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Dr M Manzoor Alam, the founder and chairman of the think tank Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) headquartered in Okhla, passed away on Tuesday at 5:30 am at the age of 80, after being hospitalised at Max Hospital. He will be laid to rest today at the Shaheen Bagh graveyard after Maghrib prayer. ALSO READ: Jamia School admissions 2026 begins: Key dates, details here; no fee hike A deeply humble and self-effacing scholar, Dr Alam founded the IOS in 1986 with a clear vision to bring together intellectuals on one platform who could guide the community with knowledge, reason, and…

Jamia School admissions 2026 begins: Key dates, details here; no fee hike Online application for admission to classes Nursery, Preparatory, I, VI, IX, and XI are now available and open for form filling on Jamia Millia Islamia’s website admission.jmi.ac.in Applicants, including foreign nationals and NRI ward candidates, can now apply online along with the application fee of Rs.500/- for Indians and Rs.1500/- for foreign nationals and NRI wards, to the following schools of Jamia: Mushir Fatma Nursery School, Jamia Middle School, Jamia Senior Secondary School, Syed Abid Husain Senior Secondary School (self-financed), and Jamia Girls Senior Secondary School (self-financed). ALSO READ: Cricket Cup T-20…

Amanatullah vows ₹5 crore for Jamia; Asif says MLA fund can’t be used: What does law say? Since Jashn-e-Jauhar 2025 was held at Jamia a few days ago, a debate has been raging over incumbent Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan’s promise to allocate ₹5 crore from the MLA fund to Jamia Millia Islamia, provided the vice chancellor issues a no-objection certificate (NOC). The announcement, made before a houseful audience at the Jamia School campus, caught widespread attention. Order your copy today! Fill the Google form here: https://forms.gle/M1kCCRdPQM9Pzeha9 However, former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan was the first to dispute the claim…

An early-morning fire broke out in a residential building in Shaheen Bagh on Wednesday, claiming the life of one resident, local residents said. The cause of the fire in E-Block of Shaheen Bagh is yet to be ascertained. A resident, Shahrukh, said the fire broke out around 4.30 am in the building’s parking lot and quickly spread to the top floor, engulfing the entire structure. Order your copy today! Fill the Google form here: https://forms.gle/M1kCCRdPQM9Pzeha9 According to residents, an elderly woman, who lived on the second floor of building E-50, was unable to come out of her flat. She got…

Jamia Hamdard held a condolence meeting on Wednesday at Board Room, Vice Chancellor’s office, Jamia Hamdard in honour of Syed Shahid Mehdi, former Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard. The condolence meeting was presided over by Vice Chancellor Professor (Dr) M Afshar Alam. In his presidential address, he expressed sorrow over the passing of Syed Shahid Mehdi on December 22, 2025 in New Delhi. At the time of his passing, he was with his family members. He was laid to rest at the Jamia graveyard, where university teachers, students, colleagues, family members, and the present Vice Chancellor gathered to bid him a final…

Jamia suspends professor following complaints over exam question on ‘atrocities against Muslim minorities’ A professor in the Department of Social Work at Jamia Millia Islamia has been placed under suspension following objections raised to a question included in an end-semester examination paper. According to an official university order dated December 23, the university received multiple complaints regarding the paper, in which students were asked to “discuss the atrocities against Muslim minorities in India, giving suitable examples” in “Social Problems in India” for the BA (Hons) Social Work programme which was set by Prof. Virendra Balaji Shahare of the Department of…

Syed Shahid Mahdi, former Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, passed away on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of institution-building, intellectual depth, and public service that spanned decades. He was laid to rest at the Jamia graveyard, where university teachers, students, colleagues, family members, and the present Vice Chancellor gathered to bid him a final farewell. ALSO READ: Jamia scholar makes university proud Shahid Mahdi served as Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia from 2000 to 2004, a period remembered for quiet but significant transformation. Under his leadership, Jamia strengthened its academic and technological foundations. He played a crucial role…

Jamia shooting star Mukabir wins medals Mukabir, a student of B.A. (Hons.) History, First Year, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and a university shooting player, delivered an impressive performance at the 7th National Sikh Games 2025–2026, held at the Guns of Nations Shooting Sports Academy, Delhi, from December 4-7, 2025. Competing in the Junior category, Mukabir secured a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Pistol (Individual event) and a Bronze Medal in the 10m Air Pistol (Team event). ALSO READ: Jamia scholar makes university proud Congratulating the young shooting champion on his outstanding achievement and sportsmanship, Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice-Chancellor, JMI,…

A book launch and panel discussion on Syed Ubaidur Rahman’s latest book ‘History of Waqf in India’, took place at Lamakaan in Hyderabad on December 12, 2025. The event drew a diverse and engaged audience, comprising scholars, bureaucrats, professors, intellectuals, and prominent community leaders, all eager to delve into the rich historical and contemporary dimensions of waqf endowments. Prof. Amirullah Khan, a respected academic and former Deputy Director and policy advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, opened the proceedings with high praise for Syed Ubaidur Rahman’s prolific contributions. He highlighted the author’s remarkable body of work over the…

Jamia Hamdard NCC Unit commemorates 78th NCC day The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Unit of Jamia Hamdard celebrated the 78thNCC Day at the Archives Building with pride and enthusiasm. The event highlighted NCC’s legacy of discipline, leadership, and national service. ALSO READ: Jamia scholar makes university proud The celebration featured a Guard of Honour, drill demonstrations, motivational speeches, and cultural performances by cadets from both the Boys’ and Girls’ Wings. The program also showcased the cadets’ year-round achievements in university, state, and national-level activities. The event was graced by Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, as the Chief Guest,…