Israel cannot influence ties with Russia: Iran
Tehran, July 14 : A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader said on Friday that Israel cannot affect the cordial ties between Iran and Russia, media reports said.
The remarks were made by Ali Akbar Velayati in Moscow on Friday, two days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Xinhua reported.
On Wednesday, Netanyahu reiterated Israel's demand that "Iran needs to leave Syria".
"The process of developing relations between Iran and Russia is not one-sided and, therefore, the irrelevant, meaningless and interventionist claims made by Netanyahu do not affect Iran-Russia relations," Velayati retorted.
Iran's role in Syria will be a key topic at an upcoming summit between Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump in Finland's capital Helsinki on Monday.
Iran and Russia's presence in Syria will continue to protect the country against terrorist groups and US aggression, the Iranian senior official said.
Velayati, former Iranian Foreign Minister and incumbent international adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, travelled to Moscow on Wednesday to convey messages from Khamenei and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to Putin.
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Dawoodi Bohra community seeks exemption from Waqf amendment bill during JPC meeting
New Delhi: The Dawoodi Bohra community on Tuesday, petitioned for exclusion from the Waqf Amendment Bill, citing the need to protect their unique religious practices and administration. Represented by Senior Advocate Harish Salve, the community asserted its rights before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Tuesday, requesting that Dawoodi Bohra properties remain outside Waqf Board jurisdiction. Salve emphasised that the community’s al-Dai al-Mutlaq leadership, recognised by the Supreme Court, should retain control over its assets, arguing that Waqf Board authority would compromise their fundamental rights.
The JPC session also heard from other organizations, including the Akhil Bhartiya Adhivakta Parishad and academic representatives, who broadly supported the bill while suggesting adjustments. However, debates around the Waqf Amendment Bill intensified as Opposition MPs accused JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal of arbitrarily managing discussions. Opposition parties, including Congress, DMK, and AAP, raised concerns with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging that non-stakeholders were prioritised in the sessions, limiting the Opposition's input.
With approximately 25 sessions already conducted, the JPC is set to reconvene after November 9, resuming consultations with stakeholders across various states. Despite opposition complaints, Chairman Pal defended the JPC’s inclusivity, stating that regular meetings provide all members adequate speaking time.
