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A grand ‘Tiranga Yatra’ bringing together thousands of staff and students of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), was today flagged off by the Vice Chancellor, JMI, Prof Mazhar Asif and Registrar, JMI, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi  to mark the government’s Har Ghar Tiranga (HGT) campaign. Under the auspices of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,” which is being observed from August 2 to 15, 2025,  the Tiranga rally was organized with the intention of encouraging people to bring the Tiranga home and to proudly hoist it in observance of India’s independence. The rally commenced at Gate No. 15 of the university, took a roundabout…

Parliament has given its approval to the New Income Tax Bill, 2025, registering crucial amendments in the country’s tax framework. The legislation, which replaces the Income Tax Act of 1961, was cleared by the Upper House through a voice vote and returned to the Lok Sabha. Its main purpose to smoothen tax processes, reduce compliance hurdles, and bring the law in line with present-day needs. Alongside this bill, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, also received parliamentary approval. Both were introduced in the Upper House by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier in the day. The Lok Sabha had passed the Income…

Gold prices tumbled sharply on Tuesday, shedding ₹1,000 per 10 grams in the domestic market, as a global sell-off and easing trade concerns dampened demand for the precious metal. In the national capital, gold of 99.9% purity was priced at ₹1,01,520 per 10 grams, compared with the previous session’s ₹1,02,520. Gold of 99.5% purity also recorded a similar drop, slipping to ₹1,01,100 per 10 grams, inclusive of taxes. Market analysts attributed the fall to remarks by US President Donald Trump, who clarified on social media that there would be no tariffs on gold imports. The announcement, while yet to receive…

Authorities have urged Delhi residents, including those in Okhla, to exercise caution while flying kites and to avoid using Chinese manjha, which has proven deadly for both humans and animals. Tata Power-DDL, a leading power utility supplying electricity, has urged Delhiites to put their safety first by avoiding kite flying near electrical installations and overhead power lines, as it can possibly cause power disruptions and/or electricity related accidents. ALSO READ: Shahzad Khan of Agwanpur dies of heart attack in Batla House The suggestion has come with Independence Day around the corner and residents of Delhi gearing up to celebrate with the…

The sudden death of Shahzad Khan of Agwanpur on Monday due to a heart attack in Batla House has left the community in a state of deep sorrow. A well-known figure in the locality, Shahzad Khan’s passing sent waves of grief across Agwanpur, Batla House, and beyond. Residents, political leaders, and social activists expressed their condolences, both in person and on social media. Among them was former Congress Councillor Shoaib Danish, who wrote on his timeline: “It is shocking and heartbreaking to lose my friend so suddenly to a heart attack. He was not only a leader but a man…

Gold prices retreated from their record high on Monday, breaking a five-day rally, as investors booked profits amid easing geopolitical tensions. In the national capital, the precious metal declined by ₹900 to ₹1,02,520 per 10 grams. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity had surged to a record ₹1,03,420 per 10 grams on Friday after gaining ₹800 in the session. Similarly, gold of 99.5 per cent purity, which touched ₹1,03,000 in the previous trading session, dropped by ₹900 to ₹1,02,100 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes. In the five sessions leading up to Friday, gold prices had jumped ₹5,800 per…

Jasola Village, located next to Shaheen Bagh, has been reeling under severe waterlogging for the past 36 hours, with floodwaters showing no sign of receding. Frustrated residents say the situation is sliding from bad to worse by the hour. Local resident Irfan described the crisis as unprecedented, warning that if the water stagnation continues for more days, it could cause serious structural damage to houses. “Many basements, including that of Jamia Cooperative Bank, are already submerged,” he said. “Over 1,000 residents are virtually trapped in their flats, and even water suppliers have stopped coming as the rising water levels make…

Sudden waterlogging in Jasola Village late Saturday night sent waves of anxiety through the residents, as the entire locality lay submerged long after the rain had ceased. Residents, caught off guard by the unexpected deluge, described scenes of rising, foul-smelling water creeping into lanes and homes. “The rain had stopped, yet by 10 pm dirty water began gushing in, flooding the streets within minutes,” said Irfan, a Jasola Village resident. ALSO READ: 2 kids among 8 killed in wall collapse in Jaitpur The sudden inundation not only brought life in Jasola Village to a standstill but also triggered panic, as residents…

The Awaz – Media & Drama Club of the Centre for Media and Mass Communication Studies (CMMS), Jamia Hamdard, has officially launched its Weekly Film Screening initiative with the inspiring motto  “Understand the magic of cinema with us.” This new initiative aims to provide students a unique platform to explore cinema not just for entertainment, but also for learning about the art, craft, and deeper meaning behind filmmaking. ALSO READ: Media innovator Farhat Khan joins global film powerhouse IIFSA as fellow and Astar award council member The inaugural screening, held on Friday, 8th August, featured the critically acclaimed thriller Dhamaka, directed…

Rain brought much-needed relief from the sweltering humidity, but it also carried a shadow of tragedy. According to media reports, Okhla’s neighbouring area Jaitpur was struck by a devastating incident on Saturday, when relentless heavy rainfall in the national Capital caused a portion of a wall to collapse. The incident claimed the lives of at least eight people, three men, two women, and two children, plunging the locality into grief. ALSO READ: Dine and win gadgets, cash in I-Day contest in Okhla The deceased have been identified as Shabibul (30), Rabibul (30), Ali (45), Rubina (25), Dolly (25), Ruqsana (6)…