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Srinagar, March 13 National Conference president Farooq Abdullah wished for a swift end to the war in West Asia on Friday, attributing the fuel shortage in Indian markets to the conflict that has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route."The shortage of fuel and gas is due...

New Delhi, March 13 – Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a wedding function in Greater Kailash, prompting widespread condemnation and urgent questions about security arrangements.The assailant, identified as Kamal Singh...

Srinagar, March 12 – Hours after issuing a warrant without bail against former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar recalled the warrant on Thursday.The CJM Srinagar stated in the recall order that the...

Srinagar, March 12 Political leaders in Kashmir, across party lines, condemned the attack on National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah in Jammu on Thursday, demanding a thorough investigation.Leaders from the BJP, Congress, and PDP demanded accountability from...

Jammu/New Delhi, March 12 – The Centre on Thursday described the attack on National Conference President Farooq Abdullah as a "serious concern", even as the 88-year-old former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister recounted the assassination attempt in Jammu and praised the security personnel, saying...

Srinagar, March 12 A local court on Thursday recalled a warrant requiring Farooq Abdullah, the former chief minister, to appear in court in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case, just hours after issuing it. This decision was made after considering Abdullah's condition...

Jammu, March 12 Kamal Singh Jamwal, the man who allegedly attempted to assassinate National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, acted alone, officials said on Thursday, ruling out the possibility of further arrests in the case.The officials said that the police have initiated a detailed...

Jammu, March 12 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke to former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday after the attack on him at a wedding function and assured him that a thorough investigation would be conducted.Abdullah (88) narrowly escaped when a gunman opened fire...

New Delhi, March 12 The Union government on Thursday termed the murderous attack on veteran leader Farooq Abdullah as a matter of "grave concern" and assured the Rajya Sabha that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure his security.The government is taking the assassination attempt with...

New Delhi, March 12 The National Security Guard (NSG) will conduct a comprehensive security audit of all its Z-plus category high-risk VIPs following the assassination attempt on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, officials said on Thursday.The 'Black Cats' commando force...

Jammu, March 12 The Jammu High Court Bar Association and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry condemned the attack on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and said that there is no place for violence in a democracy.They demanded a thorough investigation into the incident, questioning...

Srinagar, March 12 – A court in Srinagar issued a warrant for the arrest of Farooq Abdullah, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and President of the National Conference (NC), in connection with the JKCA scam case.Official sources here stated that the Srinagar Chief Judicial...

Jammu, March 12 A court here on Thursday ordered the detention of a man who allegedly attempted to assassinate National Conference president Farooq Abdullah for five days in police custody for questioning.The 63-year-old accused, Kamal Singh Jamwal, was produced in the city court amid tight...

Srinagar, March 12 A local court on Thursday issued a warrant for the arrest of former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case.Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar, Tabassum, issued the warrants despite Abdullah's failure to appear in court...

Chandigarh, March 12 Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday condemned the attack on National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah.Abdullah, 88, had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was...

Lucknow, March 12 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met spiritual leader Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Thursday and sought his blessings, saying it would bring an end to "fake saints".After meeting the seer, Yadav said he had come to seek the Shankaracharya's blessings and wisdom.Asked...

Mumbai, March 12 Former Union minister Sharad Pawar on Thursday described the assassination attempt on former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah as "deeply concerning.""The gun firing incident at a wedding ceremony attended by senior leader Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder...

Mumbai, March 12 Former Union Minister Sharad Pawar described the assassination attempt on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah as "deeply concerning" on Thursday."The gun firing incident at a wedding ceremony attended by senior leaders Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief...

Lucknow, March 12 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met spiritual leader Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Thursday and sought his blessings, saying it would bring an end to "fake saints".After meeting the seer, Yadav said he had come to seek the Shankaracharya's blessings and wisdom.Asked...

Jammu, March 12 National Conference (NC) president and veteran politician Farooq Abdullah described his narrow escape from an assassination attempt as a divine intervention, while raising serious questions about the "total absence" of police deployment at a high-profile wedding where the...