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TopicAligarh Muslim University

Topic: Aligarh Muslim University

Did AMU’s university status nullify its minority institution rights? Ball in SC’s court, the case so far

SC, which is hearing an appeal to a 2006 HC ruling, will revisit its 1967 decision in which it held Aligarh Muslim University's not a minority institution. A roundup of arguments so far.

‘Can’t hear GOI say they don’t stand by amendment’ made in Parliament — SC in AMU minority tag case

Seven-judge SC bench was hearing pleas challenging a 2005 Allahabad HC order quashing a 1981 amendment that altered the AMU Act, 1920, to confer minority status to Aligarh Muslim University.

Is AMU a minority institution? Roots of 6-decade-old dispute & why it’s come up in SC again

A 7-judge bench led by CJI Chandrachud is revisiting 1967 ruling that AMU is not minority institution. Current case stems from appeal against Allahabad HC’s 2006 ruling.

Bid to rename Aligarh as ‘Harigarh’ gets civic body nod, SP decries ‘lack of procedure’

Aligarh mayor says renaming of Aligarh Muslim University was a possibility, but only if district representatives took that decision.

AMU has an opportunity to be gender inclusive—appoint woman V-C, align with Modi govt’s vision

AMU's V-C selection process should consider gender diversity and representation, recognising the invaluable contributions and perspectives women bring to leadership roles.

Morning walker mauled to death by stray dogs inside Aligarh Muslim University campus

Safdar Ali, a resident of a locality adjoining the AMU campus, was out on a morning walk in a garden at Sir Syed Museum when a pack of stray dogs attacked him, police said.

‘Book by Pakistani author being taught at AMU, Jamia?’ MP’s query condemned by 250 academics

250 academics and scholars — including from DU, JNU and IITs — have issued a statement expressing concern over question raised by Uttar Pradesh BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav.

‘Muslim’ in AMU doesn’t make the university anti-national, just like ‘Hindu’ in BHU doesn’t

Calling AMU as Allah Miyan’s University is opposing PM Narendra Modi’s accurate description of Aligarh Muslim University as ‘Mini India’.

AMU can be Indian National University, not remain Allah Miyan’s University in Ashraaf hands

To better integrate Indian Muslims, the totem of separatism, Muslim Personal Law, needs radical reform. And the process must begin with an overhaul of AMU’s power structure.

BJP Minority Morcha president says AMU vice chancellor ‘refused to meet’ to receive the Tiranga

BJP’s minority wing chief Jamal Siddiqui attempted to present the tricolour flag on the Aligarh Muslim University campus as part of PM Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign for Independence Day.

On Camera

Why fruity men are winning hearts on dating apps—it’s survival of the softest

An average single girl likes men who care about women’s cricket, skip the ‘harmless sexist jokes’ and listen to them rant without offering solutions. She still might call him a ‘performative male’ for ticking every box.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.