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The first book in Arabic about the life and poetry of the great Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib, titled Ghalib: A’zam Shu’ara’il-Hind (Ghalib, the Greatest Poet of India), was released here on Friday at the India-Arab Cultural Centre of Jamia Millia Islamia. BY Zillur Rahman Haidar The book’s author, Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan, was present at the event. The book release ceremony was presided over by Professor Naseem Akhtar, Chairman of the Arabic Department at the Jamia. Teachers in the department, Professors Habibullah Khan, Abdul Majid Qazi, Mohammad Ayub Nadwi, Fauzan Ahmad, Aurangzeb Azmi, Haifa Shakiri, Suhaib Ahmad and Mahfuzur Rahman as…
Amanatullah Khan dodges media after more than 2 hours questioning. Hours after a Delhi court granted AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan protection from arrest until February 24 in connection with a case where Delhi Police accused him of aiding a murder suspect in evading capture in Batla House, the MLA visited Jamia Nagar police station to join the probe on Thursday. According to one of Amanatullah’s close associates, he entered the police station at 5:30 pm and emerged at 8:05 pm. A large group of mainstream media journalists had gathered outside, hoping to interview him or get a statement. However, Amanatullah…
A Delhi court on Thursday granted AAP Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan protection from arrest until February 24 in connection with an alleged attack on a police team in Jamia Nagar on February 10. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for February 24. Amanatullah Khan on Thursday moved a Delhi court seeking anticipatory bail in the case. The re-elected Okhla MLA has also been directed by the Delhi court to join the probe, whenever summoned by the Investigating Officer . The police have been instructed to ensure that his questioning takes place under CCTV surveillance. The MLA filed the…
A protest that began on February 10 at the Central Canteen of Jamia Millia Islamia has ended after university authorities evicted the demonstrating students from campus in the morning. Several students were detained, claimed media reports. Since morning security has been upped at the campus. Over 10 Jamia Millia Islamia University students were detained. “We removed over 10 students at around 4 am after receiving a request from the university administration. Further, we have deployed heavy police security outside the campus to maintain law and order,” a police source said, reported ET. The daily reported: “Sharing a statement from the…
The latest translation of the Holy Quran into English was formally launched here on Saturday at the India Islamic Cultural Centre. BY Zillur Rahman Haider. The event drew a diverse audience, encompassing scholars, religious leaders, students, and community members, underscoring the significance of the message of Islam for the present times. The event commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran and its translation, setting the tone for the proceedings, and the recitation of a poem by Mahirul Qadiri in which the Quran laments that Muslims have forsaken it. Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan, the translator and commentator of this work titled…
Fresh trouble has emerged for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan, newly re-elected from Okhla. Just two days after his convincing third consecutive win, Khan is back in the news for the wrong reasons. A team from the Delhi Police Crime Branch raided Batla House today to capture a fugitive. During the operation, they detained an individual charged with attempted murder, according to a national news portal. The situation escalated when some local residents obstructed the police action, with reports indicating that some of these individuals were supporters of Amanatullah Khan, as stated by a national Hindi news portal.…
After winning the election for the third consecutive time on Saturday, Amanatullah Khan addressed the residents of Batla House following a victory march. He launched a fresh attack on AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, holding him responsible for AAP’s defeat in Delhi. With 48 seats, the BJP is set to form the government after a gap of over 26 years. Meanwhile, the AAP, which ruled Delhi for over a decade after ousting Congress leader Sheila Dikshit, secured only 22 seats. AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Chief Minister Manish Sisodia both lost their seats. ALSO READ Amanatullah is a dealer:…
Hat-trick for Amanatullah Khan, incumbent Okhla MLA, as he wins by 23,2648 votes. He got 88,943 votes in the high-stake elections. BJP’s Manish Chaudhry was second and he got 65,604 votes. AIMIM’s Shifaur Rehman was at third position and Congress Ariba Khan at fourth. Shifaur Rehman got 39558 votes, Congress Ariba Khan 12,739 DEVELOPING STORY
Okhla election results 2025 live updates: BJP’s Manish Chaudhary is ahead in Amanatullah Khan in Okhla, shows very early trends. Since the opening of the counting at 8 pm, the trends reveal that Amanatullah is trailing in Muslim-majority constituency. LATEST UPDATE: Amanatullah wins Hat-trick for Amanatullah Khan. Incumbent Okhla MLA retains his seat as BJP defeated AAP in Delhi. Amanatullah got 88,943 votes. BJP’s Manish Chaudhry was second and he got 65,604 votes. AIMIM’s Shifaur Rehman was at third position and Congress Ariba Khan at fourth. Shfiaur Rehman got 39,558 votes, Congress Ariba Khan 12,739 Though it is early, if…
The latest English translation of the Holy Quran will be launched here on Saturday, February 8, at 4 pm at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road. According to the publisher, Pharos Media, this is a highly simple and clear English translation of the Muslim holy book. Only the most authentic Arabic sources have been used in its preparation, and an effort has been made to present the Quran and Islam exactly as they were understood by the early Muslim scholars and commentators of the Holy Quran. This translation has been done by the well-known Islamic scholar Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan,…