Daily current affairs:September 16, 2025

Long Description : In an important judicial intervention, the Supreme Court paused enforcement of some controversial amendments to the Waqf Act, which govern religious endowment properties. The judgment ensures that district collector’s powers over waqf assets remain limited and mandates transparency. The court cited the need to protect minority rights while reinforcing judicial review for federal institutions. This decision impacts governance, minority welfare, and the balance of administrative authority between Centre and State, a recurring theme in competitive exams.