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Kashmiri Woman Allegedly Molested Outside Jamia Millia Islamia University Gate, Accused Detained by Delhi Police

April 28, 2025 by NOK Desk

24-year-old woman from Jammu and Kashmir was allegedly molested outside the Jamia Millia Islamia University Gate 8 in Delhi, according to police officials.

The incident was reported to the Jamia Nagar Police Station after a call was received about a man misbehaving with a girl near the university’s gate.

“It is submitted that a verbal call was received in PS Jamia Nagar regarding misbehaving with a girl outside Jamia University Gate 8,” said the Police.

Upon investigation, it was revealed that the accused, Aabid (22), a cook at the J&K Hostel Mess at Jamia University, had walked on the footpath when he allegedly molested the complainant, a woman from Okhla Village, who was walking in the opposite direction.

The accused was immediately detained by the police.

However, the woman did not provide her statement on the night of the incident, and the matter was kept pending. On the morning of April 28, the complainant reported the incident and gave her formal statement. Subsequently, a case was registered under sections 354 and 354A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Aabid, a resident of Village Bhaisi, District Nooh, Haryana, was arrested in connection with the case, the police said.

Earlier today, a mess worker at the Jamia Millia Islamia University in the national capital has been detained for allegedly assaulting a Kashmiri woman student on campus, police said.

The alleged assault took place around 9:30 pm on April 27 when a 24-year-old second-year MA student was allegedly assaulted by a 22-year-old mess worker, identified as Abid.

“The accused was detained the same night. The student has not yet filed a formal complaint, but she is expected to do so today, after which an FIR will be registered,” a police official stated.

Police added that the altercation stemmed from a personal matter.

Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has released emergency helpline numbers and formed a dedicated team to support students and liaise with authorities.

26 people were killed in the Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam terror attack which took place in Baisaran meadow. It was one of the deadliest attacks in the region since the 2019 Pulwama strike, which claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans. (ANI)

Education

Jamia Millia Islamia Hikes Fees by Up to 41% Across Programs for 2025-26

March 20, 2025 by NOK Desk

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) will have to shell out significantly more for their education this year, with tuition fees rising by 19 per cent to 41 per cent across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The sharpest hikes are seen in humanities, social sciences, and science courses, traditionally considered more affordable, while technical and professional programs have also seen significant revisions. This was revealed after comparing the 2025-26 prospectus with that of the previous year.
Jamia’s administration did not respond to calls or messages for comment.

Students enrolling in the Department of Persian will see a 41.41 per cent increase, with annual fees rising from Rs 6,700 to Rs 9,475, the comparison of the two prospectuses revealed.

The Department of Arabic follows closely with a 37.15 per cent hike, pushing fees from Rs 7,200 to Rs 9,875.

Similarly, fees for foreign language programs such as BA in Turkish, French, and Spanish have also jumped by 37.15 per cent, now costing Rs 9,875 per year.
Among social sciences programs, students pursuing M.A. and B.A. in Political Science, History, and Sociology, as well as the four-year B.A.

(Multidisciplinary) program, will now have to pay Rs 9,875 per year, reflecting a 32.99 per cent hike from Rs 7,425 last year. B Com (Hons.) fees have also risen from Rs7,425 to Rs9,875 per year (33.02% increase). The fee hikes extend to science programs as well.

B.Sc. students in Geography, Mathematics, and Physics will now pay Rs 10,475 annually, a 34.29 per cent increase from Rs 7,800 last year.
Technical and professional courses have also been affected.

The B Tech program has seen a 19.04 percent hike, with fees increasing from Rs 16,150 to Rs 19,225 per cent. M.Tech programs will now cost Rs 21,375 per year, up 16.48 per cent from the previous Rs 18,350. Law students in B.A. LL.B. and LL.M. programs will pay Rs 17,850 per year, reflecting a 19 per cent hike from Rs 15,000.

In addition to the tuition fee hikes, Jamia Millia Islamia has introduced several new courses for the academic year 2025-26, particularly in self-financed programs. Notable additions include the MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Rs52,400 per year) and the MSc in Disaster Management & Climate Sustainability Studies (Rs58,775 per year).

The university has also launched postgraduate diploma programs such as the P.G.

Diploma in Air and Space Laws (Rs29,000 per year), along with new certificate courses in design, textile, photography, and calligraphy.

Additionally, JMI has introduced an installment-based payment system for self-financed courses, allowing students to pay their fees in two parts. (ANI)

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Evicts Protesters After Vandalism, Calls Police to Maintain Order Amid Ongoing Student Protest

February 13, 2025 by NOK Desk

Following a protest by students at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on Monday against a disciplinary action taken against two students, the university issued a statement on Thursday, noting that the administration had evicted the protesting students from the campus earlier this morning and had called for police intervention to maintain law and order.

The disciplinary action was issued against the two students for allegedly organising a demonstration last year.

“Taking preventive measures, this morning, the university administration and the Proctorial team removed the students from the site of the protest, and they have been evicted from the campus. The police have been requested to maintain law and order situation,” the statement read.

According to the statement by JMI, a group of students gathered unlawfully in the academic block, disturbing classes and blocking access to the Central Library since Monday evening. The protest took place just before the mid-semester exams were set to begin.

The university reported that the protestors vandalised university property, including the central canteen, and damaged the gate of the security advisor. The administration stated that these actions led to the decision to take preventive measures to ensure the normal conduct of academic activities.

“A handful of students called for a protest, unlawfully gathering in the academic block since the evening of 10 Feb 2025. Since then, they have not only disturbed the peaceful conduct of classes in the academic block of the university but also prevented other students from accessing the Central Library, attending classes at a time when mid-semester exams are about to begin at JMI campus,” the statement read.

“This handful of students have in the last two days vandalised university property, including the central canteen and also broken the gate of the security advisor, forcing the JMI administration to take action.

They have violated other university rules and were found carrying objectionable contraband items. The university administration taking a strong view of the damage to university property and defacement of the wall and the obstruction of the classes, has taken preventive measures so that the university continues to conduct classes and other academic activities as normal,” it added.

The university further stated that despite offering to discuss the students’ demands through a committee, the protestors refused to engage with the administration, including the supervisor, head, and Dean.Meanwhile, security has been heightened outside the JMI following the protest. (ANI)