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TopicFarooq Abdullah

Topic: Farooq Abdullah

Abdullahs not on Roshni lists, but named for ‘illegal occupation’ of other govt land in J&K

According to a list issued by Jammu divisional commissioner’s office, Farooq and Omar Abdullah are in possession of roughly one acre of govt land in Bahur village of Sunjwan region in Jammu.

Farooq Abdullah says Gupkar Alliance candidates not allowed to canvas in district polls

In a letter to the J&K Election Commissioner, Abdullah said providing security to a select few and literally interning the rest is a gross interference in democracy.

J&K’s DDC election has conveyed a message from the people, finally

Has the BJP made a gaffe in reading the mind of Gupkar Alliance? Amit Shah’s tweets say it all.

What is J&K’s Roshni Act and how it enabled land ‘loot’ in the name of light

In episode 607 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about J&K's Roshni Act, the law passed 19 yrs ago to regularise unauthorised land for a fee, and how it was misused.

Modi can’t afford to isolate Mufti-Abdullahs anymore, even if it’s firing up elections for BJP

PM Modi understood Kashmir’s disenchantment with mainstream politicians. But his expectation of a new crop of leaders replacing the old isn’t materialising.

Gupkar Alliance is not anti-national but undoubtedly anti-BJP, Farooq Abdullah says

Abdullah was named the chairperson of Peoples' Alliance for Gupkar Declaration earlier in the day, while Mehooba Mufti was elected as his deputy.

ED questions Farooq Abdullah for 5 hours in JKCA money laundering case

Abdullah was visiting the ED office for the second time in 3 days. According to ED officials, he was asked about the procedures & decisions taken when he was the JKCA president.

ED summons to Farooq Abdullah part of BJP’s coercive measures, says National Conference

NC spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said Abdullah being treated like this is proof that BJP is completely comfortable with being seen as a bully by the nation.

Farooq Abdullah appears before ED in JKCA money laundering case for second time

ED's case is based on an FIR filed by the CBI, which booked former JKCA office-bearers, including general secretary Mohammed Saleem Khan & former treasurer Ahsan Ahmad Mirza.

ED questions Farooq Abdullah in JKCA scam case, NC & PDP allege political vendetta

Both NC & PDP accused the Modi govt of using ED to target Abdullah in wake of local parties forming the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, a coalition demanding restoration of J&K’s special status.

On Camera

UPSC Civil Services Exam has been reduced to a memory test. That’s not how you select officers

India’s civil services were once called the ‘steel frame’. But steel is forged in fire, not moulded in a coaching class. While dilution has made the exam easier, it has also made it harder to find the game-changers we need.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.