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Tensions appear to be brewing within Okhla AAP after a video surfaced showing two youths tearing down a poster of former AAP Councillor Wajid Khan. The incident escalated as the youths recorded their actions and later the video surfaced on social media. In the short clip, it can be seen that they not only tore the poster but also used explicit language against Wajid and another AAP leader Firoze. The video quickly spread across local groups, with a BJP leader posting it on his Facebook timeline. This triggered outrage and raised concerns about the lengths people go to during election…

The Delhi Government has taken decisive action to address complaints from women across the city regarding buses skipping stops where only female passengers are waiting and not picking them up. Expressing the government’s commitment towards female travellers, Chief Minister Atishi announced that bus drivers or conductors found avoiding stops where women are waiting will face suspension. YOU CAN PAY BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK Delhi Chief Minister Atishi also encouraged female travellers to record any such incidents that they notice and report it to the government through social media, assuring prompt action. She also reiterated ensuring the safety and convenience…

Around the world, roads are being widened, but in Jamia Nagar, the Hari Kothi Road is being narrowed. This development has left residents deeply upset, as they anticipate the road’s narrowing will lead to traffic snarls and other problems. ‘ The controversy centers around the Hari Kothi Road in Abul Fazal Enclave, with the UP Irrigation Department asserting that the road belongs to them. The department claims ownership of the land following the construction of new staff buildings on what was previously barren land a few months ago. Residents, however, fear that if the road is taken over by the…

Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), recently made a significant statement that could shake up the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections and impact politics in Okhla. In an interview with ABP News, Owaisi revealed that his party might field Shifaur Rahman, the jailed former president of the Jamia Alumni Association, from the Okhla Assembly seat. This revelation has sparked intense debate within the local political community. Shifaur Rahman, who was a prominent figure in the anti-CAA movement at Jamia Millia Islamia during his tenure as president from 2019-2020, is seen by many as a strong candidate in Okhla.…

Okhla AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan made every effort to convince officials not to proceed with their plan to widen the boundary wall on Abul Fazal Enclave Hari Kothi road on Thursday, but was unsuccessful. As of the time of this report, work is still underway to erect a new wall, encroaching on the existing road. Residents expressed concerns, lamenting that the road they have used for years is being narrowed, which could lead to traffic congestion and commuting issues on the Abul Fazal Enclave Hari Kothi Road, in front of Al Shifa Hospital. The boundary wall is being extended over…

Several makeshift fruit shops, operating for the past seven years in front of Al Shifa Hospital in Abul Fazal Enclave, were dismantled today as part of the construction of a boundary wall. These shops were dismantled to make way for a boundary wall being built by the UP Irrigation Water Department. As news spread through the locality in the afternoon, concerned residents gathered. Two local leaders, Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan and Congress leader Arfa Khanam, arrived at the scene, though many other leaders were absent. Surprisingly, former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan and his Councillor daughter Ariba Khan were not…

In an achievement, the Government of India has recently awarded Patent number 556810 to Jamia Millia Islamia scholars Dr Tanveer Ahmad, an Assistant Professor, and his PhD student, Nisha Chaudhary, from the Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research & Studies (MCARS) at JMI. The patent granted on December 24, 2024, recognises their pioneering invention titled “a system and method for genomic markers and digital pathology image-based predictions of oral malignant disorders”. Their innovative methodology, developed in collaboration with partners, leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and digital pathology to enhance the diagnosis and prediction of oral cancer. This advanced system can study tissue…

Setback for Asaduddin Owaisi’s party AIMIM in Okhla for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Election 2025, according to political analysts. Although AIMIM is still struggling to announce a candidate from Okhla, the party faced a blow when its member Kaushar Imam Siddique, also known as Laddan, quit the party just a day ago. Setback for Asaduddin Owaisi’s party AIMIM in Okhla In a grand event held in Batla House, Laddan joined the AAP, with Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan also sharing the stage. The event was a major success, drawing a large crowd of local residents. Laddan, a close aide to Amanatullah,…

The Filmy Kaafila Film Festival, held yesterday at Jamia Hamdard University, was a monumental event that successfully brought together cinema lovers, filmmakers, and thought leaders to discuss, celebrate, and reflect on the power of film in addressing social issues. With close to 300 attendees, the festival featured 13 impactful films by budding filmmakers from underserved backgrounds, each shedding light on pressing social concerns, and was graced by eminent guest speakers and industry professionals. Over 111 years ago on a similar cold winter morning on the 29th of December, 1913 Cecil DeMille started filming Hollywood’s first feature film, The Squaw Man.…

Okhla Vihar: An unattended bag near Jama Masjid Kahkashan sparked panic among residents of the area on Sunday night, according to locals. As words spread, panicked residents stepped out of their homes to find out what was inside the bag. Police were informed and it arrived at the scene for inspection. The bomb squad and fire brigade also arrived, said the residents. UNATTENDED BAG OKHLA VIHAR A few YouTubers, who were aware of the incident, reached there to cover it. When one YouTuber asked an official about the contents of the bag, he stated that only clothes were found. ALSO…