National Conference Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says his party has failed to live up to its core election promise, choosing a 'cosy' relationship with the Centre over resistance.
The former external affairs minister’s remarks in Indonesia, where he went as part of a multi-party delegation on Operation Sindoor, had not gone down well with his party.
Of the over 35 lakh certificates issued by J&K's revenue department since 2022, over 83,000 were to people who previously didn't qualify for permanent residency in the erstwhile state.
J&K's Lt. Governor-led administration introduced new policy in 2024, amending J&K reservation rules. It is now under judicial review & a state-constituted subcommittee is looking at it.
NC's move seen as part of balancing act as it seeks to avoid confrontation with Centre right after assuming office, while also taking care not to let down its core constituency.
While the NC will form govt in Jammu and Kashmir, it is the BJP that has claimed the largest share of the electorate pie. It got 25.5% of total votes—more than any other party.
As Omar Abdullah looks set for another innings as Jammu and Kashmir CM, a look at how the National Conference leader has changed, especially since abrogation of Article 370.
In conversation with ThePrint, NC leader Omar Abdullah also spoke about demand for restoration of J&K’s statehood, equation with ally Congress and a voice for Jammu in govt.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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