News for 'Omar'

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party said that there should not be any politics on the Supreme Court ruling and everyone should respect it.

Omar Sivori in hospital

Omar Sivori in hospital

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

The 68-year-old Argentine soccer great was rushed to hospital with inflammation of the pancreas.

Omar dares Modi, says he plays fast and loose with the truth

Omar dares Modi, says he plays fast and loose with the truth

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Jammu and Kashmmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday hit out at Narendra Modi for his "lies" during public speeches and also dared him to speak about dynasty politics in states like Punjab and Maharashtra.

Let's re-build our state, Omar tells Kashmiris

Let's re-build our state, Omar tells Kashmiris

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

Addressing a function to observe the 105th birth anniversary of his grandfather and National Conference founder Sheikh Abdullah in Srinagar, the chief minister said that from day one his government had 'underlined the necessity of addressing political issues of the state in a political way.

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

In terms of plot, Season 4 matches Season 1. It is grim, fast-paced and engaging, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

Media exaggerating on Amarnath yatra threat, says Omar

Media exaggerating on Amarnath yatra threat, says Omar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said there was no increased threat perception to this year's Amarnath yatra compared to previous years and fears of attack as reported in the media were "gross exaggeration".

Is Omar Abdullah's wife going to join the BJP?

Is Omar Abdullah's wife going to join the BJP?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Bhartiya Janata Party's top leadership has been trying to avoid queries on whether Payal Singh, wife of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, is joining the party. Omar and Payal been estranged for a while now. Payal is living separately in New Delhi at Akbar Road and is trying to find a footing in the political sphere.

Omar pulled up, agrees to more powers to panchayat

Omar pulled up, agrees to more powers to panchayat

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abullah was summoned by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday and pulled up for not including the 73rd and 74 amendments in the Panchayati Raj despite the fact he had earlier committed to do the same.

Omar meets Sonia, Chidambaram ahead of CCS meet

Omar meets Sonia, Chidambaram ahead of CCS meet

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met Home Minister P Chidambaram, ahead of a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security which will deliberate on the issue of partial withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in the state. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi had a threadbare discussion with Cabinet colleagues and senior party leaders in the Congress Core Group on Friday on the issue.

Afghan agents get in touch with Mullah Omar

Afghan agents get in touch with Mullah Omar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2004

The agencies were able to contact Omar after his number was found on the satellite phone of a top Taliban commander Mullah Mujahed, who was captured.

Omar meets Guv, says NC favours mid-term polls

Omar meets Guv, says NC favours mid-term polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Omar also said he would never prefer horse trading to end the stalemate.

Chidambaram asks Advani to read Omar speech first

Chidambaram asks Advani to read Omar speech first

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday backed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saying Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani had attacked the CM without getting the "real context" of the remarks made by him on the issue of the state's accession to India.

Assam man booked for raping MP girl in Bengaluru; minister cries love jihad

Assam man booked for raping MP girl in Bengaluru; minister cries love jihad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The woman has lodged a complaint in Damoh on Thursday evening against one Omar Farooq and a police team from Damoh is leaving for Karnataka immediately to probe the case, MP home minister Narottam Mishra told reporters in Bhopal.

Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Osama tested chemical weapons on my dogs, claims son

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'My father never asked me to join Al-Qaeda, but he did tell me I was the son chosen to carry on his work'

Dr Omar Khalidi's voice will be sorely missed

Dr Omar Khalidi's voice will be sorely missed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Dr Omar Khalidi, the Muslim scholar who passed away on Monday, worked tirelessly to lift a mirror for the Indian polity to reflect on its secular credentials and to the Muslim community about the human potential that lay within, says Altaf Makhiawala

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.

Crisis in the Valley: Omar speaks to PM

Crisis in the Valley: Omar speaks to PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday spoke to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over phone and briefed him on the law and order situation in the Valley.

Taliban close to victory in Afghan: Mullah Omar

Taliban close to victory in Afghan: Mullah Omar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Taliban's elusive leader Mullah Omar has claimed that his fighters are near victory and has asked United States President Barack Obama to withdraw his troops 'unconditionally and as soon as possible.'

'Musharraf met Mullah Omar'

'Musharraf met Mullah Omar'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

The meeting took place at Bill Clinton's request, according to a report.

Take a clear stand on Article 370, Omar tells BJP

Take a clear stand on Article 370, Omar tells BJP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi skirting any statement on Article 370, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said Bharatiya Janata Party is shying away from committing on this contentious issue and is instead keeping its "feet in two boats" in Jammu and Kashmir which normally ends up "sinking".

