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PDP Upsets NC Stronghold: Historic Budgam Bypoll Win Signals Deep Political Shift in J&K

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025 Editor

Budgam Bypoll Fallout: Omar Blames Ruhullah for NC’s Defeat By: Javid Amin | 15 November 2025 In a political earthquake reverberating through central Kashmir, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has achieved a historic breakthrough by winning the Budgam Assembly bypoll, a constituency long considered a stronghold of the National Conference (NC). Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of PDP defeated NC’s Aga Syed Mehmood Al-Mosavi by a margin of 4,478 votes, according to the Election Commission. This victory is more than just a change in representation—it represents a significant challenge to the…

Kashmir Under Lens After Delhi Blast: 10 Detained, Including 3 Government Employees

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Under Heavy Scrutiny After Delhi Blast: Raids, Detentions, and Rising Unease Javid Amin | Srinagar | November 13, 2025 In the wake of the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, security agencies have intensified a sweeping crackdown across Jammu and Kashmir, detaining at least 10 individuals, including three government employees, for their suspected links to an emerging white-collar terror network. The development has triggered a mix of fear, debate, and political pushback, as Kashmir finds itself once again under the spotlight of national security agencies. Coordinated Crackdown Across South Kashmir…

Kashmir Police Attach Former Bar Association President Mian Abdul Qayoom’s Property Under UAPA

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 Editor

J&K Police Attach Former Bar Association Chief Mian Abdul Qayoom’s Property Under UAPA By: Javid Amin | 12 November 2025 The police action, approved under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, links Qayoom to terror-related activities and the 2020 murder of advocate Babar Qadri. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached the residential property of senior lawyer and former Kashmir Bar Association president, Mian Abdul Qayoom, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), citing his alleged involvement in terror-linked activities and the murder of advocate Babar Qadri. Property Attachment Details According…

Nagrota Records 75.08% Voter Turnout, Budgam 50.02% in Peaceful Bypolls Across J&K

November 12, 2025 Editor

Strong voter participation marks the Jammu and Kashmir by-elections, reflecting renewed public confidence in democratic processes. By: Javid Amin | 11 November 2025 In a major boost to democratic participation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Nagrota and Budgam constituencies recorded robust voter turnouts of 75.08% and 50.02% respectively during the November 11 bypolls. The day-long polling process remained peaceful and incident-free, officials confirmed late Monday night. Voter Turnout Highlights Nagrota (Jammu region) led the turnout chart with an impressive 75.08%, demonstrating high civic engagement despite the chilly autumn weather. Budgam…

Crackdown on US-Based Kashmiri Separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai’s Network: J&K Police Tighten Noose on Overseas Terror Links

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Editor

J&K Police Crack Down on US-Based Kashmiri Separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai’s Alleged Network By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025 Budgam police launch coordinated raids against individuals linked to US-based lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai, signaling a tougher stance on overseas-backed separatist funding. In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a widespread crackdown on the alleged separatist network of US-based lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai, known for his long-standing ties with Pakistan-backed causes. The operation, carried out by the Budgam Police, forms part of a broader strategy to…

2.23 Lakh Voters to Decide Fate of 27 Candidates in Nagrota and Budgam Bypolls | Key Contestants, Stakes & Analysis

November 11, 2025 Editor

2.23 Lakh Voters to Decide Fate of 27 Candidates in Nagrota and Budgam Bypolls By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025As Jammu & Kashmir heads into a politically charged bypoll day, over 2.23 lakh voters across the Nagrota (Jammu region) and Budgam (Kashmir region) constituencies are set to decide the fate of 27 candidates contesting in what many see as a mini-referendum on regional party strength post the 2024 Assembly elections. The bypolls, being held today under tight security arrangements, are significant not just for filling vacant seats but also…

White-Collar Terror: 4 Doctors Arrested in 4 Days as Explosives, Rifles Unearthed Near Delhi

November 11, 2025 Editor

4 Doctors Arrested in J&K Terror Case | 350 kg Explosives & AK-47 Seized from Kashmiri Doctor’s Faridabad Home By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025 A new and chilling dimension of terror has emerged in India — one that wears a white coat instead of camouflage, and hides radical intent beneath respectability. In an unprecedented revelation, four doctors have been arrested in just four days, their interrogation leading to one of the biggest explosives seizures outside Jammu and Kashmir: 350 kilograms of suspected ammonium nitrate and RDX, along with…

Vote for the Future, Not Dynasties: BJP’s Sunil Sharma Urges J&K Voters to Break the Legacy Cycle

November 9, 2025 Editor

A Fresh Political Pitch: “Vote for Future, Not Dynasties” By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 As Jammu & Kashmir enters another crucial election cycle, BJP leader Sunil Sharma has urged voters to “choose the future over dynasties.”His statement, delivered at a youth convention in Jammu, marks a notable shift in the BJP’s regional messaging — from confrontation to constructive reform and generational change. “Jammu & Kashmir’s youth must not inherit political burdens shaped by dynastic rule,” Sharma declared.“Vote for the future, not for families.” This line has quickly become…

AIP Alleges ‘Friendly Contest’ Between NC and BJP in Nagrota Bypolls

November 9, 2025 Editor

Awami Ittehad Party alleges covert coordination between National Conference and BJP in the Nagrota bypolls, calling the fight a “staged political drama” and vowing to build a new grassroots alternative in Jammu and Kashmir. By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has accused the National Conference (NC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being engaged in a “friendly contest” in the Nagrota bypolls, alleging that both parties are “pretending to be rivals” while maintaining covert political coordination behind the scenes. Party leaders Sheikh Ashiq and…

Omar Abdullah: ‘Destruction of Jammu & Kashmir Began After PDP Joined Hands with BJP in 2015’

November 9, 2025 Editor

Campaigning in Budgam, Omar Abdullah accuses PDP of betraying Kashmiri voters by aligning with BJP in 2015 — calling it the turning point that led to the erosion of Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy and identity. By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 In a fiery speech ahead of the Budgam bypolls, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that the political destruction of Jammu and Kashmir began not in 2019 with the abrogation of Article 370, but in 2015, when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formed a coalition government…