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National Conference’s Counterattack: ‘Operation Lotus’ or Internal Revolt? The Political Battle After Ruhullah’s Exit

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NC Alleges BJP's Operation Lotus After Ruhullah Exit: Political Engineering or Internal Crisis?

Salman Ali Sagar accuses BJP of pushing Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi out of the National Conference, but the dispute raises a more difficult question: is the party confronting political engineering, or the consequences of its own internal contradictions? By: Javid Amin | 04 November 2026 Srinagar: The National Conference’s response to Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s resignation has moved beyond damage control. A day after the Srinagar MP announced his departure from the party and submitted his resignation from the Lok Sabha, the NC launched a political counterattack, accusing the BJP…

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J&K Cabinet Portfolio Distribution: Who Holds the Real Power?

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Omar Abdullah's Cabinet Reshuffle: Who Got the Key Departments and Who Was Left Out?

Surinder Choudhary gets key departments, Pir Panjal retains two berths, while the exclusion of mainland Jammu raises questions over regional representation By: Javid Amin | 04 November 2026 Srinagar: The latest distribution of portfolios in Jammu and Kashmir has done more than complete the administrative arrangement of the Omar Abdullah-led government. It has also reshaped the political balance within the Council of Ministers, brought senior National Conference leaders into the government, and reopened an uncomfortable question about Jammu’s representation. The October 27 cabinet expansion brought four new ministers into the…

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Democrats Take Control of Congress: What the 2026 Midterms Mean for Trump and the World

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US Midterms 2026: Democrats Take Congress as Trump's Political Agenda Faces Resistance

US Midterm Elections 2026: Democrats Capture Senate and House as Trump Faces Divided Washington By: Javid Amin | 04 November 2026 World Politics | United States The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a major political reversal in Washington, with Democrats winning control of the Senate and securing a projected majority in the House of Representatives, according to election-night projections and reporting by major US news organisations. The results mark a significant shift in the balance of power during President Donald Trump’s second term. After entering the 2026 elections with…

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Ruhullah’s Resignation Shakes National Conference, But Can He Build a New Political Force?

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Ruhullah Quits NC: Can He Build a Political Alternative in Kashmir?

After the Resignation: Ruhullah’s Real Test Begins Now From National Conference Star Campaigner to Its Most Prominent Dissenter, Can He Turn Public Sympathy Into a Political Force? By: Javid Amin | 03 November 2026 Budgam/Srinagar: Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s decision to walk away from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference marks a significant moment in the Valley’s political landscape. At a public gathering in Budgam on Tuesday, the Srinagar MP announced his departure from the party and resignation from the Lok Sabha, accusing the NC leadership of moving away from…

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National Conference Crisis Deepens as Disgruntled MLAs Demand Changes; Ruhullah Sets Exit Date

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Omar Abdullah Faces Internal Pressure as NC Dissidents Demand Government Restructuring

Senior leaders attempt to open communication channels with unhappy legislators as demands for cabinet restructuring, accountability and implementation of election promises expose deeper divisions within the ruling party By: Javid Amin | 02 November 2026 Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) is facing a difficult test of internal unity after a cabinet reshuffle triggered growing dissatisfaction among its legislators, with senior party leaders now attempting to bring the disgruntled members into direct discussions with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. What initially appeared to be resentment over ministerial appointments has developed into a…

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J&K Politics at Boiling Point: NC Faces Internal Revolt as Statehood and Article 370 Return to Centre Stage

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18 NC MLAs Seek Sweeping Changes: Is Omar Abdullah Facing His Biggest Political Test?

Cabinet Reshuffle Was the Trigger, Not the Cause: 18 Legislators Seek Major Changes as Ruhullah’s Exit Deepens the Party’s Ideological Crisis By: Javid Amin | 01 November 2026 Srinagar: The National Conference (NC), which returned to power in Jammu and Kashmir with a strong electoral mandate in 2024, is facing an increasingly public test of internal cohesion. What initially appeared to be disappointment over the latest cabinet expansion has developed into a wider confrontation over political accountability, the concentration of decision-making, implementation of election promises and the party’s position on…

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INDIA Bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ March: Opposition Unites in Delhi Over SIR, Voter Rights and Demand for CEC’s Resignation

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Chalo Dilli Rally: Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav Lead Opposition Show of Strength

Delhi Opposition Rally: Can INDIA Bloc Turn SIR Controversy Into a Nationwide Political Movement? Ramlila Maidan becomes the centre of a major Opposition mobilisation as Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and leaders from regional parties rally against electoral roll revisions By: Javid Amin | 01 November 2026 New Delhi: Delhi’s political landscape witnessed a major Opposition mobilisation on Sunday as parties belonging to the INDIA bloc came together for the ‘Chalo Dilli, Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign, bringing their protest against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls…

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Kargil Political Realignment: Jaffer Akhoon Joins BJP as Raza Abbasi and Fida Hussain Enter Congress Ahead of Ladakh Polls

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Kargil Political Churn: Jaffer Akhoon Joins BJP as Congress Gains Two New Leaders

Former LAHDC-Kargil chief’s switch gives BJP a prominent local figure, while Congress recruits two new faces; November 21 elections will test whether party changes translate into voter support By: Javid Amin | 31 October 2026 Kargil: A fresh political realignment is taking shape in Kargil ahead of Ladakh’s November 21 local body elections. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, a former Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, and an expelled National Conference leader, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. At the same time, former senior government officer…

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17 NC MLAs Give Farooq, Omar Abdullah 15-Day Ultimatum Over ‘Coterie Culture’; Internal Crisis Deepens

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'End Coterie Culture': 17 NC MLAs Challenge Omar Abdullah's Leadership

A closed-door meeting involving 17 National Conference legislators and an Independent MLA has taken the cabinet reshuffle controversy to a new level, with demands for an end to unilateral decisions, greater consultation and accountability within the ruling party. By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2026 The growing discontent within Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) has entered a more serious phase, with 17 party legislators reportedly issuing a 15-day ultimatum to party president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address what they describe as an unhealthy culture…

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Global Alert? Why Countries Are Issuing Travel Warnings and What They Mean for the World

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Why the US, UK and Other Countries Are Warning Travellers About Middle East Risks

Middle East tensions, missile and drone threats, and risks to aviation and shipping have prompted renewed travel warnings. But do the advisories point to an imminent global crisis? By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2026 New Delhi: A series of travel warnings and security advisories issued by governments across the world has drawn attention to the deteriorating security environment in parts of the Middle East, triggering speculation on social media about the possibility of a major geopolitical escalation. The warnings have raised questions among travellers and observers about whether governments…

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