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Neeraj Chopra is a household name in India and is widely regarded as the golden boy of Indian athletics. On May 16, 2025, he created history at Qatar’s iconic Khalifa International Stadium during the Doha Diamond League by throwing his javelin an astounding 90.23 metres. With this throw, Chopra shattered the elusive 90-metre barrier, becoming the first Indian ever to achieve this landmark in the javelin throw. Neeraj Chopra’s inspiring journey Neeraj Chopra’s rise to global stardom is a story of perseverance, grit, and unwavering focus. Hailing from Khandra village in Haryana, he emerged from humble beginnings to become an…

A “demolition notice”, whose authenticity is yet to be confirmed by this portal, has triggered a wave of anxiety among some residents of Abul Fazal Enclave. Since the alleged notice surfaced on social media and began circulating a day ago, many residents whose houses are located near the open nallah in Abul Fazal Enclave have been experiencing sleepless nights. “Demolition notice” and Khasra Number 207 A resident, speaking on condition of anonymity, said it appears that Khasra Number 207, Okhla Vihar, mentioned in the “demolition notice”, refers to this very area. A resident whose house is in Khasra 207, on…

Jamia Turkiye relations appears to be strained as Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended ties with all Turkish institutions over Turkiye’s support to Pakistan amid heightened tensions with India. “Jamia has suspended any form of collaboration with any Turkish educational institution and also any collaboration with any Turkish establishment. We stand with the Government and the nation, and everything stands suspended until further notice,” Prof Saima Saeed, Chief PRO, Jamia Millia Islamia, told PTI. Erdogan’s 2017 visit marked high point in Jamia Turkiye engagement Relationship between Jamia and Turkiye is old as the university also runs a course in Turkey language…

Girls outperformed boys in the Jamia Schools Class 12 board examinations for the academic year 2024-25, results of which were announced on Wednesday by the Office of the Controller of Examinations (CoE), Jamia Millia Islamia. A girl student has topped the Arts stream and the second and third ranks in the Commerce stream have also been bagged by girls. Similarly, the second topper in the Science stream is a girl. Jamia Schools Class 12 results: Here are the toppers A total of 905 students appeared for the Class 12 examinations this year with the following stream-wise break-up: Arts Stream: 263…

Okhla-headquartered NGO, Earth Care Mission (ECM), received an award for its longstanding social work — including cleanliness, health, and education initiatives — in Jamia Nagar area at an event held at Surya Hotel on Tuesday. Sharing the information with the OT, Engineer Syed Hashmi said ECM received the Udaan Award from RMC Aviation Academy at Surya Hotel. Thanks to Jamia Hamdard Vice Chancellor, MQH Beg, Imtiyaz Noorani: ECM chief “Heartfelt thanks to Professor Mohammad Afsar Alam, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard; MQH Beg, Chairman of Jamia Cooperative Bank; Pilot Anil Sharma; and Imtiyaz Noorani, Managing Director of RMC and Founder-Chairman…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are rapidly shaping the future. With major companies increasingly adopting AI technologies, the demand for related courses has significantly risen. In response to this growing interest, the Department of Computer Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia has announced a three-week Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to be conducted in hybrid mode. ALSO READ Contribution of women in Urdu, Hindi literature discussed If you’re interested, this is a great opportunity to gain lifelong skills that can enhance your career and improve your job prospects. Before diving into the details…

Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Millia hold Tiranga March in support of Op Sindoor A Tiranga March was taken out in Okhla today. If some Shaheen Bagh residents took out a Tiranga March under the leadership of Shehzad Ali in Shaheen Bagh on Monday, Central University Jamia Millia Islamia, located in Okhla, took out a Tiranga March today. Calling on the youth to dedicate themselves to the nation with commitment and unwavering patriotism, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Professor Mazhar Asif, and Registrar Jamia, Professor Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, today flagged off a grand Tiranga March in the university to mark ‘राष्ट्र प्रथम…

Contribution of women in Urdu-Hindi literature discussed The Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies (SNCWS), Jamia Millia Islamia, in collaboration with the Delhi Urdu Academy, organised a two-day National Symposium on “Urdu-Hindi Adab Main Khawateen ki Hissedari ” (The Contribution of Women in Urdu and Hindi Literature) last week. The symposium opened on May 5 with inaugural session. Dr. Firdaus Azmat Siddiqui, the Convener of the symposium, delivered the welcome address emphasising the critical need to recognise women’s contributions to Urdu and Hindi literary traditions. ALSO READ https://www.theokhlatimes.com/manuu-teacher-training/ Prof. Nishat Zaidi, Honorary Director of SNCWS, welcomed attendees and lucidly explained…

In a significant achievement for Telangana’s higher education landscape, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has demonstrated exceptional performance in teacher training programs, establishing itself as the state’s leading institution while securing impressive national rankings. The data, released by the University Grants Commission (UGC), showcases MANUU’s remarkable success across multiple training initiatives under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centres (MMTTC) programme. ALSO READ https://www.theokhlatimes.com/illegal-structures/ Within Telangana, MANUU has emerged as the frontrunner, leading in three out of four major training categories. The university topped the state charts in NEP Orientation, Faculty Induction Program (292 beneficiaries), and Short-Term Program (283 beneficiaries).…

J&K students will be given a separate opportunity to appear for Jamia Millia Islamia’s admission tests, as the university has rescheduled the exams originally to be held on May 10–11, 2025. This decision comes in light of the current situation, which is impacting the ability of many students from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to travel and appear for the exams as originally scheduled. ALSO READ Jamia reopens online admission forms for 24 programmes: All you need to know “Considering the ongoing situation and factoring in the well-being of students, Jamia has decided to conduct the admission tests for the J&K…