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TopicOmar Abdullah

Topic: Omar Abdullah

Grenade attack in Srinagar injures 11 civilians, CM Omar Abdullah calls for stronger security measures

The attack in the Sunday flee market comes a day after security forces eliminated a top Pakistani commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the Khanyar locality of downtown Srinagar.

Omar Abdullah resigns from Budgam seat, retains family bastion Ganderbal after J&K poll win

Omar Abdullah, who took oath as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister last Wednesday, was an MLA from Ganderbal from 2009 to 2014 during his first stint as chief minister.

J&K civil servants must adjust to loss of power. And avoid Delhi-like CM-LG war

Civil servants in J&K will need to shift their role from being the primary decision-makers to implementing the policies and directives set forth by the new political leadership.

Our take on India-Canada fallout, Shinde cabinet rush, and Omar Abdullah’s leadership

ThePrint view on the most important issues of the week.

Why cycling enthusiast Mandaviya is grateful to Kamal Nath & a 2nd ‘son’ set to rise over Tamil Nadu

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Omar Abdullah sworn in as 1st CM of J&K Union territory, Jammu region’s Surinder Choudhary his deputy

This is Omar's 2nd stint as CM. Congress opts to stay out of govt after poor show at polls. J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra says party unhappy J&K’s statehood not yet restored.

Omar Abdullah set to take oath as J&K CM today

This will be the first elected government in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the former state into two Union Territories.

‘Being CM of Union Territory has its own challenges,’ says Omar Abdullah before taking oath

National Conference chief says he looks forward to working with the central govt, restoring statehood of Jammu and Kashmir.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.