Jammu and Kashmir

In addition to Karra, the Congress has fielded Mumtaz Khan from Reasi, Bhupender Jamwal from Mata Vaishno Devi, Iftikhar Ahmed from Rajouri (ST), Shabbir Ahmed Khan from Thannamandi (ST), and Mohammad Shahnawaz Choudhary from Surankote (ST).

"This struggle isn't just ours; it's the collective fight of all Jammu and Kashmir. If we are to reverse the injustices done to us, it will benefit every citizen here," Abdullah said. He stressed that joining hands with the Congress, though difficult, was crucial to presenting a united front against the BJP.

In a significant statement that marks a shift in India's foreign policy approach, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar declared on Friday that the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan has come to an end.

The Indian Army has recovered six Chinese-made grenades from the Dachhi forest area in the Sheendara sector of Poonch district.

Ganderbal holds significant importance for the National Conference, as it has been a stronghold for the Abdullah family for generations. The seat was first won by NC founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in 1977, followed by his son, Farooq Abdullah, who secured victories in 1983, 1987, and 1996.

Additional candidates for the first phase include Sunil Sharma from Padder-Nagseni, Veer Saraf from Shangus-Anantnag East, Tariq Keen from Inderwal, Daleep Singh Parihar from Bhadarwah, Gajay Singh Rana from Doda, Mohd Rafiq Wani from Anantnag West, Javed Ahmad Qadri from Shopian, Syed Showkat Gayoor Andrabi from Pampore, and Shakti Raj Parihar from Doda West.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh, calling it a significant step towards enhanced governance and prosperity in the region.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday withdrew its first list of 44 candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

Among the candidates listed are Arshid Bhat, who will contest from Rajpora, Javed Ahmad Qadri from Shopian, and Mohd. Rafiq Wani from Anantnag West. Adv. Syed Wazahat will stand for election in Anantnag, while Sushri Shagun Parihar will represent Kishtwar, and Gajay Singh Rana will run from Doda.

The PDP manifesto outlines a series of socio-economic measures aimed at easing the burdens on the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Among the promises, Mufti announced free electricity of up to 200 units for residents, the abolition of water taxes, and the removal of water meters.