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On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Zeerish Aslam from Jamia Girls Senior Secondary School, along with five other Prerana alumni, was bestowed with an extraordinary honour. They were invited to an At-Home Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan by Droupadi Murmu, President of India. Hailing from the picturesque Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir, Zeerish showcased her academic prowess by securing the top rank in a district-level competitive exam. This achievement paved the way for her selection into the prestigious Prerana programme, a visionary initiative empowering India’s youth through experiential learning. At Prerana’s Vadnagar campus in Gujarat, Zeerish joined a…

Gold prices remained flat at Rs 1,00,920 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, showing a consolidative phase driven by mixed geopolitical signals and investor caution. The stability in gold rates follows a Rs 500 drop registered on Saturday when the yellow metal slipped from Rs 1,01,420 to Rs 1,00,920 per 10 grams. This decline came after bullion markets remained closed on Friday in observance of the country’s 79th Independence Day. In the local retail market, the price of 99.5 per cent pure gold also remained unchanged, holding steady at Rs 1,00,500 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes.…

When repeated complaints by Shaheen Bagh residents to Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan and Councillor Ariba Khan for cleaning their waterlogged street went unheard, the locals decided to take matters into their own hands. Refusing to live amid filth any longer, residents of a lane behind Firdaus Masjid at Thokar No. 7 pooled together nearly ₹50,000 from their own pockets. With the money, they hired private workers to carry out a thorough cleaning and repair of the choked sewer line a task they say should have been done by the authorities long ago. Residents stressed that this was the only way…

The All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (AIMMM) celebrated its 60th anniversary with a landmark convention at the India Islamic Cultural Centre here on Saturday, bringing together prominent leaders, scholars, activists, mediapersons and general public to reflect on the community’s past struggles, present challenges, and future strategies. BY Zillur Rahman Haider The event, attended by delegates from across the country, underscored the urgent need for unity, proactive engagement and institutional resilience to safeguard the rights of Indian Muslims. The convention commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a message from Mirwaiz of Kashmir Maulana Muhammad Umar Farooq, the influential Kashmiri leader,…

Deeply distressed over the perennial problem of waterlogging, crumbling infrastructure, and the lack of basic civic amenities, residents of Shaheen Bagh, a locality that once catapulted into international headlines, are voicing their frustration at the continued neglect of the area. Despite repeated appeals over the years, they lament, no significant improvement has been made on the ground. In a strongly worded open letter addressed to Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan and local Councillor Ariba Khan, Mohammad Waseem, a resident of High Tension Road in Shaheen Bagh, highlighted what he described as the “most burning issue” of his lane. He said every…

In just two days, Delhi witnessed two tragic incidents linked to kite flying. On Sunday, an 11-year-old boy lost his life after accidentally falling from a rooftop while flying a kite in Okhla, turning what should have been a moment of joy into a heartbreaking tragedy. The news spread fast on social media with Saghir Abbasi and residents sharing the information on their timeline. “This accident is deeply saddening. Parents must remain vigilant while their children engage in such activities,” said Saghir Abbasi, president of the Samaj Sudhar Trust, who shared the news on his social media timeline. The young…

A pall of gloom descended on Zakir Nagar on Saturday after news spread that Mohammad Moinuddin, a young resident of Okhla, was among the six victims of the tragic roof collapse at the centuries-old dargah Sharif Patte Shah, located near the Humayun’s Tomb complex in Nizamuddin. The incident, which struck around 3:30 pm on Friday, left six dead and at least 15 others injured, sending shockwaves. As per officials, a total 12 people rescued from the debris on Friday and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Most of the victims were the visitors to the dargah. Md Moinuddin, 32, who…

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Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal at the forecourt of Dr. M.A. Ansari Auditorium and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Auditorium. The occasion was graced by Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia Prof. Mazhar Asif, and Registrar, JMI, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, along with distinguished faculty members, staff, students, and alumni. The programme commenced with the arrival of dignitaries, warmly welcomed by NCC officers and cadets. Prof. Asif and Prof. Rizvi hoisted the National Flag, followed by the singing of the National Anthem by students and staff, filling the atmosphere…

The gold prices soared Rs400 to reach Rs1,01,420 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, mainly by renewed buying interest among stockists and supported by strong trends in the global markets, as per the All India Sarafa Association. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity had previously closed at Rs1,01,020 per 10 grams. Similarly, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also witnessed a hike of Rs400, moving up to Rs1,01,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from its previous close of Rs1,00,600 per 10 grams on Wednesday. The white metal followed suit with a strong rally, climbing by…