What is Waqf?The term Waqf originates from an Arabic word meaning "to stop" or "to restrain." In Islamic law, it refers to a voluntary, permanent, and irrevocable dedication of a portion of one’s wealth or property for religious or charitable purposes. Once declared as Waqf by a donor (known as a waqif), the asset is considered the property of Allah and cannot be sold, gifted, or inherited. It must be used to serve public welfare or family needs in accordance with Islamic charitable principles.Waqf assets fall into two main categories:Movable Waqf: These include financial assets like cash, shares, or other valuables that can
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people, is being extradited to India after losing a lengthy legal battle in the United States. The 64-year-old is expected to arrive in Delhi on a special flight this afternoon and will be produced before a local court on Thursday.Rana is wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with a conspiracy case linked to the 26/11 attacks. According to investigators, he played a crucial role in facilitating logistical and financial support for the coordinated assault carried out by ten armed terrorists from Pakistan.Born
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has ignited controversy with his recent remarks, coining the term "Sharbat Jihad" to criticize certain soft drinks and promote Patanjali's own beverages. In a promotional video shared on social media, Ramdev compared popular soft drinks to "toilet cleaners," suggesting they are harmful and consumed under the guise of quenching thirst during summer. He further alleged that a particular company selling sharbat uses its earnings to fund the construction of mosques and madrasas, subtly hinting at Hamdard's Rooh Afza, a popular rose-flavored drink.In the video, Ramdev stated, "In the name of quenching thirst during summers, people drink
Fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya has claimed that Indian banks have successfully recovered more than double the amount he allegedly owed, as per a Finance Ministry report. The 66-year-old former liquor baron and founder of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, who fled India in 2016 amid a massive bank loan default case, made the statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), referring to the ministry’s annual report. “Finally, against a DRT judgment debt of ₹6,203 crore, admitted recovery of ₹14,131.8 crore which will be evidence in my UK Bankruptcy annulment application. Wonder what Banks will say in an English Court,”
On the occasion of Ram Navami, a group of right-wing activists caused a major disturbance at the dargah of Salar Masood Ghazi Miyan in the Sikandra area of Prayagraj. A video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows several men waving saffron flags and raising provocative slogans near the dome of the dargah, located in the Ganganagar zone. The men reached the site on bikes and climbed onto the dargah roof before police could respond.Manendra Pratap Singh, who identifies himself on social media as a student leader from Allahabad University, former state president of the Karni
The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire agreement on Tuesday by firing at Indian positions across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati (KG) Sector, Poonch. In response, the troops of the Nangi Tekri Battalion, under the Krishna Ghati Brigade of the Indian Army, retaliated strongly. Further updates on casualties and damages are awaited.Meanwhile, security forces have intensified search and cordon operations in the Panjtirthi area of Kathua following a recent exchange of fire with terrorists. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched multiple surveillance and ambush
In a significant political development, BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has strongly condemned the detention of several farmer leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher, by the Punjab Police. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of attempting to sabotage ongoing talks between the central government and the farmers.Expressing his shock over the incident, Bittu stated that three Union ministers, who were engaged in discussions with the farmer leaders in Chandigarh, were equally surprised when they learned about the police action. According to him, the Punjab government’s move is a deliberate attempt to
Violence erupted in Nagpur on Monday evening following rumors that the holy book of the Muslim community had been burned during an agitation by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. The unrest led to incidents of stone-pelting, arson, and violent clashes between two communities, leaving the city tense. Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal termed the violence as a failure of the state home department, alleging that ministers had been making provocative speeches in recent days to incite unrest. He criticized the government, saying it was deliberately fueling communal tensions to divert public
A blast occurred outside the Thakurdwara temple in Amritsar’s Khandwala area in the early hours of Saturday. The explosion, which damaged a portion of the temple’s wall, caused panic among local residents. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. CCTV footage shows two unidentified men arriving on a motorcycle, one of whom hurled an explosive device toward the temple before fleeing. Police suspect Pakistan’s spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to be behind the attack, allegedly using local youth as foot soldiers.Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed that police were alerted around 2 AM by the temple priest, who was inside the
