Padma Award encourages to perform better, Jamia VC after winning Padma Shri
India Today
Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar said that her Padma Shri motivates her to perform better.
Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Najma Akhtar, who was awarded the Padma Shri award, said that the award was conferred upon her as a recognition of the work done by her to take Jamia Millia Islamia to greater heights during the past one year. The last year also saw the university receiving a grade A++ accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NACC).
Najma Akhtar assumed the position of the vice chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia in April 2019, the year which also saw protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act later in December.
Jamia Millia Islamia became the epicentre of anti-CAA protests after police entered the university campus and allegedly attacked students studying inside the library on December 15, 2019.
Speaking to the news agency PTI about the event, Najma Akhtar went on to say, "It was an unhappy situation across the country. It was not my fault (what happened at that time). I did what was expected from me."
"Not many others might have done what I did. I had to take care of my students at that time and that is what I did," she added.
The serving vice chancellor also holds the distinction of being the first woman vice-chancellor of the Jamia Millia Islamia.
Speaking on whether her role as the VC will pave the way for other women to assume leadership roles she said, "It has already started paving way. After several years of independence, no government showed confidence in a woman. It was for the first time that the current government chose a woman."
Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' will premiere on Prime Video on June 6, just two weeks after its theatrical release. Originally planned for a direct OTT debut, the film hit cinemas on May 23.
Fresh spy shots suggest the Mahindra Thar 3-door is set for another update, with design cues inspired by the Mahindra Thar Roxx and a more premium positioning in sight.
Samsung has been teasing its upcoming A-series devices since last week, without officially revealing their names. While speculation has largely pointed to the Galaxy A37 and A57, a lengthy video recently surfaced ahead of any official confirmation, revealing the key specs and pricing of the devices.
Sony will hand over most of its TV manufacturing to TCL in a deal likely worth Rs 8,300 crore, but the Bravia brand will live on. Consumers can expect familiar quality, even if the production behind the scenes changes. Here is everything you need to know.
Noble's first 100 days with the Neuralink N1 implant provide valuable insights into the future of mind-controlled devices. Neuralink is owned by Elon Musk.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is launching globally in April. It is Oppo's first Ultra-branded phone to launch outside of China.
The Bihar School Examination Board declared the Class 12 results for 2026 with the overall pass percentage announced today. A look at the Board's performance over the last five years shows how student success has evolved.
Nearly 200 AI safety activists protested in San Francisco, urging major AI companies to pause frontier AI development over growing existential risks and safety concerns.
Students who appeared for the Bihar School Examination Board Class 12 exams can now access their results through multiple platforms, including the India Today Board Results page for smoother and quicker access. With heavy traffic expected on official websites, this alternative option ensures students can check their scores without delays or technical glitches.
After fight with US Military, Anthropic starts searching for policy expert on weapons and explosives
Anthropic, the AI startup that found itself at odds with the Pentagon over unrestricted AI use, is now looking for an expert in chemical weapons and explosives. However, the company is not planning to build such weapons, but instead wants to formulate its policy in regard to weapons.
The Bihar School Examination Board will announce the Class 12 results at 1:30 pm today. It said the scores would come through the official portals, with the pass percentage, toppers and compartment schedule shared at the same time.
American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson believes that artificial intelligence has a lot of positives for humanity. However, the AI that could perhaps reach superintelligence and surpass humans may be nothing short of lethal for humanity, something he urges must not be developed.