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Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan on Saturday moved the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, which was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The move by AAP MLA Amanatullah has come a day after All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress MP Mohammad Jawed approached the Supreme Court on Friday against the constitutional validity of the bill. According to Amanatullah, who was chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, the bill curtails the religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, enables arbitrary executive interference, and undermines minority rights to manage their religious and…

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) Minority Department has appointed Shibli Manzoor as the in-charge of Delhi Minority Congress. This appointment was made by the National president, Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi, in recognition of Manzoor’s public service, his commitment to education, and his efforts towards the empowerment of minorities. Shibli Manzoor began his public life through student politics at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), where he raised his voice for students and marginalised communities. He is an engineer and MBA who has combined his technical expertise with a passion for social change. He has initiated several social projects focused on…

Shamim Abbasi, popularly known as Chacha Shamim sharbat wale, has passed away, according to a post by Wajid. He was a familiar figure to many regulars at Batla House, where his Rooh-e-Afza sharbat stall became a popular stop, especially for those looking to quench their thirst during the summer months. ALSO READ Jamia opens week-long exhibition on Quran during Ramazan Mohd Abbas shared the sad news of Abbasi’s death with his photo. “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of brother Shamim Abbasi, widely known as Chacha sharbat wale,” he wrote on his social media timeline. Abbasi…

The sighting of crescent Moon on Sunday in India brings an end to the month-long Ramzan 2025. Following which India will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, March 31. Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated on Sunday in Saudi Arabia where the crescent was seen, marking an end to the 29-day-long Ramazan in the nation. Many residents in Okhla saw the moon and wished their family members and relatives. Eid namaz is to be held in different mosques at different time on Monday. CharMinar F block 7.30 am Shah-e-Ilahi M block 7.45 am Jamaat-E-Islami Hind Marqaz 8.00 am Umar L block 7.30 am Quadiri N…

Jamia Millia Islamia today terminated an Assistant Professor (Contractual) from the Department of Political Science after receiving information about his arrest following a complaint against him by a female at the New Friends Colony Police station, said the university in a statement. The university administration responded immediately by terminating his services from the university, stating that Jamia Millia Islamia follows a zero tolerance policy for any form of violence against women. The university administration, expressing its strong condemnation of the heinous crime, clarified that he is not a permanent faculty member, only a contractual employee on a temporary hiring basis.…

Nusrat Jahan, Headmistress of Jamia Middle School (JMS), Jamia Millia Islamia, received the prestigious “Best Principal Award” from Indian Talent Olympiad for the year 2024-25 by the Indian Talent Olympiad Committee. The Award ceremony was held in Mumbai on 18th march, 2025 in a gathering of awardee Principals across the country. The award is given in the field of education for leadership Qualities, Academic Excellence of the students, Innovative and visionary initiatives for the cause of education. Principal of the top-performing school gets the Best Principal award. Dr. Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, along with Saina Nehwal, a…

A week-long special exhibition of rare and ancient manuscripts of the Holy Quran was inaugurated today at the Dr. Zakir Husain Library of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) by Vice Chancellor JMI, Prof Mazhar Asif during the auspicious month of Ramazan. The exhibition titled, ‘The Holy Quran’ showcases a rare collection of nearly thirty-five scientifically preserved Quran manuscripts, dating from the 15th century to the early 20th century, representing diverse calligraphic styles and exquisite illuminations. The exhibition also highlights the evolution of Islamic calligraphy from the 7th to the 14th century through a series of carefully curated posters, offering a comprehensive…

Batla House is one of the most sought-after destinations during Ramazan, as people from across Delhi and Okhla flock to the area for Eid shopping. Although this bustling market attracts shoppers year-round, Ramazan brings a unique level of activity. During this month, the market is packed with shoppers and revelers, making it the busiest time of the year. With the increase in traffic, the biggest challenge for the authorities is maintaining order and control. For years, the local NGO Samaj Sudhar Trust, along with the Batla House Market Association, has taken charge of the situation with full support from the…

Jamia Millia Islamia takes great pride in announcing that its team, consisting of Abhijet Siwach, Lamia Hussain, and Lakshav Singh Sambyal, all second-year B.A.LL.B. (Hons) students from the Faculty of Law, secured the position of Runners Up in the inaugural MANUU Law School National Data Privacy Moot Court Competition 2025. This event was hosted by Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) in Hyderabad, where Lakshav Singh Sambyal was also honored with the Best Speaker Award. The moot court competition, which was held in a Hybrid Mode on March 8-9 and March 18, 2025, saw participation from 32 teams across the…

The National Service Scheme (NSS), Jamia Hamdard, successfully organized a two-day intellectual programme of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 on the theme “One Nation, One Election: Paving the Way for Viksit Bharat” from 19th March to 20th March, 2025 at Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. The programme was organized under the initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament is a transformative platform initiated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, aimed at empowering the youth of the nation to voice their ideas, engage in meaningful…