In a massive jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday, April 24, seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, quit the party and announced their decision to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing a press conference, Chadha, flanked by Pathak and Mittal, said that more than two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs have quit the party. “We, two-thirds of the Members of Parliament belonging to the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha, will exercise the provisions of the Constitution of India and merge with the BJP,” he said.…
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In a decisive move to maintain public order, Sopore Police Friday booked six individuals under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for their alleged involvement in law and order disturbances and acts of vandalism during a recent student protest in the town. The accused have been identified as Umar Akbar Hajam of Seelu, Salman Ahmed Shala of Shalpora Sopore, Altaf Ahmed Sheikh of Panzipora Tarzoo, Mubashir Ahmed Gilkar of Naseerabad Sopore, Muzammil Mushtaq Changa of Arampora Sopore, and Majid Firdous Dar of Chinkipora Sopore. Officials said that the detained individuals were actively involved in instigating unrest, damaging public property, and disrupting…
Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday denied reports that he is forming a new political party, saying he had no knowledge of any such move. Speaking to reporters, MP Ruhullah, said he was unaware of any party being formed in his name. “Tell me as well which party carries my name. I also don’t know who is forming it. If there is one, I will also submit an application,” he said. The remarks came amid speculation over possible political realignments in Jammu and Kashmir. On the reservation issue, he said the government response is awaited and he has…
The National Investigation Agency on Thursday attached an immovable property under UAPA in Rajpora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official said that the NIA team attached the property belonging to Tanveer Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Ahmad Wani under the provisions of section 33 (1) of the unlawful activities (Prevention) The property comprises land measuring 3 Kanals and 4 Marlas, recorded under Khewat No. 98, Khata No. 527, and Survey No. 1678/858, at Abhama and Draklaran.
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party dismantled the People’s Democratic Party politically alongside the abrogation of Article 370, asserting that her party was specifically targeted as a key challenger in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a gathering in Baramulla, Mehbooba, said the PDP bore the brunt of political changes post-2019. She claimed the move was not limited to constitutional restructuring but aimed at weakening her party’s base on the ground. The PDP chief accused the National Conference of failing to meet public expectations despite securing a strong mandate. She said there has been little…
Asserting that the abrogation of Article 370 led to complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said PM Modi led regime gave befitting reply to terrorists and their mentors by hitting them hard. Addressing election rallies in rally in Balagarh, Hooghly district, West Bengal, Shah, said PM Modi led regime’s decision to abrogate Article 370” ended uncertainty in J&K. “For 75 years, the Congress, Communists, Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samajwadi Party and DMK kept Article 370 in place. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended Article 370 and made…
Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the US said it is “not possible” for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to “the blatant violations of the ceasefire” by the US and Israel. In a post on X on Wednesday, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the “violations” include the US naval blockade of Iranian ports – which he said amounted to taking the global economy “hostage” – and “warmongering” by Israel “on all fronts”. Iran remains open to negotiations, said Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, but he added, “breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations”. It…
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said negligence by the bus owner and driver was responsible for the recent road accident in Udhampur district and asserted that strict action would follow after completion of an ongoing inquiry. The Chief Minister, who visited the injured from the accident that occurred in the Ramnagar area a few days ago, said the vehicle was being driven by a person who was not a regular driver. “It is unfortunate that this accident occurred due to the negligence of the bus owner. The regular driver was on leave, and the vehicle was handed over to…
Leaders across the country on Wednesday paid homage to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary and expressed solidarity with their families, with several blaming Pakistan for backing terrorism in Kashmir. In a post on X, PM Modi, said the victims “will never be forgotten,” describing the April 22, 2025 attack as a tragedy that continues to weigh on the nation’s conscience and asserted that the country will not bow to any form of terror. “Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They will never be forgotten.…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has informed the Delhi High Court that Yasin Malik leveraged his connections with top Pakistani leaders—including the Prime Minister, President, senators, and all provincial chief ministers—to spread anti-India narratives and advance a secessionist agenda in Jammu and Kashmir, Bar and Bench reported, citing an NIA affidavit. In the affidavit, the NIA stated that Malik’s claims of proximity to senior Indian politicians, foreign delegates, bureaucrats, and media figures were merely attempts to gain popularity and public sympathy. The agency argued that such name-dropping does not erase Malik’s proven links with militants like Lashkar-e-Taiba’s Hafiz Saeed and…