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Will Umar Khalid contest the Delhi election from Okhla on an AIMIM ticket? This question has ignited a debate in Okhla, particularly among residents dissatisfied with the developmental work of Congress and sitting AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. To know whether this is just a rumour or if there is any truth to the possibility that Umar Khalid, the activist recently released on bail, will enter the political race in Okhla, the OT spoke with his father, Welfare Party of India president and journalist QR Illyas. A Delhi court on December 18 granted seven days interim bail to former JNU student…

Munna Khalid’s journey to stardom in sports world is impressive and he is a role model for youths. Munna Khalid, a PhD student at Jamia Millia Islamia has won two bronze medals in Bahrain Para Badminton International 2024 (Level-1). The Championship was organised by Badminton World Federation (BWF) in Manama city of Bahrain from December 11 to 15, 2024. Following this accomplishment, Munna Khalid has attained the distinction of being the tenth ranked shuttler globally. Notably, only the top twelve ranked players globally are eligible to compete in the Level-1 tournament. Khalid advanced to the semifinals following a series of…

Dr Zafarul-Islam Khan, an expert on Middle Eastern issues, delivered an extended lecture here at the headquarters of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hind on the unfolding situation in Syria which has led to the collapse of the Assad regime and the belated fruition of the Arab Spring in that country, BY Zillur Rahman Haider. At the outset, Dr Khan remarked that Syria’s history is deeply rooted, making it one of the oldest human habitation not only in the Middle East but in the entire world. The artefacts discovered there date back to ancient times indicating how early human civilizations flourished in the region.…

Saba Khatoon and Nahid Fatema were awarded PhD. Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has declared Saba Khatoon daughter of Zurar Ahmed Khan qualified for the award of Doctor of Philosophy in English. She has worked on the topic “Integration of ICT in English Teaching Practice: An Assessment of Osmania University B.Ed. Programme” under the supervision of Prof. Nagendra Kottacheruvu, Professor, Department of English, MANUU. The viva-voce was held on 01st March, 2024. Ms. Saba Khatoon is working as Assistant Professor at Dept. of Education & Training, MANUU. Nahid Fatema awarded PhD Besides, Nahid Fatema daughter of Tufail Ahmed qualified…

Once a die-hard follower of Arvind Kejriwal, Mahmood Ahmed has now threatened to burn an effigy of Kejriwal in Batla House after resigning from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over being denied a ticket. In a recent social media post, he wrote: “I will burn the effigy of Arvind Kejriwal in Batla House soon for giving a ticket to Naresh Yadav from Delhi’s Mehrauli constituency, who desecrated the Quran.” Mahmood, who lost the race for an AAP MLA ticket to Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, is deeply upset. On Monday, he resigned from the…

Bad news for Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan as his close aide-turned-foe, Mahmood Ahmed, has raised the banner of revolt against him and AAP. In a press conference at his office in Batla House on Monday, Mahmood announced his resignation from the AAP, a party he had been associated with for years as both a member and active worker. Amanatullah, Mahmood and AAP Mahmood cited the party’s decision to give Amanatullah the Okhla ticket for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections as the reason for his resignation. He expressed his dissatisfaction, stating that despite Amanatullah’s failure to contribute to the local community…

Adila Khanam, currently a second-year M.Sc. Virology student at the Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research and Studies (MCARS) at Jamia Millia Islamia, has been awarded the prestigious Princeton Foundation for Peace & Learning National Scholarship (USA) 2024-25. The Foundation is dedicated to empowering young women by providing holistic education and mentorship. As part of the Princeton Foundation’s flagship initiative, GOAL, Adila will benefit from the financial assistance as well as extensive mentorship and internship opportunities, which include eligibility for both corporate and research internships. Adila Khanam reacts Adila expressed her joy regarding the accomplishment and said: “I am excited about…

ओखला के प्रमुख मुद्दे और जनता की उम्मीदें ओखला के रहने वाले लोगों के लिए सुविधाओं की कमी साफ-सफाई,सड़क, प्रदूषण, ट्रैफिक जाम, और रोजगार के अवसरों की कमी जैसे महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दे अहम हैं, writes Fiyaz ul Mustufa. इस पूरे इलाके कि सबसे बड़ी समस्या साफ-सफाई की है जिसकी वजह से जगह-जगह कूडे़ के बड़े-बड़े ढेर लगे हुए रहते हैं।नालों के अंदर कूड़ा जमा हुआ रहता है जिसकी वजह से ओखला की आम जनता को मुश्किलों का सामना करना पड़ता है।इसी तरह इस इलाके की सड़कें भी जर्जर हालत में हैं जिससे आवाजाही में दिक्कतों का सामना करना पड़ता है। प्रदूषण…

In a move to improve last-mile connectivity in Delhi, Chief Minister Atishi announced that 150 electric Mohalla Buses will be operational across the city within the next two weeks. During her inspection of the buses at the Kushak Nala Electric Bus Depot on Tuesday, she said these 9-meter-long Mohalla Buses are designed to navigate congested neighbourhoods where larger buses cannot operate, ensuring seamless and efficient public transport for all. She reviewed the facilities for passengers, inspected the charging infrastructure, and even traveled in one of the buses along with officials. Speaking at the event, CM Atishi said: “We are here…

Three students of Jamia Millia Islamia have made the university proud by their achievement. University Polytechnic students, Md Faizan Ashraf, Danish Iqbal, and Md Shahnawaz Khan, have brought laurels to JMI by attaining 1st rank in the coveted National Cube Test Competition – Season 2. The event was organised by the Indian Concrete Institute and RDC Concrete at Scope Complex, New Delhi on December 3, 2024. The team was awarded a prize of ₹1,00,000 for their outstanding ability in creating innovative and cost-effective concrete mix solutions which was showcased in the competition. This remarkable accomplishment was attained under the leadership…