India

Omar Abdullah says had Vajpayee been alive, J&K wouldn't be a UT

Omar Abdullah's Statement on Security Sparks Political Row in J&K

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's recent statement on the security situation in the Union Territory has triggered a political storm. During a televised discussion, Abdullah acknowledged a decline in separatist activity since the abrogation of Article 370 but faced strong criticism from opposition parties. Feb 26, 2025
Surinder Choudhary

Liquor ban row: J&K's Dy CM slams Mehbooba Mufti for "publicity stunts"

A day after the PDP sought support for banning the consumption and sale of liquor in J&K, NC leader and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary lashed out at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, accusing her of hypocrisy and political gimmickry. Choudhary also blamed Mehbooba for the political downgrading of J&K and the loss of its special status. Feb 25, 2025
NC chooses Abdul Rahim Rather as J&K Assembly Speaker

War of Words Escalates Between J&K Speaker and Mehbooba Mufti Over Parliamentary Rules

A political row erupted after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti accused J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather of imposing a form of "martial law" by restricting the publicity of legislative notices. Mufti argued that transparency in legislative matters fosters accountability, while the Speaker defended his stance by citing parliamentary rules that prohibit premature disclosure of legislative proceedings. Feb 25, 2025
India's wind power capacity poised to surge to 63 GW by 2026-27

India's wind power capacity poised to surge to 63 GW by 2026-27

India's annual capacity addition of wind power is projected to more than double to 7.1 gigawatt (GW) on average in the next two financial years, compared with 3.4 GW in fiscal year 2023-25 -- driven by government measures to ramp up the pace Feb 24, 2025
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