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40 under 40 Leaders Initiative has been launched by the All India Muslim Development Council (AIMDC), aimed at identifying, celebrating, and empowering Muslim leaders under 40 years of age who are driving transformative change across India. With a focus on leadership development and community impact, the programme aims to acknowledge and support leaders shaping a better and more equitable tomorrow, it said. “The 40 Under 40 Leaders Initiative is dedicated to recognising Muslim leaders who are at the forefront of social, economic, and cultural change. These exceptional individuals are making a difference in fields such as social justice, environmental conservation,…

Jamia Millia Islamia has released the University Prospectus and announced the opening of admissions for the academic session 2025-26. The 145-page prospectus was launched online by the Vice Chancellor Jamia Millia Islamia, Prof. Mazhar Asif, along with the Registrar JMI, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, in the presence of the university Prospectus Committee members. From this academic year, JMI has introduced 14 new courses aimed at enhancing academic excellence and skill development. These are Bachelor of Design (B. Des) – 4 years; B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science (4 years); Certificate (Design and Innovation) Self Financed Evening; Certificate (Textile Design) Self Financed…

The gripping book A Don’s Nemesis, authored by Dr. Amar Kumar Pandey (IPS), Former Director General of Police, Karnataka, was officially unveiled by Mr. Manoj Yadava (IPS), Director General, Railway Protection Force, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, at the Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard on February 25, 2025. The event saw an assembly of distinguished guests, bureaucrats, law enforcement officials, and academicians who gathered to commemorate this momentous release. The book A Don’s Nemesis provides a compelling inside look into the high-stakes pursuit of the notorious gangster Ravi Pujari, a fugitive with a Red Corner Notice against him, wanted for…

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) continues to shine in the academic arena as its student, Anam Zafar, M.Ed 4th semester student, has secured All India Rank 1 in the UGC-NET JRF examination. This remarkable achievement has brought immense pride to the university. In recognition of her outstanding success, the Department of Education and Training, felicitated Anam Zafar in a special event held in the Department. The faculty members, students, and university officials gathered to celebrate her exceptional accomplishment. ALSO READ Shared culture, values of India and Oman discussed During the felicitation ceremony, all the faculty members extended their heartfelt…

The event celebrating the completion of Sahyog Urban Thrift and Credit Cooperative Society in Okhla saw the participation of several prominent figures, including Lok Sabha MP Tariq Anwar, who praised the organisation’s work in uplifting the weaker sections of society. Speaking to a packed audience at Milli Model School in Dawat Nagar on Sunday, former Union Minister and MP from Katihar, Anwar, emphasised the crucial role cooperative banks and societies like Sahyog play in supporting individuals with their business and personal needs. ALSO READ A year of impact: Celebrating Sahyog’s milestone anniversary! “These institutions are vital in uplifting the lives…

Sahyog has completed its one-year of service of empowering the marginalised section in society. “Join us as we mark 12 months of dedication to making a positive impact in our society. We’d be honoured if you could spare time from your busy schedule to witness our achievements,” said M S Zoha, Chairman Sahyog urban thrift and credit cooperative society based in Jamia Nagar. “The cooperative society has the mandate to offer thrift schemes to its members and mobilise deposits. It also has the permission to provide loans and finances to cater various consumption and business-related needs of small income group.…

A protest was held at Jantar Mantar today in solidarity with 17 students suspended by the Jamia Millia Islamia administration for participating in campus demonstrations. Left-affiliated student organisations, including the All India Students’ Association (AISA), Students Federation of India (SFI), All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO), and others, took part in the protest. The students called for the revocation of the suspensions and the cessation of any disciplinary action for participating in the demonstrations. Professors of other universities were also present and lamented decreasign dissent space in universities. A student said: “We protested for three days, but the proctor did…

The India Arab Culture Centre (IACC), Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with the Embassy of Oman in India, organised a symposium on Oman-India Historical Relations on February 18, 2025. The programme aimed to celebrate 70 years of relations between India and Oman, marking a significant milestone in their enduring partnership in 2025. The symposium was chaired by Amb. Ashok Kumar Attri (IFS) (former Ambassador of India to Oman), and the chief guest of the event was Ambassador L. Prashant Pise (IFS), former Ambassador of India to Tunisia and Iraq and is currently the Deputy Director General, Indian Council of World…

The United Students of Jamia Millia Islamia announced on Monday that they are taking a stand against what they describe as the “systemic repression of their voices and the erosion of the university’s foundational values”. According to their statement, students gathered at the Mohibul Hassan Block before marching toward the Dean of Students’ Welfare (DSW) office to present a memorandum outlining their demands. The release said several students of Jamia boycotted classes on Monday in protest against the suspension of 17 students for participating in demonstrations against disciplinary action taken earlier against two PhD scholars. The students said they have…

Residents of Delhi-NCR, including Okhla, woke up to earthquake tremors today. Some even rushed out of their homes for safety. A report by Sajjad Askari. According to the National Centre for Seismology, tremors were felt across North India, with Delhi as the epicenter. The earthquake, measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale, had a depth of just 5 km. So far, no injuries or casualties have been reported. However, many residents who woke up late only learned about the tremors through social media or phone calls from friends and relatives in other parts of the country checking on their well-being. Several…