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RS deputy chairman poll: BJD to support NDA nominee; AAP, PDP to abstain

RS deputy chairman poll: BJD to support NDA nominee; AAP, PDP to abstain

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Harivansh, a Janata Dal-United MP, is likely to get the support of 126 members in the Upper House, which has an effective strength of 244 MPs, sources in the Bharatiya Janata Party said.

Kerala ex-chief whip George's bail cancelled in hate speech case

Kerala ex-chief whip George's bail cancelled in hate speech case

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The police, in its plea, had contended that the veteran politician violated the bail conditions and, therefore, the bail was liable to be cancelled.

We always said muscular security policy won't work in J-K: Mehbooba

We always said muscular security policy won't work in J-K: Mehbooba

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Mehbooba said her party will continue to strive for dialogue and reconciliation in the state.

Former CM Omar Abdullah for fresh elections in J&K

Former CM Omar Abdullah for fresh elections in J&K

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

He said he told Vohra that in this situation when no single party has the mandate to form the government, the Governor has no other option than to impose governor's rule immediately.

A timeline of Governor's rule in J&K

A timeline of Governor's rule in J&K

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

If Jammu and Kashmir comes under Governor's rule, it will be for the eighth time in four decades.

ASI killed, 2 cops hurt as terrorists open fire at police team in Srinagar

ASI killed, 2 cops hurt as terrorists open fire at police team in Srinagar

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The deceased policeman was identified as assistant sub-inspector Mushtaq Ahmad.

Ex-J-K minister Altaf Bukhari floats new political outfit JK Apni Party

Ex-J-K minister Altaf Bukhari floats new political outfit JK Apni Party

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Bukhari, who was elected president of the JKAP, said the party's core agenda would be the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and its residents' domicile rights in land and jobs.

Jammu-Kashmir's first female CM to be sworn in on Monday

Jammu-Kashmir's first female CM to be sworn in on Monday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

The 56-year-old leader, daughter of PDP founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, will take oath of office at Raj Bhawan in Jammu on Monday at 11.00 am.

Mehbooba calls MLAs to discuss future of ties with BJP

Mehbooba calls MLAs to discuss future of ties with BJP

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The fate of the BJP-PDP alliance may be known on Monday as PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti talks tough.

Former JK chief ministers to lose SSG security cover

Former JK chief ministers to lose SSG security cover

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The officials said the SSG will be "right-sized" by reducing the number of the elite force to the "bare minimum".

BJP's 'Mehbooba dilemma'

BJP's 'Mehbooba dilemma'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

If Mehbooba is 'allowed' to survive unchecked she could transform her campaign into a sentiment typically suited to the ground conditions in Kashmir, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Sena launches tirade against BJP over PDP tie-up

Sena launches tirade against BJP over PDP tie-up

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

It said the BJP could cause trouble for the country by tying up with PDP.

Mehbooba's detention under PSA extended by 3 months

Mehbooba's detention under PSA extended by 3 months

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Mufti was among hundreds of people who were taken into preventive custody hours ahead of the Centre revoking special status of the Jammu and Kashmir and breaking the state into two union territories on August 5 last year.

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.

J&K government: BJP demands 'equal share' of power

J&K government: BJP demands 'equal share' of power

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Though the PDP-BJP alliance staked claim to form government in the state last Saturday, the date for swearing-in of the chief minister-designate is yet to be announced.

PDP hails PM's invitation to Zardari, Gilani

PDP hails PM's invitation to Zardari, Gilani

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

Opposition People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has hailed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision to extend invitations to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Reza Gilani to watch the India-Pakistan semi final of the International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup at Mohali on March 30.

Batons, tear gas used on protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Batons, tear gas used on protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The protesters first assembled at the Sheikhpora area of Budgam district, in central Kashmir, and then tried to proceed towards the airport but were stopped by a posse of police personnel, they said.

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.

Terrorists gun down BJP worker in J-K's Kulgam

Terrorists gun down BJP worker in J-K's Kulgam

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The assailants fired upon Javeed Ahmad Dar near his residence at Brazloo Jageer area of the south Kashmir district at around 4.30 pm, officials said.

J-K parties come together to bring back special status

J-K parties come together to bring back special status

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Briefing reporters after the nearly two-hour meeting, Abdullah said the leaders decided to formalise the alliance, that has been named 'Peoples' Alliance for Gupkar Declaration'.

People's Democratic Party breaches National Conference stronghold in Srinagar

People's Democratic Party breaches National Conference stronghold in Srinagar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The chief opposition in the state, the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party has breached the stronghold of National Conference in prestigious Srinagar Parliamentary constituency by gaining a lead in five seats with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah trailing in Sonawar seat.

