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Modi’s Mann ki Baat a game-changer: Jamia VC Najma Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar today released the special issue of the Journal ‘Media Mimansa’ on “Mann ki Baat” at M.F. Husain Art Gallery of the university. The journal is published by Makhan Lal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication (MCU), Bhopal which brought out this special issue on research studies conducted by faculty members and research scholars of JMI on Mann Ki Baat as a Medium of Communication using quantitative and qualitative tools. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has supported JMI in this…

Police reveal details of dispute leading up to fatal Zakir Nagar stabbing Since the Zakir Nagar stabbing incident took place on Friday leaving residents in deep shock, the reason behind the death and stabbing has been revealed. In a statement issued to the media, the Delhi Police said: “On Friday, a PCR call regarding quarrel at Gali number 6, Zakir Nagar was received at PS Jamia Nagar.” https://youtu.be/iUNYEaK0XM8 Following which a cop reached the spot and enquired the matter. Deputy commissioner of police (southeast) Rajesh Deo said the Jamia Nagar police received a call around 9.30pm on Friday regarding the…

Watch: Thousands turn up to bid adieu to Zakir Nagar stabbing victim A large number of residents have turned up at the house of Zakir Nagar stabbing victim on Saturday to bid him adieu. According to reliable source, tadfeen is to take place after Maghrib prayer in Batla House graveyard as the body has arrived from the hospital. Son of a well-known Zakir Nagar resident, Shayan Ahmad Arif, (cement wale) had died in the stabbing incident on Friday, said Waseem. ALSO READ Watch: One dead, 3 cousins injured in Zakir Nagar stabbing incident, claim residents He said the 19-year-old Shayan…

Watch: One dead, 3 cousins injured in Zakir Nagar stabbing incident, claim residents The Zakir Nagar stabbing incident in Okhla on Friday night at 8.30 pm in gali number 6 has left residents in deep shock as one youth succumbed to his injuries, according to residents. https://youtu.be/tJyqMesFX88 As words about the stabbing incident in which four youth of one respectable family of Zakir Nagar was attacked with the motive yet not known spread like wildfire many local residents, including AAP leaders, former Congress MLA Asif Md Khan, former Councillor Shoaib Danish and journalists turned up at Holy Family Hospital. The…

‘Suspected stabbing’ incident in Zakir Nagar leaves residents in shock Presence of large number of local residents and police at Holy Family Hospital on Friday night raised eyebrows in the locality with journalists of mainstream media calling to know the reason. https://youtu.be/tJyqMesFX88 It is understood that the crowd was the result of a suspected stabbing incident in Zakir Nagar gali number 6 on Friday with the victims being rushed to the local hospital for treatment. All the victims are from one family of Zakir Nagar, according to sources. With official version of the incident not available, details are yet sketchy.…

Professor Farhat Basir Khan honoured Professor Farhat Basir Khan was awarded the prestigious Dr. Ambedkar’s Youth for Nation Award for Excellence in Media and Journalism in a glittering ceremony held at Delhi’s cultural and intellectual hub, the India International Center (IIC). https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1650892532492976129 The annual ceremony recognizes exceptional individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their respective fields and society at large. Professor Khan received the award for his groundbreaking contributions to journalism and media, with over four decades of experience in teaching, research, industry practice, policy, and administration. He is renowned for pioneering the inclusion of photography and electronic media…

Youth dies, brother hurt in Shaheen Bagh road accident In a road accident which took place on the outer Shaheen Bagh road, a 28-year-old man died and his brother received injuries. ALSO WATCH https://youtu.be/B_1SEsX_PrI According to media reports, their motorcycle was hit by a dumper in on Monday, police said. The police was informed about the incident around 1 pm that an unidentified vehicle had hit a motorcycle, leading to the death of a rider, a senior officer said. Amit Kumar, a resident of Delhi Cantonment, was riding his motorcycle with his brother Ashish Kumar as pillion, reported the PTI.…

The Kejriwal Government is working towards strengthening Anganwadi centres across Delhi. There are about 11,000 Anganwadi centres in Delhi that make significant contributions in the direction of early childhood education for lakhs of children aged 0-6 years. On Monday, Women and Child Development Minister Atishi reviewed various projects related to Anganwadis with department officials and discussed strengthening them further. On this occasion, the WCD Minister said, “Early childhood education is the priority of the Kejriwal government. We are working to strengthen the foundation of lakhs of children in Delhi through our Anganwadi centres. The government is ensuring that Anganwadi centres…

JMI team wins National Debate Competition 2023 organized by Rajdhani College, DU It is a matter of great pride for the Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) that BOL- The Debating Society of the university team represented by Sudeep Krishna, BA.LLB, Faculty of Law and Priyanshu Chauhan, MA Human Rights, Department of Political Science secured the top position in Vichar Manthan 5.0, a National Debate Competition 2023 organized by Rajdhani College, Delhi University(DU). The team ended up being the Best Team of the competition and also won the prestigious Rolling Trophy. JMI retained the Rolling Trophy for the third time. The Debate Competition…

Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 Mubarak! Namaz timings in mosques With moon being sighted on Friday, Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 is to be celebrated in India on Saturday. Preparations for the festival have begun across the country with residents in Okhla sending Mubarak messages to their friends and family members in the virtual world. India to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday as the crescent moon has been sighed today. Cloudy sky in Okhla made it difficult to spot the crescent moon in Okhla. The moon has been sighted today and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the country tomorrow, Lucknow Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali…