Asaduddin Owaisi: News
Asaduddin Owaisi is a senior politician and the President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). He is a four-term Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from the Hyderabad constituency. Owaisi did BA from Osmania University, Hyderabad, and studied Law at Lincoln's Inn, London. His grandfather, Abdul Wahed Owaisi, founded the AIMIM, a successor of the banned MIM, in 1957. His father, Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi, took over in 1976 as the AIMIM President and represented Hyderabad in Lok Sabha from 1984 till 2004 when the baton passed into the hands of Owaisi. He was a Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 1994-2004, from the Charminar constituency. He extended support to the UPA govt in the state and at the Centre during 2008-12 after the Left withdrew support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. Earlier, a regional party from Hyderabad, Owaisi, has been aiming for Dalit-Muslim consolidation and has increased AIMIM's footprint nationally, winning seats in Assemblies of other states like Bihar and Maharashtra. He has worked on various Parliamentary Committees such as those on Social Justice and Empowerment, Defence, and Ethics, among others.
Last-minute ₹10,000 airfare hike for Haj pilgrims sparks outrage
Around 1.25 lakh Indian Haj pilgrims have been hit by a sudden ₹10,000 airfare price hike at the last minute.
Maharashtra teen arrested for sexually-abusing 180 minors, shooting 350 videos
A 19-year-old man, Ayan Ahmed Tanveer, has been arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati district for allegedly filming and sharing obscene videos of minor girls.
'It is Mamata who strengthens BJP in Bengal': Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) grow.
Indore civic budget meet turns battleground over 'Vande Mataram'
A routine budget meeting of the Indore Municipal Corporation turned into a political and ideological battleground after two Congress councilors refused to sing "Vande Mataram."
'Three hours of...nonsense': Asaduddin Owaisi slams 'Dhurandhar' for 'promoting violence'
Lok Sabha MP and president of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Asaduddin Owaisi, has criticized Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise.
Amit Shah to address LS on no-confidence motion against Speaker
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will speak in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, during a debate over a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.
Owaisi calls Himanta Sarma 'tubelight' over 'hijab-clad PM' controversy
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks on the possibility of a hijab-clad woman becoming India's Prime Minister.
'Unacceptable...': Fadnavis rebukes local BJP leaders over Congress, AIMIM alliances
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has slammed local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for forming alliances with the Congress and Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).
'Send back Hasina too...': Owaisi after KKR drops Bangladeshi pacer
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called out India's alleged hypocrisy after Kolkata Knight Riders dropped Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman on the order of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) amid violence against Hindus in the country.
Why did SC decline to extend Waqf registration deadline?
The Supreme Court has refused to extend the six-month deadline for registering Waqf properties under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Supreme Court refuses to extend time to register Waqf properties
The Supreme Court has asked waqfs to approach Waqf Tribunals if they need more time to upload their property details on the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal.
45 Indian pilgrims killed in bus-tanker collision in Saudi
As many as 45 Indian pilgrims lost their lives in a bus-tanker collision in Saudi Arabia early on Monday.
Bihar election results: NDA secures another term, Mahagathbandhan wiped out
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has stormed past the 200-seat mark in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, marking the alliance's best electoral showing in the state's history.
'Sarfaraz dropped because of surname?' Congress leader's post triggers row
Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed has stirred a controversy with her recent remarks on the non-selection of cricketer Sarfaraz Khan for India's upcoming cricket assignments.
Bihar Assembly Elections: AIMIM to contest 100 seats
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has announced its decision to contest around 100 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Kanpur 'I Love Muhammad' row: Samajwadi Party member arrested
A former police constable Zubair Ahmed Khan, also known as Zubair Gazi, has been arrested by the police for allegedly inciting violence in Kanpur's Railbazar area.
'I love Muhammad' row: Protest in Bareilly turns violent
The "I Love Muhammad" movement, spearheaded by Maulana Tauqeer Raza, has sparked clashes between police and locals in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
After UP, clash in Karnataka over 'I Love Muhammad' banner
A communal clash broke out in Davanagere's Karl Marx Nagar, Karnataka, on Wednesday night over a "I Love Muhammad" flex banner.
Supreme Court stays key provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act
The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Asia Cup Ind-Pak: 'No breaking news,' Major's boycott call
The upcoming Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium has sparked widespread calls for a boycott.
Owaisi reveals which candidate AIMIM will support for VP election
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has announced his party's support for the opposition candidate, B Sudershan Reddy, in the upcoming vice-presidential elections.
'When you were arrested, upheld morality?': Venugopal to Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah faced a heated exchange with Congress MP KC Venugopal in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Lok Sabha adjourned amid uproar over 'criminal MPs' Bill
The Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus on Wednesday as opposition members protested against three controversial bills introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Bill to regulate online gaming introduced in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to regulate and promote the online gaming industry, including e-sports, educational games, and social gaming.
'Your conscience allows..?': Owaisi slams Centre over India-Pakistan cricket match
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced his opposition to the upcoming India-Pakistan cricket match in the Asia Cup 2025.
'Minorities in India are treated as hostages': Owaisi slams Rijiju
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi have clashed over the status of minorities in India.
Modi influencing EC to scrap Bihar voter list: Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of influencing the Election Commission (EC) to scrap Bihar's voter list.
'Proud of..': PM Modi after meeting 'Operation Sindoor' multi-party delegations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met members of multi-party delegations who recently represented India in various countries.
Ghulam Azad, part of Operation Sindoor delegation, hospitalized in Kuwait
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has been hospitalized in Kuwait amid an all-party delegation tour.
'India has every means necessary...': Owaisi in Bahrain
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation to Bahrain, has called Pakistan a "failed state."
'Waqf Islamic concept..but not essential Islamic practice': Centre tells SC
The central government once again defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta arguing that waqf is a secular concept but is not an essential part of Islam.
'Boycott this baraat...': Raut slams delegation diplomacy on 'Operation Sindoor'
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has criticized the Indian government's decision to send seven all-party delegations to world capitals.
Ashoka University professor arrested over 'Operation Sindoor' post
Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a Political Science professor and head of the department at Ashoka University, was arrested in Delhi for a social media post on 'Operation Sindoor'.
Owaisi's message to Turkey: '220 million Muslims in India'
Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi has criticized Turkey for supporting Pakistan, asking it to reconsider its position.
'Pakistan a threat to humanity': Owaisi after India's 'Operation Sindoor'
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Pakistan for its support of terrorism, calling the country a "threat to humanity."
Kerala Congress welcomes Tharoor's role in global Pakistan expose plan
The Kerala Congress has welcomed reports of senior party leader Shashi Tharoor's inclusion in an Indian parliamentary delegation.
Former diplomats, politicians defend Foreign Secretary after he's branded 'gaddar'
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is the latest target of online abuse after the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement.
Supreme Court sends petitions challenging Waqf Act to another bench
The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has transferred the petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, to a bench headed by Justice BR Gavai.
Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act today
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
'Your mother was killed by terrorists': Owaisi attacks Bilawal Bhutto
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has condemned the latest provocative statement from Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
'Your budget less than India's military budget': Owaisi shreds Pakistan
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi, Hyderabad MP, has lashed out at Pakistan for the Pahalgam terror attack.
'Where will India keep all...water?': Owaisi after Indus Treaty suspension
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has welcomed the government's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty in the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
SC to hear constitutional validity of Waqf Amendment Act today
The Supreme Court of India will look into the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act on Wednesday, April 16.