Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) today announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Real Estate Fund VI, L.P. has successfully completed the sale of Tokyo β (“Tokyo Beta”), one of the largest rental property …
Japan hotel investments account for a fifth of 2024 total property transactions
Hotel investments hit JPY1.1 trillion in 2024. In a recent report, Savills noted that hotels have been a highly desirable asset in 2024, given the bright performance and future prospects of the wider …
Is the Taj Mahal Waqf property? Here’s what you need to know
The ownership of the Taj Mahal has been disputed since 1998, with the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Waqf Board claiming it as a Waqf property. Legal and political battles ensued, but without concrete evidence, …
In 10 big numbers – Waqf and its properties in India
A heated debate occurred in the Lok Sabha over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with Congress criticising it as unconstitutional and BJP defending it as nec …
India’s parliament set to debate controversial law on Muslim endowments
India’s parliament has begun debating a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to change laws governing Muslim land endowments in the country …
Waqf Properties in India: Key Facts and Numbers
The Waqf Amendment Bill sparks debate in India, aiming to regulate over 872,000 Waqf properties, prevent misuse, and address governance issues.
From Lucknow’s Bada Imambara to Delhi’s Ferozeshah Kotla- list of iconic Waqf properties in India worth ₹1.2 lakh cr
With a staggering 3.56 lakh Waqf estates across India, this article uncovers the historical and cultural significance of these properties. Amidst recent political discussions, we delve into iconic …
Humayun’s Tomb, Maha Kumbh land and more: Bizarre claims by Waqf, third largest landowner in India
From key properties in Delhi to an entire village in Tamil Nadu, over the years, the Waqf Boards have laid claims on several properties across the country.
How Much Land And Property Does The Waqf Board Manage? An In-Depth Analysis
The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, addresses key issues in managing Waqf properties in India. The bill aims to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, by improving the administration and regulation of Waqf properties.
‘Parliament would have been Waqf property if…’: Govt vs opposition in Lok Sabha over Waqf Bill; who said what
Bill aims to amend a 1995 Act governing Waqf properties in India. The amendments, the Centre has said, are aimed at improving the management of Waqf properties in the country …