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Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Today in Politics: PM Modi to inaugurate world's highest railway arch bridge in J&K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore at Katra in Jammu and Kashmir and inaugurate the Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge. He will also flag off Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar. A PMO statement said Modi will launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore at Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi temple. Lauding the Chenab bridge as an architectural marvel, the statement noted that it is at a height of 359 metres above the river. It is a 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge engineered to withstand seismic and wind conditions. 'A key impact of the bridge will be in enhancing connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar. Through Vande Bharat train moving on the bridge, it will take just about three hours to travel between Katra and Srinagar, reducing existing travel time by two-three hours,' it said, stressing Modi's commitment to boosting infra and connectivity in the region. The PM will also inaugurate the Anji Bridge, which is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge that will serve the nation in a challenging terrain, it added. Among the other projects to be launched is the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. In a major boost to last mile connectivity especially in border areas, Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various road projects, the statement said. The prime minister will also lay the foundation stone of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Katra worth over Rs 350 crore. It will be the first medical college in Reasi district contributing substantially to the healthcare infrastructure in the region, it said. The Centre is likely to launch the 'Umeed' portal on Friday with the aim of promoting better management and enhanced transparency of Waqf properties across the country, sources said. The portal, which stands for 'Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development', will serve as a centralised platform for registering Waqf properties nationwide, sources added. As per the plan, all Waqf properties must be registered on the portal within six months of its launch. Detailed descriptions, including length, width, and geotagged locations of the properties, will be mandatory. Properties registered under the names of women will not be eligible to be declared as Waqf. The primary beneficiaries of Waqf assets will include women, children, and economically weaker sections of society. Several petitions challenging the Waqf Act are currently pending before the Supreme Court. The Centre has urged the court to dismiss these petitions, maintaining that the law does not violate constitutional guarantees. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Bihar on Friday. The Congress MP will start his trip with a visit to the Dashrath Majhi Memorial and will meet his family members at Gaya. He will then address a Samvidhan Sammelan at The Rajgir International Convention Centre (RICC) at Rajgir and proceed to the Imperial Dreams in Gaya, where he will address a Mahila Samvad. Gandhi will also visit the Mahabodhi Vihar in Bodh Gaya. Lecture series in Maharashtra ITIs to mark Shivaji coronation day Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Wednesday announced that a lecture series will be held across all Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state to mark the coronation day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to be celebrated on Friday. The aim is to instil patriotic values and national consciousness among students, he said. The lecture series will be inaugurated with a video message from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Maratha empire, was crowned as king on the Raigad fort on June 6, 1674. – With PTI inputs
The Print
3 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Economically weaker sections, women will benefit from registration of Waqf properties: Jagdambika Pal
The BJP MP was the chairman of the Joint Committee of Parliament which had examined the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha in August last year and submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on January 30. Pal's remarks came against the backdrop of media reports that the Minority Affairs Ministry may soon launch the 'Umeed' portal for the registration of Waqf properties under the newly enacted law. New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI) Pasmanda Muslims, women and children of the minority community will benefit from the registration of Waqf properties on a centralised platform under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, BJP MP Jagdamika Pal said on Tuesday. 'The name of that law that we passed is Umeed 2025… Now the Umeed Act is going to be launched under which (documents of) all Waqf properties will have to be uploaded (on the Umeed portal) within six months,' Pal told PTI Videos when asked about the likely launch of the portal. According to media reports, the 'Umeed' portal may be launched this week. However, there is no official confirmation on its schedule from the government. Pal said that the registration of Waqf properties on the centralised portal will stop their misuse and benefit economically weaker Pasmanda Muslims, women, children and others in the minority community. With the registration, the Minority Affairs Ministry will have 'complete information' about the total number of Waqf properties in the country, the BJP MP said. 'This will stop the misuse of Waqf,' he said, adding the Waqf properties were illegally sold earlier due to lack of information about them. The BJP leader said that the registration of Waqf properties on the portal will also increase their 'income' as the newly enacted law provides for their audit to be carried out by the auditors appointed by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. 'Its benefit will go to poor Pasmanda Muslims,' he added. The Waqf (Amendment) Act came into force with the Centre notifying it on April 8. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) bill post-midnight on April 3 and April 4 respectively, and President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to it on April 5. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) bill post-midnight on April 3 and April 4 respectively, and President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to it on April 5. The apex court is hearing several petitions related to the law. PTI PK RT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Govt to launch Umeed portal on June 6 to digitise, regulate Waqf properties
