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Makeover of street where Modi lives in Delhi threatens historic mosque, temple and British-era racecourse

ON THE GROUND: As bulldozers reduce the homes of the prime minister’s poorest neighbours to rubble and police prevent Muslims from worshipping at a mosque that’s older than the Indian republic, Shweta Sharma finds a landscape of desolation and fear in the heart of the capital city

The Independent UK · Oct 24

"Minister's job to resolve matter": Asaduddin Owaisi demands Kiren Rijiju's immediate intervention in Race Course Masjid demolition order

Asaduddin Owaisi has raised concerns regarding the handling of the Race Course Masjid situation in New Delhi. He emphasised that the mosque holds gazetted Waqf status and should have legal protection. Owaisi urges Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to intervene and halt any potential demolition actions. The absence of a constituted…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Monday briefing: How the new phase of confrontation at al-Aqsa signals a challenge to the status quo

In today’s newsletter: ​Jerusalem’s most volatile site has again become a flashpoint, with Arab states and former Israeli officials sounding the alarm over Benjamin Netanyahu’s complicity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Congress opposes Hindu members on Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board, plans Supreme Court challenge

Madhya Pradesh reorganised its Waqf Board, adding two Hindu members to the ten-member committee. Congress leaders have criticised this move, calling it inappropriate and vowing to challenge it. Ruling BJP leaders defended the decision, stating the board is not solely for mosques. The Waqf Board chief affirmed the reconstitution followed…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

BJP rakes up Waqf land row, alleges 'appeasement politics' threatening farmers' livelihood

Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has accused the Karnataka government of appeasement politics, alleging that Waqf references are being entered into farmers' land records, threatening their livelihoods. He claims over 1.8 lakh farmers' land records have been affected, with the process potentially extending to three lakh RTCs across 31 districts.…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Supreme Court questions Waqf institution's plea for court fees exemption in tribunals

The Supreme Court questioned the legal foundation for Waqf institutions to be exempt from paying court fees. This came up during a hearing concerning a Gujarat High Court decision. The High Court had previously ruled that Waqf institutions must pay court fees for cases before the State Waqf Tribunal. Petitioners…

The Economic Times · Jun 1

US and Israel 'seeking to hand control over Al-Aqsa Mosque to Israeli interests'

THE US and Israel are reportedly planning to upend the system governing Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex by handing more power to Tel Aviv.

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Munambam residents will not be evicted, Kerala CM Satheesan assures

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has assured that residents facing the Munambam land dispute will not be evicted. His government will legally fight to protect their land rights. Satheesan alleged the Waqf Board's registration of the land on the UMEED portal was politically motivated. The BJP supports the protesting…

The Economic Times · May 25

‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses

Israeli police raid compound, arrest staff and curb Muslims’ access as Ramadan begins

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

‘Lucky to be alive’: The 12-year-old shot by Israeli snipers in Jerusalem

Two young members of a Palestinian family were left with life-altering injuries when Israeli police opened fire.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025