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India.com
8 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's family may have to vacate Rs 150000000000 ultra-luxurious Antilia due to…, land was owned by...
(File) When you think of Antilia, it typically conjures images of unparalleled luxury and grand hyperbole. It is frequently described as India's version of Tony Stark's contemporary mansion, only grander, more authentic, and far more extravagant. This residential behemoth is valued at an astounding Rs 15,000 crore, steeped in fascination and located on Mumbai's Altamount Road. Surprisingly, the Ambanis live on the 27th floor. Mukesh Ambani, India's richest person, and his family may face a possible legal issue regarding their 27-story house, Antilia, in Mumbai. Antilia is estimated to be worth Rs 15,000 crore, and it's back in the news following the enactment of the newly passed Waqf Amendment Bill, which has once again raised questions about the ownership of the land on which Antilia is built. Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's family may have to vacate Rs 150000000000 ultra-luxurious Antilia due to… AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has reignited the controversy surrounding the plot of land on which Antilia stands. He recently said the land used to be part of a Waqf property. According to reports, the land was supposedly given in 1986 by Kareem Bhai Ibrahim, who provided it for community purposes, including religious education and an orphanage. The land was allegedly sold to Mukesh Ambani in 2002 for Rs 21.5 crore – a sale that understandably continues to attract much interest and interrogation. An Action Taken Report (ATR) in the Maharashtra Assembly highlighted that Waqf Board land is meant for charitable or religious purposes, so it is not supposed to be purchased as private land. Also, a report in Dainik Bhaskar noted that the legal process laid out by the Waqf Board wasn't properly followed during the transaction. Antilia, one of the most expensive homes in the World Despite the continued concerns regarding the legality of the land, the construction of the Ambani residence proceeded. From 2006 to 2010, a design team based in the U.S. handled the design and oversaw the development of Antilia. As of today, Antilia has emerged as one of the most famous and talked-about private homes in the world. The 27-storey skyscraper in Mumbai is equipped with extraordinary features, including an ice cream parlor, a grand banquet hall, 49 bedrooms, 168 parking spaces, a snow room, a private theatre, nine lifts, and even three helipads. Antilia, designed by the Chicago-based architecture firm Perkins and Will, doesn't have a single outdoor AC unit. The case, which has lingered in the Supreme Court for years, has remained ambiguous. However, with the recent enforcement of the amended Waqf Act, legal experts believe the tides may turn. If the court finds the Waqf Board has a valid title to the land, the Ambani family may have to vacate the property. According to Grok and various media reports, the 4,532-square-metre land on which Antilia stands was meant to be used for philanthropic purposes. The plot of land was once owned by an orphanage. In 1986, Kareem Bhai Ibrahim is said to have gifted the orphanage's land to the Waqf Board to establish an orphanage and a religious educational institution. However, the land was sold in 2002 for Rs 21. 5 crore to Mukesh Ambani, which has been controversial ever since. About a decade ago, the Waqf Board submitted a report with an allegation that the land sale did not take the required consequential legal steps. A Dainik Bhaskar report cited by Oneindia Hindi, said that a two-thirds approval of the Board Members was required, which was never held. The report questioned the Charity Commissioner's involvement and said that only the Waqf Board could authorize any sale of properties of its kind. At the time, the then Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis referred that his Government would investigate the matter based on the Waqf Board report. The Maharashtra Assembly later reiterated that Waqf land is intended for the public good and cannot be sold for private purposes. The matter has been in limbo for several years in court, and there are increasing calls for an out of court settlement between the Waqf Board and the Kareem Bhai Trust to determine the ownership status and resolve the dispute.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tensions flare over Masjid-e-Ibrahim land dispute in Mallepally
A dispute over the historic Masjid-e-Ibrahim land in Mallepally has sparked a political and community-led protest, after an attempt to enforce a court order triggered concern among local residents and religious groups. The row escalated on Wednesday afternoon when Habeeb Nagar police personnel, along with court officials, arrived near a function hall in the area to execute a civil court directive concerning the land's ownership. Their presence was met with a strong protest by locals, who feared a bid to transfer control of the mosque to another party. AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain, along with party workers, the local corporator, and religious scholars, led the protest from the front. The MLA also offered prayers at the mosque and addressed the media, vowing to secure a stay order from the court by presenting the necessary documentation. He said AIMIM members had remained at the site overnight in anticipation of the move. GHMC claims Habeeb Nagar police Inspector T. Purushottam Rao said: 'Claims were raised by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) that the land in question is government property. However, local residents insist that the site is a place of worship and must remain so. The dispute stems from a civil case, where the court ruled in favour of one Abdul Mukheed. The opposing party is understood to belong to the Anjuman backward class Muslim minority community.' The Inspector confirmed that nearly 50 personnel were deployed for security. 'The court directed us to provide protection in a property matter. The GHMC has claimed ownership, while the community says it is a place of worship. The situation ended with the parties deciding to take the matter to court,' the officer informed. 'The opposing party is understood to belong to the Anjuman backward class Muslim minority community.'T. Purushottam Rao Habeeb Nagar police Inspector
