Jammu and Kashmir

No exit polls during J&K Assembly elections; ECI strictly bans them [here's why]

The strict prohibition imposed under section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with penalties for violations

Sep 5, 2024

Congress leader defies party, files nomination papers against Omar Abdullah

Defying party, the Congress district president in J&K's Ganderbal filed nomination papers as an independent candidate from the Ganderbal Assembly constituency against National Conference (NC) Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday.

Sep 4, 2024

Rahul Gandhi promises statehood to J&K after attaining power; takes potshots at BJP

Leader of the Opposition kickstarted the party's campaign for the J&K election from the Sangaldan area of the Banihal Assembly segment of Ramban district.

Sep 4, 2024

Congress-NC alliance will form govt in J&K: Rahul Gandhi

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Wednesday that the BJP was spreading hate and fear in the country and that the Congress would defeat it with love. He said the Congress-NC alliance will form the government in J&K.

Sep 4, 2024

Amit Shah to kick start BJP's election campaign in J&K on September 6, release manifesto

Leading the BJP's campaign for the crucial upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, along with other senior party leaders, are set to spearhead the party's efforts in the region.

Sep 4, 2024

Rahul Gandhi in J&K today, to begin party's election campaign with two rallies

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will start the party's J&K election campaign on Wednesday as he is scheduled to address two election rallies in the union territory.

Sep 4, 2024

Paralympic Champions: Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar of J&K make history

Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar secured a thrilling bronze medal victory in the mixed compound open archery event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The duo edged out Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina by a single point, winning with a nail-biting score of 156-155.

Sep 4, 2024

Omar's ex-key aide embarrasses NC leadership; drops political bombshell [read now]

A day after Omar Abdullah alleged that BJP appointed Ram Madhav as election incharge of J&K to tie up with PDP after the elections, his former aide Devender Singh Rana disclosed that the NC leadership was desperate to develop relations with the Saffron Party.

Sep 3, 2024

J&K Assembly Elections: Special polling stations along LoC in Poonch to boost voter turnout

To ensure full voter participation in the upcoming Assembly elections, the Poonch district administration has established 10 special polling stations across the fence on the Line of Control (LoC).

Sep 3, 2024

High-stakes electoral clash: BJP president to contest from Nowshera, Congress chief from Central Shalteng

All parties cleared candidates for the first and second phases of elections in Jammu and Kashmir. J&K BJP president of contest from his traditional Nowshera assembly segment of Rajouri district.

Sep 3, 2024

Two devotees killed as massive landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi track; rescue underway

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expresses grief over the loss of lives and announces ex-gratia.

Sep 2, 2024

J&K Police announces Rs 10L reward for information on Rajouri terror attack perpetrators

Terrorists strike at Army camp amid electioneering; stirs panic [details]

At least one soldier lost his life after terrorists opened fire on the Jammu military base in the Sunjwan area, and a massive search operation was launched in different localities.

Sep 2, 2024

BJP will register victory in J&K, says ex-Dy CM on protests over ticket distribution

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Nirmal Singh, who failed to get a ticket to the polls, said on Sunday that the BJP will register a victory in the Assembly elections, and the party workers will unitedly work for this.

Sep 1, 2024

Congress delays candidate list for second, third phases amid fears of internal revolt in J&K

Congress in J&K grapples with leadership consensus and fears of backlash amid the looming nomination deadline for the second and third phases of elections.

Sep 1, 2024

PM Modi, Amit Shah & senior ministers to campaign for BJP in J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior ministers will campaign for the BJP candidates in J&K.

Sep 1, 2024

Worried over rebellion in party, BJP launches damage control exercise in J&K [details]

Newly appointed election incharge of J&K Ram Madhav rushes to Jammu to discuss the situation with senior leaders to pacify the annoyed leaders.

Sep 1, 2024

DPAP candidates withdraw from electoral battle as Azad dumps own political outfit

As Ghulam Nabi Azad ruled out campaigning in the Assembly elections in J&K, some of the potential candidates of his party withdrew their candidatures.

Aug 31, 2024

219 candidates in fray for 24 Assembly segments for first phase of elections in J&K

More than 23.27 lakh voters including 5.66 lakh youths are eligible to exercise their electoral franchise during the first phase of elections.

Aug 31, 2024

Cash, drugs, liquor worth Rs 5.71 crore seized in J&K after announcement of Assembly elections

Notification for the second phase of the election was issued. Twenty-six Assembly constituencies will go for poll during the second phase of the election.

Aug 29, 2024

After Mehbooba's denial, PDP is contesting J&K Assembly elections without CM's face

Sticking to her earlier stand, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has announced that she will not contest Assembly elections in J&K due to the limited power of the Chief Minister.

Aug 29, 2024

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Jammu and Kashmir

No exit polls during J&K Assembly elections; ECI strictly bans them [here's why]

Congress leader defies party, files nomination papers against Omar Abdullah

Rahul Gandhi promises statehood to J&K after attaining power; takes potshots at BJP

Congress-NC alliance will form govt in J&K: Rahul Gandhi

Amit Shah to kick start BJP's election campaign in J&K on September 6, release manifesto

Rahul Gandhi in J&K today, to begin party's election campaign with two rallies

Paralympic Champions: Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar of J&K make history

Omar's ex-key aide embarrasses NC leadership; drops political bombshell [read now]

J&K Assembly Elections: Special polling stations along LoC in Poonch to boost voter turnout

High-stakes electoral clash: BJP president to contest from Nowshera, Congress chief from Central Shalteng

Two devotees killed as massive landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi track; rescue underway

Terrorists strike at Army camp amid electioneering; stirs panic [details]

BJP will register victory in J&K, says ex-Dy CM on protests over ticket distribution

Congress delays candidate list for second, third phases amid fears of internal revolt in J&K

PM Modi, Amit Shah & senior ministers to campaign for BJP in J&K

Worried over rebellion in party, BJP launches damage control exercise in J&K [details]

DPAP candidates withdraw from electoral battle as Azad dumps own political outfit

219 candidates in fray for 24 Assembly segments for first phase of elections in J&K

Cash, drugs, liquor worth Rs 5.71 crore seized in J&K after announcement of Assembly elections

After Mehbooba's denial, PDP is contesting J&K Assembly elections without CM's face

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious