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Areeba makes Jamia and family proud Areeba Khan student of MFA 1st semester has won Gold medal (Skeet) in All India Interuniversity Shooting, Championship , which is in progress at Dr Karni Singh shooting range, New Delhi, according to university source. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1733815722013245510 Areeba earlier had won Bronze medal in Shooting National championship.

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MP and Jamia alumnus Danish Ali suspended by BSP for ‘anti-party’ activities The BSP has suspended its MP Danish Ali for indulging in anti-party activities, according to media report. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1733450478325760011 In an official statement released by the BSP on Saturday, the party said it has suspended its MP Danish Ali for indulging in anti-party activities. “You were warned may times against statements or actions against the policies, ideology and discipline of the party. But, despite that you have continuously been acting against the party,” the BSP said in a statement. The move comes a day after Ali walked out of…

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Jamia Millia Islamia has initiated a search process for a new Vice Chancellor after Najma Akhtar term at the university was over 22 days ago. Professor Tariq Mansoor, a Member of the Legislative Council (Nominated) from Uttar Pradesh State and former Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (2017-23), and TV Kattimani, the Vice-Chancellor of the Central Tribal University in Hyderabad, are the two people chosen by the Executive Council for the search committee. Additionally, the education minister will nominate one more person, according to report. The meeting details were sent to the education ministry, according to sources.

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Help family find missing Salman Mohd Salman, 40, has been missing from Abul Fazal Enclave for the last two months, according to a missing person complaint filed by relatives. The Abul Fazal Enclave-based family has stated in the complaint that Salman went missing two months ago, and his whereabouts are still unknown.” https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1733390660558815395

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Burglar arrested, Rs 13 lakh stolen articles recovered A 32-year-old burglar was apprehended and stolen items worth Rs 13 lakh have been found from the accused possession, said the police. The alleged accused, identified as one Saidul from Sarita Vihar, had a history of involvement in 15 prior criminal cases, according to police. “On November 16, a complaint was received at the Jamia Nagar police station by a woman that she went to an outstation to attend a wedding programme and when they returned, she found theft of valuables items,” said Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ravindra Singh Yadav. Yadav…

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Proud moment for Okhla! Aqdas documentary on Muzaffar Hanafi wins prestigious award Young filmmaker Aqdas Sami has ascended to acclaim by winning the Raj Kapoor Festival Mention Award and “3rd Best Documentary – India” Award at the Global Independent Film Festival of India (GIFFI) for his documentary “Muzaffar ke Naam”. His documentary has also got selected in Indian International Short Film Festival Awards (ISFFA) and the Madras Independent Film Festival (MIFF). https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1731613632281162134 “I’m thrilled to receive the Raj Kapoor Festival Mention Award and the 3rd Best Documentary Award at the Global Independent Film Festival. The Raj Kapoor Award is a…

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Labourers who played an instrumental role in making the Uttarkashi Tunnel operation successful are at the centre of attraction in Delhi. Politicians are lining up at their houses to meet them. From BJP leaders to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal all have praised their work. “In this selfish world, nobody thinks about anyone else, but these ‘Shramveers’ worked day and night without caring for their lives and saved 41 lives. It’s matter of pride for us that all these people live in Delhi and have been working for DJB for years,” said Kejriwal after meeting them at his residence on…

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Atif Rasheed seeks relief for kin of Jaitpur wall collapse victims Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha met with the relatives of the deceased and injured children following the collapse of a wall of illegally constructed building in the Jaitpur Khadda Colony today. The incident took place five days ago. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1729918372240842845 Atif Rasheed, sought action against the responsible police officers and municipal officials. On November 24, a meeting was held with senior police official regarding the incident where two innocent children lost their lives and a girl was permanently disabled during construction work in the basement of…

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Jamia officiating VC Husain releases book authored by university student At a ceremony held at the Administrative Committee Building today, Professor Iqbal Hussain, the officiating Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, unveiled a book written by one university student. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1729564277030129941 The release of the book (Qurbani ki Haqeeqat aik tajziyati Mutalaa) penned by Jamia student Shah Khalid Misbahi, got positive reviews from the small gathering in the hall. Impressed by the insights within its pages, students hailed the book as a commendable contribution to literary discourse on the most talked-about issue. On this occasion, Abdul Bari Barkati took the stage,…

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It’s wedding season, and numerous couples are exchanging vows. In Delhi, a staggering 40,000 individuals entered marital bliss on a single day last Wednesday. Amid the celebratory atmosphere, a peculiar incident came to light: A wedding procession consisting of 12 vehicles from Okhla was slapped with a fine of Rs 3.96 lakh for flouting traffic regulations. Tweeting about the incident, one Okhla-based journalist Shafaque Alam posted this on X: “Noida: A baraat going from Jamia Nagar in Delhi to Greater Noida West was creating ruckus and violating traffic norms on the way on Sunday night. Police seized five SUVs and…

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