Mehbooba to contest Lok Sabha polls from Anantnag

Mehbooba to contest Lok Sabha polls from Anantnag

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Mehbooba said the parliamentary board of the party, which met earlier on Saturday, decided not to field any candidates from the two Lok Sabha seats in Jammu region.

PM meets J-K leaders to chalk out future course of action

PM meets J-K leaders to chalk out future course of action

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With no agenda announced for the meeting, the leaders from Jammu and Kashmir said they have come with an open mind.

Will J&K government crisis end on Sunday?

Will J&K government crisis end on Sunday?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

The first signs of efforts to end the nine-day impasse on government formation in Jammu and Kashmir emerged on Saturday with Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti calling a meeting of her party's "extended core group" in Srinagar, expectedly to discuss the future course of action and ties with ally Bharatiya Janata Party.

Bagging 49 seats out of 280, Independents emerge as key player in J-K DDC polls

Bagging 49 seats out of 280, Independents emerge as key player in J-K DDC polls

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Independent candidates have emerged as big winners in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden District Development Council polls, with 49 of them having been declared elected so far from 280 seats, putting them ahead of parties like the Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.

J-K leaders mull over attending PM's meet in Delhi

J-K leaders mull over attending PM's meet in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The National Conference, the People's Democratic Party and the Congress on Saturday said they will take a call on attending a meeting with the prime minister in Delhi after deliberations within their respective parties, while the Bharatiya Janata Party expressed hope that all invitees will take part in the all-party deliberations.

No clarity over govt formation in J&K yet

No clarity over govt formation in J&K yet

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

With the mourning period over on Sunday, the BJP expects political discussion within the PDP to start now following which it will respond accordingly

Govt planning to hold assembly polls in J-K next yr: Officials

Govt planning to hold assembly polls in J-K next yr: Officials

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Centre is planning a series of political initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir which may include discussion with mainstream parties of the Union Territory and elections to the assembly in the early part of next year, officials said in New Delhi.

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Dozens of vehicles, with the tricolor hoisted on each of them, were part of the rally which passed through Gupkar Road and the activists raised slogans outside the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti there.

BJP, NC set to carve up J&K, win 3 seats each

BJP, NC set to carve up J&K, win 3 seats each

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The biggest electoral upset in the state was witnessed in Anantnag with National Conference candidate and former high court judge Hasnain Masoodi defeating former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti.

CBI registers 2 FIRs on graft charges by ex-JK Guv Malik, searches 14 places

CBI registers 2 FIRs on graft charges by ex-JK Guv Malik, searches 14 places

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The CBI after registering the FIRs carried out searches on Thursday morning at 14 locations in Jammu, Srinagar, Delhi, Mumbai, Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Trivandrum in Kerala and Darbhanga in Bihar, they said.

Cong was strong due to our sweat and blood: Azad

Cong was strong due to our sweat and blood: Azad

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday launched a veiled attack on Congress leaders and said he gave sweat and blood for the party unlike those who are spreading 'falsehood' through social media.

Karnataka HC denies PDP leader Madani's bail plea

Karnataka HC denies PDP leader Madani's bail plea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The Karnataka high court on Thursday rejected the bail plea filed by Abdul Nasar Madani, an accused in the Bangalore blasts case. The leader of the People's Democratic Party from Kerala, who was picked up by the Bangalore police, had moved the high court to seek bail on various grounds.

J-K delimitation panel orders come into effect

J-K delimitation panel orders come into effect

Rediff.com20 May 2022

According to the orders of the commission, set up under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019, the Union territory will have 90 assembly constituencies -- 43 in Jammu Division and 47 in Kashmir -- with nine of them being reserved for the Scheduled Tribes.

PDP leader Mahdani's bail plea rejected

PDP leader Mahdani's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

Mahdani was arrested for the 1998 serial bomb blasts in Coimbatore and held in prison for the past eight years.

Gupkar alliance urges Kashmiri Pandit employees not to leave

Gupkar alliance urges Kashmiri Pandit employees not to leave

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The appeal by the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) came after a delegation led by its president Farooq Abdullah met Jammu and Kashmiri Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar.

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

2 Lashkar terrorists gun down Kashmiri Pandit in crowded govt office

Rediff.com12 May 2022

A government employee belonging to the Kashmir Pandit community was shot dead by suspected militants at his office in the Chadoora area of Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said in Srinagar.

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.

Mehbooba to be sworn in as first woman CM of J-K on April 4

Mehbooba to be sworn in as first woman CM of J-K on April 4

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The date for the oath ceremony of the new cabinet was decided after deliberations between the leadership of both the parties.

Don't tamper with J-K special status: Farooq Abdullah

Don't tamper with J-K special status: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, reading out a resolution adopted at the meeting, said the parties have decided to send delegations to meet President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of political parties to apprise them about the consequences of any attempt to abrogate Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution, or carry out delimitation of constituencies or trifurcating the state.