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Pet lovers are known for their deep emotions and it shows. Since morning, the OT has received three separate requests from distraught residents who have lost their beloved cats and parrots. With more Okhla households adopting pets, especially cats and parrots, such incidents have become increasingly common. It’s not unusual now to see “missing pet” posters pasted across the locality’s walls. ALSO READ: Jamia Polytechnic student suffers heart attack outside class; alumni raise Rs 13 lakh for treatment One resident, Jiya, said her Persian cat named Gatsby has been missing for the past two days. “Your act of kindness can…

The Health and Education Promotion Trust (HEPT), in collaboration with Government Girls Inter College, Nehtaur, organised a function at the college premises to launch the Diabetes and Hypertension Mass Awareness Programme under the “Swasth Nehtaur” campaign, a Ghizal Mahdi’s initiative. Babita Rani extended a warm welcome and gratitude to the guests, briefly highlighting her school’s initiatives and activities, and acknowledging the implementation of various government schemes. She expressed appreciation for the CDO’s significant contributions to the school’s development. This was followed by a welcome note on behalf of HEPT’s ‘Diabetes and Blood Pressure Screening and Counseling Center’ by Ita-at Husain,…

In a rare display of community solidarity, Jamia alumni, including some residents of Jamia Nagar, came together to help Aaqib Sanaullah, a student of Jamia Millia Islamia Polytechnic, who suffered a severe heart attack outside class on August 28. The incident sent shockwaves across the campus and quickly became the talk of students and faculty members, highlighting how medical emergencies can strike suddenly and how collective goodwill can literally save lives. “On that day, as he came out of the building after attending class, he suddenly collapsed. Initially, students thought he might have stumbled and would get up on his…

Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia Prof Mazhar Asif and Registrar, Prof Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi met the Chancellor (Amir-e-Jamia) of Jamia and leader of the worldwide Dawoodi Bohra community, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, in Surat, recently. “The meeting with Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin focused on the university’s progress and discussed key institutional priorities. Special attention was given to the university’s on-going growth and future initiatives. Topics included the establishment of a Medical College and Hospital, the introduction of postgraduate MDS programmes in the Faculty of Dentistry, planning for the upcoming Convocation, and the construction of a new girls’ hostel to accommodate…

A day after commuters in Okhla grappled with the severe inconvenience caused by waterlogged roads near Shaheen Bagh graveyard, former Okhla MLA Asif Mohammad Khan, accompanied by his daughter and local Councillor Ariba Khan, announced on Friday that the long-standing sewer waterlogging issue in the area has finally been addressed. The father-daughter duo asserted that their sustained efforts and timely interventions have brought a permanent solution, ending six months of hardship for residents and daily travelers alike. Khan, said the root cause of sewer waterlogging has been discovered and cleared after the use of a JCB machine. “Within one hour,…

Jamia scales new heights in THE World University Rankings 2026. Read the report here. Jamia Millia Islamia has emerged as the highest-ranked Central University and the third-highest-ranked institution in India, achieving a position in the 401–500 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, announced on October 9, 2025. In a spectacular show of its research and teaching excellence, Jamia has improved its standing, moving up from the 501–600 band last year to the 401–500 band in the 22nd edition of the THE World University Rankings featuring 2,191 universities from 115 countries and territories. Jamia has been…

From podium to people: Voices of strength, stories of change. Read the report here: Over 40 NGOs Unite for the National Women NGO Conclave at Jamia Hamdard New Delhi, October 9, 2025: The National Women NGO Conclave 2025 at Jamia Hamdard gathered over 40 NGOs from across India working on women’s education, leadership, and empowerment. Funded by Jamia Cooperative Bank and organised by The Women Education and Empowerment Trust (TWEET) in collaboration with Jamia Hamdard, the two-day event celebrated learning, collaboration, and collective action. VC Afshar Alam: “Real Change Begins When Participation Turns Into Purpose” In his inaugural remarks, Prof.…

A laptop bag was stolen from a parked Mahindra Thar after its window was smashed near the Batla House bus stand on Monday night, according to residents.  “An unknown person broke the car’s window and escaped with a bag containing valuable items, including a laptop. As soon as the owner saw the shattered glass, he immediately called the emergency helpline 112 to report the theft,” said Md Shagheer Abbasi, president of Samaj Sudhar Trust. ALSO READ: Aftab Jehan tragic death in Okhla highlights social negligence; Community wake-up call Abbasi narrated that the car owner and others searched for the missing…

Pak vs India Asia Cup 2025: AI prediction on who will win final The countdown has begun for the most talked-about clash of the year: Pak vs India in Asia Cup 2025 final set to go live from Dubai at 8 pm. Excitement grips fans as experts, cricket lovers, and people from all walks of life share their predictions and views on Pak vs India in Asia Cup. With artificial intelligence tools gaining popularity, many are even turning to them to ask the burning question: Who will emerge as the favourite tonight Pak vs India in Asia Cup clash? As…

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final: Prediction and highlights. BY FARAZ KHAN. India and Pakistan clashes always excite fans, whether in a final or an ordinary match. But when it comes to the Asia Cup 2025 final, the anticipation reaches a whole new level. India stormed into the final with clinical performances, winning every match along the way. Pakistan, meanwhile, experienced a roller-coaster journey, including heavy defeat to India earlier in the tournament twice. India holds the upper hand, as its star-studded, youthful squad demonstrated in their thrilling last match against Sri Lanka, snatching victory from the jaws of…