Dinesh Manhotra

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As Omar Abdullah Completes One Year in Office, Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Betrayal of Public Trust

PDP chief calls Omar-led administration a "total failure in one year," says National Conference has abandoned promises on Article 370 and political prisoners.

Oct 16, 2025

Congress caught in crossfire after NC 'backtracks' on Rajya Sabha seat deal

Congress faces a political dilemma ahead of the October 24 Rajya Sabha elections after the NC allegedly reneged on its commitment to share a "safe" seat. Feeling humiliated and sidelined, the Congress leadership is struggling to decide whether to support the NC nominees or abstain from voting — a move that could indirectly help the BJP.

Oct 16, 2025

BJP fields late Devender Rana's daughter for Nagrota constituency; Aga Syed gets Budgam

Ending all speculation, the BJP on Wednesday announced Devyani Rana, daughter of the late Devender Singh Rana, as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Nagrota Assembly constituency. Aga Syed Mohsin has been nominated for the Budgam seat.

Oct 15, 2025

J&K: Sajad Lone voices concern over steep hike in electricity bills

Sajad Lone's boycott from polls a boost for BJP in J&K Rajya Sabha elections

Sajad Gani Lone has announced his decision to abstain from voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections — a move that, according to political observers, could benefit the BJP candidate. While Lone accused CM Omar Abdullah of denying Congress a seat at the behest of the BJP, his boycott is expected to weaken the opposition's prospects.

Oct 15, 2025

Ladakh groups' veiled warning to Centre, demand action to resume dialogue

Agitating groups of Ladakh have issued a warning to the Union Government over stalled dialogue following the September 24 incident. They demanded a judicial inquiry, release of all detainees, compensation for victims, and talks focused on the Sixth Schedule and statehood.

Oct 15, 2025

Jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik seeks court nod to attend assembly; vote in Rajya Sabha polls

Jailed AAP MLA from Doda, Mehraj Din Malik, has approached the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh High Court seeking permission to attend the upcoming Assembly session and cast his vote in the Rajya Sabha elections. Malik's vote is crucial for the National Conference's fourth Rajya Sabha candidate.

Oct 14, 2025

Security forces foil infiltration bid along LoC in Kupwara; two infiltrators killed

Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, killing two terrorists in the Machhal sector. Acting on specific intelligence provided by Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army launched a joint operation and engaged the infiltrators in a fierce gunfight.

Oct 14, 2025

NC fields four candidates, BJP three for J&K RS seats; two independents likely to be disqualified amid scrutiny

With the deadline for filing nominations over, the stage is set for a multi-cornered contest for four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir. Nine candidates, including four from the ruling National Conference and three from the BJP, have entered the fray.

Oct 14, 2025

Coalition rift deepens in J&K; Congress rejects "risky" Rajya Sabha seat, wants safer alternative

The fragile alliance between Congress and the National Conference hit turbulence after Congress refused to contest the Rajya Sabha election from the "risky" seat offered under the third notification.

Oct 13, 2025

BJP Names Three for Rajya Sabha from J&K, Only Sat Pal Sharma Seen in Winning Position

Ending weeks of speculation, the BJP on Sunday declared its candidates for three Rajya Sabha seats from J&K. The party's Central Election Committee approved Dr. Ali Mohammad Mir, Rakesh Mahajan, and J&K BJP president Sat Pal Sharma for the upcoming biennial elections, to be held under three separate notifications.

Oct 12, 2025

Congress in last-minute push to secure safe Rajya Sabha seat from National Conference

With the nomination deadline for Jammu and Kashmir's four Rajya Sabha seats fast approaching, the Congress is making an eleventh-hour bid to convince its coalition partner, the National Conference (NC), to spare a "safe seat."

Oct 11, 2025

Farooq Abdullah's name missing from NC's Rajya Sabha list, signals leadership change

In a significant political development, the National Conference (NC) on Friday announced its three candidates for four Rajya Sabha seats, with the name of veteran leader Dr. Farooq Abdullah conspicuously absent.

Oct 11, 2025

ACB busts cashier cop in Kashmir: Crores found in assets, lavish lifestyle exposed

In a major anti-corruption action, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday booked a police inspector posted in Bandipora for possessing assets worth crores disproportionate to his income.

