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Work in AI breast cancer treatment is going on and Dr Khalid Raza has bagged Rs 94 lakh ICMR grant for AI breast cancer treatment.. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has selected Dr Raza and his team for a research grant of nearly ₹94 lakh for breast cancer treatment. The funding is given to him for his earlier contributions to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in drug design. Dr Raza is Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia. AI breast cancer treatment: Dr Raza achievement This grant is expected to play an important role in…

Jamia Hamdard is organsing a mega job fair on November 30 at its Convention Centre from 9 am onwards. Terming it as golden chance for job seekers and students in the final years of their courses, university official said this mega job fair promises thousands with rare of the rarest opportunities: A job and ending their job hunt. “Till now over 74 companies have confirmed to participate in the fair. This means that there will be around 8,000 vacancies for grab. The good thing is that the job fair will bring together employers from sectors such as retail, hospitality, banking,…

A well-known historian and author of several books on history, Syed Ubaidur Rahman, captivated his audience with his lecture on Indian Muslim history. During his engaging lecture at HERF’s Prayer Hall in Kanpur on November 27, Rahman whose latest book Peaceful Expansion of Islam in India has got positive reviews covered the period from 712 AD all the way to the 19th century. Each session was followed by a live question-and-answer segment, sparking meaningful conversations with the audience. Rahman’s writing and speaking skills on Indian Muslim history praised After listening to the questions, Rahman answered them in a clear and…

There are 25 in race for 1 Congress MLA ticket in Okhla for the 2025 Delhi Assembly election. As the date for the poll is inching closure, Muslim-majority constituency of Okhla is witnessing a surge in political activities with several leaders (part-time or full-time or activist turned politician) are asserting their claims to contest for the MLA seat from Okhla on Congress ticket. A Congress leader, who is also eyeing the ticket, said it is very difficult to give exact figure. “Earlier there were nineteen candidates in the race and this I can say with surety. After the reshuffling in…

Hours after the Congress rally was over in Shaheen Bagh on Tuesday, Amanatullah shared Asif video, sparking controversy online. Amanatullah Khan wrote in Hindi: “Extremely sad! Congress workers dancing in Shaheen Bagh and there is mourning in Sambhal,” The rally which took place in Shaheen Bagh was part of the Nyay Yatra kicked started by the Delhi Congress ahead of the Assembly polls 2025. Amanatullah shares Asif video Since posting it on Facebook and X, the video has literally gone viral soliciting comments and viewership. Till the filing of the report, the video which was posted on Facebook page of…

BJP leader Atif Rasheed meets newly-appointed Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif. He reveals this good news. Jamia VC Professor Asif shared with me information on upcoming medical college, hospital, according to BJP leader Atif Rasheed. Atif, who is NEC member of BJP OBC Morcha and former Vice Chairman of the Minority Commission, said he had the pleasure of meeting Professor Asif, his senior and predecessor in the student organisation. The meeting was held in Jamia VC office. “During our meeting, he shared detailed information about the upcoming medical college and hospital in Jamia, as well as Rs 150…

Here is an opportunity for those who are interested in learning Urdu language. The Centre for Distance & Online Education (CDOE), Jamia Millia Islamia, invites application for one year Urdu language course through Hindi or English medium. Admissions are open throughout the year. Also read From Cleveland to Jamia: Prof Haque’s remarkable journey Admission forms and detailed prospectus can be obtained from the office of the Hony. Director, Urdu Correspondence Course, Centre for Distance & Online Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025 by sending a self-addressed 24×12 cm envelop duly stamped with Rs10/- postage stamp, announced the university in a…

Jamia Millia Islamia Professor Dr Mohammad Mahfuzul Haque has made the university proud. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has granted Dr. Mohammad Mahfuzul Haque, a professor in the Department of Biotechnology, a prestigious research grant of approximately Rs 65 lakhs. This highly competitive grant underscores Prof. Haque’s outstanding contributions to the field of molecular enzymology and will support groundbreaking research in the area of cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer. The ICMR grant, recognised as one of the highest honours for medical research in India, will enable Prof. Haque and his team to gain more insight into the molecular…

With air pollution worsening in Delhi, including Okhla, residents have raised their voices to get the issue addressed at priority basis. In a fresh letter written to Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, activist Aarfa Khanam, who is also a Congress leader, has asked for urgent need to address air pollution and its adverse effects on the health of Okhla residents. Aarfa has written letter to Amanatullah and raised four important points. She writes: “I am writing to you in my capacity as the Joint Secretary of the All India Mahila Congress and as a concerned resident of Okhla. The deteriorating air…

Former Okhla Congress MLA Asif Mohammad Khan has grabbed headlines once again for his comment against Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan. The remarks, captured in a viral video, show Asif referring to Amanatullah as a “desi chicken” at a Congress rally in Seelampur a day ago is talk of the town. Asif posted the video on his timeline. Senior Congress leaders, including the State president and former MP Sandeep Dikshit, were present at the event, where Asif’s “distasteful” comment was met with applause from the crowd and those on stage. Also, Asif calls Mateen “boiler” chicken. Later on Mateen responds (as…