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Caste census decision shows govt’s commitment to social justice: Pradhan
The cabinet committee on political affairs on Wednesday said the power to conduct caste-based survey rests with the Union government
Updated on May 01, 2025 01:16 PM IST
NDA begins talks on seat sharing in Bihar
According to a senior BJP leader, the process of identifying seats will precede the candidate selection and all the partners will be consulted
Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Sidelined RLJP chief Pashupati Paras quits NDA, says Laluji is an old friend
RLJP chief Paras was upset with the BJP after his party was not given a ticket in the last Lok Sabha polls
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 08:25 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Race to lose? Fringe players out to test Bihar poll waters
In 2020 Assembly election, Bihar had over 125 political parties, apart from the unrecognised ones registered outside the state, and it could get bigger this time.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:46 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Dealing with the Waqf storm
Parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill amid intense debate, facing opposition over concerns it violates rights and promotes state overreach.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 09:43 PM IST
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BJD’s support to Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha sparks discord in the party
Some of the lawmakers of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) defied the party’s initial opposition and choose to support the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during the voting
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 05:55 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Four JDU members quit party, cite disagreement over Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Parliament approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha giving its approval in the early hours of Friday
Published on Apr 04, 2025 04:43 PM IST
‘Committed to upholding democratic rules’
Several BJP’s allies — the Janata Dal (United), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the Janata Dal (Secular), the Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) — supported the bill in the Upper House.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:46 AM IST
Voter ID issue set to rock House as session resumes
Parliament's Budget session resumes with NDA and Opposition clashing over EPIC numbers, US tariffs, delimitation, and Waqf Bill amendments.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:36 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi
BJP opts for ‘complementary’ approach in poll-bound Bihar
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has opted for a “complementary” approach towards its allies to emerge as a winning coalition in the assembly polls scheduled for later this year in Bihar
Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
NDA to fight all polls as a united front, says Modi
PM Narendra Modi said all upcoming elections will be fought by the NDA as a single bloc, signalling that the coalition led by the BJP was going strong.
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
BJP to pick new Delhi CM on Feb 19, oath-taking on 20
The swearing-in of Delhi's new chief minister on Feb 20 will be a grand NDA event, attended by PM Modi and top leaders, marking BJP's return after 27 years.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra, New Delhi
Deregulation panel to reduce State’s role in governance: PM
The Prime Minister also criticised the previous Congress-led UPA government saying they were slow in undertaking reform measures.
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 12:57 AM IST
Abhishek Angad, New Delhi
In Delhi verdict, governance gift for BJP
Delhi's election outcome gives BJP seven months to focus on urgent economic challenges, while opposition faces internal contradictions and credibility issues.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 08:46 AM IST
Union minister HDK signs up for Hindi lessons
Kumaraswamy’s efforts come at a time when the Centre is often at odds with Southern states including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for what they term ‘Hindi imposition.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:18 AM IST
Deve Gowda heaps praise on PM Modi in RS, calls him 'tallest leader' in country
Speaking at Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Gowda said that he must congratulate PM Modi who selected a "backward woman" as the President.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:27 PM IST
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NDA parties set to make joint push in final stretch in Delhi polls
As Delhi elections approach, NDA leaders unite for final campaign push, targeting diverse voters and highlighting AAP's alleged failures.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 10:18 PM IST
Budget 2025: A quick recap of Budget 2024 announcements
A quick look at some measures announced by Nirmala Sitharaman during Budget 2024 that benefitted or hurt common people.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 09:08 AM IST
Manjhi threatens to quit Union cabinet, then vows to be with Modi till death
Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular leader Jitan Ram Manjhi reversed his threat to resign from Modi's cabinet, clarifying he won't leave BJP despite seat disputes.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 07:21 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
NDA to keep up heat on opposition in Ambedkar row
The debate on the Constitution in the recently concluded winter session of Parliament, specifically the controversy over Shah’s speech, was also discussed.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Rajbhar accuses Congress, SP of using Dalits for political mileage
“Congress has always opposed Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar. They’ve done nothing for Dalits and have used them as a mere vote bank,” Rajbhar said during an interaction with media persons.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 09:36 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Yogi asks his ministers to gear up for Mahakumbh, Milkipur bypoll
Teams of ministers to invite governors and CMs of different states to the mega religious congregation in Prayagraj
Published on Nov 29, 2024 10:18 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
As unrest rages, several MLAs skip Manipur CM-led meeting
A crucial meeting of the National Democratic Alliance called by Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday evening saw significant absences.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Contributions of tribals to freedom movement ignored, says PM targeting past govts
PM Modi asserted that he worshipped the ‘Adivasi Samaj’ and his govt took the decision to celebrate Munda’s birth anniversary as ‘Janjaatiya Gaurav Divas’ because the community never got its due
Published on Nov 15, 2024 03:33 PM IST
Bihar bypolls: Stakes are high for all parties, with an eye on 2025 assembly elections
The bypolls to four assembly constituencies in Bihar will be held on November 13, while the results will be announced on November 23.
Published on Nov 12, 2024 05:08 PM IST
Bypoll widens tug of war in NDA’s Dalit partners
Tensions rise in Bihar's NDA as LJP and HAM(S) clash over ticket distribution, highlighting competitive politics for Dalit votes amidst claims of unity.
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 08:36 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Anil Vij, Shruti Choudhry among BJP MLAs sworn in as Haryana minister | List
Anil Vij, Krishan Lal Panwar and Rao Narbir Singh were among those administered the oath of office by Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 02:13 PM IST
Nayab Singh Saini sworn in as Haryana CM for 2nd time
Haryana CM-designate Nayab Singh Saini offered prayers at Valmiki Temple in Panchkula ahead of his oath-taking ceremony.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 03:06 PM IST
PM Modi to chair NDA meeting and CM conclave in Chandigarh on Thursday
All NDA parties and CMs were told about the meeting earlier this week although no agenda notes have been circulated yet
Published on Oct 16, 2024 08:09 PM IST
PM to chair meeting of NDA leaders in Chandigarh on October 17
As per the senior officer of UT administration, soon after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Haryana government in Panckula, the meeting will be held in Chandigarh hotel from 3 to 7pm
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 05:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh