The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with 288 votes in favour and 232 against after a heated and extended debate. The bill, introduced by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, seeks to make significant changes to the Waqf Act of 1995, with the stated objective of improving transparency,

India has formalized an agreement with Saudi Arabia, establishing a quota of 175,025 Indian pilgrims for the Haj 2025 season. The agreement was signed in Jeddah by India’s Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah. Minister Rijiju expressed the government’s commitment to

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the Waqf Bill will be introduced during Parliament’s upcoming Winter Session. The bill aims to address regulatory concerns surrounding Waqf properties and streamline governance mechanisms. Legislative Intent Speaking at a public event, Rijiju emphasized the importance of the Waqf Bill in enhancing transparency and