversy

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved 14 amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, based on recommendations from the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), despite ongoing criticism over alleged bias. The bill initially proposed 44 changes to laws governing central and state Waqf boards, which oversee the management of Muslim charitable properties in India. The Read More…