India, Oct. 22 -- Jamia Millia Islamia has cancelled its 106th Foundation Day celebrations, citing ongoing protests on campus over the demand to restore the students' union.

The celebration, dubbed 'Talimi Mela', was scheduled from October 29 to November 1 at the campus in New Delhi to showcase the university's cultural and educational heritage.

"The protesting students have not yet agreed to the proposed resolution, and normalcy has not yet been restored on campus. In view of this, and keeping the safety and well-being of our students, guests and participants foremost in mind, it has been decided with deep regret to cancel Talimi Mela 2026, scheduled from 29 October to 1 November 2026," JMI's Dean of Students' Welfare stated this in an...