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Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Returning home after a five-day high-profile state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday struck a defiant note saying that his country may be small but 'doesn't give them the license to bully us'.

Saud, Salman fifties rescue Pakistan after Jayasuriya strikes

Saud, Salman fifties rescue Pakistan after Jayasuriya strikes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Wickets fell at a steady rate thereafter, with Jayasuriya striking three times, claiming the wickets of Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed to leave Pakistan struggling at 101 for five.

Pyaar Aur Mohabbat At INDIA Meet

Pyaar Aur Mohabbat At INDIA Meet

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Arvind Kejriwal warned the media that "very big forces" would try and break the INDIA alliance by showing that there was a lot of acrimony among them.

I would love to be President: Farooq Abdullah

I would love to be President: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

He has however emphasised that he will not run for the post.

PIX: Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah's fun Brazil holiday

PIX: Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah's fun Brazil holiday

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Let's take a look at the beaches of Florianopolis, Brazil, with Grand Masti actress Bruna Abdullah.

Abdullah seeks forgiveness from Kashmiri Pandits

Abdullah seeks forgiveness from Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Terming the displacement of Pandits from the Valley as "one of the darkest chapters" in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah asked the displaced people for "forgiveness."

Modi guilty of major irregularities: Abdullah

Modi guilty of major irregularities: Abdullah

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

The noose tightened further around Lalit Modi on Friday with the Indian Premier League Governing Council member Farooq Abdullah saying that the suspended commissioner of the Twenty20 league committed "major irregularities" during his days in the office.

Asian Cup: South Korea down Bahrain 3-1

Asian Cup: South Korea down Bahrain 3-1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Mancini slams Saudi players who opted to leave Asian Cup squad

Omar Abdullah promises security for village heads

Omar Abdullah promises security for village heads

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday announced security for panches and sarpanches in Kashmir Valley in the wake of killing of a Sarpanch in north Kashmir early this week that triggered large scale resignations.

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.

Asia Olympic Qualifiers: 'Unfair to disqualify Manavjit'

Asia Olympic Qualifiers: 'Unfair to disqualify Manavjit'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

NRAI termed the disqualification of trap shooter Manavjit Singh by organisers of the Asia Olympic Qualifiers in Kuwait as 'unjust and unfair'.

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins took 10 wickets to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph

Houthi Attacks Won't Affect India's Fuel Supplies

Houthi Attacks Won't Affect India's Fuel Supplies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Most of India's oil supplies are expected to stay safe because of the country's good relations with both Russia and Iran. That would take care of over a third of India's supplies.

Kashmir is never going to be part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Kashmir is never going to be part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has rejected the notion that the threat of a nuclear war would solve the Kashmir issue, asserting that the region would never be a part of Pakistan and dialogue is the best way to "move forward".

Image: Omar Abdullah pardons shoe-thrower

Image: Omar Abdullah pardons shoe-thrower

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has pardoned the policeman who hurled a shoe at him during the Independence Day celebrations on Sunday.

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

India's squash trio chase gold in final Asian Games!

India's squash trio chase gold in final Asian Games!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India's golden generation of squash ready for one last dance at Asian Games

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.

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The alliance adopted a resolution to this effect and said its theme for the elections will be "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India, (India will unite, India will win)".

Guru's family not given a chance to meet him: Abdullah

Guru's family not given a chance to meet him: Abdullah

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

National Conference chief and Union minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday expressed happiness over Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir's remark that the families of death row convicts should be informed in advance about their execution."Today I am happy that not only us, but the Supreme Court also sees it and understands that what has happened was wrong," Abdullah told reporters.

Don't derail relations with Pak, says Abdullah

Don't derail relations with Pak, says Abdullah

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

In separate statements issued in Srinagar, former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed urged the Indian government not to embark on "punitive measures" against Pakistan as it would cast a shadow on Jammu and Kashmir.

