India, Oct. 30 -- Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday described Urdu as "the most beautiful language in the world" and said harmony between Hindus and Muslims is essential for the country's progress and unity.

He was speaking at the 105th Foundation Day celebrations of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), which was inaugurated at the university in the presence of Vice Chancellor Prof Mazhar Asif, Registrar Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi, and the Dean

of Students Welfare, Neelofer Afzal. The event began with a Guard of Honour and the recitation of verses from the Quran, followed by a rendition of the university's 'Tarana' by school students.

It also marked the opening of JMI's six-day educational and cultural fair - the iconic Talimi...