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AFSPA will go during my tenure: Omar Abdullah

AFSPA will go during my tenure: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asked separatists 'to utilise the prevailing favourable atmosphere to discuss their viewpoint across the table'.

On maiden visit, King Abdullah hails India

On maiden visit, King Abdullah hails India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

King Abdullah said India must play a role in the Palestinian issue.

Will go to court: Farooq Abdullah on Kejriwal's 'corrupt' list

Will go to court: Farooq Abdullah on Kejriwal's 'corrupt' list

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday said he will approach court and give "answer" to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for mentioning his name in his list of "corrupt" politicians.

Kashmir is never going to be part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Kashmir is never going to be part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has rejected the notion that the threat of a nuclear war would solve the Kashmir issue, asserting that the region would never be a part of Pakistan and dialogue is the best way to "move forward".

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

India's men's freestyle wrestlers endured a tough day in the field as all five in action on Saturday bowed out of the Asian Championships.

Former J-K governor Satyapal Malik dies at 79

Former J-K governor Satyapal Malik dies at 79

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Malik had served as the 18th governor of Goa between November 3, 2019, and August 18, 2020.

Omar Abdullah sworn in, Tara Chand to be deputy CM

Omar Abdullah sworn in, Tara Chand to be deputy CM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was on Monday sworn in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir

'Incredible': Why Trump praised Munir and Sharif

'Incredible': Why Trump praised Munir and Sharif

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Former US President Donald Trump claims Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir support his plan to end the Gaza conflict, citing their involvement in negotiations and a recent statement of full support.

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

"The part (of J&K) which is with Pakistan (PoK) belongs to Pakistan and this side to India. This won't change. Let them fight how many wars they want to. This won't change," Abdullah said.

Omar Abdullah hails Shinde's statement on AFSPA

Omar Abdullah hails Shinde's statement on AFSPA

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the recent statement by Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde wherein he had said that 'the state government would be taken on board over the revocation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Don't want...: Fadnavis on Thackerays, Pawars reunion buzz

Don't want...: Fadnavis on Thackerays, Pawars reunion buzz

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

I don't subscribe to begani shaadi mein Abdullah diwana, Fadnavis said.

NC-led alliance stakes claim to form govt in J-K; oath-taking on Oct 16

NC-led alliance stakes claim to form govt in J-K; oath-taking on Oct 16

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Chief minister-designate Omar Abdullah met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to present letters of support from coalition partners, shortly after the Congress officially extended its backing to the party.

'Lining up beside Cristiano Ronaldo like video game'

'Lining up beside Cristiano Ronaldo like video game'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Kawasaki Frontale's Tatsuya Ito compared lining up beside Cristiano Ronaldo before their Asian Champions League Elite semi-final to being in "a video game", as the J-League outfit handed the Saudi club a 3-2 defeat to progress to the final.

History! India beat Oman for first time, finish third

History! India beat Oman for first time, finish third

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The Indian men's football team got the better of Oman 3-2 on penalties to finish third in the CAFA Nations Cup in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.

Vajpayee era was different; no alliance with NDA: Farooq Abdullah

Vajpayee era was different; no alliance with NDA: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Ruling out any future alliance with the National Democratic Alliance, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday said his party was part of the dispensation when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was at the helm, but not now.

Mysterious illness: J-K village declared 'containment zone'

Mysterious illness: J-K village declared 'containment zone'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

In view of the 'unidentified illness' in Rajouri's Badhal village, the village has been declared a containment zone, and the affected families' homes sealed; a few patients brought to Government Medical College (GMC) in Rajouri on Thursday.

Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J-K

Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in J-K

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Modi also met the construction workers who worked meticulously amid harsh conditions to complete the tunnel.

A Rakhi For Gurudev

A Rakhi For Gurudev

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 23 months

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 23 months

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav dismissed rumors that Azam Khan might join the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) after his release from jail.

They Fought To The Last Man For India

They Fought To The Last Man For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.

Why Omar Abdullah has failed as chief minister

Why Omar Abdullah has failed as chief minister

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

'Somewhere down the line, Omar lost the plot, and in some ways, his troubles have stemmed from a lack of political maturity which has been evident in his decisions.'

Ranji round up: Abdullah puts Mumbai in control

Ranji round up: Abdullah puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Three early strikes by pacer Rohan Raje and a four-wicket haul by spinner Iqbal Abdullah helped hosts Mumbai restrict Railways to 201 on day one of the Group A Ranji Trophy Elite division match.