Article 370 row: Advani hits back at Omar Abdullah

Article 370 row: Advani hits back at Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Against the backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah slamming him on the issue of revocation of special status to the state, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Friday advised him not to use words like "cheating and deceiving" and clarified that his party has always been opposed to Article 370.

Abrogation of Article 370 valid, rules SC, calls for polls by Sep '24

Abrogation of Article 370 valid, rules SC, calls for polls by Sep '24

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

In an emphatic victory for the Modi government, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld its decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status upon the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, ordered restoration of statehood "at the earliest" and set a September 30, 2024, deadline for holding the assembly elections.

Rajasthan Royals Want To Take Over Yorkshire

Rajasthan Royals Want To Take Over Yorkshire

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Rajasthan Royals have offered Yorkshire around 25 million pounds (Rs 260 crore/Rs 2.6 billion) to take complete control of the county club.

When Ambani, Shinde Performed Ganesh Aarti

When Ambani, Shinde Performed Ganesh Aarti

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Won't allow Abdullahs, Muftis to divide India: PM

Won't allow Abdullahs, Muftis to divide India: PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Modi said the wave in favour of the BJP was stronger this time than in 2014.

Pakistan sense victory despite top order wobble vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan sense victory despite top order wobble vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Babar Azam's side had been in charge after claiming a handy first-innings lead of 149 in the first match of the two-Test series.

Soz is my political mentor, says Omar Abdullah

Soz is my political mentor, says Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

One of the first tasks that he undertook was to visit Saifuddin Soz and express his gratitude. "I must say that Soz Sahib has been a great source of strength,"he said. Abdullah clarified that he looked upon Soz as his political mentor.

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'We are only saying that we will peacefully fight for its restoration. We will fight for it under the ambit of the Constitution, and legally as well'

Omar Abdullah expands J&K cabinet

Omar Abdullah expands J&K cabinet

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expanded his cabinet by inducting 13 new ministers. This has taken the total strength of the National Conference-Congress coalition ministry from 11 to 22.The coalition government headed by Omar Abdullah was formed in January this year after the state elections were held in December 2008.

Azadi not viable for Kashmir, says Omar Abdullah

Azadi not viable for Kashmir, says Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com7 Sep 2008

Independence or accession to Pakistan is not a viable option for the people of Kashmir, says National Conference chief Omar Abdullah while noting that essentially a political solution needs to be worked out for the ills plaguing Jammu and Kashmir.

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to DMK, the voters are already consolidated on ideological lines, hence the impact of anti-incumbency, whether against the BJP Centre or the DMK state may not be too much, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Omar Abdullah terms IPL opening ceremony 'tacky'

Omar Abdullah terms IPL opening ceremony 'tacky'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was not impressed by the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League's fifth edition and termed the show as 'tacky'.

Farooq Abdullah elected to Rajya Sabha

Farooq Abdullah elected to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

According to the returning officer, former chief minister and NC president, Dr Farooq Abdullah polled 27 votes while as Mohammad Shafi Uri got 25 votes in the third and final round of elections, held through Single Transferable Vote System.

NC worker's death: Congress defends Omar Abdullah

NC worker's death: Congress defends Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Deploring the incidents witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir assembly, Congress on Monday came out in support of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is under Opposition attack following the controversy over the custodial death of a ruling National Conference worker.

Confident Pakistan target semis after Bangladesh win

Confident Pakistan target semis after Bangladesh win

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

A thumping seven-wicket win over Bangladesh has certainly uplifted the mood in Pakistan's camp.

Omar Abdullah's son enjoys celebrity status

Omar Abdullah's son enjoys celebrity status

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Omar Abdullah's nine-year old son Zahir, who accompanied his father on the victory lap in Ganderbal, instantly hit it off with the people, enjoying a new found celebrity status.

A tribute to Syed Abdullah Bukhari

A tribute to Syed Abdullah Bukhari

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

A close aide of Imam Bukhari, Dr Zafarul Islam Khan recollects the role played by him for Muslims.