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After flak, J-K police say softer UAPA provisions slapped on 7 students

After flak, J-K police say softer UAPA provisions slapped on 7 students

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Several politicians, including the former J-K chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, have condemned the action by police, alleging that it will disaffect the youths with such an extreme punishment.

PIX: Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah goes bold!

PIX: Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah goes bold!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

She goes topless for a recent picture.

Only 43 of Oppn's 138 MPs now left in Parliament

Only 43 of Oppn's 138 MPs now left in Parliament

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

On Tuesday, 49 opposition MPs were suspended for the remaining part of the session for disrupting proceedings, taking the total tally of suspended MPs in Lok Sabha to 95.

India has TOO MUCH democracy: Farooq Abdullah

India has TOO MUCH democracy: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the time has come for India to have a "controlled democracy" on the lines of Malaysia to get quicker results of long-pending issues.

Sarfaraz spills out Pakistan's plan to spoil David Warner's farewell

Sarfaraz spills out Pakistan's plan to spoil David Warner's farewell

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Pakistan's experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed laid out the team's plans to ruin Australia's star batter David Warner's farewell Test series.

Jersey mix-up? Kohli rushes back to the dugout

Jersey mix-up? Kohli rushes back to the dugout

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli was on Saturday forced to leave the field after the Indian batting maestro, inadvertently, wore the wrong jersey ahead of their high-profile World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in Ahmedabad.

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.

Attempt on Omar, Farooq Abdullah

Attempt on Omar, Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com24 Oct 2004

4 bullets fired at J-K ex-SSP, 'reham' his last word, say family members

4 bullets fired at J-K ex-SSP, 'reham' his last word, say family members

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The police officials stated that Mir, who retired as a senior superintendent of police in 2012, was shot inside the mosque located in the Gantmulla locality of Sheeri area.

Militancy has declined in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

Militancy has declined in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Hailing the over all improving situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said militancy in the region has declined.

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Pakistan registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

Farooq Abdullah to contest from Hazratbal

Farooq Abdullah to contest from Hazratbal

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

National Conference patron and former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah will contest the forthcoming assembly election from the Hazratbal constituency, according to the list of candidates released by the party on Thursday.The party has repeated almost all its earlier candidates. There are very few new names in the electoral list.

In PHOTOS: Omar Abdullah, the cricketer

In PHOTOS: Omar Abdullah, the cricketer

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah showed his cricketing skills as he played the game with the locals of Brenwar, a remote village in Budgam district, where he was "grounded" due to bad weather.

A salute and a kiss: Tearful adieu to Inspector Wani

A salute and a kiss: Tearful adieu to Inspector Wani

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Loud wails rent the air at the Police Lines area in Srinagar as soon as the tricolour-draped coffin of Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani was brought for a wreath laying ceremony.

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A massive fire that ripped through a seven-storey shopping mall in Dhaka overnight killed at least 46 people and injured 22 others, the government said on Friday, in one of the worst infernos to hit Bangladesh in recent years.

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'If Modi is re-elected again, we can forget these things for a long time.'

Need AIMIM in fray to win Aurangabad, says BJP leader

Need AIMIM in fray to win Aurangabad, says BJP leader

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Union minister Raosaheb Danve has caused a flutter by saying if the Bharatiya Janata Party needs victory in the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in 2024, then it must ensure that All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen leader and sitting MP Imtiaz Jaleel contests the election next year.

INDIA's show of strength at Rahul's rally; Oppn kicks off LS poll campaign

INDIA's show of strength at Rahul's rally; Oppn kicks off LS poll campaign

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The former Congress president alleged that PM Modi had a "monopoly over corruption".

Abdullah to continue as JKCA president after court stays ouster

Abdullah to continue as JKCA president after court stays ouster

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

High drama was witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Monday with a rebel group electing state Sports Minister Imran Ansari as the body's president in an attempt to end Farooq Abdullah's 35-year rein but the move was stayed by a Jammu court.

'Babar is one of the best; Smith the greatest of our era'

'Babar is one of the best; Smith the greatest of our era'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Australia batter Usman Khawaja heaped praise on Pakistan skipper Babar Azam by calling him "one of the best batsmen" ahead of the first Test clash between the two cricketing giants.

