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Topic: Omar Abdullah

Now revoked in J&K, what President’s Rule means legally & when it can be imposed, extended

New Delhi: The Centre Sunday revoked President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir and, in turn, cleared the way for the formation of a new...

BJP has changed the destiny of J&K. Abrogation of Article 370 led us here

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.

Symbol of hope for youth to now a ‘seasoned, no-nonsense politician’, the evolution of Omar Abdullah

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.

No bitterness towards PM Modi, says Omar Abdullah; welcomes Jaishankar’s Pakistan visit

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.

‘It’s a decision of alliance, legislators to make,’ Omar Abdullah on CM’s face for J&K

The National Conference leader reaffirmed his party's commitment to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and emphasised that their political stance remains unchanged.

NC-Congress bag power in J&K where Article 370 abrogation & roads, jobs took centrestage

BJP won 29 seats, four more than what it tallied in 2014. 'Omar Abdullah will be the chief minister,' NC chief Farooq Abdullah said after results.

Omar will be CM, says his father Farooq Abdullah. ‘Verdict proof J&K against Article 370 abrogation’

National Conference poised to come to power in Union territory with ally Congress. Former Union minister said elected govt would have do lot of work to end 'sufferings' of the people.

Months after LS defeat, Omar Abdullah cruises to victory in 2 assembly seats, Budgam & Ganderbal

Omar has won Budgam by 18,485 votes and Ganderbal by 10,574 votes. Both constituencies are regarded as bastions of the Abdullahs & NC.

J&K assembly polls: Omar Abdullah leads in Ganderbal, Budgam, EC trends show

In Budgam, Abdullah's leading by 1,400 votes & in Ganderbal, 622 votes. Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, is trailing by over 1,842 votes against NC’s Bashir Veeri.

Global media on how going is getting ‘tough’ for Modi & if J&K polls will undermine his strongman image

Omar Abdullah being a key rival to the Indian PM in Kashmir also makes international news, as do the demonstrations taking place in Kenya against Adani Group.

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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.