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PDP prepares for crucial Assembly elections as J-K politics heat up

With the announcement of the long-awaited Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the region's political turf is rapidly evolving as major parties gear up for first polls.

PDP leaders pressured Mehbooba Mufti to form alliance with BJP in 2016: Khursheed Aalam

Mehbooba Mufti was forced by the then People's Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to ally with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form the government in 2016.

Opposition condemns MHA’s J-K business rules amendment as power grab

After the Ministry of Home Affairs amended the J&K Government's business rules, the opposition parties have unanimously termed this amendment a power grab.

PDP leader Sartaj Madni’s son dies of heart attack in Kulgam

PDP leader Sartaj Madni’s son, Aroot Madni, passed away on Sunday after suffering a heart attack at his residence in southern Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Omar Abdullah’s remarks on Er Rashid’s victory spark heated political debate

The political turf in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a surge of tension following the victory of Engineer Rashid in the Baramulla constituency.

Surprise defeats of former CMs mark Kashmir’s Lok Sabha election results

The Lok Sabha election results in Kashmir have sprung a few surprises as former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were humbled at the hustings by lesser-known candidates.

Omar, Mehbooba concede defeat in Kashmir Lok Sabha race

Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti conceded defeat on Tuesday from their respective Lok Sabha seats even as counting of votes was still underway.

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.

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10 NC MLAs hold third meeting amid discontent over Cabinet expansion

10 National Conference MLAs met in Srinagar on Wednesday amid discontent over the Cabinet expansion, with possible talks with party leaders on Friday.

74-year-old man’s body recovered from nallah in Pulwama

The body of 74-year-old Abdullah Rahim Najar was recovered from a nallah in Pulwama’s Tamlihall area on Wednesday. Police have initiated an investigation.

Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria hit centuries as J&K take 106-run lead against Puducherry

Qamran Iqbal scored 160 and Shubham Khajuria made 190 as Jammu and Kashmir reached 491/5 against Puducherry on Day Three of their Ranji Trophy match.

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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.