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Leadership, reforms: Amit Shah lists factors that helped India tackle Covid-19
Shah first emphasised the context in which the pandemic hit, and the concerns that existed about what the pandemic would do to a country of India’s size, diversity and infrastructure capacity.
Published on Dec 09, 2021 12:33 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Next Union budget may retain focus on infrastructure story: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the government reduced corporate tax in 2019 to boost investor sentiment and the policy decision helped in faster recovery of the economy after the two waves of Covid-19 pandemic hit the economy – the first in March 2020 and the second in April-May this year
Updated on Dec 05, 2021 12:34 AM IST
HTLS 2021— Covid action spurred economic bounceback: Union minister Amit Shah
Union minister Amit Shah says that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership saved thousands of lives from Covid-19, instilled self discipline in 1.3 billion citizens, and transformed the mechanism of government welfare delivery, changing the lives of 800 million beneficiaries.
Updated on Dec 07, 2021 05:48 PM IST
Cannot deny existence of UPA, Oppn leaders should try to bolster it: Baghel
Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel says Mamata Banerjee’s comments last week that there is no UPA any more were indicative of a changed tenor after a meeting with PM Narendra Modi
Updated on Dec 05, 2021 01:20 AM IST
Congress brought change, took reins of power from elites: Punjab CM Channi
Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi says Amarinder Singh was replaced as the Congress felt he had failed to deliver and was not accessible to the people. He lived in a heavily guarded farmhouse and was not accessible to even the MLAs, leaving aside common people of Punjab
Updated on Dec 05, 2021 01:21 AM IST
Our duty to ensure no one is deprived of legal assistance: Uday Umesh Lalit
Supreme Court justice Uday Umesh Lalit says the time has come for the leaders in society to use their abilities to ensure that no person is deprived of legal assistance due to financial or any other disability
Updated on Dec 05, 2021 01:20 AM IST
HTLS 2021: We’re largely back to pre-Covid growth, says FM Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday expressed confidence in the robustness of the Indian economy, pointing out that 19 out of 22 high-frequency indicators have returned to or surpassed pre-pandemic levels
Updated on Dec 07, 2021 05:45 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
HTLS 2021 Inside the mind of India’s champs: Grit, guts, glory
They were unanimous in their assertion that the Tokyo success was a pit stop, and not the final destination, of their careers.
Updated on Dec 08, 2021 02:48 PM IST
HTLS 2021 Recap: Top quotes from all the speakers. Read here
Spread over five days, with a mix of virtual and physical sessions, HTLS 2021 once again showed that even in the midst of political and economic changes and the upheaval brought about by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, there is a way out if everyone comes together.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 09:29 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
How could I come back without a medal from Tokyo, says Punia
The Olympic bronze medallist was speaking at the HT Leadership Summit on Saturday. Punia shared the stage with Paralympics medallists Avani Lekhara and Sumit Antil.
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 07:33 PM IST
Avishek Roy, New Delhi
HTLS: Janhvi reacts to those who have ‘problems with her gym shorts’
Janhvi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor attended the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit and talked about the positives and negatives of social media.
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 07:05 PM IST
Anil Kapoor, at HTLS 2021, says OTT and theatres will co-exist
Anil Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor appeared as guest speakers at the HTLS 2021. During their conversation, the duo spoke about the evolution of the digital space and how, despite theatres reopening, the online platforms will continue to thrive.
Updated on Dec 07, 2021 05:58 PM IST
HTLS 2021: Sitharaman on state of Indian economy and its future
HTLS 2021: Talking about disinvestment, Sitharaman said the government is trying to speed up the process. When asked about the Budget expectations, the finance minister said that to some extent, the emphasis on infrastructure spending will continue.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 04:10 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Hopeful this year's GDP would be very encouraging: Nirmala Sitharaman at HTLS
Nirmala Sitharaman's comments at HTLS 2021 came days after data showed that India’s GDP grew at 8.4% in the three months ended September.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 03:28 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray
Bhupesh Baghel slams Mamata Banerjee's UPA statement, says her agenda not clear
HTLS 2021: When asked if Mamata Banerjee will go back to BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said, “She can do anything. She was the one who gave the BJP space in West Bengal. The BJP had no standing in Bengal. She can go with any political party.”
