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Minara Masjid: The abode of Sufi saints

Mid-Day Premium Minara Masjid: The abode of Sufi saints

Presently, Minara Masjid stands atop the tombs of several Sufi saints. Within its premises, there are 21 visible tombs, with 9 located in the basement, 4 positioned near the dargah, one adjacent to the Burj, and 6 situated behind the mosque

19 February,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Tejashwi Yadav vows to scrap Waqf Act, double panchayat allowances if oppn wins

Tejashwi Yadav vows to scrap Waqf Act, double panchayat allowances if oppn wins

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said the INDIA bloc will scrap the Waqf (Amendment) Act if voted to power in Bihar. He promised to double panchayat allowances, offer Rs 50 lakh insurance to members, and boost regional development through new institutions and schemes

27 October,2025 09:44 AM IST | Patna | Agencies
SC stays few key provisions of Waqf Amendment Act

SC stays few key provisions of Waqf Amendment Act

Top court says it is ‘protecting interests of parties’ but rejects plea to stay entire act stating it saw no reason for it

16 September,2025 09:52 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
BJP hails SC order on Waqf law, calls it ‘tight slap’ on politics of fear

BJP hails SC order on Waqf law, calls it ‘tight slap’ on politics of fear

The apex court stayed a few key provisions of the amended law — including the clause that only those practising Islam for the past five years could create a waqf — but refused to halt the entire Act, citing the presumption of constitutionality

15 September,2025 11:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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