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Gupkar leaders meet ahead of delimitation panel visit

Gupkar leaders meet ahead of delimitation panel visit

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

A PAGD leader said the meeting was held at the residence of alliance chairperson and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at the Gupkar locality of Srinagar.

Cops should have acted swiftly on Shraddha Walkar's complaint: Ex-police officers

Cops should have acted swiftly on Shraddha Walkar's complaint: Ex-police officers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Some others, however, said that since Walkar had withdrawn her complaint later, the police cannot be blamed as they could not do much after that.

Not anyone's puppets: Farooq Abdullah's retort to Pak

Not anyone's puppets: Farooq Abdullah's retort to Pak

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The NC leader urged both India and Pakistan to resume their dialogue "for everyone's greater good".

NC, PDP supporters clash at EC office in Kashmir

NC, PDP supporters clash at EC office in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Clashes broke out between supporters of the ruling National Conference and Opposition Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday during filing of nominations by their candidates at Kulgam district election office in south Kashmir, the police said.

J-K: Sajjad Lone, Waheed Parra released from detention

J-K: Sajjad Lone, Waheed Parra released from detention

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Since Sunday, a total of eight leaders have been released from preventive custody.

Opposition decides to push for MSP law, Trinamool skips meet

Opposition decides to push for MSP law, Trinamool skips meet

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Ahead of the Winter Session in Parliament, leaders of 11 opposition parties met in the chamber of Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge.

Azad: NC should clear stand on Kamal's remark

Azad: NC should clear stand on Kamal's remark

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Taking a strong exception to National Conference leader Mustafa Kamal's remark on Indo-Pak talks, Union minister Gulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday night asked the party to clear its stand on the issue.

Mamata-Akhilesh to work on Opposition alliance without Congress

Mamata-Akhilesh to work on Opposition alliance without Congress

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The TMC also announced it would hold talks with other regional parties in their bid to take on the BJP in the crucial 2024 elections but at the same time denied that it was planning a third front, separate from the Congress-led front.

How BJP was outsmarted in Kashmir

How BJP was outsmarted in Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'Although the tactical move to outflank the BJP fell through with New Delhi's decisive intervention and eventual dissolution of the state assembly, the PDP, NC and the Congress appeared to be more than satisfied.' 'They see the assembly dissolution as their 'great achievement'.' 'If one were to believe what they say, this was also their main objective,' reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the doyen of Kashmiri commentators.

Despite NC, PDP's boycott, Centre likely to go ahead with panchayat polls in JK

Despite NC, PDP's boycott, Centre likely to go ahead with panchayat polls in JK

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

"Grassroots democracy must get precedence than any other considerations, including security," the functionary said.

PIX: Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail celebrate dad Salim Khan's 80th birthday

PIX: Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail celebrate dad Salim Khan's 80th birthday

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

A look at the inside pictures of the celebrations.

Shaina NC to contest from Bandra

Shaina NC to contest from Bandra

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

The fashion designer had joined the BJP on September 14 along with 250 young professionals from various fields.

Probe exonerates Omar in NC worker's death case

Probe exonerates Omar in NC worker's death case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The magisterial probe ordered by the Jammu and Kashmir government into the death of the prominent ruling National Conference worker Haji Mohammad Yusuf has exonerated state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, holding that 'Haji had died of natural death'.

Lashkar terrorists gun down woman TV artist at her J-K home, hurt nephew

Lashkar terrorists gun down woman TV artist at her J-K home, hurt nephew

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Political parties condemned the "dastardly" attack and said there can be no justification for targeting innocents.

Won't contest polls till statehood is restored: Omar

Won't contest polls till statehood is restored: Omar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Strongly critical of the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution, Omar said many reasons had been given to justify abrogation of the provision that granted special status, and claimed that none of those stand any scrutiny.

'As Opposition, PDP should follow NC's footsteps'

'As Opposition, PDP should follow NC's footsteps'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Interview with former JK chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. Azad feels all his good work as the chief minister was wiped clean by the emotional and divisive politics unleashed by the father-daughter duo of Mufti Mohd Sayeed and Mehbooba Mufti.

Omar rules out tying up with BJP to form government in J-K

Omar rules out tying up with BJP to form government in J-K

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

"NC is not power hungry... We shunned prospects of an alliance with the BJP a year ago and the reasons for having done that remain unchanged," Omar wrote on his official Facebook page.

Terrorists kill worker, hurt another in J-K's 2nd targeted attack in a day

Terrorists kill worker, hurt another in J-K's 2nd targeted attack in a day

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The terrorists fired at two non-local labourers at a brick kiln at Magraypora in Chadoora area of the central Kashmir district, the officials said.

