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Empty out the Congress, Chandrashekhar Bawankule tells partymen
The Congress’ Maharashtra unit chief Harshvardhan Sakpal counter-attacked the BJP. “The ruling party is a witch that swallows Congress leaders and workers, as it knows that it needs them to win the elections despite having prime minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis
Published on May 06, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Singapore's ruling PAP wins its 14th successive election, PM Wong keeps his seat
The People's Action Party has won 87 out of the 97 seats in the parliamentary elections in Singapore, continuing their six-decade-long run of being in power.
Updated on May 04, 2025 04:53 AM IST
US-Canada ties: Carney, Trump hold talks over phone, agree to meet in future
The elections witnessed a turnout of over 19.5 million voters, nearly 69% of the electorate, according to Elections Canada
Published on Apr 30, 2025 10:25 AM IST
Anirudh Bhatttacharyya
Canada votes today: All you need to know about the key elections
The elections are expected to be a contest between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conversative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 12:08 PM IST
Canada PM signals a reset in ties with India if he returns to power
“It’s an incredibly important relationship, the Canada-India relationship, on many levels,” Mark Carney said during an interaction with reporters.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 11:21 AM IST
SAD polls: Sukbhir likely to take over reins of party again
As many as 567 delegates, four each from 117 assembly constituencies in Punjab will cast their vote during the session.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 07:58 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Amritsar/chandigarh
BJP invites nominations for Tamil Nadu party chief’s post
Amit Shah s on his first visit to the state after the BJP and its former ally AIADMK began alliance talks last month
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:46 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Left in the lurch after MMC poll suspension, doctors slam govt for mismanagement
Doctors continued arriving at polling booths till 3pm in some places, unaware that the apex court had rebuked the government and ordered voting to be halted
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Rupsa Chakraborty
Zelensky, Trump and Putin may all have done a U-turn on elections in Ukraine
For months the Ukrainian president has faced intense pressure from abroad.
Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:43 AM IST
The Economist
12 lakh jobs, 34 lakh employment opportunities in Bihar by poll date: Governor
During the Budget session, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan praised the state's Seven Resolves programme for its commitment to development and job creation.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 03:36 PM IST
Who is Friedrich Merz, Conservative leader set to become new German Chancellor?
Friedrich Merz-led CDU/CSU bloc won Germany elections with 28.5% of votes, surpassing Olaf Scholz's SPD.
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Chhattisgarh village votes for 1st time in 75 years during panchayat polls
Residents of Chhattisgarh's Kerlapenda village raised their concerns in front of politicians for the first time during this election.
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 06:03 AM IST
Donald Trump hits back at Ukraine's Zelenskyy over ‘disinformation space’ claims
Donald Trump on Wednesday called Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” after the latter said POTUS was being influenced by Russian disinformation
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 10:21 PM IST
AP |
BFI’s delayed election points to internal turmoil
Indian boxers failing to win a medal at the Paris Olympics has underscored tension among the body’s administration
Published on Feb 18, 2025 05:08 AM IST
Avishek RoyAvishek Roy
Is democracy in danger? Jaishankar shows inked finger after US Senator's remark
S Jaishankar defended India's democracy at the Munich Security Conference, contrasting it with the Western view of global democratic decline.
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 02:29 PM IST
SAD membership drive: SGPC postpones Takht panel meeting to Feb 13
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) announced the postponement of the seven-member Akal Takht-constituted committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday in Patiala to February 13
Published on Feb 12, 2025 05:40 AM IST
No logic in barring convicted MPs, MLAs for 6 years: SC
The Supreme Court questions the six-year election ban for convicted legislators, seeking a life ban instead, citing conflict of interest in law-making.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
‘Confident that we will come back to power in Delhi’: AAP
AAP leaders express confidence in returning to power despite exit polls predicting a BJP win, citing past successes and their welfare-focused agenda.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 01:33 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
Delhi elections 2025: Restaurants offer special discounts and deals to voters
Voters can avail of these deals by showing their ink-marked fingers as proof of voting
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 10:34 AM IST
Amritsar mayoral elections on January 27
The announcement came after Jalandhar division commissioner Arun Sekhri sent a letter to the Amritsar municipal commissioner, directing him to administer the oath of office to newly elected councillors and hold elections for the top three posts.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 06:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Ludhiana to get its mayor today, officials working in overdrive
The Aam Aadmi Party is strongly poised to elect a mayor as it reached the majority-mark of 48 in the 95-member House after ward number 41 councillor Mamta Rani switched sides from the Congress
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 05:20 AM IST
Sukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: District bar body elects 6 ROs for upcoming election
The meeting marked a significant milestone with the appointment of Lokesh Batta as the RO; notably, he is the youngest individual to hold this position in the history of the association
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 05:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Purvanchalis to be deciding factor in Delhi polls again: Shahnawaz Hussain
BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said AAP didn’t work in the areas that needed its attention and thought freebies would help it win elections
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:40 PM IST
Sanjeev K Jha, New Delhi
Omar praises PM Modi for election promise, appeals for statehood restoration
Omar Abdullah said that due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the peace process along the borders has greatly benefited remote areas.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 03:25 PM IST
Jalandhar’s Model Town goes back to old ways, dumps waste at public places
The NGT had on December 6 last year directed the MC to clear the garbage from open spaces and shift dumping to a closed spot, earmarked in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 07:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Terms of Trade | Delhi’s reckoning with democracy
AAP's core political economy model is to divert state resources from investment to supporting the short-term consumption of the poor.
Published on Jan 10, 2025 02:04 PM IST
Can AAP score a hat-trick in Delhi? A SWOT analysis
Can AAP score a hat-trick in Delhi? A SWOT analysis
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:28 PM IST
PTI |
Uphill task for Cong to reclaim lost ground in Delhi
Uphill task for Cong to reclaim lost ground in Delhi
Published on Jan 07, 2025 05:19 PM IST
PTI |
Election Rules amendment meant to protect privacy, prevent voter profiling: CEC
The amendment, notified by the law ministry at the recommendation of the EC, restricted default public access to election papers that were earlier accessible.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:39 AM IST
Stage set for first Hry gurdwara body elections this month
As many as 40 members will be elected by the Sikh voters in 40 wards spread all over the state and further, nine members will be nominated by the majority group.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Karnal