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Sanskrit scholar at AMU Prof Khalid Bin Yusuf dies
Prof Yusuf was the first Muslim in India to earn a doctorate on Rigveda, as per the statement.
Missing AMU student Mohd Ashraf Ali remains untraceable
Ashraf's cell phone was switched on for a few seconds around 3 a.m. on Wednesday but was again turned off.
Sharjeel Usmani booked by Pune Police over ‘provocative speech’ at Elgaar Parishad 2
PUNE City police late on Tuesday registered an offence against Sharjeel Usmani, a student leader of the Aligarh…
PM Modi to attend Aligarh Muslim University’s centenary celebrations via video conference
Extending his gratitude to the PM, AMU Vice Chancellor Professor Tariq Mansoor said the AMU community is thankful for his acceptance to participate in the celebrations marking 100 years of the university.
250 register for Covid vaccine trial at Aligarh Muslim University
He further informed that the Vice-Chancellor Prof Tariq Mansoor had volunteered himself for Phase-3 trial of the Covaxin.
Former AMU student Sanu Abbas shot dead on campus
A young athlete has been shot dead inside the Aligarh Muslim University campus
Forensic Report Says ‘No Rape’ In Hathras Case
The state government, it may be recalled, has been saying all along that the post mortem report did not confirm rape while the victim’s family insisted that the girl was sexually assaulted.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) students win judges choice award in NASA Space App Challenge
Aligarh, Oct 5 : An unintended but welcome consequence of the lockdown to contain the coronavirus has been…
Hathras: FSL report (saying no rape) used samples 11 days old, has no value: Aligarh CMO
The Chief Medical Officer of Aligarh Muslim University’s (AMU’s) Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, where the 19-year-old Hathras victim…
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) ranks sixth in survey
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tariq Mansoor expressed satisfaction over the performance and said that the achievement is all the more significant as the university is observing its 100th year of existence.
AMU remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary
M Shakeel Ahmed Samdani, Dean, Faculty of Law, said that Gandhiji often felt helpless when he saw the world in turmoil, a result of the differences between ideals.
Fighter plane gifted by IAF to AMU listed for sale on OLX
A fighter plane gifted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to Aligarh Muslim University in 2009, was listed online for sale at a price of Rs 9.99 crore, creating a furore
AMU hospital tests 8,059 Covid-19 samples in 15 days
"The AMU has fully-equipped labs and dedicated efforts of our doctors and paramedics show positive outcome. Several Covid-19 patients have recovered due to the quality treatment and care,"
AMU asks its students to return home
Aligarh (UP), May 1 (IANS) After 38 days of lockdown, the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) administration has advised…
District Administration suspends AMU doctor over COVID-19 patient death
Aligarh, April 22: The Aligarh District Administration suspended a doctor at Aligarh Muslim University’s (AMU) Jawaharlal Lal Nehru…
3 Kashmiri scholars who escaped quarantine to Aligarh traced
Srinagar, March 21 (IANS) Three out of four Ph.D. scholars who had escaped during quarantine from Aligarh Muslim…
Dr Kafeel Khan arrested for alleged inflammatory speeche at AMU during anti-CAA protests
New Delhi, Jan 30: The Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday arrested Gorakhpur doctor Kafeel Khan in Mumbai for…
Ex-AMU student leader refuses to retract statement, gets booked
Hasan was quoted as having said: "If you want to see the limits of patience, then see Indian Muslims' limit of patience after 1947 till 2020. We never tried to break up India, otherwise we are from that community that if we resolve to destroy, we have enough anger to not leave anything,"
Women students join anti-CAA protests in AMU
Aligarh, Jan 21 The women students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Uttar Pradesh have now joined…
AMU: Seven-member panel to facilitate dialogue with students
Aligarh, Jan 18 : AMU Vice Chancellor Tariq Mansoor on Saturday constituted a seven-member committee to facilitate dialogue…
AMU VC to file FIR against police for Dec 15 violence
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 15 The Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Prof Tariq Mansoor said that the…
Protests in AMU after JNU violence
At least 18 people, including JNU Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh, were injured and admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) as chaos reigned on the campus for nearly two hours.
No proof of violence by AMU students: Fact finding report
The report has blamed the university administration, district authorities and the police for failing at their duty.
‘Peoples inquiry committee’ to probe Jamia, AMU violence
New Delhi, Dec 20 : Amid widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, the civil society and the…
Violence against peaceful protesters wrong in thriving democracy, says Priyanka Chopra
Mumbai, Dec 19 : Priyanka Chopra on Thursday broke her silence on the police crackdown against the students…
JNU students hold protests over police action in Jamia, AMU
The students were protesting against the alleged police brutality against students at the Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University on Sunday.
Kashyap calls govt ‘fascist’ over its handling of student protests against CAA
"This has gone too far… (I) can't stay silent any longer. This government is clearly fascist… and it makes me angry to see voices that can actually make a difference stay quiet.." he tweeted.
BJP govt should reconsider Citizenship Act: DMK chief M K Stalin
Chennai, Dec 15 : DMK chief M K Stalin on Sunday expressed concern over the violence in Delhi…
Aligarh Muslim University shut down till Jan 5 after violence
Additional forces have been rushed in from adjoining districts. Rapid Action Force has also been deployed in the campus.