Published on Dec 04, 2021 03:17 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
BJP on backfoot; UP polls results are going to be surprising: Bhupesh Baghel
The BJP has been taught a lesson by the people and the party will be defeated in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Baghel said at HTLS 2021.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 03:08 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
BJP made a mistake by bringing in farm laws, will suffer in UP polls: Baghel
HTLS 2021: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said that the results in Uttar Pradesh will be shocking, adding that the party has been working on all the 403 seats. The Congress leader further said that the repeal of the three farm laws is not going to help the BJP.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 02:51 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Law on MSP possible; Chhattisgarh has it for years, says Bhupesh Baghel at HTLS
At HTLS 2021, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was forced to take a step back and apologise for introducing the contentious farm laws.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 02:50 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, New Delhi
‘Former Punjab CM only worked for 2 hours; I just rest for 2’: Channi at HTLS
HTLS 2021: Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi said that an era has changed in the politics of the state as he attacked his predecessor Captain Amarinder Singh. Channi accused Singh of doing injustice to the Congress party.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 01:35 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Stubble burning is not a hobby for us, says Punjab CM at HTLS
Charanjit Singh Channi made the remarks while speaking with Hindustan Times’ national political editor Sunetra Choudhury on the last day of HTLS 2021.
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 03:59 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Bajrang Punia hopes to overcome 'shortcomings' for better show in Paris
The freestyle wrestler, who competed in the 65-kg weight category, had lost to defeating Kazakhstan’s Daulet Niyazbekov by a margin of 8-0 in the playoffs to claim the bronze medal.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 01:10 PM IST
HTLS 2021 | Told Rahul Gandhi I never wanted CM post: Charanjit Singh Channi
On being asked whether he still sleeps in his car because of his busy schedule, Channi said, "The government has given such beautiful cars."
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 04:05 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Need to rise above politics of religion and caste’: Punjab CM Channi at HTLS
HTLS 2021: Charanjit Singh Channi took oath as the 16th chief minister of Punjab in September. He is the first Dalit leader to head the state.
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 03:16 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
This is a new era, Congress also adapting: Charanjit Singh Channi at HTLS
Charanjit Singh Channi was named the chief minister of Punjab in September this year.
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 03:09 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
'There has been a good change after winning the medal': Avani Lekhara at HTLS
HTLS 2021: Para-shooter Avani Lekhara finished top of the podium in 10 metre air rifle standing SH1 and had claimed the bronze in 50 metre Rifle 3 positions SH1.
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 12:48 PM IST
Building confidence about legal aid is key to ensuring justice: Justice UU Lalit
Justice Lalit highlighted the achievements of Nalsa and also the need to improve the quality of legal aid as he spoke at HTLS 2021
Published on Dec 04, 2021 11:39 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Legal aid provided only in 1% of cases, awareness is key: Justice Lalit at HTLS
HTLS 2021: Justice Lalit took over as the executive chairperson of NALSA in June this year. New records were made in disposal of cases in Lok Adalats as the Supreme Court judge infused renewed vigour and use of technological tools to facilitate settlement of cases without overstretched trials.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 11:37 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PM Modi has put forward ‘humane face’ of GDP: Amit Shah at HTLS 2021
Union home minister Amit Shah said that ensuring drinking water and cooking gas to every household, and building 10 crore toilets in the country help increase the GDP.
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 05:38 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘BJP will win Uttar Pradesh polls with overwhelming majority’: Amit Shah at HTLS
Speaking at HTLS 2021, Union home minister Amit Shah said he has toured Uttar Pradesh extensively and got the feedback that caste equations are not going to work in the upcoming assembly polls. He also dismissed there is any threat posed by the Samajwadi Party.
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 05:21 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
On restoration of J-K statehood, Amit Shah talks about process
Amit Shah also said that Kashmir is being prioritised for social welfare programmes in India and citizens of the Union territory have welcomed the change.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 10:55 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi