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The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) on Wednesday conferred its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award upon noted scholar, author, and teacher Professor Zahoor Muhammad Khan, former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Jamia Millia Islamia and former Secretary General of IOS. The award, consisting of a citation, a memento, and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, was presented to him by distinguished guests during a solemn ceremony held in New Delhi. ALSO READ: Jamia Cooperative Bank launches free ambulance service, Delhi Minister attends Professor Zahoor Muhammad Khan’s contributions span a wide spectrum. As a scholar, teacher, researcher, author, and administrator,…

Jamia Cooperative Bank launches free ambulance service, Delhi Minister attends In a step toward improving emergency healthcare access in Okhla, Ravinder Singh (Indraj), Cabinet Minister for Cooperative, NCT of Delhi, on Wednesday afternoon flagged off “Humanity First,” a fleet of free and affordable ambulances launched by Jamia Cooperative Bank (JCB). The launch took place at the bank’s Sarai Jullena branch in the presence of a large gathering at Zakir Bagh. Addressing the audience, Minister Ravinder Singh praised the bank’s community-oriented initiatives and lauded the efforts of JCB Chairman MQH Beg, an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia and a well-known social…

Jamia Millia Islamia’s 2013 dream of starting a medical college and hospital has moved closer to reality under the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Asif Mazhar, according to developments on the campus. The OT has learned from reliable sources that a talk with a New Delhi-based hospital has begun with Jamia seeking help and collaboration to make its long-awaited project a reality. If all goes well, Jamia could open its medical college and hospital as early as next year. However, a few major things still need to be worked out before that happens, said one alumnus. It is also important to…

Batla House fire turned a family’s dinner into a desperate escape, leaving their home in ashes and exposing civic neglect. The crackling flames and cries for help shattered the quiet evening in Batla House’s P Block on Monday, when a fire, reportedly triggered by a short circuit, engulfed the flat of local resident Sharif, reducing it to ashes. What began as an ordinary family dinner quickly turned into a desperate race for survival as residents rushed out, shouting for help. Many grabbed buckets of water and joined the effort to douse the Batla House fire, trying their best to stop…

The curtain came down on Jamia Millia Islamia’s six-day mega 105th Foundation Day and Talimi Mela after the ceremonial lowering of the Jamia flag in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. The weeklong celebration, packed with cultural performances, literary sessions, and a vibrant food festival, drew massive crowds from across Delhi. The real climax of the annual extravaganza, however, unfolded on its final evening of the Talimi Mela when a sea of people from across Okhla thronged the university grounds to witness the much-anticipated qawwali performance by the Niazi Nizami Brothers. According to eyewitnesses and reliable sources,…

Talimi Mela concludes with Jamia flag-lowering ceremony, Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena was chief guest As the six-day festival drew to a close, thousands of students and faculty members bid farewell to the celebrations amid the JMI flag lowering ceremony before the Lieutenant Governor against the backdrop of an illuminated JMI campus, while the festivities filled the evening air marking a solemn yet jubilant conclusion to a week that will be remembered for years to come. The 105th Foundation Day celebrations of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) concluded in a spectacular valedictory ceremony graced by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai…

Breath-taking performances and soulful compositions by the finest ghazal singers and Hindi poets captivated a crowd of over 8,000 students, faculty members and guests at Jamia Millia Islamia’s sprawling Ansari auditorium lawns creating a festive mood on campus as the grand six-day celebration of the 105th Foundation Day of JMI entered its third day today. The day began with a surge of patriotic fervour as the university celebrated the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at its Sports Complex to honour his invaluable contribution to national unity. A well-attended ‘Run for Unity’, led by Vice Chancellor, JMI, Prof Mazhar…

The nation mourns the passing of Professor Allauddin Ahmad, a distinguished academician, scientist, and visionary leader who dedicated his life to advancing education, research, and public service for the marginalised. Former Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard, he passed away on October 28, 2025, in Patna. He also served as a member of Mushawarat and led Jamia Hamdard as its Vice-Chancellor from February 1, 1995, to January 31, 2000. Born on January 15, 1936, Professor Alauddin Ahmad guided Jamia Hamdard with exemplary dedication. “During his tenure, Professor Ahmad led the university through significant academic expansion, infrastructural growth, and enhanced national and international…

Jamia Millia Islamia commenced its 105th Foundation Day celebrations with a grand inaugural ceremony held today at the university’s MA Ansari Auditorium. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Jamia, Prof. Mazhar Asif and Registrar, Jamia, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi and Dean of Students’ Welfare, Prof. Neelofer Afzal.   Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, Jamia in his address calling the 29th of October, the Foundation Day, an auspicious occasion for JMI, thanked the Minister for his generous support to Jamia. Stating…

After nearly two years of planning and coordination, the long-cherished dream of bringing together Jamia Millia Islamia alumni in New Zealand finally became a reality this year. The event, organised under the banner of AAJMI New Zealand (Association of Alumni of Jamia Millia Islamia–New Zealand chapter), was held a few days ago on the eve of Jamia’s 105th Foundation Day. It witnessed the participation of around 60 Jamia alumni from different batches, professions, and parts of the country. The gathering was graced by senior alumni such as Qamar Naeem Saifi (Batch of 1998), Shiraz Ansari (Batch of 2000), and Naeem…