HC asks Payal Abdullah to 'gracefully' vacate govt bungalow

HC asks Payal Abdullah to 'gracefully' vacate govt bungalow

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Payal, who has been residing at 7, Akbar Road bungalow since 1999, however, refused to move out and urged the court to pass an order.

Farooq Abdullah demands judicial probe into Samba

Farooq Abdullah demands judicial probe into Samba

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday demanded a judicial probe into the Samba gunbattle in which nine people including civilians were killed on May 11

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Australia make solid start to Boxing Day Test in rainy Melbourne

Eviction of Omar Abdullah's estranged wife Payal from Delhi bungalow begins

Eviction of Omar Abdullah's estranged wife Payal from Delhi bungalow begins

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A squad from the Jammu and Kashmir Resident Commissioner's office broke the outer gate of the bungalow and were taking out her belongings.

Farooq Abdullah's Bajirao dance-off with Ranveer goes viral

Farooq Abdullah's Bajirao dance-off with Ranveer goes viral

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Veteran politician Farooq Abdullah broke into an impromptu gig with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on stage during an awards show.

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from a memorable chase and a famous win...

Pakistan's dominance continues in rain-ravaged Test vs Lanka

Pakistan's dominance continues in rain-ravaged Test vs Lanka

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Pakistan are 1-0 up in the two-Test series having won the opening match in Galle by four wickets.

Farooq Abdullah to succeed Omar as NC chief

Farooq Abdullah to succeed Omar as NC chief

Rediff.com11 Jan 2009

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah is taking over as the president of the ruling National Conference this week.Dr Abdullah, who won the state assembly polls from two constituencies, will replace his son and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as the party's president.National Conference, which emerged as a single largest party in the state assembly elections, is ruling the state in coalition with the Congress.

Bharat Jodo Yatra not aimed to improve Rahul's image but...: Omar

Bharat Jodo Yatra not aimed to improve Rahul's image but...: Omar

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Abdullah said he joined the yatra as he was more concerned about the image of the country.

Cummins' magical spell crushes Pakistan's dreams

Cummins' magical spell crushes Pakistan's dreams

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours

BCCI combine reneged: Abdullah

BCCI combine reneged: Abdullah

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah said a consensus had been worked out by which Ranbir Singh Mahendra would continue for another year following which Sharad Pawar would take over the BCCI in 2006.

Boycotting 2018 J-K panchayat election a huge mistake, says Farooq

Boycotting 2018 J-K panchayat election a huge mistake, says Farooq

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Re-elected National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Monday said boycotting the panchayat polls in 2018 was "a huge mistake" and the party must contest every future election in Jammu and Kashmir.

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs

WC PHOTOS: All-round Australia outclass Pakistan

WC PHOTOS: All-round Australia outclass Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'That was proper (batting) from those two, it set the tone for how we want to play our cricket, take the game on.'

Afghan run-off: Obama calls Karzai, Abdullah

Afghan run-off: Obama calls Karzai, Abdullah

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The White House informed media persons that during a telephone conversation with Karzai, Obama underscored that this decision was in the best interests of the Afghan people.

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'They often complained about the ill-treatment by their employer in Kuwait. They were not taken to a doctor also when they fell ill.'

J-K policeman, shot at by terrorists while playing cricket, dies

J-K policeman, shot at by terrorists while playing cricket, dies

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Police inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani, who was critically injured when he was shot at by a Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist while playing cricket in Srinagar in October, died at AIIMS, New Delhi, on Thursday. He leaves behind his wife, who is expecting their first child.

Pak captain rues giving ruthless Aus a sniff in MCG loss

Pak captain rues giving ruthless Aus a sniff in MCG loss

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'A lot to work on but this is the blueprint of the way we want to play Test cricket and hopefully we'll keep doing that.'

Farooq Abdullah draws flak for using phone during national anthem

Farooq Abdullah draws flak for using phone during national anthem

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was on Friday caught on camera talking on his mobile phone when the national anthem was being played.

Reopen cinemas, liquor shops in Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

Reopen cinemas, liquor shops in Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The Union minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday favoured reopening of cinemas and liquor shops in Kashmir Valley for expanding recreational facilities for visiting tourists.