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
2,500 ‘Make In India’ drones to dazzle opening, closing ceremonies of Mahakumbh
Mahakumbh 2025 will feature a stunning drone show with 2,500 drones on January 14 and February 26, showcasing cultural themes and divine scenes.
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 10:37 PM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
Akhilesh to tour districts to fortify party ahead of 2027 polls
In the first phase, he will be visiting Ayodhya, Basti and Ambedkar Nagar with an aim not just to strengthen the party but also to find out the shortcomings.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
UP assembly bypolls: Lotus blooms in Kundarki after 31 years
Ramveer Singh Thakur, the BJP candidate, defeated Samajwadi Party nominee Mohd Rizwan by a huge margin of over 1.44 lakh votes.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls: SP retains Karhal, Sisamau bastions, loses elsewhere
Besides Kundarki and Katehari, the Samajwadi Party was also defeated in five other seats -- Meerapur, Majhawan, Ghaziabad, Khair and Phulpur.
Published on Nov 23, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
From ‘divide’ to ‘unite’, catchphrases define high-stakes U.P. bypolls
From BJP’s ‘bantenge toh katenge’ to SP’s ‘judenge to jeetenge’ and now BSP’s ‘SP, BSP se door rahenge to bache rahenge’ slogans appear to have intensified the November 13 bypoll battle
Published on Nov 03, 2024 10:31 PM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
9 contests take shape, diverse mix of candidates in fray
The Samajwadi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party candidates are face to face on most of the seats, though other players like the Bahujan Samaj Party and Azad Samaj Party are also in the fray.
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
Caught between livelihood dreams and barrage of missiles in Israel
A large number employed there are satisfied with their job, facilities and timely payment of salary. That is why those who have stayed put have done so primarily due to the monetary factor even as the situation worsens in West Asia.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 04:10 PM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
Ayodhya Deepotsav: Bid for record: 1100 people to perform largest Saryu aarti
As per information, the tourism department is busy with the preparations for creating both the world records. For 1100 people performing Aarti together, the department has written to the administration to identify local people, dharmacharyas (religious leaders) and renowned local personalities for performing the aarti and making necessary arrangements at Naya Ghat for the Guiness World Record attempt. Training will also be provided to the volunteers who would participate in the attempt, two days before the actual attempt on site.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh bypolls: SP faces challenge of maintaining Lok Sabha election momentum
If the SP manages to get some extra seats in bypolls, it will be in a better position to challenge the BJP effectively in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election, political experts said.
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
SP looks to extend footprint, seeks 12 seats in Maharashtra
Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will be in the poll-bound state on October 18-19 and address two gatherings in Malegaon and Dhule districts
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 06:21 PM IST
U.P. bypolls: Will SP’s regional satrap card work against BJP’s might?
Earlier in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the SP president had taken recourse to “Pichde, Dalit and Alpasankhyak (PDA) formula that paid rich dividends to the party
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
After Haryana shock, grand old party faces SP’s bypoll snub?
But with the Akhilesh Yadav-led party announcing candidates on six out of 10 assembly seats, the game still remains open for the Congress on the remaining four seats in UP
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Atal, Modi speeches fuel BJP Rath drive to woo Muslims, but miles to go...
UP BJP Minority Cell has been given the task of adding 5 lakh members, and it claims to have achieved the figure of 4 lakh
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 03:00 AM IST
U.P. bypolls: Hiccup or break-up on cards? SP, Cong leaders scotch speculation
Uttar Pradesh bypolls for 10 assembly seats face seat-sharing disputes between Samajwadi Party and Congress, despite reaffirmed alliance under INDIA bloc.
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
Ahead of bypolls, SP launches campaign to rope in more voters
“SP national president Akhilesh Yadav has already met booth adhyaksh in person and given them the responsibility of their respective booths. Our focus is to bring all the castes together to our fold in order to win the booths,” said SP spokesperson Sunil Singh Sajan .
Published on Sep 25, 2024 05:52 PM IST
No cycle, laptop-powered SP banks on Akhilesh’s face in J&K polls
The Samajwadi Party, lacking its cycle symbol, is contesting Jammu and Kashmir elections with Akhilesh Yadav's image, using the laptop symbol for 20 seats.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
Six months on, SP yet to contemplate disqualification of rebel MLAs
Sources in the Samajwadi Party said that the party wanted disqualification of the rebel MLAs as soon as possible so that by-polls on these seats could be held along with the by-polls on 10 seats of Uttar Pradesh assembly.
Published on Sep 11, 2024 08:15 PM IST
UP Madrasa Board proposes de-affiliation of 513 madrasas
Uttar Pradesh plans to de-affiliate 513 madrasas for failing to register online. New affiliations and exam schedules are being discussed amid teacher salary issues.
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
AIMPLB to gather mass feedback on Waqf Amendment Bill
The AIMPLB opposes the Waqf Amendment Bill and seeks mass feedback via QR codes in mosques, urging public objections to the Joint Parliamentary Committee.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 06:57 PM IST
Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow
Ali in Diwali and Ram in Ramzan
Social networking site Facebook is being flooded with millions of messages, urging people to unite and spread the message of brotherhood, in view of the Ayodhya verdict on September 24.
Updated on Sep 22, 2010 12:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Qazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow