The Latest Breaking News from Omar Abdullah

Muslim MP called ‘terrorist, pimp’ by BJP member inside India’s parliament

BJP’s Ramesh Bhiduri makes Islamophobic and threatening remarks against Kunwar Danish Ali during a debate.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023

Pakistan has greater responsibility to create atmosphere for talks: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah calls on Pakistan to create conducive atmosphere for talks, criticizes govt. for "contrary stands" on J&K. He urges people to press 'NOTA' if 50% don't want elections. He also reiterates stand on seat sharing in INDIA alliance to overpower BJP.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Opposition should have alliance on seats where BJP hopes to win: Omar Abdullah

NC leader Omar Abdullah suggests INDIA alliance should have alliance on seats where BJP "hopes to win". PDP miffed, but Omar refuses to backtrack. AIMIM chief Owaisi sees scope for a third front.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Delhi HC enhances maintenance awarded to former J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s wife

Delhi HC orders Omar Abdullah to pay ₹1.5L/month to estranged wife, ₹60K/month to sons. Judge noted his financial privilege & lavish lifestyle, wife's limited resources. Maintenance amount enhanced to ensure decent standard of living commensurate with his income.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Omar, Mehbooba come out in defence of ‘suspended’ Kashmiri lecturer

Former J&K CMs, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, welcomed the Supreme Court’s intervention in the suspension of a Kashmiri lecturer who appeared before the SC in defence of Article 370 last week

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Omar, Mehbooba congratulate ISRO for Chandrayaan-3 success

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the surface of the moon.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Article 370 hearing: Omar, Mehbooba express satisfaction

National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party leaders Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti expressed satisfaction and optimism after their petitioners concluded arguments in the Supreme Court hearing on abrogation of Article 370.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Certain individuals provoking people in Jammu and Kashmir: L-G Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also criticised those who opposed the home for homeless scheme by suggesting outsiders were being settled in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Rahul Gandhi extends Ladakh tour, to visit Kargil ahead of hill council polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended his Ladakh tour by six days and will meet the youth leaders and address a public gathering in Kargil. 

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Jammu & Kashmir being recognised for change, peace in four years: L-G Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Jammu & Kashmir is being recognised for its peaceful atmosphere and the change brought four years ago, while referring to reading down of Article 370 in 2019.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023