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Asaduddin Owaisi Urges Chandrababu Naidu To 'Hang Up His Boots', Handover Charge To Son
Amaravati: Amid speculation that Nara Lokesh is set to be appointed as the working president of the Telugu Desam party, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi advised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to hang up his boots and hand over the reins to his minister son. Addressing a meeting at Adoni in Kurnool District on Sunday night, Owaisi also sharply attacked the Waqf (Amendment) Act, alleging that it would infringe upon the rights of Muslims. "I am telling you, Chandrababu Naidu, you are ruining Lokesh's future ( political ). Anyway after you, only your son will take over (as a successor). Junior NTR will not come, will he? You are confusing Lokesh. You (CM Naidu) already served as Chief Minister for Andhra Pradesh ( undivided) for 9 years. Five years for Andhra Pradesh (divided). That's enough, Now take care of your son (handover reins)," he advised. Several senior leaders of the party, including some ministers, have opined that Lokesh should be appointed as the Working President of the TDP, in a bid to indicate the party's succession plans. It was widely speculated that Lokesh's elevation would be announced at the recently held party meeting, Mahanadu. However, no such announcement was made by the party.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Kashmiri Students Injured In Israeli Strike On Tehran Hostel; J&K MP Urges Evacuation
Last Updated: Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated after the former attacked Tehran, targeting the country's nuclear program. It attacked its nuclear, missile, and military complex. Some Kashmiri students suffered minor injuries after an Israeli strike hit the Hujat Dost Ali hostel in Tehran, said Jammu-Kashmir MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday, also adding that he has written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the same. 'An Israeli strike hit Hujat Dost Ali hostel in Tehran, housing many Kashmiri students. Some sustained minor injuries. I've written to EAM @DrSJaishankar urging their relocation within Iran or evacuation once the airspace opens," he wrote on X. An Israeli strike hit Hujat Dost Ali hostel in Tehran, housing many Kashmiri students. Some sustained minor injuries.I've written to EAM @DrSJaishankar urging their relocation within Iran or evacuation once the airspace opens. — Office of Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi (@Office_ASRM) June 15, 2025 Earlier in the day, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi also urged the government to bring back the Indian students from Iran. 'Indian students pursuing education in Iran should be brought back safely," appeals Barrister @asadowaisi to the @narendramodi government," he said. 'Iran में तालीम हासिल कर रहे भारतीय छात्रों को सुरक्षित वापस लाया जाए" बैरिस्टर @asadowaisi की @narendramodi सरकार से अपील। #Iran #iranisraelwar #AsaduddinOwaisi #Israel #owaisi #student — AIMIM (@aimim_national) June 15, 2025 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said he was in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding students from the Union Territory stranded in Iran. The injuries came a day after India issued an advisory for its nationals in Israel and Palestine to remain alert and follow local safety and emergency protocols. 'ADVISORY (As of 14 June 2025) In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to stay vigilant and adhere to the safety protocols as advised by the Israeli authorities and home front command ( said the advisory. 'We are continuously monitoring the evolving situation including the safety of Indians nationals. In case of any emergency, please contact the 24×7 helpline of the Embassy: Telephone +972 54-7520711 +972 54-3278392 Email Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated after the former attacked Tehran, targeting the country's nuclear program. It attacked its nuclear, missile, and military complex. Retaliating to the strikes by Israel, Iran too hit back with strikes, escalating further on Saturday. Amid the ongoing tensions, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday warned Iran in a video statement and declared that Israeli Air Force jets would soon be seen soaring over the skies of Tehran. 'In the very near future, you will see Israeli planes, the Israeli Air Force, our pilots above the sky of Tehran. We will hit with every place, every site, every target of the Ayotallah's regime," said Netanyahu in the video statement. First Published: June 15, 2025, 20:00 IST
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Offence under Atrocities Act registered against AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A case has been registered against AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly using the term ' Harijan ', police First Information Report was registered at the Kranti Chowk police station here on Thursday after a Republican Party of India (Athawale) worker lodged a complaint against Jaleel, a former MP and present state unit head of the All India Majlis E Ittehadul Muslimeen, said an at a press conference on June 11, had made allegations against social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat regarding a land minister belongs to an SC community and Jaleel used the word 'Harijan' repeatedly and thus 'disrespected' the community, the complaint FIR was registered under section 3 (1) (r) of the SC, ST Act for allegedly 'insulting or intimidating a member of a scheduled caste or scheduled tribe with an intent to humiliate, within a public view,' said the police official.
