Dinesh Manhotra

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Historic Upset: PDP Stuns NC, Wins Budgam Seat for the First Time

In a landmark political upset, the PDP wrested the Budgam Assembly seat from the ruling NC, marking the first-ever NC defeat in the constituency's electoral history. PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi won by 4,478 votes, securing 21,576 against NC's Aga Syed Mehmood, who polled 17,098.

3 hours ago

'Political suicide': Omar Abdullah rebukes Rahullah after Budgam loss; NC's internal rift deepens

The NC's defeat in Budgam triggered a sharp exchange between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party MP Aga Syed Rahullah Mehdi. Omar accused Rahullah of committing "political suicide" by refusing to campaign for the NC candidate, while Rahullah indirectly blamed "arrogance" within the party for the loss.

15 hours ago

BJP retains J&K's Nagrota seat; Divyani Rana wins by 24,647 votes

The BJP scored a major victory in J&K as Divyani Rana won the Nagrota Assembly by-election by a margin of 24,647 votes, retaining the seat held by her late father, Devender Singh Rana. Divyani secured 42,350 votes, defeating Harsh Dev Singh of the Panthers Party, who polled 17,703 votes, while NC's Shamim Begum finished third with 10,872 votes.

20 hours ago

Delhi blast accused Dr. Umar Nabi's house demolished in Pulwama after DNA links him to Red Fort explosion

Security forces early Friday demolished the Pulwama home of Dr. Umar Nabi after DNA analysis confirmed his involvement in the deadly blast near Delhi's Red Fort that killed 13 people. Umar, a doctor at Al-Falah University, was identified as the driver of the explosive-laden Hyundai i20 that blew up near Netaji Subhash Marg.

23 hours ago

Alliance on edge: Congress keeps NC pact on hold pending Bihar outcome

On the eve of vote counting for the Bihar Assembly polls and two J&K by-elections, senior Congress leaders met in Srinagar to assess the political situation and alliance tensions with the National Conference.

1 day ago

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Srinagar, calls for peace and compassion

In a rare meeting symbolising dialogue and reconciliation, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar met Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Srinagar to discuss peace, compassion, and interfaith harmony.

1 day ago

Terror-linked ex-DAK president hired by Al-Falah University; J&K CM Omar seeks action

Under scrutiny following the busting of the "White Coat Terror" module, Al-Falah University in Haryana has come under fire for employing former Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) president Dr. Nisar-ul-Hassan, who was earlier dismissed from government service over alleged links with terrorist organisations.

1 day ago

Two-storey house, land in Srinagar attached under UAPA; ex-Bar chief accused of aiding terror activities

In a decisive crackdown, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached the residential property of advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association, for alleged involvement in anti-national activities and links with banned terror groups.

2 days ago

Crackdown on all hospital lockers underway after AK-47 discovery from GMC Anantnag

Three days after police recovered an AK-47 rifle from a doctor's locker at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, the Administrator of Associated Hospitals, GMC Srinagar, has ordered all staff to identify and label their lockers within three days.

3 days ago

J&K scripts history, defeats Delhi for first time in Ranji Trophy; Qamran's unbeaten 133 seals glory

Jammu and Kashmir created history in domestic cricket by defeating Delhi for the first time in Ranji Trophy history. Powered by a magnificent unbeaten 133 from opener Qamran Iqbal and key contributions from veterans Paras Dogra and Auqib Nabi, J&K chased down 179 to register a seven-wicket victory.

3 days ago

India receives global support after deadly Delhi blast

Kashmir unites in condemnation of Delhi blast; Political, religious leaders call it 'attack on humanity'

Political, religious, and social leaders across Jammu and Kashmir strongly condemned the deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort that killed 13 and injured more than 24 people.

3 days ago

Former LBA chief flags under-representation of Buddhists amid fresh row in Ladakh dialogue

A fresh controversy has erupted in Ladakh following the resumption of talks between the agitating groups and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), after former Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) president Dr. Tondup Tsewang Chhospa alleged inadequate representation of Buddhists in the dialogue process.

