News Topic:General Elections

NC and BJP lead in two seats each in Jammu and Kashmir, early trends show

As the counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls is underway, the National Conference and Bharatiya Janta Party are ahead in two seats each in Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP-led NDA leads in 227 seats, INDIA bloc ahead in 137, early LS poll results show

The BJP-led NDA on Tuesday was ahead with leads in 227 parliamentary seats out of 392 for which trends were available, with the opposition INDIA bloc ahead in at least 137.

Former CMs Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti trailing in early vote count

Two former chief ministers of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir — Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti — are trailing in their constituencies.

Votes for five key Lok Sabha seats in J-K being counted today amid tight security

Finally the big day has arrived as the counting of votes has started today (Tuesday) for the five crucial Lok Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir amid multi-layer security cover.

Ready for assembly polls in J-K, says ECI

The Election Commission of India said it is ready to hold assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and that the UT recorded the highest voter turnout in 2024 LS polls.

Exit Poll: NC likely to bag 2, BJP 2, PDP 1 seat in J-K

Exit polls for Lok Sabha elections 2024 released evening suggest victory for the National Conference on two Lok Sabha seats while predicting one seat for the PDP.

J-K gears up for vote counting after parliamentary polls

With the conclusion of voting in all five parliamentary seats of Jammu and Kashmir, preparations for the counting of votes have intensified.

Mehbooba Mufti faces FIR for alleged MCC violation amid protests over detentions

People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that an FIR has been filed against her for flouting the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC

NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.

JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.

Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.