The central government is preparing to roll out a new platform called the 'Umeed' portal on June 6, aimed at improving the management and transparency of Waqf properties across India, according to a report by India Today. The name 'Umeed' stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development. The portal will serve as a centralised system to register all Waqf properties across the country, the report added. Mandatory registration within six months Under the new plan, all Waqf properties must be registered on the portal within six months of its launch. Each registration must include full details such as measurements (length and width) and geotagged locations. Properties that are registered under women's names will not be eligible to be classified as Waqf properties. However, women, children, and people from economically weaker sections will continue to be key beneficiaries of Waqf assets. The State Waqf Boards will be responsible for helping with property registrations. If technical or serious issues prevent registration within the deadline, a one- to two-month extension may be granted. After that, any unregistered property will be labelled as disputed and referred to the Waqf Tribunal for settlement. Linked to New Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The launch comes soon after the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which received presidential assent from President Droupadi Murmu on 5 April. The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament after considerable debate. Currently, multiple petitions challenging the Waqf Act are pending before the Supreme Court. The central government has asked the court to dismiss these petitions, arguing that the Act is not in violation of constitutional rights. On April 17, the Supreme Court refused to stay the law after the government promised not to enforce some provisions for now. In the most recent hearing on 27 May, the court asked the Centre and other parties to submit their responses. What is Waqf Law? The term 'waqf' comes from the Arabic word waqufa, meaning to detain, hold, or tie up. In Islamic tradition, it refers to a charitable endowment where property is donated permanently for religious or charitable purposes. Once declared as Waqf, the property cannot be sold, inherited, or transferred. A Waqf involves three main roles: The wāqif: the person who donates or dedicates the property. The mawqūf 'alayh: the beneficiaries who receive the support or benefits. The mutawalli: the trustee who manages the property. Major changes in the new law The new Waqf law introduces major reforms in how such properties are managed. It increases government oversight in both managing the assets and handling disputes. A key change is that the decisions of the Waqf Tribunal will no longer be final. Those unhappy with the tribunal's ruling can now appeal directly to the relevant high court within 90 days. This is intended to strengthen judicial supervision and prevent misuse of power by the Waqf Boards or tribunals. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was approved in the Lok Sabha after a 12-hour debate. A total of 288 members voted in favour, while 232 opposed it. During the discussions, the NDA government supported the Bill, calling it beneficial for minority communities, while the opposition labelled it as 'anti-Muslim'. All amendments proposed by the opposition were rejected by voice votes.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Centre To Launch Portal For Registration Of Waqf Properties On June 6: Sources
New Delhi: The verdict on challenges to the amended Waqf law put on hold by the Supreme Court, the government has decided to move forward with the registration of Waqf properties. Sources said the Waqf Umeed portal - where registration will be mandatory -- will be launched on June 6. If any property is not registered, it will be considered as disputed and the matter will be sent to the Waqf Tribunal, sources said. If any waqf property is not registered within six months due to some technical issue or any other major reason, they can be given additional time of one to two months. The full form of "Umeed" is "Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act" and it is being launched with the aim of promoting management and transparency of Waqf properties, sources said. Waqf properties across the country will be registered through this portal and Election Commission data will be used for identification of the properties, sources said. Each property has to be geo-tagged and its complete details, including dimensions and coordinates, should be declared on the site. Registration of the properties will be done through the State Waqf Board and for this the Waqf Board will provide technical help. Property registered in the name of women cannot be declared as Waqf.
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Government to launch portal for registration of Waqf properties on June 6
The central government is set to launch the 'Umeed' portal on June 6 with the aim of promoting better management and enhanced transparency of Waqf properties across the country, sources said. The portal, which stands for 'Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development', will serve as a centralised platform for registering Waqf properties nationwide, sources per the plan, all Waqf properties must be registered on the portal within six months of its launch. Detailed descriptions, including length, width, and geotagged locations of the properties, will be mandatory. Properties registered under the names of women will not be eligible to be declared as Waqf. The primary beneficiaries of Waqf assets will include women, children, and economically weaker sections of will be facilitated by respective State Waqf Boards. Properties not registered within the stipulated timeframe due to technical or other significant reasons may be granted an extension of one to two months. However, properties that remain unregistered beyond the permitted period will be considered disputed and referred to the Waqf Tribunal for resolution. The portal is being launched against the backdrop of the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which received presidential assent from President Droupadi Murmu on April 5 following its passage in both Houses of Parliament after intense petitions challenging the Waqf Act are currently pending before the Supreme Court. The Centre has urged the court to dismiss these petitions, maintaining that the law does not violate constitutional April 17, the apex court declined to order a stay on the Act after the government assured it would not implement certain provisions for the time being. During the most recent hearing on May 27, the Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and other parties on the InMust Watch
