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Qazi Faraz Ahmad

Qazi Faraz Ahmad

Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Deputy News Editor with Hindustan Times, has been reporting on policy and politics from the Hindi heartland of Uttar Pradesh for more than 17 years.

Articles by Qazi Faraz Ahmad

Ahead of 2027 UP polls, AIMIM steps up campaign in districts dominated by Muslims

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi (File)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:59 IST

Ram temple donation row: Samajwadi Party to up the ante with ‘chanda chori’ campaign

SP Baba Saheb Ambedkar Vahini says the programmes are designed to educate people about the Constitution, social justice, democratic rights and current political developments. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 02:02 IST

‘No crisis, all 37 with Akhilesh’: SP OBC MPs deny split rumors, slam BJP allies

Utkarsh Verma, the SP MP from Kheri, along with the party’s Dhaurahra MP Anand Bhaduaria, submitted a written complaint at the Kheri Kotwali police station.

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 02:38 IST

Another UP minister claims defections likely from SP, Congress: 'Two dozen MPs…'

Uttar Pradesh minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad .

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 04:25 IST

BJP woos Pasmanda Muslims for 2027 poll battle in Uttar Pradesh

The BJP’s focused outreach to Pasmanda Muslims in key pockets of Uttar Pradesh signals a strategic attempt to reshape minority voting patterns through welfare outreach and direct engagement. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 24:50 IST

Ahead of 2027 polls, Owaisi targets SP bastion with first rally in Bahraich on June 14

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi will also offer prayers at the Dargah of Syed Salar Masood Ghazi. (File)

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 21:46 IST

Ahead of June 5 deadline, documents of 13,000 Waqf establishments in UP yet to be uploaded on UMEED portal

A few days ago, it was reported that documents for approximately 31,000 Waqf establishments were rejected on the UMEED portal due to incorrect uploading. Caretakers of these establishments were asked to re-upload their documents by June 5. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 02:30 IST

People rejected TMC’s corruption in West Bengal, says Samajwadi Party national vice-president

Samajwadi Party national vice-president Kiranmoy Nanda. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on May 5, 2026 24:54 IST

UMEED uploads audit: More than 12,000 Waqf registrations rejected in UP over data gaps

Uttar Pradesh has over 1.26 lakh Waqf institutions under the Sunni Central Waqf Board. (For representation)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 24:12 IST

SP eyes PDA consolidation via Ambedkar anniversary push

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav (File)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 05:25 IST

Breaking the Noida jinx? Akhilesh Yadav to kick-start 2027 campaign with rally in GB Nagar on March 29

The Samajwadi Party rally is expected to focus on the party’s PDA formula. (Mushtaq Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 02:24 IST

Avoid propaganda, black armband protest on Eid prayers not justified: UP Clerics

In view of US-Israel attack on Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, reports suggested that people had been urged to wear black armbands during Eid prayers as a mark of protest. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 08:04 IST

Eyeing national party status, Samajwadi Party ready to take plunge in Assam assembly polls

While the Samajwadi Party remains strong in Uttar Pradesh where it is preparing for the 2027 assembly polls, it maintains a limited presence elsewhere with two MLAs in Maharashtra and one in Gujarat. (FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 02:12 IST

In shadow of war, Uttar Pradesh workers in Israel say ‘it’s business as usual’

Speaking to HT over a video call from Israel, Ram Achal, who was at his construction site nearly 170 km from Tel Aviv, said, “The work never stopped here, we went to a bunker only yesterday when the siren sounded."

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 03:55 IST

In shadow of war, Uttar Pradesh workers in Israel confident of safety, but families worried

Ram Achal, who is employed in Israel, communicates with his family via video call. (SOURCED)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 22:56 IST

Tension in West Asia: Protest against US, Israel continues in Lucknow

The protest against the US, Israel, UAE and Saudi Arabia in Old Lucknow area on Monday. (HT photo)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 21:44 IST

After Khamenei’s death, Old Lucknow, west UP districts witness protests, police on alert

A candle march being taken out in Old Lucknow on Sunday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 02:22 IST

Flights cancelled, tensions rise: Lucknow families with relatives in Gulf on edge

With airspace shut across much of the Gulf and flight operations disrupted, relatives in the city said they were struggling to stay in touch with loved ones abroad. (For representation)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 14:02 IST

Protest in Lucknow over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing in Iran

People from the Muslim community condemn the US-Israel air strikes that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (HT Photo/Deepak Gupta)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 11:36 IST

Amid escalation, Lucknow families anxious over safety of relatives in Gulf

The disruption of communication services in Iran has added to the worries of families in Lucknow. (For representation)

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 22:22 IST

SP to celebrate Kanshi Ram birth anniversary as PDA Diwas; ‘drama’, says Mayawati

SP president Akhilesh Yadav termed PDA Diwas a new beginning. (File)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 14:25 IST

After Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin, Akhilesh Yadav too turns to I-PAC

I-PAC worked with Mamata Banerjee in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections. (HT FILES)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 01:48 IST

Uttar Pradesh unveils excise export policy, eyes spirited presence in international market

The policy also includes provisions for distilleries to manufacture heritage liquor for export, permit tasting taverns and manage retail sales. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 02:30 IST

SP MLAs protest, slam govt over SIR, ‘insult to Ahilyabai Holkar’

Samajwadi Party MLAs stage a protest during the budget session 2026-27 of the UP Assembly on the assembly premises, in Lucknow on Monday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 16:56 IST

Haj pilgrimage 2026: Pilgrims can select, book their flights

This year, around 18,000 Haj pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh will travel to Saudi Arabia. (For Representation)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 16:14 IST

Better facilities being ensured for Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia this year: Ansari

Danish Azad Ansari during his recent visit to Saudi. (HT)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 03:38 IST

Hic, hic, hooray! Excise numbers script spirited growth story in Uttar Pradesh

As the sale of liquor in Uttar Pradesh has gone up, the excise department’s contribution to the state exchequer has also increased significantly in the last few years. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 13:32 IST

Hic, hic, hooray! Excise numbers script spirited growth story in Uttar Pradesh

As the sale of liquor in Uttar Pradesh has gone up, the excise department’s contribution to the state exchequer has also increased significantly in the last few years. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 03:04 IST

UP Waqf bodies granted six more months to upload documents on UMEED

UP Waqf bodies granted six more months to upload documents on UMEED

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 24:56 IST

From 58K in 180 days, to another 28K in three days: How number of waqf uploads in Uttar Pradesh shot up on UMEED portal

UP Sunni Central Waqf Board chairman Zufar Ahmad Faruqi confirmed the numbers went up because of the surge and technical upgrade of the UMEED server. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Updated on Dec 9, 2025 22:40 IST

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