Oct 11, 2025

NC corners all safe Rajya Sabha seats; Congress gets raw deal in J&K

Chances of Congress securing a Rajya Sabha berth from Jammu and Kashmir look bleak as the National Conference announced three candidates for the four Upper House seats.

Oct 11, 2025

Thaw in Ladakh stalemate: First positive talks held between UT administration, civil society after Sept 24 violence

In a major breakthrough towards restoring peace in the tense Union Territory of Ladakh, the UT administration and representatives of the civil society of Leh on Thursday held their first meaningful dialogue since the September 24 violence that claimed four lives.

Oct 10, 2025

SIA Raids Eight Locations Across Kashmir; Bust Terror Sleeper Cells Linked to LeT, JeM

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out extensive searches at eight locations across seven districts of the Kashmir Valley as part of its ongoing crackdown on terror networks.

Oct 8, 2025

Uncertainty Clouds Next Round of Talks Between Ladakhi Groups, MHA Panel After Sept 24 Violence

Talks between the agitating Ladakhi groups and the Ministry of Home Affairs' High-Powered Committee have hit a roadblock, as the meeting scheduled for October 6 could not be held due to the stand taken by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).

Oct 8, 2025

Poonch's pain persists: Fear still echoes five months after Pakistani shelling

The attack on May 7, which claimed 15 lives and injured 59, has left deep emotional and psychological wounds among residents. Despite rehabilitation efforts, people still live in constant dread of another assault.

Oct 7, 2025

Digital Arrest Fraud: J&K Police Arrests Three From Gujarat For Duping Jammu Trader of Rs 4.4 crore

The fraudsters had trapped a Jammu-based businessman under a "digital arrest," coercing him into transferring the money under the guise of a law enforcement probe.

Oct 7, 2025

NC–Cong Yet to Finalize Rajya Sabha Candidates as Nomination Process Begins in J&K

The nomination process for four Rajya Sabha seats from J&K began on Sunday, but the NC-led ruling coalition has not yet announced its candidates. While NC leaders insist the party will contest three of the four seats, alliance partner Congress is pressing for one winnable seat to strengthen the coalition.

Oct 7, 2025

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

As Omar Abdullah Completes One Year in Office, Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Betrayal of Public Trust

Congress caught in crossfire after NC 'backtracks' on Rajya Sabha seat deal

BJP fields late Devender Rana's daughter for Nagrota constituency; Aga Syed gets Budgam

Sajad Lone's boycott from polls a boost for BJP in J&K Rajya Sabha elections

Ladakh groups' veiled warning to Centre, demand action to resume dialogue

Jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik seeks court nod to attend assembly; vote in Rajya Sabha polls

Security forces foil infiltration bid along LoC in Kupwara; two infiltrators killed

NC fields four candidates, BJP three for J&K RS seats; two independents likely to be disqualified amid scrutiny

Coalition rift deepens in J&K; Congress rejects "risky" Rajya Sabha seat, wants safer alternative

BJP Names Three for Rajya Sabha from J&K, Only Sat Pal Sharma Seen in Winning Position

Congress in last-minute push to secure safe Rajya Sabha seat from National Conference

Farooq Abdullah's name missing from NC's Rajya Sabha list, signals leadership change

ACB busts cashier cop in Kashmir: Crores found in assets, lavish lifestyle exposed

NC corners all safe Rajya Sabha seats; Congress gets raw deal in J&K

Thaw in Ladakh stalemate: First positive talks held between UT administration, civil society after Sept 24 violence

SIA Raids Eight Locations Across Kashmir; Bust Terror Sleeper Cells Linked to LeT, JeM

Uncertainty Clouds Next Round of Talks Between Ladakhi Groups, MHA Panel After Sept 24 Violence

Poonch's pain persists: Fear still echoes five months after Pakistani shelling

Digital Arrest Fraud: J&K Police Arrests Three From Gujarat For Duping Jammu Trader of Rs 4.4 crore

NC–Cong Yet to Finalize Rajya Sabha Candidates as Nomination Process Begins in J&K

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'