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Waqf amendment a political issue, not a Muslim issue, says Thangal • Apr. 27, 2025, 5:40 AM ET (The Hindu)
Was SDPI involved in Murshidabad violence? As BJP levels charges, party defends fight against amended Waqf law • Apr. 26, 2025, 5:40 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Govt defends Waqf law: Misleading narrative built on waqf-by-user • Apr. 26, 2025, 5:40 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Top news of the day from The Hindu: April 25, 2025 • Apr. 25, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (The Hindu)
Limitation clause sparks concern even as second Waqf survey details are yet to be notified in Telangana • Apr. 22, 2025, 11:47 PM ET (The Hindu)

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