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The All India Muslim Personal Law Board’s (AIMPLB) ‘Batti Gul’ (switches off light) protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act evoked a positive response in Okhla and other parts of India with residents switching off lights for 15 minutes on Wednesday night. According to residents, who shared videos on social media platforms, there was near total darkness in several parts of Okhla, including Shaheen Bagh, Abul Fazal Enclave, Zakir Nagar, Batla House and other places. However, a resident noted that the appeal to switch off the lights had no visible impact in some parts of Okhla as many residents were not…

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), organised a workshop titled “Raising Capital and Managing Finance for Startups” under the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC 7.0) on April 29, 2025, at 11:00 am. The event was held at the Livelihood Business Incubator (LBI) of the CIE and witnessed enthusiastic participation from budding entrepreneurs and startup founders of the university. IIC 7.0 is conducted as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, aimed at fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in higher educational institutions across India. The distinguished speaker for the session was Prof.…

InMobi, CyberPeace and Jamia Hamdard (Deemed to be University) launched the pioneering “Cyber Sheroes” programme for girls at Jamia Hamdard during the celebration of the International Girls in ICT Day 2025. ALSO READ Kashmiri student’s assault case: Latest developments and Jamia issues important statement The high-impact conference titled “Girls in ICT: Code, Secure, Lead”, saw the participation of several high-profile dignitaries from academia, administration and the industry. The highlight of the event will be the official launch of the ‘Cyber Sheroes’ programme, which is an InMobi and Glance for Good initiative, and aims to build a strong community of girl…

The Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies in collaboration with the Dr Zakir Hussain Institute of Islamic Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, hosted a special extension Lecture titled, “Unpacking the Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction about Women in Islam” on April 24, 2025, at Mir Anis Hall of Jamia Millia Islamia. ALSO READ Kashmiri student’s assault case: Latest developments and Jamia issues important statement The lecture was delivered by noted British Islamic Scholar Dr Shiekh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. Formerly the Dean of Cambridge Islamic College and currently the Principal of the Al-Salam Institute and famous for his multi volume book Al-Muhaddithat,…

Reacting on a shocking incident of alleged sexual assault of a Kashmiri girl student on the campus around 9:30 pm on April 27, Jamia Millia Islamia issued a an important statement to the media. An unfortunate and strongly condemnable incident of molestation was reported by a (Kashmiri) female day-scholar student of Jamia Millia Islamia yesterday, it said. ALSO READ Shocking incident at Jamia: Kashmiri girl student assaulted, one detained “The university’s proctorial and security teams, along with the Security Advisor and Chief Proctor, acted speedily and alerted the Jamia Nagar Police Station. The police squad promptly arrived at the university…

A day after reports surfaced of a clash allegedly between two groups of students at Jamia Millia Islamia late on Friday night, leaving several students injured, another incident of alleged sexual assault of a girl student on the campus, left many in deep shock. The alleged assault took place around 9:30 pm on April 27 when a university girl student was allegedly assaulted by a 22-year-old mess worker. The man who sexually assaulted the Kashmiri Muslim girl is a Muslim youth. UPDATE FROM JAMIA ADMINISTRATION An unfortunate and strongly condemnable incident of molestation was reported by a female day-scholar student…

Markets in Jamia Nagar were closed on Friday in protest against the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir which killed 26 tourists. This market shut coincided by the trade associations of Delhi call for a “complete shutdown” of markets in Delhi. Batla House Market Association Waseem Khan said market closure was given on Thursday to protest against killing of civilians in terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. In the evening a candle march was taken out from Zakir Nagar to Batla House where residents raised slogans of “Pakistan Murdabad” and “Hindustan Zindabad” demanding action against terrorists. The…

The Centre for Media and Mass Communication at Jamia Hamdard turned into a vibrant hub of colours, brushes, and creativity as Awaz: The Media and Drama Club organised a Dramatic Makeup Workshop within the college premises. BY Zoya Naqvi The event marked a significant initiative in the field of creative arts on campus and was graced by Prof (Dr) Reshma Nasreen, Dean of Students’ Welfare, as the chief guest. ALSO READ Jamia mourns loss of Shakir, soul of Jamia Store What set the workshop apart was not only its focus on theatrical makeup but also its inclusive and stereotype-breaking approach.…

The death of Shakir Ali Khan, 55, on Friday has left Jamia Millia Islamia fraternity in India and globally in deep mourning. A familiar and much-loved face among students and alumni, Shakir lost his battle with cancer and passed away in the ICU of Al Shifa Hospital in Abul Fazal Enclave today. His will be laid to rest at 11 pm today at Batla House graveyard and Janaze-Namaz is to be offered at Noor Nagar masjid, according to a family member. Shakir had undergone surgery two months ago but could not recover from the illness. Though he never completed school,…

In a solemn and moving tribute, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) today condemned the heinous terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people and extended deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Jamia Hamdard issued a condemnation messaged in which its Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr) M. Afshar Alam said: “The nation has deeply devastated and shattered to hear the dastardly and cowardly act committed by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir yesterday and which caused loss of innocent lives and had left many injured in this act. This cowardly act of the terrorists tarnished…