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  Nasrallah's Death: What has sparked anger in Kashmir's political scene after Nasrallah's killing?

  Originals | September 30, 2024 23:54 IST

  Recently, protests broke out in Jammu and Kashmir following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. In Shia-majority areas like Srinagar and Budgam, thousands took to the streets to voice their anger over his killing.

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  Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: 56 per cent turnout recorded in second phase

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 25, 2024 23:41 IST

  The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections saw a 56% voter turnout, slightly lower than 2014. Despite tight security, elections in 26 constituencies concluded peacefully. High turnout was reported in key regions like Sri Mata Vaishno Devi and Surankot.

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  Diplomats from 15 countries witness ongoing Assembly elections in J-K: Here's what they said

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 25, 2024 12:34 IST

  The Centre invited foreign delegates with the objective of showcasing the peaceful poll process and the good voter turnout that has been witnessed since the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year. The delegation visited several regions in Jammu and Kashmir to witness Assembly elections.

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  Congress hasn't done as much in Jammu as we would expect them to do: Omar Abdullah

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 25, 2024 11:43 IST

  National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah had earlier said pre-poll alliance with the Congress was formed to give people an option to avoid a hung House. In a pointed remark aimed at Congress Omar also urged Rahul Gandhi to wrap up campaigning in Kashmir and shift his focus towards Jammu.

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  J-K Assembly elections phase 2 Highlights: 54.11 per cent voter turnout recorded by 7 pm

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 25, 2024 20:47 IST

  J-K Assembly elections Phase 2 LIVE: The NC and the PDP have laid stress on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status as the two regional parties have said they do not want to cede space to communal forces.

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  Did you know Omar Abdullah had THIS objection to Ranbir-Deepika starrer 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'?

  Bollywood | September 24, 2024 16:51 IST

  Omar Abdullah expressed his objection against Ayan Mukherjee's 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'. The film was of low budget but earned a lot at the box office and broke many box office records.

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  Omar Adbullah, Ravinder Raina, Tariq Karra among 239 candidates in fray in J-K 2nd phase polling

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 24, 2024 13:58 IST

  The second phase will be watched keenly as jailed separatist leader Sarjan Ahmad Wagay alias Barkati is hoping to repeat Engineer Rashid's Lok Sabha poll feat against the National Conference leader.

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  Omar Abdullah attends ‘Shikara Rally’ in Srinagar ahead of 2nd phase voting in Jammu & Kashmir

  News | September 23, 2024 12:37 IST

  Jammu Kashmir Elections: National Conference Vice President held a Shikara Rally in the Dal Lake as part of election campaign in Srinagar on September 22. The rally was held ahead of second phase of polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  J-K assembly polls: 'BJP wants hung assembly, joined hands with Congress to avoid it,' says Omar

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 22, 2024 17:38 IST

  Omar Abdullah claimed that the BJP would want a hung assembly as it would give it an excuse to extend the lieutenant governor's rule. Under the alliance, the NC will contest 51 seats, the Congress 32, and the CPI(M) one. The remaining six seats will see a "friendly contest" between the two parties.

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  Apni Party issues show cause notice to Muntazir Mohiuddin for supporting Omar Abdullah in Budgam

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 22, 2024 8:36 IST

  Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: Muntazir Mohiuddin has announced his support for Abdullah, who is contesting the assembly polls from Budgam. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister is also contesting from the Ganderbal seat.

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  Budgam Assembly Election 2024: Can Omar Abdullah beat PDP's 3-time MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi?

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 30, 2024 12:52 IST

  Hot seats in Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Election 2024: The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah will contest the polls from two constituencies i.e, his family bastion Ganderbal and Budgam constituency.

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  Jammu Kashmir Assembly Elections: How Could Engineer Rashid Influence Jammu and Kashmir Politics?

  News | September 17, 2024 10:27 IST

  Engineer Rashid, the Baramulla MP, has been granted temporary bail by a Delhi court until October 2 in a terror funding case. Upon his release, Rashid began criticizing Prime Minister Modi. His bail has raised concerns from the National Conference and PDP about possible disruptions in the Jammu

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Attempt to revive Afzal amid elections?

  Kurukshetra | September 09, 2024 19:23 IST

  Why did Afzal become an issue in Jammu and Kashmir elections? What is Abdullah's best bet? Why did Omar say that Afzal would never be hanged? Why did Omar sympathize with the mastermind of the Parliament attack?

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  Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: 'BJP may ally with regional parties, independents', says Omar

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 08, 2024 7:06 IST

  Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: Omar Abdullah claimed that BJP will form a government with independent candidates if needed.

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  Omar Abdullah's remark on Afzal Guru's death is anti-national: BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad

  India | September 07, 2024 17:36 IST

  Mohammad Afzal Guru was a Kashmiri separatist who was convicted for his role in the 2001 Parliament attack. He received a death sentence for his involvement, which was upheld by the Supreme Court. Following the rejection of a mercy petition by the President of India, he was executed in 2013.

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  Omar Abdullah's bizarre statement on Afzal Guru: 'No purpose served by executing him'

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 07, 2024 0:01 IST

  Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that Afzal Guru's hanging "served no purpose" and claimed that the J&K government, if involved, would not have approved the execution.

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  Ganderbal Assembly Election 2024: Constituency profile, past winners, margin, party-wise candidates

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 11, 2024 16:14 IST

  Ganderbal Assembly Election 2024: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference's (JKNC) Ishfaq Ahmad Sheikh won the Ganderbal constituency in 2014 by defeating Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) candidate Qazi Mohammad Afzal with a margin of 597 votes.

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  Uri Assembly Election 2024: Constituency profile, past winners, margin, party-wise candidates

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 18, 2024 14:19 IST

  Uri Assembly Election 2024: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) candidate Mohammad Shafi won the Uri constituency in 2014 by defeating Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) candidate Aijaz Ali Khan with a margin of 5,792 votes.

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  SC asks Omar Abdullah, his estranged wife Payal to appear at Mediation Centre over divorce petition

  India | August 30, 2024 17:01 IST

  Omar Abdullah had filed a divorce petition in Supreme Court stating that he and his wife have been living separately for the last 15 years.

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  Beerwah Assembly Election 2024: Constituency profile, past winners, margin, party-wise candidates

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 11, 2024 16:09 IST

  Beerwah Assembly Election 2024: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference's (JKNC) Omar Abdullah won the Beerwah constituency in 2014 by defeating Congress candidate Nazir Ahmad Khan with a margin of 910 votes.