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'Congrats to AMU...Important day for Muslims': Owaisi after SC verdict

The Top Court overruled by 4:3 majority the S Azeez Basha versus Union of India case which in 1967 held that since the Aligarh Muslim Univeristy was a Central university, it cannot be considered a minority institution. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court Verdict: AMU entitled to minority status

The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a landmark verdict that the AMU is entitled to minority status under Article 30 of the Constitution of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NHRC finds negligence of authorities in dog attack case at AMU, recommends relief of ₹7.5 lakh

NHRC finds negligence in AMU stray dog attack, recommends ₹7.5 lakh relief to victim's family.

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Naima Khatoon becomes first woman vice-chancellor of AMU

Professor Naima Khatoon has been appointed the first woman vice-chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University

The Hindu

AMU gets first woman VC Naima Khatoon in its 123-year history

With her appointment, AMU now is the third central university to have its first woman VC, after Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University. Read further on Dynamite News:

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This election crucial for protecting community's rights, pluralism, say Muslim voters in Aligarh

Aligarh's Muslim community shares varied views on Lok Sabha elections, highlighting the importance of pluralism and political engagement.

The Hindu

In Aligarh, the city of locks, Urdu as the key to a brighter future

Aligarh Muslim University: A hub for Urdu education, minority status challenged, offering opportunities to diverse students in India.

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What is the legal dispute over AMU’s minority status? | Explained

The Supreme Court is currently hearing a 57-year-long dispute over the minority character of Aligarh Muslim University.

The Hindu

Minorities’ right to open institutions not for ghettoisation: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on January 11 observed that the right given to religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer their own educational institutions under Article 30(1) of the Constitution was not intended to “ghettoise” them.

The Hindu

Majority-community staff on the rolls will not dilute minority status of Aligarh Muslim University, observes Supreme Court

A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud observed that the mere presence of office-bearers from a majority community in some wings of the administration of educational institutions do not dilute their minority character.

The Hindu

Hafta letters: Palestine and Zionism, college events, natural resources

General point about NL Sena. If there is a project that can be anticipated, then it should be set up a while before the actual need, so that people can spend a fixed amount of money for multiple months. For instance, NL-TNM fund was opened up in October. But it…

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AMU connection: 4 ISIS-inspired terrorists nabbed in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested four suspected ISIS terrorists from Aligarh on Saturday.

The Times of India

ATS arrests four ISIS suspects from AMU allegedly plotting terror attacks across Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested four suspected ISIS terrorists on Saturday. Those arrested were identified as Raquib Imam Ansari (29) who pursued Btech and Mtech from AMU, Naved Siddiqui (23) holds a BSc from Aligarh Muslim University(AMU), Mohammed Noman Gaffar (27) is a BA (hons) from AMU, and Mohammed…

The Times of India

AMU court recommends panel of 3 names for new VC to President Droupadi Murmu

AGRA: A special meeting of Aligarh Muslim University's (AMU) court on Monday recommended a panel of three candidates, including officiating vice-chancellor's wife, to the President Droupadi Murmu for appointment as the next VC.

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Naima Gulrez makes history in AMU; sparks controversy

Prof. Naima K. Gulrez, the first woman in AMU's 100-year history, is among five potential candidates for the VC post. Her credentials, cultural affinity with the President & Education Minister, and her husband's role as acting VC have sparked debate on fairness. Insiders say she ticks all boxes sought by…

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‘Defamatory’ media and an FIR: What happened during AMU’s ‘pro-Palestine’ protest?

Three weeks ago, a primetime anchor on Zee UP-Uttarakhand declared that students at Aligarh Muslim University had “sloganeered in support of the terrorist group Hamas”.

The Hindu

AMU teachers’ association to start protest over demand of regular Vice-Chancellor

AMUTA calls for one-day dharna on Sept 6 to demand panel formation for appointing regular V-C. If not taken seriously, they may go on indefinite strike. AMU Court members wrote to acting V-C to take immediate steps to appoint regular V-C. Delay in appointing V-C adversely affecting functioning of AMU.

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Uttar Pradesh: Panic due to firing incident in JN Medical College of AMU, investigation underway

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AMU distributes tablets to 550 students under UP's 'Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme 2023'

AGRA: The dean students welfare office at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) organized a special ceremony, where 550 students were presented with tablets as part of the Uttar Pradesh "Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme 2023".

The Hindu

U.P. police denies allegations that student was forced to chant ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in AMU

On Thursday, Saket Kumar alleged that he was brutally beaten and made to shout ‘Pakistan Zindabad’

The Hindu

Anti-CAA protest | Allahabad High Court dismisses AMU students’ petitions on police’s action

Students shouldn’t fall in trap unscrupulous persons operating outside the University

The Hindu

BJP OBC Morcha chief demands 50% reservation for Pasmanda community in Muslim institutions

K. Laxman made the demand at a Pasmanda Muslim conference held in Delhi

The Times of India

AMU drops works of 2 Islamic scholars from syllabus following allegation of 'objectionable' content

ALIGARH (UP): The Aligarh Muslim University has removed the works of 20th century Islamic authors Abul Ala al-Maududi and Sayyid Qutub from the syllabus of Islamic Studies Department following claims that the content was objectionable.

The Hindu

Aligarh Muslim University drops teachings of two Islamic scholars from syllabus

The decision created outrage in a section of students and teachers

The Hindu

AMU moots proposal to confer degree on Saudi Prince

The Aligarh Muslim University proposal was made in view of the exemplary services and contribution to the global affairs of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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