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AMUTA to take up land row in next executive committee meeting

Discontent within AMU is on the rise over the land row after the Aligarh Municipal Corporation re-established possession of a four-hectare land which was being used by AMU for horse riding for 80 years.

Aligarh Municipal Corporation taking possession of land in Aligarh on April 30. (HT photo)

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Published on May 04, 2025 07:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Land row: AMU asserts ownership, ANN justifies taking possession of four hectares

The four-hectare land in question has no construction on it but was used by AMU as a ground for horse riding.

Aligarh Nagar Nigam taking possession of land in Aligarh on Wednesday (HT Photo)

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Published on May 03, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

AMU challenges takeover of prime land by Nagar Nigam, claims legal ownership

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Published on May 01, 2025 07:56 PM IST

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Horse show turns violent: 5 held after student clash at AMU, strike disrupts health services

Abhay Pandey, circle officer (III) of Aligarh, said, “Five individuals, including AMU students, have been arrested in connection with the violence at the horse show and at JN Medical College.”

Following the twin clashes, the university administration has stepped up security measures across the campus. (Sourced)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2025 08:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Ensure clarity in future adverts for lecturer posts: Allahabad HC to AMU

The court passed the order while dealing with a dispute over whether candidates with an M.Sc. in industrial chemistry should be considered eligible for chemistry lecturer’s post at AMU

The issue arose after the AMU issued advertisements in 2019 and 2020 for the lecturer (chemistry) post that mentioned that candidates with a master’s degree in a “concerned/relevant/allied subject” would be eligible for the said post. (For Representation)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 10:03 PM IST

ByJItendra Sarin, Prayagraj

For the first time: Holi celebrated at designated venue on AMU campus

Entry to the venue was restricted to AMU students only, with identity card checks conducted at the gate. University officials had made it clear that no outsiders would be allowed during the celebration.

The two-day celebrations saw around 35 to 40 students gathering at the NRSC hall on the first day (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

AMU allows Holi celebrations at designated venue after days of debate

AMU proctor Prof Mohd Wasim Ali confirmed the decision on Saturday, stating that students interested in celebrating Holi could do so at the designated venue within a specified time frame.

Senior AMU officials denied any delay, stating that Holi, like other festivals, has always been celebrated in hostels and across the campus (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 08, 2025 07:45 PM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

AMU’s ‘beef biriyani’ row: Case registered against three including two students

Circle officer (III) Aligarh, stated in a recorded message on Monday that an objectionable notice regarding food to be served at the hostel had come to the police’s attention on Saturday.

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Published on Feb 11, 2025 05:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Police file FIR after 'beef biryani' on Aligarh Muslim University menu stirs row

Karni Sena's Uttar Pradesh unit chief Gyanendra Singh claimed that the act has hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu students in AMU.

A view of an entrance to the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh.(REUTERS)

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Published on Feb 10, 2025 03:21 PM IST

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AMU Admission Test 2025: Registration window closes tomorrow, direct link here

AMU Admission Test 2025: Registration window will close tomorrow, January 31 at amucontrollerexams.com. Candidates can apply via direct link below.

AMU Admission Test 2025: Last date to apply without late fee at amucontrollerexams.com is January 31, 2025. The direct link to apply is given here,

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Published on Jan 30, 2025 10:14 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk

AMU on high alert after ransom and bomb threat email, security strengthened

Security heightened at Aligarh Muslim University after threat email demanding ₹2 lakh; police conducted searches, no suspicious items found.

The threat mail was sent to the e-mail IDs of several university authorities, including vice-chancellor, registrar, proctor, dean social welfare, 13 deans of different faculties, from an unusual mail ID. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2025 10:42 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Aligarh Muslim University receives bomb threat, police launch investigation

Aligarh Muslim University received a bomb threat via email demanding ₹2 lakh, prompting a swift response from authorities.

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Published on Jan 10, 2025 10:03 AM IST

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AMU Admission Test 2025: Exam schedule out for B.Tech, B.A, B.Sc & other courses

AMU Admission Test 2025 schedule released. Check B.Tech, B.A, B.Sc & other courses exam dates here.

