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A PhD scholar of Jamia Millia Islamia has got a show-cause notice from the university for holding a march from Jamia to Khalilullah Masjid on October 19 at 5:30 pm. The march had grabbed headlines as many students were detained and videos of girl student being dragged had gone viral. On Monday, the students hold protest again demanding resignation of Security Advisor over highhandedness by university security staff. The protest was called off in the evening. The notice, issued by the Office of the Chief Proctor, stated the scholar had been “apprised about the sensitivity of the issue and the…
A family in Shaheen Bagh has launched a desperate search campaign for their beloved pet parrot, Peepo, who went missing on Tuesday. To intensify the hunt, they announced a cash reward of ₹5,100 for anyone who helps bring the bird back home. The family said they spent nearly four hours searching the neighbourhood on Tuesday but returned empty-handed. “When all our efforts failed, we thought of approaching the OT for coverage. We will be truly grateful if you run this story, as Peepo is very popular in our family. My children have refused to eat since the bird flew away,”…
Okhla residents are still struggling to come to terms with the tragic death of 65-year-old Aftab Jehan in her Ghaffar Manzil home on Sunday night. The discovery left the neighbourhood shaken: Aftab Jehan decomposed body was found inside the flat, while her frail, bedridden husband, a retired music teacher from Jamia Millia Islamia, Siraj Khan, 70, was rescued alongside their fifty-year-old son, who is “mentally unstable” and had reportedly gone without food for three days. “On questioning, son Imran couldn’t speak comprehensively and told that his mother and father are sleeping. He confined himself to the house since last 3-4…
Firing outside Jamia Centenary Gate? TV channel uploads this video. The OT reports: A shooting incident was reported on Tuesday outside Gate Number 13 of Jamia Millia Islamia, according to media reports. Till the filing of this report two well-known channels have reported on this issue with India News even uploading a video in which police officials are seen outside the Centenary gate. Two rounds of bullets were shot at the site, reported Republic World. “According to police officials, no formal complaint has been filed yet in connection with the matter. They further clarified that the incident did not take…
In a late-night incident, residents of Batla House were left shaken after a youth allegedly slipped into a home through an open ventilator window and fled with a laptop bag and costly items, including PAN card, mobile phone and others. The 3.30 am incident in a flat in Batla House main market has made residents uneasy. ALSO READ: Worried about rising online scams? 10 key tips to stay safe from cyber fraudsters A resident, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the OT that the family was fast asleep when the intruder slipped in and vanished into the narrow lanes with…
With many falling prey to online scams, people have been cautioned not to fall prey to greed, deception and fear methodology being adopted by cyber fraudsters to dupe innocents. Also, individuals have been advised to practice information distancing while using online platforms in order to curb frauds. ALSO READ: Decomposed body of woman found in Ghaffar Manzil flat; husband retired Jamia teacher rescued in critical condition Speaking at a nationwide fraud awareness campaign programme jointly organised by Delhi Police and Bajaj Finance Ltd (BFL) at Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies, Rohini, KPS Malhotra, DCP (Crime and Railways), Delhi Police, said: “Cyber…
A black kite lay helpless on the tracks at Okhla Bird Sanctuary metro station, its left wing injured so badly that it could not move. Passengers and staff watched the bird struggle, knowing it would not survive without help. The metro control room wasted no time and reached out for rescue support. The Wildlife SOS team rushed in, gently lifted the frightened kite, and carried it to safety. Thanks to their quick action, the bird now has a chance to heal and fly again. ALSO READ: Meteor or Space Debris? India talks about sky mystery as Wahab first to capture…
Dr Khalid Raza of Jamia bags award for his AI-driven biomedical research. Read the report: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is proud to announce a historic dual recognition at the prestigious India Research Excellence – Citation Awards 2025, organised by Clarivate (Web of Science). In the individual category, Dr. Khalid Raza, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, received the award for Research Excellence in Interdisciplinary Sciences for his pioneering contributions to Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology, Drug Discovery, and AI-driven Biomedical Research. His research has significantly advanced the integration of machine learning and bioinformatics, enabling novel insights into genetics, genomics, and precision…
A decomposed body of a 65-year-old woman was found in her apartment at Ghaffar Manzil in Jamia Nagar on Sunday night, sending shockwaves through the locality. The grim discovery left residents disturbed, as what appeared to be an ordinary day turned into a scene of tragedy and despair. FOLLOW THE OKHLATIMES CHANNEL ON WHATSAPP Inside the flat, police also found the woman’s husband, a retired music teacher from Jamia Millia Islamia, Siraz Khan aged 70 years, lying in a critical condition. He was immediately rushed to hospital for treatment. Their son, who was present in the house throughout, added another…
A woman’s decomposed body has been found inside a flat, in suspicious circumstances in Jamia Nagar, according to media report. According to police, the body appears to be two or three days old when found. When police reached the spot, it found that the deceased mentally ill son was found sitting near the body. ALSO READ: Meteor or Space Debris? India talks about sky mystery as Wahab first to capture rare fiery streak in Shaheen Bagh After receiving the information, police reached the spot and started investigation. The reason behind the death is yet not known. Police is awaiting post-mortem…