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Dossiers to aid teams in exposing Pakistan terror

The Indian delegations will speak about the major terror attacks sponsored by Pakistan

Parliament's Standing Committee on External Affairs Chairperson, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, BJP's RPN Singh, Ravi Shankar Prasad and other members, and foreign secretary Vikram Misri, after a meeting of the committee in Delhi on Monday. (PTI)
Updated on May 21, 2025 05:28 AM IST

Must revisit order on prior sanction to prosecute: VP

He also described as a “serious issue” the move of the panel to recover electronic equipment from witnesses

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar presents a statue of Nataraja to a family member of Prem Bihari Narain Rizada during the launch of the book titled 'The Constitution We Adopted (with Artworks)' edited by Vijay Hansaria, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Shrikant Singh) (Shrikant Singh)
Published on May 20, 2025 09:14 AM IST

Who are the bigger sharks, asks VP Dhankhar on judge cash haul

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar also described as a “serious issue” the move of the panel to recover electronic equipment from witnesses.

Jagdeep Dhankhar raised some questions about the three-judge panel formed by the CJI on March 22.(PTI)
Updated on May 20, 2025 08:35 AM IST
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Will convey Pahalgam was not one-off incident: Ravi Shankar Prasad

In an interview to Hindustan Times, Prasad spoke about India’s enhanced military strength and its precision strikes against terror camps.

Chairs and tables scattered at the site of terrorist attack on tourists in Baisaran near Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.(REUTERS File)
Published on May 20, 2025 06:17 AM IST

Diplomatic outreach a national mission: Kiren Rijiju

‘Each delegation will have between eight and nine people, who will travel to about five countries each’

Kiren Rijiju
Published on May 18, 2025 03:53 AM IST

Operation Sindoor: MPs picked for global outreach, Tharoor’s role sparks row

The inclusion of Shashi Tharoor sparked a row immediately after the Congress revealed it didn’t name the MP as part of its four nominations to the government

Shashi Tharoor, a former UN diplomat and former minister of state for external affairs, accepted the government’s invitation(PTI)
Updated on May 18, 2025 07:23 AM IST

This is a national mission: Kiren Rijiju on all-party delegation on Op Sindoor

In an interview to Hindustan Times, Union minister Kiren Rijiju speaks about how the government wants to project the nation’s voice to the world

Union minister Kiren Rijiju. (PTI)
Published on May 17, 2025 10:51 AM IST

Govt deploys 7 lawmakers to brief nations on Op Sindoor; Tharoor included

The all-party delegations are set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council later this month

The delegations will project India’s national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms. (HT file photo)
Published on May 17, 2025 10:27 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi likely to meet CMs, deputy CMs of NDA states on May 25

According to people aware of the details, chief ministers and deputy CMs of a clutch of states including poll bound Bihar, will be in the national Capital on May 25

The leaders will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a discussion on Operation Sindoor. (PTI photo)
Published on May 13, 2025 12:57 PM IST

BJP launches outreach on Operation Sindoor to highlight ‘military success’

BJP's outreach on Operation Sindoor aims to combat misinformation from Pakistan and assuage concerns of party supporters.

Members of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha celebrating the Indian Army's strikes on Pakistan terror sites under 'Operation Sindoor', at the BJP office in Patna, Bihar, India, Wednesday, 07. 2025.(Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Published on May 13, 2025 04:09 AM IST

PM Modi chairs key meet ahead of DGMO talks today

PM Modi chaired a security meeting after India-Pakistan ceasefire, emphasizing vigilance and strong retaliation against any aggression.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday.(ANI)
Updated on May 12, 2025 04:48 AM IST

Operation Sindoor: PM Modi chairs high-level meeting

The meeting had defence minister Rajanth Singh, national security advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, and chief of defence staff, General Anil Chauhan, in attendance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI X)
Published on May 11, 2025 08:31 PM IST

Operation Sindoor was inevitable and necessary: RSS

In a statement, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, hailed Operation Sindoor, “initiated by the India armed forces against Pakistan-sponsored terrorists

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Operation Sindoor carried out to serve justice to Pahalgam terror strike victims. (PTI photo)
Updated on May 09, 2025 01:06 PM IST

