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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,…

Big face-off: Amanatullah, Asif in heated altercation over AFE waterlogging The waterlogging on the main Abul Fazal Enclave (AFE) road from the Shaheen Bagh graveyard to N-block dominated public discussion in Okhla today. Residents noticed dirty nallah water overflowing onto the busy stretch early in the morning, raising serious concerns about mobility and hygiene. ALSO READ: NCB and Delhi Police Special Cell raid in Abul Fazal Enclave Former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan openly held current MLA Amanatullah Khan responsible for the “pathetic condition” of the AFE road. Speaking to the OT, Asif claimed that on Monday night, under Amanatullah’s…

Barn owl rescued from Jamia  A routine day at Jamia Millia Islamia took an unexpected turn when a sub-adult barn owl (Tyto alba) was found grounded and unable to fly. Words spread fast on the campus and a vigilant student informed animal rescuers which turned up at the spot on time to save the bird. ALSO READ: Jamia scholar makes university proud The rescue team realised that the owl showed signs of weakness and possible flight impairment. Once at the transit facility, the veterinary team kept the bird under medical observation and noted that the bird appeared dehydrated and fatigued,…

Jamia scholar makes university proud Nitesh Dogne, a research scholar of Jamia Millia Islamia pursuing his PhD on the topic of Indigenous Knowledge System of Tribal Circularity, under the supervision of Prof Hina Zia, Professor & Head, Department of Planning, and Prof Nisar Khan, Professor from the Department of Architecture, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi has been awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship for the year 2025-26. ALSO READ: Jamia bans student from campus over Batla House march Awarded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), United Kingdom, it is a highly competitive and fully funded scholarship granted to a few meritorious research scholars…

Sixth edition of English translation of Quran released  The sixth edition of Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan’s English translation of the Holy Qur’an (Glorious Quran) has just been published. Until now, three editions with the Arabic text and English translation, and three editions of only the English translation, have been printed within two years of its first publication in 2023. ALSO READ: Sixth edition of English translation of Quran released Along with extremely simple and contemporary English language, only the earliest and most authentic Arabic Qur’an commentaries (tafsir), Sirah, Maghazi (accounts of the Prophet’s battles), Islamic history, and Arabic dictionaries were consulted in the preparation of this…