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  During 03-04 April 2025, H.E. Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India paid an Official Visit to Thailand and participated in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, on the invitation of H.E. Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand. Prime Minister Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Prime Minister Shinawatra at the Government House in Bangkok. Acknowledging the deep civilisational, cultural, religious and linguistic bonds and 78 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Thailand, both leaders held wide ranging discussions on various areas of bilateral cooperation including defence and security, trade and investment, connectivity, science and technology, innovation, space, education, health, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges. They also exchanged views on sub-regional, regional, and multilateral issues of mutual interest. Both leaders witnessed exchange of several MoUs covering various areas of cooper...

  Introduction The  Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025  was introduced to fix problems in the management and governance of Waqf properties. The aim is to make rules clearer, include more people in decision-making, and improve how Waqf assets are used. On  August 8, 2024 , two bills were introduced in the  Lok Sabha ;  Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024.  These bills aim to make Waqf Boards work more smoothly and ensure Waqf properties are managed well. The  Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 202 5  seeks to repeal the  Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923 , which was created during British rule and is now outdated. Removing this old law will help create a more  consistent, transparent, and accountable  system under the  Waqf Act, 1995 , removing confusion caused by the old law. The  Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 202 5  aims to update the  Waqf Act, 1995 , to solve problems in managing Waqf properties. It prop...

  Introduction The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to update the Waqf Act, 1995 to fix issues in the management of Waqf properties. The proposed changes focus on: Overcom ing  the shortcomings of the previous act and enhanc ing  the efficiency of Waqf boards Updating the definitions of waqf Improving the registration process Increasing the role of technology in managing Waqf records​. The  Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill,  2025  seeks to remove the outdated  Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923 , which is no longer effective for modern India. The repeal will: Ensure  uniform rules  for managing Waqf properties under the  Waqf Act, 1995 . Improve  transparency and accountability  in Waqf management. Eliminate  confusion and legal contradictions  caused by the old law. Major issues: Irrevocability of Waqf Properties The principle "once a waqf, always a waqf" has led to disputes, such as claims over islands in Bet Dwarka, which have b...