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Govt to introduce Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today; here's all you need to know

DNA Thursday, 8 August 2024
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is set to introduce the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today.
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