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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.

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.

'Trying to take PoK will lead to war with China'

'Trying to take PoK will lead to war with China'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'They keep issuing statements to win a few rounds of applause.'

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Founder of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh passed away in Jammu on Tuesday after being unwell for about a month. He was 81.

'Pluralism is the only option before India'

'Pluralism is the only option before India'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Apparently referring to the recent incidents of communal attacks, Sayeed said that it was not in the interests of the country which had a history of composite civilisation.

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces new party, to work for J-K statehood

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces new party, to work for J-K statehood

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Ghulam Nabi Azad, in his first public meeting in Jammu after quitting Congress, announced to launch his own political outfit that will focus on the restoration of full statehood.

The Mufti everyone admired

The Mufti everyone admired

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condoled the death of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and said his contribution to public service will always be remembered.

J&K CM a 'godfather of separatists': Sena

J&K CM a 'godfather of separatists': Sena

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The Sena alleged that the meeting between Pakistan envoy Abdul Basit and separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani at a time when secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan have just resumed, has been "inspired" by Sayeed.

Mufti's family vacates CM's bungalow; raises eyebrows

Mufti's family vacates CM's bungalow; raises eyebrows

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Amid suspense over government formation, late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's family has vacated the chief minister's official bungalow in Jammu, the winter capital of the state, leading to questions as to what his daughter and expected successor Mehbooba Mufti could be up to.

Govt, BJP dissociate with Mufti statement; Oppn walks out

Govt, BJP dissociate with Mufti statement; Oppn walks out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Congress called the new J-K CM's statement anti-national.

Yasin Malik sent to NIA custody till April 22

Yasin Malik sent to NIA custody till April 22

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, who was shifted to Tihar jail under police protection, was taken into preventive custody in February by the Jammu and Kashmir police and shifted to Jammu's Kot Balwal jail.

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.

What Made KK EXCEPTIONAL

What Made KK EXCEPTIONAL

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'KK had an emotional bandwidth which echoed all the seasons of the heart.'

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'This election was the first opportunity where Kashmiris told the world they do not agree with the Centre's policies and are unhappy about their disempowerment.'

My government will provide good governance to people: Mufti

My government will provide good governance to people: Mufti

Rediff.com5 May 2015

"It will take time," Sayeed told media persons.

Pak, militants allowed conducive atmosphere for polls: Mufti

Pak, militants allowed conducive atmosphere for polls: Mufti

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

"God forbid if they (militants) would have done something. It would not have been possible to have smooth conduct of the elections," Sayeed said.

RSS wants to evict Muslims from Jammu: Omar

RSS wants to evict Muslims from Jammu: Omar

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday sought to link the spate of terror attacks in Sopore area with Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's alleged remark about revival of 'Ikhwanis', an outfit of reformed militants in the state.

Mufti to head 25-member cabinet; PM to attend swearing-in on Sunday

Mufti to head 25-member cabinet; PM to attend swearing-in on Sunday

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

People's Democratic Partypatron Mufti Mohammed Sayeed will head a 25-member cabinet, half of it from Bharatiya Janata Party, in Jammu and Kashmir and the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday in Jammu will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sonia meets Mehbooba to offer condolences, stirs political circles

Sonia meets Mehbooba to offer condolences, stirs political circles

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Gandhi's flying into Srinagar to meet Mehbooba assumes significance as there are reports that the PDP and the BJP are bargaining afresh over the formation of a new government.

On Mufti's first death anniversary, son Tasaduq joins PDP

On Mufti's first death anniversary, son Tasaduq joins PDP

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Tasaduq, a famed cinematographer, joined the party in the presence of his sister and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti who was there along with her cabinet and party colleagues. In his brief speech at the function, Tasaduq thanked the party workers for their love and affection towards PDP.

Mufti is no stranger to controversy

Mufti is no stranger to controversy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

'Abrogation of Article 370 is not legal because it is the legal basis of Kashmir's accession to India.'

