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J-K Assembly polls: Nominations of 37 candidates for third phase rejected

During the scrutiny, the candidatures of 449 were found valid, the officials said

'I might be from the Mufti family but will have to earn my respect here'

"People now understand that their vote is going to be important; it's only politicians and parties who Are going to solve their problems," Iltija Mufti, PDP candidate in J&K Assembly elections

J&K polls: PDP can counter BJP's threat to state's identity, says Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir is set to hold its first assembly elections in ten years, with voting scheduled in three phases across 90 constituencies on September 18, 25, and October 1

Upcoming assembly polls first in 'secular J-K', says Sudhanshu Trivedi

He emphasised that these elections represented a choice between nationalist and anti-national forces

Terror funding accused Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer gets bail: Who is he?

Lok Sabha MP Rashid Engineer reached Srinagar on Thursday after getting an interim bail. In his first comments, he vowed to fight for justice while targeting the BJP over the abrogation of Article 370

Congress' 5 promises for J-K: Rs 3,000 for women, health insurance & more

J-K Assembly elections: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced five promises for the people of Jammu and Kashmir if the party comes to power

J-K polls 2024: EC says no preventive detention, booth changes. Top updates

The Election Commission has reportedly advised officials to avoid detaining political figures, prevent last-minute changes to polling locations, and ensure political rallies are not abruptly cancelled

Fiscal deficit to jobs: Economic issues new J&K govt has to tackle

The region is expected to clock a growth of 7% in FY25 but it's dependent on Central government grants

'Durbar Move' returns to spotlight as Jammu and Kashmir elections near

Although the Durbar Move has its proponents, it has faced increasing criticism since the late 1980s, mainly due to the significant costs and time it demands

Borders fully secure; will not allow terrorists to disturb J-K polls: BSF

BSF is capable of dealing with any situation and will play its role in ensuring the conduct of free and fair elections

J&K elections: Omar, Karra, Raina among 239 candidates in fray for phase 2

Monday was the last day of the withdrawal of nomination papers for the second phase covering assembly segments spread across central Kashmir districts of Budgam, Srinagar and Ganderbal

J-K Assembly polls: Sheikh Rashid's party proxy of BJP, claims Mehbooba

Her remarks came a day after PDP candidate from south Kashmir's Shopian assembly segment Yawar Shafi Banday was injured in an alleged attack by the workers of the Awami Ittehad Party

J-K polls 2024: Former deputy CM dropped from BJP's 6th list. Top updates

Jammu and Kashmir will witness its first Assembly elections in ten years, scheduled across three phases: September 18 (24 seats), September 25 (26 seats), and October 1 (40 seats)

J&K Assembly elections: Valley's first-time voters waiting for a new dawn

For young voters in the Valley where Assembly elections are being held after a decade, it's a chance to prioritise issues like unemployment and education. Here's a ground report by Sarthak Choudhury

Many Kashmiri Pandit bodies to avoid J&K polls over 'genocide denial'

The decision to abstain from the polling was taken at Kashmiri pandit citizens meet held here in the light of the Assembly elections scheduled to take place in three phases on Sep 18, 25 and Oct 1

Can't forecast what will follow J&K polls: Karra on National Conference CM

Karra exuded confidence that Congress-NC combine would form government crossing the magic mark in the 90-member assembly and the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP would not be able to hamper their chances much

Congress was not good for NC in J&K till Mufti Sayeed made it so: Mehbooba

Addressing an election rally in Kokernag assembly segment of Anantnag district, Mufti recalled the time when the National Conference enforced a social boycott of Congress workers in Jammu and Kashmir

BJP releases sixth list of 10 candidates for J&K Assembly elections

According to the BJP's sixth candidates' list, Faqir Mohammad Khan will contest from the Gurez Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved seat, Abdul Rasheed Khan from Sonawari and Ghulam Mohammad Mir from Handwar

Can't forecast things to follow J-K polls: Karra on possibility of NC CM

In an interview with PTI, Karra exuded confidence that the Congress-NC combine would form the government crossing the magic mark in the 90-member assembly

BJP trying to 'intimidate' Hindu voters in J-K: NCP prez Farooq Abdullah

"They repealed Article 370 (of the Constitution) but did terrorism end? Terrorism is rising again and it is all their responsibility," he said