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Another major setback for Amanatullah Khan The Supreme Court has refused to entertain anticipatory bail plea of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in money laundering case, reported news agency PTI. The apex court asked Amanatullah to appear before Enforcement Directorate on April 18 in connection with money laundering case. Enforcement Directorate seeks arrest warrant against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan The news agency had reported that the ED on Wednesday moved a Delhi court seeking a non-bailable arrest warrant against Amanatullah in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in appointments in the Delhi Waqf Board. “Fresh application for…
Eid 2024 is to be celebrated in India, including Okhla, on Wednesday. Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Mubarak! Moon sighted, Eid tomorrow, namaz timing here Eid-ul-Fitr 2024, Moon Sighting Today: The crescent moon was sighted on Wednesday, marking the beginning of Eid celebrations in India and end to one month of fasting. 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 Thursday. NOTE: Readers suggested to use their own discretion.
From Jamia to US: Madrasa graduate Furqan’s inspirational academic journey Madrasas are often in news, mostly for wrong reasons. On the one hand, hundreds of madrasas are being shut down allegedly for being non-productive, on the other, a good number of graduates of independent madrasas are making great academic strides. BY MANZAR IMAM One such madrasa graduate, Mohammad Furqan has qualified for the Masters of Global Affairs in Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. His selection has been widely welcomed by graduates of different Indian madrasas and especially by the graduates of Madrasa Discourses Program run…
Filmmaker Aqdas adds another feather to his cap The documentary “Muzaffar Ke Naam,” directed by young filmmaker Aqdas Sami, has garnered acclaim by winning the 2nd Best Documentary Award at the International Cultural Artifact Film Festival (ICA) in Pune for the year 2023. It also secured the 2nd Best Documentary Award at the Indian International Short Film Festival Awards (ISFFA) in February 2024. The film has additionally received multiple awards at GIFFI Kolkata last year. The International Cultural Artifact Film Festival (ICA) organizes this annual event, attracting submissions from around the globe for consideration. Out of numerous submissions, only 22…
Veteran journalist Zafar Agha Saab 70, is no more, according to people who know him. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1771052968449647090 He passed away at 5.30 am this morning at Fortis, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, wrote Shafiq-ur-Rahman on his timeline. According to his elder brother Qamar Agha, he was suffering from severe pneumonia and chest infection, he wrote. His body will be taken to Dargah Shah-e-Mardan, BK Dutt Colony, Jor Bagh, New Delhi, for last rites at 2 pm and he will be buried at Hauz Rani Qabristan, Near Max Hospital Saket, New Delhi, he wrote. Currently, he was editor-in-chief National Herald. Agha, who began…
Trapped Civet rescued from godown In a rare operation, an Asian palm civet ventured inside a gym equipment store-cum-godown in Delhi’s Ghitorni area. The mammal was found trapped inside the washroom of the store. The Rapid Response Unit from Wildlife SOS responded promptly to the emergency call and successfully rescued the civet, ensuring its well-being. A one-of-a-kind scenario unfolded when staff members of a gym equipment store-cum-godown in Ghitorni came across a strange looking animal in their washroom. Understanding that the animal was distressed, the staff quickly contacted Wildlife SOS. In a swift response, a two-member Rapid Response Unit from…
Moti Nagar flyover to reduce travel time In a development aimed at easing traffic woes for Delhi commuters, a 3-lane flyover connecting Dhulakuan, Azadpur, and Rohatak, Haryana was inaugurated. The PWD has constructed this 3-lane flyover on Moti Nagar Ring Road. This will benefit people traveling from Dhulakuan to Azadpur and Rohatak. Addressing the public, Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the benefits of the flyover, noting that what used to be a half-hour ordeal to cover a mere half kilometre due to traffic congestion will now be a breezy three-minute journey. Kejriwal said while only 63 flyovers existed in Delhi by 2014,…
Jamia student Ayan Ali appointed national secretary of SP student wing Ayan Ali, a student of Jamia Millia Islamia, has been appointed as the National Secretary of the SP student wing, according to a message shared by one of Ayan’s supporters. Ayan said: “During his recent visit to Delhi, Akhilesh Yadav met with me and congratulated me on my appointment as the National Secretary of the party’s student wing. There were some students from Jamia Millia Islamia/Jamia Hamdard, residents of Jamia Nagar, as well as students from Delhi University. The former president of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) was…
Quality pre-primary/primary education is one of the essential structures on which rests the strong foundation of a healthy, prosperous, informed and empowered individuals and society. It promotes social interaction and fosters a sense of community and cohesion through inculcation of values of empathy, sharing and coordination, respect, tolerance and empathy among students. It prepares the students for a more inclusive and harmonious society, ultimately lead the students to a much brighter future. Then everyone is capable of contributing palpably towards the empowerment of the nation,’ said Dr. A Naseeb Khan on the occasion of the inauguration of City Crown Public…
Today Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia (AAJMI) distributed the scholarship 2024 to students of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and the most awaited achievement of our Association is that Today i.e., 06.03.2024 on our proposal Al-Shifa Hospital, Abul Fazal Enclave has passed and accepted our proposal for the treatment of registered AAJMI members under the CGHS scheme rates. This effort and initiative of AAJMI will be remarkable achievement for all the Jamia Alumni, said AAJMI member.