Osama, Mullah Omar not in Pak, says Gilani

Osama, Mullah Omar not in Pak, says Gilani

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said neither Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden nor Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar were present in Pakistan, a day after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton' assertion that the Laden is still in the country.

Second homecoming for Omar Abdullah

Second homecoming for Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

Omar, who began his political journey in the state from this assembly seat in 2002 elections, had been advised by some of his party men to choose another constituency in the backdrop of his previous poll debacle. National Conference had emerged as the largest party in the last polls with 28 seats in the 87-member House but chose to sit in opposition.

None involved in ISIS flag waving linked with militancy: Omar

None involved in ISIS flag waving linked with militancy: Omar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said none of the persons involved in waving of ISIS flags in the city had any links to militancy.

Omar visits camps for people affected by Pak shelling

Omar visits camps for people affected by Pak shelling

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

As thousands of civilians affected by the Pakistani shelling in the RS Pura sector thronged to shelter camps, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accompanied by his team went on to inspect the lodging facilities and quality of food provided to them.

Miraculous escape for Omar as vehicle catches fire

Miraculous escape for Omar as vehicle catches fire

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had a miraculous escape on Tuesday night when the engine of his official vehicle caught fire filling the entire jeep with smoke.

Zardari's visit reflects maturity in Indo-Pak ties: Omar

Zardari's visit reflects maturity in Indo-Pak ties: Omar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Voicing hope that President Asif Ali Zardari's visit would mark the start of a "sustained" process to resolve all issues between India and Pakistan, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said it would be a "forward movement" if the Pakistani leader comes to Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar to hold next cabinet meeting near LoC

Omar to hold next cabinet meeting near LoC

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who took his ministers to a remote town near Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday, has said the next month's cabinet meeting will be held at another LoC town of Gurez in Bandipora district.

Omar meets PM, raises army decision in Pathribal encounter

Omar meets PM, raises army decision in Pathribal encounter

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in Jammu and briefed him about the peace and development scenario prevailing in the state at present.

Omar urges J-K CM Mehbooba Mufti to 'lead and show the way'

Omar urges J-K CM Mehbooba Mufti to 'lead and show the way'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The National Conference leader suggested that the CM should take responsibility for the prevailing situation and lead the recovery process from the front.

Lal Chowk incident not a fidayeen attack: Omar

Lal Chowk incident not a fidayeen attack: Omar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah refused to term the latest militancy incident at Lal Chowk as a suicide attack saying it was just a confrontation between the security forces and militants on the run.

Rude awakening for those who wished away Modi factor: Omar

Rude awakening for those who wished away Modi factor: Omar

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today took "total responsibility" for complete rout of the National Conference-Congress coalition in Lok Sabha polls in the state, and said the result was a "rude awakening" for those who wanted to wish away the Modi factor.

Stop killing Pak troops, Mullah Omar tells Pak Taliban

Stop killing Pak troops, Mullah Omar tells Pak Taliban

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Taliban's supreme commander Mullah Mohammad Omar, now in hiding, has put pressure on his groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan to form a new grouping which has pledged to stop targetting Pakistani security forces and instead focus attention on US-led troops in Afghanistan.

Thousands join Mukhtar Ansari's funeral in Ghazipur

Thousands join Mukhtar Ansari's funeral in Ghazipur

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The body was brought to the family's ancestral burial ground, about half a km from their residence, where a grave was dug on Friday near that of Mukhtar Ansari's parents.

Farooq supports Omar's views on AFSPA

Farooq supports Omar's views on AFSPA

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Supporting Omar Abdullah's demand for withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from some areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the chief minister is "the boss" in the state and the Centre should take his views on the controversial Act.

Pak PM playing to his home audience on Kashmir: Omar

Pak PM playing to his home audience on Kashmir: Omar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said people from villages close to the borders in Jammu region have been abandoning homes following shelling by Pakistan troops.

Omar to raise AFSPA in internal security meet in Delhi

Omar to raise AFSPA in internal security meet in Delhi

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he would raise the issues of partial revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) during the next internal security meeting in Delhi.

Israeli troops gain control over Hamas strongholds

Israeli troops gain control over Hamas strongholds

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Israel Defence Forces (IDF)'s 401st Brigade has eliminated approximately 150 terrorists and gained control over Hamas terrorist strongholds in northern Gaza.

Kashmir bureaucrats meet Omar over slapping incident

Kashmir bureaucrats meet Omar over slapping incident

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

A delegation of the Kashmir Administrative Service Officers Association called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday and conveyed its anguish over reports about Minister of State for Home Sajad Ahmad Kitchloo slapping an officer of their fraternity in the mountainous Kishtwar district earlier this week.