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Updated on Jan 02, 2025 01:53 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda

Derogatory post against India, ISKCON: Show-cause notice to 3 B’deshi students at AMU

The derogatory post and similar comments on them by the three Bangladeshi students were made on different days recently

In case the 3 Bangladeshi students fail to submit satisfactory reply, they will face action. (For Representation)

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Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

HC asks AMU to respond in 10 days on students’ union polls

The PIL, filed by LLM (master of laws) student Kaif Hasan, challenged the university’s failure to hold these elections since 2019, arguing that it violates students’ democratic rights and contravenes the university’s statutes.

The court has directed AMU’s counsel to consult with university authorities and present their stance. (File photo)

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Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

No reservation for Muslims at AMU, clarifies university

The clarification comes after the university faced heat on the issue of there being no reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs

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Updated on Nov 12, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

AMU judgment sets right a historical error

The majority judgment of the court in the AMU case has provided unequivocal guidance for the regular bench of the court that will finish the unfinished task

The majority judgment has clarified that the government can regulate the affairs of a minority educational institution as long as it does not infringe on its minority character. (File Photo: IANS) (IANS)

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Published on Nov 11, 2024 09:21 PM IST

ByTahir Mahmood

Apex court could have ended the AMU debate

The Court said that an institution cannot be denied minority character because it happened to be one of national importance

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Published on Nov 10, 2024 11:14 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Why no quota for SCs/STs, OBCs in AMU, asks Yogi at bypoll rally

Adityanath was addressing a public meeting in Aligarh on Saturday where a bypoll is to be held for the Khair (SC) assembly seat on November 20.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath (File)

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Updated on Nov 10, 2024 04:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Not enough time, talks: Justice Datta

The judge further spoke of the rapid succession of drafts that followed, with substantial changes even as the judgment neared its release date.

Justice Dipankar Datta. (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 09, 2024 08:52 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand, New Delhi

SC overrides 1967 verdict that removed Aligarh Muslim University's minority tag

The Supreme Court overturned its 1967 ruling, allowing AMU to reassess its minority status based on new criteria, impacting educational rights.

The Supreme Court on Friday overturned its 1967 decision in the Azeez Basha case. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 09, 2024 01:43 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

Clerics, politicians hail SC decision on AMU as victory for Muslims

Muslim leaders and politicians celebrate the Supreme Court's ruling affirming Aligarh Muslim University's minority status, enhancing educational access for Muslims.

The AMU campus in Aligarh (HT FIle Photo)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 09:26 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

SC orders re-evaluation of Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status

Supreme Court directed that AMU’s status would be determined afresh following the principles evolved in the present verdict.

Article 30 of the Constitution empowers religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 01:53 PM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

Aligarh Muslim University minority status case: SC overrules 1967 judgment

AMU minority status case: Supreme Court, by a 4-3 majority, overruled 1967 judgment that became basis for denying minority status to Aligarh Muslim University.

A view of the gate to Aligarh Muslim University. (HT)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 01:53 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

CJI Chandrachud’s last day at work, to deliver verdict on AMU's minority status

The Aligarh Muslim University verdict marks the final day of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure, with Justice Sanjiv Khanna ready to assume the position.

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud during the inauguration of the National Judicial Museum and Archive (NJMA) at the Supreme Court, in New Delhi. (ANI)(ANI)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 11:54 AM IST

Deutsche Welle | ByHT News Desk

AMU marks Gandhi Jayanti as International Day of Non-Violence

The AMU vice-chancellor also administered a National Integration and Swachhata Pledge on this occasion

AMU VC Prof Naima Khatoon looking at an exhibition of photographs on Mahatma Gandhi at Maulana Azad Library (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 02, 2024 09:34 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Aligarh

First woman V-C of AMU hoists national flag on I-Day

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Prof Khatoon as AMU V-C for a period of five years on April 22 this year. Khatoon, thus, became the first woman to hold the post since the university’s inception in 1920.

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Published on Aug 16, 2024 07:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Aligarh

Two AMU employees shot at inside univ campus, 2 held

The two arrested were identified as Rehan and Junaid. and the police have registered an attempt to murder case at the Civil Lines police station in Aligarh against the four suspects.

