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Hidayatullah Gentle invited as chief guest at Riyadh event Mohd Hedayatullah (Gentle) is to participate in annual programme of Bahar Anjuman in Saudi Arabia as a chief guest. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1656621645245689863 The annual programme of Bihar Anjuman, an organisation of Bihar residents living in Saudi Arabia, is to be held on May 12 in Riyadh under the title of “Sham Bihar”, in which Bihar residents living in Saudi Arabia will participate and discuss various issues. This is the seventh annual programme of the Bihar Association. Gentle, who is a Congress leader and head of social media Delhi, is from Samastipur of Bihar.…

A prominent figure of Okhla and Jamia Millia Islamia has passed away. “We regret to inform the sad demise of Ikram Hussain Khan (ex-Registrar Jamia Millia Islamia and former Director Vigilance MoSJ&WE). Tadfeen took place at Shaheen Bagh graveyard after Isha. Namaz-e-janaza was held at Iqra Masjid in Jasola at 9:00 pm,” said a family relative. He was 85 plus and has left behind five children, including two daughters. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1656334076721102859 Khan was born in Kaimganj in Uttar Pradesh and he died at his Jasola resident at 6 pm today from age-related issues, said Khan’s grandson Nabeel Khan. “His wife died…

The University Placement Cell (UPC), Jamia Millia Islamia, organised a job cum internship fair “Career Connect” (Job Utsav) on 3rd & 4th May, 2023 in hybrid mode. The event was organised in collaboration with Nandi Foundation & Mahindra Pride Classroom. IES New Delhi was the associate sponsor of the event. The Job Utsav saw overwhelming response from the students and there were 2000 registrations of students across all courses. More than 120 students were selected during this two-day Job Utsav and 500 students have been shortlisted for further rounds. There were stalls set up for resume validation and Mock interviews…

Sultan’s death: What did family members say? Probe on. After a body of a man was found in Batla House today, residents were deeply concerned as the identification could not be made. https://youtu.be/84Ew-odxtQg Later on the family turned up at the Jamia Nagar Police station to lay claim to the body identified as Sultan. A resident said the family identified the body after the photo of the deceased was circulated widely in the virtual world in the locality. The probe in the case is on and the body of 30-year-old Sultan, married just a few months ago, has been sent…

Dead body of man found in Batla House identified A dead body of a man found in Batla House has been identified, according to residents. Several residents were seen outside the house of the deceased in Abul Fazal Enclave and people were heard talking about the body being identified after it went viral on the social media. https://youtu.be/mk4S_Kc0lFw A neighbour said the man name was Sultan and aged 30 years. His body was found near Dargah at Khalilluha Masjid on Friday. This was second body found in Batla House in the last 24 hours. On Thursday also a body was…

Dead body found in Batla House again, 2nd in 24 hours Another dead body of an unknown male aged 30-35 years found near Dargah at Khalilluha Masiid on Friday, according to residents. https://youtu.be/mk4S_Kc0lFw Probe has begun in the matter. This is the second body found in the locality in the last 24 hours as one body was found on Thursday. Official version on the body found on Thursday is yet awaited. ALSO READ Dead body of man found in Batla House identified As words spread in the locality, local leaders and activist turned up at the spot. They were unable…

Delhi Technological University begins admission for PhD, all you need to know The admission process for Ph.D. courses will soon begin at Delhi Technological University (DTU). Interested candidates can apply for Ph.D. courses in 24 disciplines across 16 departments on DTU’s official website from May 5 to June 9. ALSO WATCH https://youtu.be/wDXkVg9duyY Speaking about the new courses, Education Minister Atishi said: “The Kejriwal government always prioritises promoting research in its higher education institutions. In this direction, the Delhi Technological University (DTU) is promoting research and innovation through its Ph.D. courses of the 21st century. The candidates who will be included…

A dead body of a young man has been found in Batla House, according to residents. https://youtu.be/wDXkVg9duyY Okhla leader Mahmood Ahmed said it was at 2 pm when neighbours found the body and then informed police. The incident happened in Q block of Batla House, said Mahmood, adding the police officials have reached the spot and probe has begun. The youth has been identified as Shehzad, he said. More details are awaited. DEVELOPING STORY

Grand Mufti from Egypt gets rousing welcome in Jamia Prof. Najma Akhtar, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) welcomed Shawki Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam, Grand Mufti of Arab Republic of Egypt to JMI. He is visiting India under the Distinguished Visitors Program of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs. Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chancellor expressed her desire to forge collaboration with premier institutions in Egypt and in particular Al-Azhar University to promote faculty exchange, student exchange, joint-research and joint-conferences. The Vice Chancellor spoke about the significance of the position of Grand Mufti throughout the…

Jamia School teacher Rakhshanda Roohi makes university proud with this achievement Dr Rakhshanda Roohi Mehdi, prominent fiction writer and a teacher of Syed Abid Hussain Senior Secondary School, Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi has bagged the prestigious Hamid Saeed Khan Award of Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy for her Urdu short story collection titled “Monsoon Store” and will receive Rs.51,000/- as award money. This award recognises the efforts of progressive women and the exceptional achievements of women who have broken barriers and demonstrated outstanding skills in their respective fields. JMI Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar congratulated Dr Rakshanda Roohi for her…