Try GOLD - Free
Omar Renews Pitch for Statehood
The New Indian Express Belagavi
|June 07, 2025
Says promotion for Manoj Sinha (from MoS to L-G) and demotion from him (now CM of UT)
Making a strong political statement in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the Kashmir rail link, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday made a renewed pitch for the restoration of J&K's statehood, saying he had experienced a demotion from being CM of a full-fledged state in 2014 to CM of a UT while Manoj Sinha was promoted to Lt Governor from minister of state.
He hoped that it would not take much time for the prime minister to reverse the status and restore J&K's full statehood.
This story is from the June 07, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Belagavi.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The New Indian Express Belagavi
The New Indian Express Belagavi
SC directs govt to hold GBA polls by June 30
THE Supreme Court on Monday asked the Karnataka government and the State Election Commission (SEC) to hold the long-pending polls to the five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) by June 30.
1 min
January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Belagavi
Australia puts India in high risk slab, makes student visa tougher
AUSTRALIA has joined the list of major countries restricting the entry of Indian students into its university campuses.
1 mins
January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Belagavi
India, Germany intent on def ties
Two countries announce road map for joint military production, naval exercises & training
2 mins
January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Belagavi
Parliament business to be available in 22 languages, MPs to get phone updates
PARLIAMENT is set to introduce new facilities for members of both Houses with the Budget session starting on January 28.
1 min
January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Belagavi
Padikkal stars once again for Karnataka
DEVDUTT Padikkal continued his golden run with the bat as his unbeaten 81 helped the hosts to a comfortable win over Mumbai in one of the two quarterfinals of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence facility in the city on Monday.
2 mins
January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Belagavi
PM to inaugurate Commonwealth speakers' meet on AI, social media
53 countries to participate
2 mins
January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Belagavi
'Quality is not linked to price'
DR Cyriac Abby Philips, clinician-scientist and president of the Mission for Ethics and Science in Health (MESH) explains the motivation behind the study, its surprising findings, and what this mean for patients and doctors alike.
1 min
January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Belagavi
Grace-ful innings: Opener powers RCB to 9-wicket win
GRACE Harris’ violent 40-ball 85, helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a breezy nine-wicket win over UP Warriorz ina Women’s Premier League encounter on Monday.
1 min
January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Belagavi
Jammu and Kashmir spar over law university
DAYS after the closure of the Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College following agitation by Hindu groups over the admission of Muslim students, a fresh political controversy has erupted in the Valley over the establishment of a National Law University (NLU).
2 mins
January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Belagavi
In talks with PM, Merz hints at EU FTA deal by month-end
IN a big push amid rising global protectionism, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday was optimistic of sealing a landmark EU-India free trade agreement by January-end, with top EU leaders likely visiting New Delhi to sign it, following wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad.
1 min
January 13, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size