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Published on Jul 24, 2024 10:09 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

AMU Counselling 2024: Last date to register for round 1 Btech and other courses

Candidates who are interested in participating in the registration process can visit the official website of Aligarh Muslim University at amucontrollerexams.com

As per the official schedule, the window for registration, login, uploading of documents, choice filling (wherever required) and submission by the candidates will end on July 6, 2024. (HT file)

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Published on Jul 06, 2024 11:13 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi

Ishq Subhan Allah writer Danish Javed: Hindi heartland suits for love stories

Having completed three decades in the industry, writer-director Danish Javed is looking forward to directing his second film, a love story.

UPite Danish Javed was recently in Lucknow

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Published on May 08, 2024 10:46 AM IST

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Discontent within AMU is on the rise over the land row after the Aligarh Municipal Corporation re-established possession of a four-hectare land which was being used by AMU for horse riding for 80 years.

The four-hectare land in question has no construction on it but was used by AMU as a ground for horse riding.

AMU challenges takeover of prime land by Nagar Nigam, claims legal ownership

Abhay Pandey, circle officer (III) of Aligarh, said, “Five individuals, including AMU students, have been arrested in connection with the violence at the horse show and at JN Medical College.”

The court passed the order while dealing with a dispute over whether candidates with an M.Sc. in industrial chemistry should be considered eligible for chemistry lecturer’s post at AMU

Entry to the venue was restricted to AMU students only, with identity card checks conducted at the gate. University officials had made it clear that no outsiders would be allowed during the celebration.

AMU proctor Prof Mohd Wasim Ali confirmed the decision on Saturday, stating that students interested in celebrating Holi could do so at the designated venue within a specified time frame.

Circle officer (III) Aligarh, stated in a recorded message on Monday that an objectionable notice regarding food to be served at the hostel had come to the police’s attention on Saturday.

Karni Sena's Uttar Pradesh unit chief Gyanendra Singh claimed that the act has hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu students in AMU.

AMU Admission Test 2025: Registration window will close tomorrow, January 31 at amucontrollerexams.com. Candidates can apply via direct link below.

Security heightened at Aligarh Muslim University after threat email demanding ₹2 lakh; police conducted searches, no suspicious items found.

Aligarh Muslim University received a bomb threat via email demanding ₹2 lakh, prompting a swift response from authorities.

AMU Admission Test 2025 schedule released. Check B.Tech, B.A, B.Sc & other courses exam dates here.

The derogatory post and similar comments on them by the three Bangladeshi students were made on different days recently

The PIL, filed by LLM (master of laws) student Kaif Hasan, challenged the university’s failure to hold these elections since 2019, arguing that it violates students’ democratic rights and contravenes the university’s statutes.

The clarification comes after the university faced heat on the issue of there being no reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs

The majority judgment of the court in the AMU case has provided unequivocal guidance for the regular bench of the court that will finish the unfinished task

The Court said that an institution cannot be denied minority character because it happened to be one of national importance

Adityanath was addressing a public meeting in Aligarh on Saturday where a bypoll is to be held for the Khair (SC) assembly seat on November 20.

The judge further spoke of the rapid succession of drafts that followed, with substantial changes even as the judgment neared its release date.

The Supreme Court overturned its 1967 ruling, allowing AMU to reassess its minority status based on new criteria, impacting educational rights.

Muslim leaders and politicians celebrate the Supreme Court's ruling affirming Aligarh Muslim University's minority status, enhancing educational access for Muslims.

Supreme Court directed that AMU’s status would be determined afresh following the principles evolved in the present verdict.

AMU minority status case: Supreme Court, by a 4-3 majority, overruled 1967 judgment that became basis for denying minority status to Aligarh Muslim University.

The Aligarh Muslim University verdict marks the final day of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure, with Justice Sanjiv Khanna ready to assume the position.

The AMU vice-chancellor also administered a National Integration and Swachhata Pledge on this occasion

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Prof Khatoon as AMU V-C for a period of five years on April 22 this year. Khatoon, thus, became the first woman to hold the post since the university’s inception in 1920.

The two arrested were identified as Rehan and Junaid. and the police have registered an attempt to murder case at the Civil Lines police station in Aligarh against the four suspects.

Candidates who are interested in participating in the registration process can visit the official website of Aligarh Muslim University at amucontrollerexams.com

Having completed three decades in the industry, writer-director Danish Javed is looking forward to directing his second film, a love story.

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