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J&K leaders on Samay Raina row: 'Valley incomplete without Kashmiri pandits’

File photo of stand-up comedian Samay Raina
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 11:16 pm IST

BJP chief Nitin Nabin pulls up 3 Delhi MPs for condoling Sajjan Kumar’s death

Nabin summoned Kamlajeet Sehrawat, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Yogender Chandolia to register this consternation over the MPs not sticking to the party line. (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 09:00 pm IST

‘Misleading Dalits’: BJP rejects Rahul's claim of Kharge's insult in Haldwani

Rahul Gandhi earlier today demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi order an FIR to be filed in the matter.
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 05:11 pm IST

Unity on everyone’s lips, but can Goa oppositions unite ahead of 2027 polls?

Mallikarjun Kharge’s call for ‘Ekvott’ comes as Congress seeks an alliance with AAP and regional parties to prevent a split opposition vote in Goa. (ANI)
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 03:14 pm IST

Does the Opposition really enjoy a sweet spot at present?

It is the CJP that mainstreamed the idea of protests. And it is the CJP — not the Opposition parties — that secured the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as education minister.
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 05:11 pm IST

BJP can't scare me with ED, CBI: B Nagendra slams 'manuwadis' after resignation

Nagendra, in tears while relaying his decision, said he was stepping down of his own will to avoid “embarrassment” to his party.
Updated on Aug 28, 2026 10:58 pm IST

Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigns amid financial irregularity allegations

B Nagendra's resignation came amid heightened political pressure on him and the Congress government over the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam case.
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 11:59 am IST

'Sing four stanzas of Vande Mataram': TMC's big challenge to Suvendu and BJP

This comes after Suvendu Adhikari questioned opposition to the complete rendition of 'Vande Mataram' earlier in the day and alleged that some people were working against the country from within.
Updated on Aug 28, 2026 05:50 pm IST

Shinde announces BMC mayor power-sharing formula, catches BJP leaders off guard

Shinde announces BMC mayor power-sharing formula, catches BJP leaders off guard
Published on Aug 28, 2026 08:11 am IST

2027 polls: Will Cong’s groundwork, SP’s machinery help them pass UP test?

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s political makeover and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s organisational machinery on the ground are complementing each other. (HT file)
Published on Aug 28, 2026 08:01 am IST

Punjab: ‘Power hungry’ SAD desperate to tie up with BJP, says Mann

Taking a swipe at the Congress, Mann said the party had no vision for Punjab or its people. (HT File)
Updated on Aug 27, 2026 08:05 am IST

Himachal assembly monsoon session: Congress, BJP to move privilege motions as row over ‘insult’ to National Anthem escalates

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressing the assembly during the monsoon session in Shimla on Tuesday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on Aug 26, 2026 11:29 pm IST

New Mines Act to serve Jharkhand, nation’s interests: ex-CM Das

Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das (HT File)
Updated on Aug 26, 2026 10:43 pm IST

Rahul Gandhi asked Khera to target Himanta before Assam polls, claims Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju (L) and Pawan Khera (R) are engaged in a bitter war of words on X after Rijiju mentioned Rahul Gandhi in a video of him swimming in Arunachal Pradesh
Updated on Aug 27, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Himachal assembly monsoon session: House sees heated debate as Oppn questions govt on jobs

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressing the assembly during the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha monsoon session in Shimla on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 26, 2026 08:27 am IST

Saini’s August 30 rally postponed: Nilokheri MLA

“All workers will be informed about the new dates for the rally,” the MLA said in a statement. (HT File)
Published on Aug 26, 2026 08:26 am IST

BJP signals solo Punjab fight, but some eye SAD tie-up

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month had stirred expectations of a possible Akali Dal-BJP alliance in the upcoming Punjab polls
Updated on Aug 26, 2026 08:41 am IST

Punjab: BJP to launch anti-drug yatras in all 117 segments from next month

BJP’s national general secretary (organisation) BL Santosh urged party workers to take the BJP’s policies and issues to the people through every available platform. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 26, 2026 08:05 am IST

Keeping up with UP: Women politicians gearing up for UP polls

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Dimple Yadav is expected to lead a battery of women leaders -- Ragini Sonkar, Priya Saroj, Iqra Hasan, Ruchi Veera, Pooja Saroj, and others -- to give their UP campaign a soft touch.
Updated on Aug 26, 2026 05:56 pm IST

Solo run or ‘big brother’ role: Where does BJP-SAD ‘alliance’ stand in Punjab?

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 09:36 pm IST

'A big zero': Kerala actor Devan on why he left BJP, says Vijay offered top post

Devan stated that TVK approached him for the top post in Kerala state president. This move would also set the stage for TVK's political expansion into Kerala.
Published on Aug 25, 2026 11:32 am IST

BJP seeks FIR against Pawan Khera over ‘derogatory’ remarks against Shah

Strongly objecting to “derogatory and objectionable remarks” made by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Pawan Khera against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded registration of an FIR against him in Shimla.
Published on Aug 25, 2026 08:28 am IST

Alleging corruption, BJP holds protest outside HP assembly with suitcases

Himachal Pradesh LoP Jai Ram Thakur and others stage a protest against the opposition during the monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, in Shimla on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Aug 25, 2026 08:26 am IST

BJP, Congress trade bars over ‘fish feast’ in Ayodhya

The Congress hit back by terming the controversy as an attempt to politicise food and the traditional practices of riverine communities.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 02:26 pm IST

Revanth slams Centre over denial of nod for US tour

HT Image
Published on Aug 25, 2026 08:20 am IST

Centre highlights ‘Kanda Express’ move as Congress slams rising onion prices

Data maintained by the commerce ministry shows the all-India average retail price of onion rose 59 per cent year-on-year to 43.53/kg on August 24, from 27.37/kg a year ago.
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 09:03 pm IST

BJP leaders detained during march to Vidhan Soudha seeking Nagendra's removal

BJP leaders hold a protest march from the Valmiki statue to Vidhana Soudha demanding the resignation of Karnataka Minister B Nagendra over his alleged involvement in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation funds embezzlement scam, in Bengaluru.
Published on Aug 24, 2026 12:45 pm IST

'You endorse misogyny': Poonawalla, BJP slam Rahul's ‘smash patriarchy' call

Shehzad Poonawalla and Rahul Gandhi
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 11:07 am IST

Rohit Pawar edges closer to Congress

Rohit Pawar edges closer to Congress
Published on Aug 25, 2026 08:25 pm IST

J&K BJP holds office-bearers’ meet to draw future roadmap

The BJP on Sunday held a meeting of state office-bearers in Srinagar to discuss the future of the party and devise a strategy to make the party more vibrant and strong across J&K.
Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:02 am IST