More multinational companies recruit AMU students
Jahangir Alam, Assistant TPO-General, added that the highest salary offered in the placement drive was Rs 15 lakh per annum.
Rare tumour removed from woman’s heart at AMU medical college
The surgery intervention was planned by former AMU Pro Vice Chancellor and cardiothoracic surgeon, Prof M H Beg.
23 AMU engineering students selected via campus placement
Aligarh, Sep 19 : Noida-based CINIF Technologies said on Thursday that it has selected a total of 23…
AMU celebrates Independence Day with fervour
Aligarh, Aug 15 The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated with passion and fervour at the Aligarh Muslim University…
Azam was rusticated from AMU: Shia cleric
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 9 Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan, who was recently made to apologise for his…
We are committed to work for the integrity of the country: Iqbal Ahmad
We should unite and create an atmosphere of cooperation and brotherhood for the progress of our country
Seven day yoga celebrations end in AMU
Aligarh, June 21 (IANS) The week-long yoga day celebrations in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) ended on Friday with…
US students’ group visits AMU, appreciates cultural heritage
Aligarh, June 9 A delegation of 12 students from leading US universities Saturday evening appreciated the rich cultural…
Supreme Court rejects PIL seeking to change AMU’s name
New Delhi, Jan 7: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking to change the name of…
Aligarh Muslim University to hold student council polls on November 3
Lucknow, Oct 21: The annual elections of the Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Union will be held on November 3.The…
Pictures of Jinnah with Mahatma Gandhi at AMU sparks row; Varsity Orders Probe
Aligarh, Oct 5 : The Aligarh Muslim University administration has served a show cause notice to the librarian…
Government assures on quota for SCs, STs, OBCs in AMU, Jamia
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Thursday said the…
AMU students re-invite Hamid Ansari
The students’ union of Aligarh Muslim University has again invited former vice-president of India, Hamid Ansari for delivering a lecture at the university. Student leaders also want to confer him with lifetime membership of the students’ union.
It’s about anything but Jinnah, says AMU community over controversy
Of the students and teachers unions raising questions on the impartiality of the local administration, Peerzada said the AMUSU and AMUTA were independent bodies and were "entitled to their views".
BJP MLA Savitri Bai Phule praises Jinnah, Says wherever needed his potrait should be hanged
Lucknow, May 11: Amid the outrage over the presence of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s portrait inside the Aligarh Muslim…
Jinnah portrait row: AMU students on indefinite dharna
The campus has virtually been converted into a fortress with the Rapid Action Force and the police deployed all over. AMU students’ union members who were injured in Wednesday’s lathicharge have alleged that the outsiders had plans of attacking former Vice President Hamid Ansari, who was present for a function on the campus.
If you love Jinnah then go to Pakistan : BJP leader to Swami Prasad Maurya
Lucknow, May 3: Amid the ongoing outrage over the presence of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s portrait inside the Aligarh…
Jinnah Portrait Row: Protests, Clashes in Aligarh Muslim University; 41 Injured
Lucknow, May 3: At least 28 Aligarh Muslim University(AMU) students and 13 cops injured were injured on Wednesday…
BJP should make clear its stand on Jinnah: Congress
The BJP should make clear its policy on Jinnah... what they think about Jinnah. Their 'margdarshak' (guide) and tallest leader at one time, Advani, went and paid obeisance at Jinnah's tomb in Pakistan and called him a 'desh bhakt'.
We don’t oppose President but we do oppose the ‘Sanghi’ mindset: AMU student Union
Student union secretary of Aligarh Muslim University has written a letter to university authorities over President Ram Nath…
Police hunt for Ph.D scholar who joined Hizbul Mujahideen
Srinagar, Jan 8: Police in Jammu and Kashmir said on Monday they were looking for a Ph.D student who…
AMU a good example of Indian nationalism, says Pranab Mukherjee
Aligarh, Oct 17: The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a perfect example of Indian nationalism and ethos, former President…
Drop ‘Muslim’ from AMU, ‘Hindu’ from BHU, says UGC panel
New Delhi, Oct 9, 2017: A government audit of central universities has suggested the educational institutes Aligarh Muslim…
Aligarh Muslim University gets a new Vice Chancellor
Aligarh, May 16 : Prof Tariq Mansoor took charge as the new Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University from…
Purposeful philanthropy preferable to charity
In February 2017, I went to India from the United State of America to dedicate the Frank and…
SC questions appointment of AMU’s VC
The Supreme Court of India on Monday raised objections to the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of the Aligarh…
Govt can’t argue against minority status, AMU tells SC
Accusing Modi-led BJP government, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the ruling government…
Centre’s somersault on status politically inspired, AMU tells SC
New Delhi, Aug 16 : The Aligarh Muslim University has described as “politically inspired” the Narendra Modi government’s decision…
One Dead in clashes at Aligarh Muslim University
Fierce clashes erupted between two groups of students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Saturday night in…
AMU law and order deteriorating, say teachers
Aligarh, March 26 : Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) teachers have expressed concern over deteriorating law and order situation on…
Don’t harass innocent Muslims, Bukhari tells Modi
New Delhi, Feb 8 : Prominent Muslim leader Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
Opposition MPs slam Centre’s stand on AMU, Jamia Millia status
Eight opposition members of parliament slammed the central government for its stand on the status of the Jamia…