100 terrorists killed; govt says ops ongoing

The meeting saw opposition parties backing the government in the military action and hailing the armed forces, as leaders across the political spectrum projected a united front amid rising tensions between the two countries.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and others during the all-party meeting on Operation Sindoor in New Delhi. (ANI Photo)
Published on May 09, 2025 06:32 AM IST

PM stresses alertness, synergy during meeting with secretaries

The meeting was attended by the cabinet secretary, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, and secretaries from key ministries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting with secretaries of various ministries and departments to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination. (ANI Photo)
Published on May 09, 2025 04:00 AM IST

Modi calls for readiness amid heightened tensions after cross-border strikes

PM Narendra Modi met of secretaries of key ministries to assess the preparedness against the backdrop of heightened tensions following cross-border air strikes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (X)
Updated on May 08, 2025 04:47 PM IST

At least 100 terrorists killed in Indian strikes under Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tells all-party meeting that at least 100 terrorists killed in Indian strikes under Op Sindoor

Rajnath Singh was chairing the all party meeting in Parliament. (PTI photo)
Updated on May 08, 2025 02:59 PM IST

Modi picked name for counterterror op

Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked the evocative term “Operation Sindoor” as the codename for the Indian forces’ strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefs President Droupadi Murmu about Operation Sindoor on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 08, 2025 05:05 AM IST

India’s water will be used for India: Modi

PM Modi announced that India's river waters will prioritize national interests, indicating a shift in policy amid tensions with Pakistan.

India’s water will be used for India: Modi
Published on May 07, 2025 05:38 AM IST

‘India’s water used to go outside, it'll now...': PM on Indus Waters Treaty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and said India will now use the water for is own interests.

PM Narendra Modi stated that India would now use water that used to be shared with Pakistan for its own interests(PMO)
Updated on May 06, 2025 09:32 PM IST

Caste census in works since 2024 polls

The BJP started discussing the issue with the top brass of the party’s ideological fount, the RSS, after last year’s general elections, party leaders said

Caste census in works since 2024 polls
Published on May 05, 2025 05:48 AM IST

‘With authentic figures, we can have proper allocations’

Union minister Anupriya Patel supports caste-based census for better policy-making.

Prayagraj: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Singh Patel with Vice Chancellor of Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) Satyakam distributes appointment letters to beneficiaries during 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela at the university, in Prayagraj, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (PTI)
Published on May 02, 2025 08:12 AM IST

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

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Congress should answer why caste census was last conducted in 1931. (PTI photo)
Updated on May 01, 2025 01:16 PM IST

‘Landmark step’: All NDA parties back Centre

Allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA, such as the Janata Dal (United), the Lok Jan Shakti Party (Ram Vilas), the Apna Dal and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) hailed the decision

‘Landmark step’: All NDA parties back Centre
Published on May 01, 2025 06:06 AM IST

Next census will include caste enumeration: Govt

Officials suggested that the headcount could commence towards the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027

Caste census: What it means.(HT)
Updated on May 01, 2025 05:56 AM IST

Caste census a big win for JD(U), NDA: Sanjay Jha

JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha called it a big step that would help in planning policy for the backward and deprived sections more efficiently.

JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha called it a big step that would help in planning policy for the backward and deprived sections more efficiently. (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 01, 2025 05:46 AM IST

RSS cautious about use of caste census as a political tool

The Union government’s decision came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at the former’s official residence.

RSS functionaries remain wary about the caste census announced by the government, as it may be used as a political tool.(PTI)
Published on May 01, 2025 04:00 AM IST

Caste census to be part of next population survey: Centre's big move

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has decided to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming census exercise.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has made a big statement on the issue of caste census.(PTI FILE)
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 08:18 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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in Bhagalpur, Bihar.(HT photo)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:00 AM IST

NDA begins seat sharing talks for Bihar assembly polls

There is broad consensus among the NDA allies that Bihar chief minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar will be the face of the election in the state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar during the National Panchayati Raj Day programme in Madhubani on Thursday. (File Photo / PMO)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 01:09 PM IST
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