Two years after Mufti: Mehbooba firmly takes charge

Two years after Mufti: Mehbooba firmly takes charge

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

However, not an inch of movement has taken place on the implementation of the 'Agenda of Alliance', the manifesto of the PDP-BJP coalition government. Unless the BJP plays ball, the PDP will be in serious trouble, warns Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

J-K govt formation: PDP chief hints at alliance with BJP

J-K govt formation: PDP chief hints at alliance with BJP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Putting an end to speculations on government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party patron and former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed on Saturday said "track two" dialogue with the Bharatiya Janata Party is in progress.

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

The 10 BEST SONGS of 2020

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of the year.

Basavaraj Bommai latest in father-son duo club to occupy CM's chair

Basavaraj Bommai latest in father-son duo club to occupy CM's chair

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His father Somappa Rayappa Bommai was the state chief minister during 1988-1989.

Congress cautions PDP against forming government with BJP

Congress cautions PDP against forming government with BJP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Cautioning the Peoples Democratic Party against forging an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress party on Tuesday hoped that party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed would take a decision that best suits the "current political consensus" that has evolved in the state.

Alam, Geelani effigies burnt, 'arrest them' chants break out in Jammu

Alam, Geelani effigies burnt, 'arrest them' chants break out in Jammu

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Protests broke out in several areas in Jammu on Thursday against raising of Pakistani flags and pro-Pakistan slogans at the rally held by separatist leaders in Srinagar on Wednesday.

ED summons Mehbooba Mufti's mother for questioning in money laundering case

ED summons Mehbooba Mufti's mother for questioning in money laundering case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The criminal case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is linked to the recovery of at least two diaries by the ED after raids on an alleged associate of Mehbooba, a former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister.

All J-K parties to meet delimitation panel, except PDP

All J-K parties to meet delimitation panel, except PDP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The PDP led by former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has decided to stay away from the delimitation process, saying the body lacks 'constitutional and legal mandate' and is part of the overall process of political disempowerment of people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Centre bans Yasin Malik-led Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front

Centre bans Yasin Malik-led Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Gauba said the JKLF spearheaded the separatist ideology in Kashmir Valley and the action was taken following the 'zero tolerance' policy of the central government against terrorism.

Mehbooba emerges from the shadows to become 1st female CM of Jammu-Kashmir

Mehbooba emerges from the shadows to become 1st female CM of Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Heading a PDP-BJP government formed with an alliance between two ideological extremes, Mehbooba faces a challenging task ahead as she will strive to carry forward her father's 'healing touch' legacy.

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.

Exam scandal: Peerzada to continue in J&K ministry

Exam scandal: Peerzada to continue in J&K ministry

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Congress minister Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed will continue in the council of ministers, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday, a day after he divested him of education portfolio in the wake of examination scandal involving his step-son.

No differences, no hurry to form J&K govt: PDP-BJP

No differences, no hurry to form J&K govt: PDP-BJP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Allies Peoples Democratic Party and Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday dismissed speculation about any differences or new conditions between them over formation of new government in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of death of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

'Every party in J&K must be ready for elections'

'Every party in J&K must be ready for elections'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

'As PDP chief, Mehbooba has every right to raise issues in her party's interest.'

'This government choked Kashmiris'

'This government choked Kashmiris'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'Ruling Kashmir with fear has its price.'

Take strictest possible action on Masarat: Rajnath tells Mufti

Take strictest possible action on Masarat: Rajnath tells Mufti

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

He made it clear that the issue of national security cannot be compromised.

Govt DOESN'T endorse Mufti's comment on J-K polls: Rajnath clarifies again

Govt DOESN'T endorse Mufti's comment on J-K polls: Rajnath clarifies again

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The Centre said it did not endorse the controversial statement of Jammu and Kashmir CM Mufti Mohammed Sayeed.

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.

NC worker death: Court records statement

NC worker death: Court records statement

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The alleged custodial death of the ruling National Conference worker, Sayeed Mohammad Yusuf took a new turn on Tuesday when the state crime branch presented another NC activist Mohammad Yusuf Bhat in a local court to record his statement.