Omar Abdullah threatens to quit over JK violence

Omar Abdullah threatens to quit over JK violence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Threatening to quit Parliament if 'excessive force' was used against protesters in Kashmir, National Conference chief Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that a sustained dialogue between the coordination committee of various separatist groups and Shri Amarnath Sangarsh Samiti could resolve the shrine land row."Talks between the coordination committee and the Sangarsh Samiti should be a sustained one to find an acceptable solution to the crisis generated by the land row," he said

PIX: Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah's fun Brazil holiday

PIX: Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah's fun Brazil holiday

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Let's take a look at the beaches of Florianopolis, Brazil, with Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah.

If you don't trust EVMs...: Omar slams ally Cong, echoes BJP's defence

If you don't trust EVMs...: Omar slams ally Cong, echoes BJP's defence

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has criticized the Congress party's objections to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), echoing the BJP's stance that questioning the machines' integrity is only acceptable when losing elections. Abdullah argues that parties should not contest elections if they don't trust the voting process. His comments highlight the growing friction between the National Conference and the Congress, their recent alliance partners in Jammu and Kashmir.

JK: Omar Abdullah, the CM, begins in style

JK: Omar Abdullah, the CM, begins in style

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's surprise visits to check on various government departments have heads rolling with the suspension of an assistant sub inspector of a police station in the city.

Sexy Bruna Abdullah shares beauty and fitness tips

Sexy Bruna Abdullah shares beauty and fitness tips

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Bruna Abdullah, from Cash and now I Hate Luv Stories, shares her story with Nithya Ramani.

Kerala becomes India's first fully digitally literate state: CM Vijayan

Kerala becomes India's first fully digitally literate state: CM Vijayan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Kerala has become the first state in India to achieve complete digital literacy, according to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Over 2.5 lakh volunteers contributed to this milestone, which included people of all age groups. The state plans to launch the second phase of the project soon, making all personal documents available in DigiLockers.

Guns can never solve a problem: Omar Abdullah

Guns can never solve a problem: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed resumption of talks between India and Pakistan and said dialogue was the only platform to address issues and find an amicable solution to problems.

Student refuses to accept award from Omar Abdullah

Student refuses to accept award from Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Abdullah faced an embarrassing situation at the annual day function of the Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences in Jammu, as an awardee refused to accept an award from him. Not only this, the awardee then used the platform to air the grievances of student community, much to the chagrin of CM.

Omar's party responds to reports of aligning with BJP

Omar's party responds to reports of aligning with BJP

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The National Conference on Sunday ruled out joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and dismissed as baseless a media report in this regard.

When Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Took Their Vows...

When Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Took Their Vows...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Venice became a luxe witness as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot; their starry guestlist included A-listers, royalty and designers.

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia to take stock of the situation following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The meeting also included Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The attack, which killed at least 26 people, including tourists from the UAE and Nepal, has sparked nationwide shock and outrage.

Gandhi, Abdullah lack personality to take on govt's Prez candidate: Sena

Gandhi, Abdullah lack personality to take on govt's Prez candidate: Sena

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the party said Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Gopalkrishna Gandhi and National Conference's Farooq Abdullah, the "regular names that crop up during the presidential polls", don't have the personality or heft to make it a tightly-contested battle.

Omar Abdullah to go Kalam way on internet

Omar Abdullah to go Kalam way on internet

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Abdullah is among a growing set of young Indian politicians who are active on the World Wide Web with social networking profiles and online portfolios used to connect mainly to the youths. The internet savvy 38-year-old National Conference president said he will put a system in place so that the general public could directly send him e-mails.

J-K police bust Lashkar-Jaish-linked app network; 10 detained

J-K police bust Lashkar-Jaish-linked app network; 10 detained

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Counter-intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police detains 10 people for allegedly using encrypted messaging applications to coordinate, finance, and execute terror activities on instructions from Pakistan-based handlers.

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Can Imperial Japan be forgiven for what it did to Indian soldiers it was supposed to protect as PoWs?

People found their voice after passage of Art 370 resolution: Omar

People found their voice after passage of Art 370 resolution: Omar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Notwithstanding protests by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, he said the first session of the newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is "short in duration but historic in terms of agenda".