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2 hurt in AFE fire, items worth lakhs gutted; ‘many busy taking videos..’: Read the report here: Two elderly women suffered injuries in a fire that broke out in a four-storey building in Abul Fazal Enclave on Monday, according to sources. The blaze, reportedly caused by a short circuit in L-Block AFE around 3:15 pm, spread rapidly through the building as thick smoke billowed out. ALSO READ: Historian Syed Ubaidur attends 2-day International Zakah & Waqf Conference in Cape Town, shares his experience A resident who captured a few short clips of the chaos following the fire said police and…

England captain Harry Brook was at his brilliant best in the first One Day International (ODI) between England and New Zealand, played on Sunday at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. It was the opening match of the three-game ODI series, and Brook’s knock turned what seemed destined to be another English collapse into a memorable fightback. With his stellar performance, Brook rescued his team from embarrassment and defeat after England’s star-studded top order crumbled. The visitors were reeling at 10 for 4, their batting lineup in tatters. Then came Brook to the crease, calm and composed, and he turned…

How missing cat found after 10 days and why family that rescued Gatsby refused ₹10,000 reward After ten long days of worry, posters, and prayers, Gatsby, the missing cat, has finally been reunited with his family. “We are delighted to share that Persian breed Gatsby has been found after ten days. A family in Jamia Nagar approached us to hand over the cat. They had taken great care of Gatsby, who was in good health,” said the cat’s owner, who requested anonymity. In a social media post, the owner expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped amplify the missing cat…

Teen stabbed in Batla House during mobile snatching attempt, second incidents in 48 hours. Read the report here. A stabbing incident was reported near the Batla House bus stand, on the route to Khalilullah Masjid, on Wednesday night, according to residents. A teenage boy was attacked by two youths attempting to snatch his mobile phone, said residents. CCTV footage indicates that the assailants fled the scene immediately after the attack, said residents aware of the incident. However, there were no witnesses to the incident, and if there were any, nobody was willing to speak with the media. Till the filing…

Juveria Iram, a PhD scholar from the Department of Physics, has achieved a remarkable milestone with the publication of two research papers in journal “Scientific Reports”, said Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) in a statement. The Scientific Reports is Nature’s prestigious open-access journal publishing original research from across all areas of sciences. It offers high visibility for work with open access. ALSO READ: Historian Syed Ubaidur attends 2-day International Zakah & Waqf Conference in Cape Town, shares his experience The paper “Multiscale Structural and Crystallographic Characterisation of Pigeon Eggshells and Membranes as an Evolutionary Model for Biomimetic Applications” published…

Less than two weeks ago I received an invitation to attend a path breaking conference on waqf and zakat by very affable Zeinul Abedin Cajee, a dynamic personality who is behind many community initiatives in South Africa. BY Syed Ubaidur Rahman/Cape Town I was invited as an expert of waqf in India to present a paper on waqf and challenges here in India.  The deadline was so close and as I had some important works to finish, I was uncertain whether I would be able to go or not. Then I was told by a tour operator that I was…

Under the guidance and leadership of Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mazhar Asif, a special interaction was held today with the staff of the Sanitation Unit and Horticulture Department of Jamia Millia Islamia, said the univeristy in a statement. Registrar Prof. (Dr.) Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi, extended warm Diwali greetings to all safai karamcharis and malis who play a vital role in keeping the campus clean, green, and beautiful. ALSO READ: VC meets Chancellor Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as push for Jamia Medical College gains momentum Prof. Rizvi appreciated their untiring service and commitment towards maintaining the university’s serene, clean and green environment.…

The 208th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is more than a commemoration — it is a return to the roots of a movement that transformed a community, awakened a nation, and inspired generations. It is a tribute to a man whose vision reshaped the destiny of India and whose light continues to guide us through the corridors of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s life was anchored in three moral gospels—Pure Morality, Large-Hearted Tolerance, and Free Enquiry. These values formed the ethical backbone of his reformist mission that is ilm (education), islah (reform), and ittihad (unity)—defined…

Dr. Asjad Usmani, Head of the Department (Management Studies) and Senior Associate Professor at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, GGS Indraprastha University, has been honoured. Dr. Asjad Usmani said he received the Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Honorary Award 2025. The award, conferred by the Taleemi Bedari Foundation, Lucknow, recognises his remarkable contribution to the field of management education and his leadership in academia. The award ceremony took place at Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, in the presence of educationists, researchers, and dignitaries. Iqra Chaudhary, Member of Parliament, presented the award to Dr. Asjad Usmani. The evening celebrated not only individual…

Inside Jamia protest: What drove students to rise in dissent today. Read the full report here. Hundreds of Jamia Millia Islamia students protested and gheraoed Security Advisor Office on Thursday. The students said the peaceful Jamia protest was “against the crackdown on student activism, campus democracy and the violation of student dignity on September 19”. During Jamia protest, students demanded immediate termination of Security Advisor Syed Abdul Rashid. “The Call for Office Gherao was called by the joint platform of the student organisations and students of Jamia Millia Islamia as the main culprit of the brutality which happened on September…