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Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan (Photo: ANI)

Graft charges against Azam Khan under ED scan

The agency took cognisance of at least 26 UP Police FIRs against the MP to file its Enforcement Case Information Report.

11 Aug 2019 12:31 AM

The same year, Azam Khan went to jail during Emergency. (Photo: File)

‘Azam Khan was expelled from AMU for trying to enter female ward’: Cleric

Khan was then pursuing Master of Laws (LLM) and was also the secretary of the Aligarh Muslim University Srudent Union (AMUSU).

09 Aug 2019 3:03 PM

Khan, who is a former cabinet minister in Uttar Pradesh, is the founder and Chancellor of the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. (Photo: File)

Trouble mounts for Azam Khan, 27 FIRs over land grab for university

Since July 11, over two dozen farmers have approached the police with allegations of encroachment of their land for the university.

04 Aug 2019 11:00 AM

'This man (Azam Khan) is in everything, be it land acquisition or books. He is a land-mafia and education-mafia as well,' Jaya Prada said. (Photo: ANI)

'Azam Khan is land-mafia, education-mafia,' says Jaya Prada

Her comments came after Rampur Police arrested Azam Khan's son Abdullah Azam for allegedly violating Section 144.

02 Aug 2019 4:51 PM

The district administration had imposed section 144 in the district, which prohibits an assembly of more than five people. (Photo: ANI)

Rampur: Azam Khan's son arrested for violating section 144

Abdullah was protesting along with his supporters when the police took them in custody.

01 Aug 2019 2:43 PM

There was heavy security deployed on the border roads leading to Rampur and there is heightened security in Rampur. (Photo: ANI)

Abdullah Azam, supports arrested for violating section 144 imposed in Rampur

Section 144 had been put in place in Rampur, ahead of SP workers protest against Abdullah Azam’s detention.

01 Aug 2019 2:04 PM

Khan said that after he won the Lok Sabha election, "there was an allegation that I am against women because a big woman was contesting against me. (Photo: PTI/File)

University looted, women professors abused for just 3.75 bigha land: Azam Khan

Khan also alleged that all this is happening against him because he defeated BJP's Jaya Prada in the Lok Sabha elections.

01 Aug 2019 8:40 AM

His father Mohammad Azam Khan is the founder and chancellor of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. (Photo: ANI)

Azam Khan's son detained after raids in Jauhar University; 2,500 rare books recovered

SP MLA from Suar Abdullah Azam has been detained for obstructing the raids and creating hurdles in the government work

31 Jul 2019 4:47 PM

While some have condemned the dastardly act on social media, most preferred not to comment on the issue.

Mum’s the word

While selective outrage over burning issues is nothing new, in light of the volatile political climate, the divide is more apparent.

31 Jul 2019 1:41 AM

'God has sent Modi and Yogi in the field of politics as avatars who will keep India colourful with the idea of Hindutva,' Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

Indian culture destroyed in areas with concentration of Christians, Muslims: BJP MLA

The MLA slammed Samajwadi Party MP, Azam Khan, who is allegedly involved in land encroachment cases in Rampur district.

30 Jul 2019 3:15 PM

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. (Photo: ANI)

Azam Khan tenders apology in Lok Sabha

Rama Devi was in the Chair on July 25 when Mr Khan had made the objectionable comment against her.

30 Jul 2019 12:38 AM

'I have been an MLA for nine times, a minister several times, a Rajya Sabha member too. I was a parliamentary Affairs Minister too. I know legislative procedures. However, if my words hurt anyone, I hereby apologise,' Azam Khan said. (Photo: File)

Azam Khan apologises for remarks against BJP MP Rama Devi

Azam's remarks to Devi were slammed as double-meaning, malicious, utterly condemnable.

29 Jul 2019 12:14 PM

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi (Photo: PTI/File)

Jitan Ram Manjhi defends Azam Khan’s sexist remark

Manjhi’s statement was condemned not only by BJP and JD(U) leaders but some of the grand secular alliance leaders also criticised him.

29 Jul 2019 2:23 AM

Manjhi, however, seems to have stoked another controversy with his bizarre comment, made in defence of the SP leader. (Photo: ANI)

'Is it sex when mother kisses her son?' Ex-Bihar CM defends Azam Khan's remark

The SP leader had created a controversy after he made objectionable remarks against Rama Devi.

28 Jul 2019 2:50 PM

'Azam Khan is not only a land mafia but a 420 (cheat) as well,' Som said. (Photo: File)

Azam Khan is 'land mafia', cheat: BJP MLA Sangeet Som

The Samajwadi Party MP had on Thursday courted controversy over his sexist remarks against Rama Devi.

28 Jul 2019 10:01 AM

'This kind of behaviour and comments in Parliament and other legislatures demean our parliamentary democracy and should be avoided,' said Naidu. (Photo: File)

Not in our civilisation to disrespect women: Vice President Naidu on Azam's remark

'Members of the House have rightly voiced outrage over the comments of that Member,' Naidu said.

27 Jul 2019 7:56 PM

'If Rama Devi is hurt and she wants him to apologise, then I don't think that there is anything wrong in this. There is nothing wrong in apologising for one's mistake,' Kidwai said. (Photo: ANI)

Veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai condemns Azam Khan's 'sexist' remark

'This incident will affect every Indian as this is not our culture,' Mohsina Kidwai said.

27 Jul 2019 7:49 PM

Khan had made the obnoxious remark in the presence of former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and other senior party leaders. (Photo:ANI)

UP police files charge sheet against Azam Khan over 'khaki underwear' remark

An FIR was earlier registered against Khan for the derogatory comment on the actor-turned-politician.

27 Jul 2019 4:50 PM

Court suspends lease of 7-hectare land to Azam Khan's university

The decision was taken by Prem Prakash Tiwari, SDM Sadar, Rampur on July 25.

27 Jul 2019 4:48 PM

SP leader and Ramour MP Azam Khan. (Photo: ANI)

Court suspends lease of 7-hectare land belonging to Azam Khan's university

As per the order, the lease of 7.135 hectares of land of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University has been cancelled.

27 Jul 2019 4:01 PM

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