4 days ago

Congress MIA from campaign trail in Nagrota, Budgam; Rift with NC widens

As campaigning for the Nagrota and Budgam Assembly by-elections concluded in Jammu and Kashmir, political circles were abuzz over the Congress party's conspicuous absence from the election trail.

4 days ago

Nagrota Byelection: BJP Fields Divyani Rana to Uphold Father's Legacy

Two days after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah campaigned for NC candidate Shamim Begum, the BJP launched an aggressive campaign to secure a decisive win in the Nagrota Assembly byelection, scheduled for November 11.

6 days ago

Some names have come up, which are verified: LG Kavinder Gupta on foreign interference in Ladakh unrest

Ladakhi Religious Group to Launch Crowdfunding for Leh Violence Victims

The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) has decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign to support the families of the four persons who lost their lives in the September 24 violence. The initiative will begin after the 49th-day (Zhipchu Zhargu) memorial on November 11.

6 days ago

Leh Violence Probe: Judicial Panel Requests Public to Submit Evidence in Any Form

After completing its preliminary assessment, the judicial panel set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to investigate the September 24 clashes in Leh has invited the public to share evidence and information related to the incident.

6 days ago

High Court to Hear AAP MLA Mehraj Malik's Habeas Corpus Plea on November 20

The J&K and Ladakh High Court has listed for final consideration on November 20 the habeas corpus petition filed by AAP MLA Mehraj Din Malik, who is currently detained under the PSA. The petition challenges his detention, alleging it to be arbitrary and politically motivated.

7 days ago

ED raids J&K's ex-minister Babu Singh's properties in 3-year-old terror funding case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted simultaneous searches at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir, including the Kathua residence of former minister Jatinder Singh, popularly known as Babu Singh, in connection with a three-year-old terror funding case.

7 days ago

Congress skips Omar Abdullah's Nagrota rally amid widening coalition rift in J&K

Cracks in the J&K ruling coalition surfaced on Thursday when the Congress stayed away from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's election rally in Nagrota, organized to drum up support for National Conference candidate Shamim Begum in the Assembly byelection.

8 days ago

Anti-Corruption Bureau expose petrol pump scam in J&K; revenue officials under lens

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has unearthed a major corruption racket involving revenue officials who allegedly facilitated the illegal construction of a petrol pump on Kahcharaie land in Budgam.

9 days ago

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

Historic Upset: PDP Stuns NC, Wins Budgam Seat for the First Time

'Political suicide': Omar Abdullah rebukes Rahullah after Budgam loss; NC's internal rift deepens

BJP retains J&K's Nagrota seat; Divyani Rana wins by 24,647 votes

Delhi blast accused Dr. Umar Nabi's house demolished in Pulwama after DNA links him to Red Fort explosion

Alliance on edge: Congress keeps NC pact on hold pending Bihar outcome

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Srinagar, calls for peace and compassion

Terror-linked ex-DAK president hired by Al-Falah University; J&K CM Omar seeks action

Two-storey house, land in Srinagar attached under UAPA; ex-Bar chief accused of aiding terror activities

Crackdown on all hospital lockers underway after AK-47 discovery from GMC Anantnag

J&K scripts history, defeats Delhi for first time in Ranji Trophy; Qamran's unbeaten 133 seals glory

Kashmir unites in condemnation of Delhi blast; Political, religious leaders call it 'attack on humanity'

Former LBA chief flags under-representation of Buddhists amid fresh row in Ladakh dialogue

Congress MIA from campaign trail in Nagrota, Budgam; Rift with NC widens

Nagrota Byelection: BJP Fields Divyani Rana to Uphold Father's Legacy

Ladakhi Religious Group to Launch Crowdfunding for Leh Violence Victims

Leh Violence Probe: Judicial Panel Requests Public to Submit Evidence in Any Form

High Court to Hear AAP MLA Mehraj Malik's Habeas Corpus Plea on November 20

ED raids J&K's ex-minister Babu Singh's properties in 3-year-old terror funding case

Congress skips Omar Abdullah's Nagrota rally amid widening coalition rift in J&K

Anti-Corruption Bureau expose petrol pump scam in J&K; revenue officials under lens

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'