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TopicSyed Ali Shah Geelani

Topic: Syed Ali Shah Geelani

Syed Geelani quits Hurriyat, accuses Pakistan-based separatist leaders of nepotism, corruption

In a letter, Syed Ali Shah Geelani has alleged that Pakistan-based separatists have been misinterpreting his speeches and taking decisions arbitrarily without keeping him in the loop.

J&K on alert as rumours about Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s health trigger unrest fears

The govt-constituted medical team supervising Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani maintains that he is stable. 

Internet services snapped in Kashmir after rumours surrounding Geelani’s health

The services were snapped late Wednesday night, however the separatist leader's family said he has has been ill for some time but his condition is stable.

J&K Police stops Kashmir journalists from attending Hurriyat ‘press conference’

'Official' email sent to journalists in the Valley Tuesday evening requested them to attend Syed Ali Shah Geelani's press conference at 11.30 am Wednesday. 

Kashmir shut down after separatists protest Supreme Court’s hearing on Article 35A

Supreme Court will hear on the validity of Article 35A which bars people, from outside the state, from acquiring any immovable property in the state.

Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai elected new chairman of separatist party Tehreek-e-Hurriyat

Sehrai's predecessor Syed Ali Geelani held the post for 15 years ever since the party separated from the Hurriyat Conference in 2003. 

Kashmiri separatists ready to hold talks with Centre, but with riders

Joint leadership issues statement calling for Pakistan and people of Kashmir to be included as key stakeholders; wants Centre to clearly state agenda of talks.

Hurriyat leader whose son joined militants says this generation can decide for itself

Geelani’s aide Ashraf Sehrai says he won’t call back son Junaid from Hizbul Mujahideen, blames Indian authorities for youth taking up arms in J&K.

Interlocutor’s first day in Valley a ‘no-show’, but hopes afloat

Separatists, tourism industry stick to decision on boycotting talks, but interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma claims deliberations are on.

Braid chopping hysteria is a complication Kashmir doesn’t need, Mehbooba must act

In the past 45 days, there have been at least 72 incidents where innocent people were tortured on the suspicion of being braid choppers.

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Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?