Jamia Millia Islamia

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The CAA has to be selective since it targets a unique and complex South Asian dilemma. (Representational Image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | CAA not the real problem, but NRC is open to abuse

The NRC is another matter. Not because its wording is offensive but because its provisions can be abused

01 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

It was the flashpoint of the people’s resistance against the CAA, which gathered steam after the government’s moves over the National Population Register.

Jamia: Cops on backfoot

As of today, 33 lives have been lost to the nationwide protests.

18 Feb 2020 1:26 AM

n one video, some students standing in the balcony could be seen holding stones in their hands during the violence.

New Jamia video ‘exposes’ police brutality

The paramilitary and police are also seen covering their faces with handkerchiefs.

17 Feb 2020 2:03 AM

A person (face blurred as his being an adult could not be ascertained) brandishes a gun towards people protesting against the CAA near Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Teen sent to 14-day protective custody for Jamia shooting

Sources in Delhi policesaid that the accused has denied having any connection or links with any organisation.

01 Feb 2020 6:51 AM

Teen opens fire at Jamia, huge protests erupt again

In a chilling video, the teenager is seen walking backwards as he points his gun at protesters.

31 Jan 2020 1:30 AM

Pokhriyal claimed that the Muslim population in India has grown from “9 per cent during Independence to 14 per cent at present”. (Photo: File)

‘Modi govt will not tolerate this’: HRD minister to universities against CAA

Pokhriyal said there is 'no bigger' a well-wisher of Muslims of the country than Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

30 Dec 2019 9:22 AM

Protesters hold placards as they raise slogans during a demonstration outside Jamia Milia Islamia. (Photo: PTI)

Thousands join peaceful anti-CAA protest at Jamia Millia Islamia

Many protesters were also carrying posters and banners of Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar.

22 Dec 2019 7:34 AM

'It is being speculated that the AAP could win 65-70 seats. When it is proved that the AAP is going to win Delhi elections with a huge majority, the opposition is deliberately spreading violence, fearing a massive defeat,' Kejriwal alleged. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Fearing defeat in Delhi Assembly polls, opposition spreading violence': Kejriwal

The Delhi BJP has also been slamming AAP and its leaders for incidents of violence and arson in Jamia Millia Islamia and Seelampur.

18 Dec 2019 6:29 PM

'We are monitoring some social media accounts to check spread of misinformation. Appropriate action will be taken if anyone is found violating the laws,' a senior official said. (Photo: Representational)

Police to monitor some social media handles amid anti-CAA protests

8 people have been arrested so far for their alleged involvement in the violence at Jaffrabad and Seelampur.

18 Dec 2019 5:14 PM

'The lathi-charge and the attack on students of Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University and Nawada University by the police while they were protesting against this law should be probed,' the memorandum said. (Photo: File)

BSP MPs urge President to rescind amended citizenship law

A memorandum stated that the President should withdraw the 'unconstitutional, illegal and divisive law'.

18 Dec 2019 1:59 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the ruling BJP of passing the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) without consultation in the Parliament and reiterated that the NRC and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not be implemented in the state. (Photo: File)

'No CAB, no NRC in Bengal,' says Mamata Banerjee

On Monday, the Chief Minister had spearheaded a protest march in Kolkata against the CAA and the NRC.

17 Dec 2019 3:44 PM

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee leads a rally in Kolkata on Monday along with thousands of supporters and vowed not to allow the proposed country-wide NRC and the amended Citizenship Act in West Bengal. (Photo: PTI)

Campuses, towns rise in protest

IIT, IIM students join chorus against crackdown; Protest march at BHU.

17 Dec 2019 6:32 AM

A student claimed that after the policemen used force, some protesters torched buses and indulged in vandalism. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Buses torched in Delhi over CAA; Jamia dissociates itself from violence

One fire tender was completely damaged and two personnel were injured in the violence by the protesters.

15 Dec 2019 6:44 PM

Jamia Millia Islamia students called off their university lockdown against the new citizenship law on Saturday, a day after violent protests rocked the campus area, even as the varsity cancelled exams and announced vacation till January 5 in view of the tension. (Photo: File)

Jamia students call off lockdown against Citizenship Act; Uni postponed exam

A senior university official said all exams at the university have been postponed and new dates will be announced in due course.

15 Dec 2019 10:39 AM

Protesters demand withdrawal of amended Citizenship Act at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

CAB fallout: Jamia remains tense, all exams postponed

Earlier in the day, the university administration had announced postponement of exams scheduled on Saturday.

15 Dec 2019 6:27 AM

SC allows Jamia student to visit family in Kashmir

Aleem has a word of advice for his Kashmiri brethren who too had been facing similar situation.

29 Aug 2019 4:22 AM

‘Convert part-time BE course into full-fledged one’

3 students on hunger stir; protesters block entrance to Jamia university.

31 Jul 2018 6:10 AM

‘3T’ formula great success, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Govt wants to open doors of madrasas, says minister.

15 Jul 2018 5:25 AM

Project Tabdeel gives hope to ragpickers

Similarly, the Sambhal community, which is adept in crochet skills, was taught to produce plastic yarn.

28 Jun 2018 5:31 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Jamia will oppose Centre’s move on minority status

The matter will be defended by the respondents as and when it is taken up by the high court,” it added.

27 Mar 2018 5:04 AM

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