Jamia Millia Islamia University: News
23 Apr 2024
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAMU appoints Naima Khatoon Gulrez as its first female vice-chancellor
In a landmark decision, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has appointed Naima Khatoon Gulrez as its first female vice-chancellor.
05 Jun 2023
NIRFNIRF Rankings: IIT Madras tops again, IISc best among universities
The Minister of State for Education, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh on Monday unveiled the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings 2023.
04 Feb 2023
Sharjeel ImamJamia violence: Court clears Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal of charges
A Delhi court on Saturday cleared Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Sharjeel Imam and student activist Asif Iqbal Tanha of all charges related to the Jamia Milia Islamia University (JMI) December 2019 violence, reported Live Law.
28 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiBBC Modi documentary screenings: High-tension in top universities; many held
Tensions surrounding the controversial BBC documentary about PM Narendra Modi remain high across the country, with students at several universities attempting to screen it despite a ban.
25 Jan 2023
BBCStudents detained as BBC documentary screening announced in Jamia Millia
After students belonging to the left-wing Students Federation of India (SFI) announced the screening of the banned BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University, the police detained over a dozen students allegedly for creating a ruckus outside the campus.
18 Dec 2022
DelhiJamia sets up feeding spots on campus for stray animals
All the contractors running canteens and food stalls inside Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia have been sent special directions from the university administration.
30 Sep 2022
DelhiDelhi: Jamia student shot inside hospital after clash at university
In a shocking incident, a Jamia Millia Islamia student was shot at by a fellow student at Delhi's Holy Family Hospital on Thursday.
17 Sep 2022
Citizenship Amendment ActAfter de-enrollment, Jamia bans Safoora Zargar from entering university campus
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) issued an order banning its former scholar and Delhi riots accused Safoora Zargar from entering the university campus.
22 Oct 2021
DelhiSharjeel Imam denied bail in 2019 Jamia rioting case
A Delhi court on Friday rejected the bail application of Sharjeel Imam, a former student of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protester.
21 Sep 2021
DelhiStudent groups urge Jamia Millia Islamia to reopen its campus
Various student groups have urged Jamia Millia Islamia to reopen its campus in view of the improved COVID-19 situation in Delhi.
19 Jul 2021
DelhiDanish Siddiqui laid to rest at Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard
Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, who was killed in Afghanistan, was on Sunday laid to rest at the Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard where a sea of mourners gathered to pay their last respects.
18 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiAMU: Students oppose invitation extended to Modi as Chief Guest
The Aligarh Muslim University has turned 100 years old and to mark the occasion, an invitation was sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who accepted it. This development, however, has sparked a tug of war between teachers and students.
19 Feb 2020
Delhi PoliceJamia suffered damages over Rs. 2cr due to police action
The violence that broke inside the Jamia Millia Islamia University of New Delhi in December cost the varsity over Rs. 2 crore, a report in Indian Express said on Wednesday.
16 Feb 2020
Delhi PoliceFootage shows cops beating Jamia students, but leaves questions unanswered
Two months after violence broke out inside Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University, a new CCTV footage shows that cops allegedly barged into the library and beat students with batons.
01 Feb 2020
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Man fires bullets at Shaheen Bagh, taken into custody
In an unsavory turn of events, a man fired bullets at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, where a protest against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act has been going on for more than a month.
30 Jan 2020
Citizenship Amendment ActShouting "Yeh lo Azaadi", man fires at CAA protesters
On Thursday afternoon, a man was taken into custody after he opened fire at protesters of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Jamia Nagar in New Delhi.
16 Jan 2020
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityCan't forget Kashmir: JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh at Jamia
Aishe Ghosh, president of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union, has raked another controversy by mentioning Kashmir outside New Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University, where she went on Wednesday to express solidarity.
13 Jan 2020
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Jamia's students protest outside V-C Najma Akhtar's office
The celebrated Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi witnessed a fresh bout of tension on Monday after dozens of students gheraoed Vice-Chancellor Najma Akhtar's office demanding registration of FIR against police in connection to last month's violence.
26 Dec 2019
Delhi PoliceTukde-tukde gang should be taught a lesson, says Amit Shah
Last Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sounded the bugle for BJP's campaign for Delhi elections with his speech at Ramlila ground. And today Union Home Minister Amit Shah hopped on the bandwagon.
20 Dec 2019
BollywoodVisuals from Jamia not pleasant: Taapsee Pannu on anti-CAA protests
Actor Taapsee Pannu has opened up about the ongoing countrywide protests against the newly-implemented Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the police brutality on the protesting students of Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi.
17 Dec 2019
Sonia GandhiJamia violence: Sonia Gandhi leads Opposition delegation to meet President
At a time when protests against the newly-implemented Citizenship Act have sparked across the nation, Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi led an Opposition delegation that met President Ram Nath Kovind to discuss the tense situation.
17 Dec 2019
Delhi PoliceStone-pelting in Delhi's Seelampur over CAA; cops use tear gas
Agitation against the Citizenship Act turned violent in New Delhi, again, after protesters allegedly pelted stones at cops and they used tear gas to disperse them away.
17 Dec 2019
Delhi PoliceJamia violence: 10 arrested, none of them are students
Two days after Jamia Millia Islamia University witnessed a never-seen-before clash between cops and students, Delhi Police arrested 10 people in connection to the violence.
16 Dec 2019
LucknowIITs to DU: Protests spread across nation after Jamia violence
After violence broke out at Jamia Millia Islamia University campus on Sunday, student-led protests spread to other parts of the country.
16 Dec 2019
Delhi PoliceViolence in Jamia: V-C wants high-level inquiry, calls incident unfortunate
The Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia University, Nagma Akhtar, is upset with how things shaped up yesterday and wants a high-level inquiry.
06 Aug 2019
IndiaDelhi: Fire breaks breaks out in Zakir Nagar, 5 dead
In a distressing incident, five people died after a fire broke out in a multi-storied residential building in Delhi's Zakir Nagar area.
26 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: These institutes offer free UPSC IAS coaching for underprivileged
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams. But with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the exam.
29 Apr 2019
India#CareerBytes: These institutes offer free UPSC IAS coaching for underprivileged
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams. But with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the exam.
22 Nov 2018
Pakistan NewsIndia-born Pakistani poet, human rights activist Fahmida Riaz passes away
Noted Pakistani poet and human rights activist, Fahmida Riaz, has passed away following a prolonged illness, at the age of 73.
07 Oct 2018
IndiaJamia 'agrees' to appoint Turkish-teachers, students claim 'verbal assurance' only
The Jamia Millia Islamia University administration has accepted the students' demand to appoint Turkish teachers, even as the students claimed they got only a "verbal assurance" from the varsity, officials said yesterday.
26 May 2018
Bengaluru#CareerBytes: What career options do Humanities/Arts students have after Class-12?
Students who have completed Class-12 in the diverse Arts or Humanities stream have many great options to choose from for an exciting career.
22 May 2018
IndiaPooja's 'lover' hacks Jamia Millia Islamia's website, cracks up Twitter
The official website of Jamia Millia Islamia University (http://jmi.ac.in/) was hacked late Monday night, triggering many reactions on social media.
01 Mar 2017
Delhi PoliceShazia Ilmi accuses Jamia University of dropping her from speakers
On Wednesday, BJP leader Shazia Ilmi accused Jamia University of dropping her name from a speakers' list for a seminar on triple talaq.