Ruckus in JK Assembly over NC worker's death

Ruckus in JK Assembly over NC worker's death

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Pandemonium broke out on Monday in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over an adjournment motion moved by the Opposition People's Democratic Party to discuss the death of a National Conference worker allegedly in police custody.

NC leader injured in militant attack

NC leader injured in militant attack

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Sheikh Ghulam Ahmad Saloora was attacked with a grenade at Duderhama in the Ganderbal area of Srinagar.

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

In a dramatic turn of events, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' was appointed as the new prime minister of Nepal by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday.

NC MLAs move privilege motion against former army chief

NC MLAs move privilege motion against former army chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Ruling National Conference members of legislative assembly on Monday moved a privilege motion in Jammu and Kashmir assembly against former army chief V K Singh for making allegations that money was paid to politicians in the state for getting certain jobs done.

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi holds World No 1 Carlsen to a draw

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi holds World No 1 Carlsen to a draw

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi held World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to a draw in the 11th round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament

Will challenge delimitation panel suggestions in SC: Omar

Will challenge delimitation panel suggestions in SC: Omar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

The veteran politician, who has been chief minister of the erstwhile state three times as well as union minister, also said the time has come for the opposition parties to come together and fight the forces who are bent on destroying the secular fabric of the country.

Sher Bahadur Deuba takes oath as Nepal's PM for record 5th time

Sher Bahadur Deuba takes oath as Nepal's PM for record 5th time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The 75-year-old veteran politician and Nepali Congress President took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bidya Devi Bhandari during a swearing-in ceremony which was delayed by over two hours.

Kashmir: Ruling NC, Oppn PDP welcome bail to Liyaqat

Kashmir: Ruling NC, Oppn PDP welcome bail to Liyaqat

Rediff.com17 May 2013

The ruling National Conference as well as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir have welcomed the Delhi high court's decision granting bail to Liyaqat Shah who was arrested by police on charges of planning a terror strike in the national capital.

Extensive 'horse-trading' was going on in J&K: Governor

Extensive 'horse-trading' was going on in J&K: Governor

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

He said it would have been impossible for parties with 'opposing political ideologies' to form a stable government.

PDP compares Kashmir with Egypt, NC hits back

PDP compares Kashmir with Egypt, NC hits back

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Drawing parallels between mass protests in Egypt and the summer unrest in Kashmir, People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday stated, "Global developments have always had an impact on Kashmir". The PDP president said, "People of Egypt fought for democracy while the people in Kashmir were fighting in spite of democracy'. The NC expressed 'anguish and dismay on the opposition PDP equating the Egypt uprising with last year's summer unrest in Kashmir.'

Terrorists shoot dead SPO, his wife and daughter in J-K

Terrorists shoot dead SPO, his wife and daughter in J-K

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the assailants but no arrests have been made so far, the officials said on Monday.

Aishwarya at Manish Malhotra's father's funeral

Aishwarya at Manish Malhotra's father's funeral

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Manish Malhotra's father Suraj passed away at the age of 91 after being unwell for a while.

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The 82-year-old former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister received the ED summons a day after the formation of the People's Alliance led by him was announced on October 15.

Delimitation panel proposes 6 more assembly seats for Jammu, 1 for Kashmir

Delimitation panel proposes 6 more assembly seats for Jammu, 1 for Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Nine seats have been proposed for STs and seven for SCs in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. This is the first time that seats have been proposed for STs in Jammu and Kashmir, they said.

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Swiatek sends Poland into Billie Jean King Cup finals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Poland's red-hot world number one Iga Swiatek did not drop a game in her Saturday singles match against Romania's Andreea Prisacariu, sending Poland through to November's Billie Jean King Cup finals in decisive fashion.

Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists on outskirts of Srinagar

Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists on outskirts of Srinagar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Tayiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

SC won't entertain plea for producing Farooq anymore

SC won't entertain plea for producing Farooq anymore

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The apex court asked Vaiko to challenge the NC leader's detention order under the Public Safety Act.

PDP, NC, Mirwaiz agree upon peace rally

PDP, NC, Mirwaiz agree upon peace rally

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The National Conference president also extended an invitation to the Mirwaiz and Mehbooba for a separate meeting.

NC for autonomy to Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

NC for autonomy to Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Dr Abdullah has said his party is open to other suggestions.

J&K govt crisis: National Conference open for 'tie-up with BJP'

J&K govt crisis: National Conference open for 'tie-up with BJP'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

With uncertainty looming large over the continuance of Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said his party is ready to consider a tie-up with the saffron party for government formation if such an offer is received.

J-K parties back Pandit, Dogra employees' demand for relocation from Kashmir

J-K parties back Pandit, Dogra employees' demand for relocation from Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Congress will make it the main issue when its Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi reaches Jammu and Kashmir early next year.