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EC’s symbol freeze order thaws the ice: Rahul dials Mamata, extends support

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Sanjeev Verma/HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Sept 18, 2026 11:59 pm IST

BJP launches 13-day anti-drug yatra in Punjab, raps AAP govt over law and order

Punjab BJP leaders and party national president Nitin Nabin at the launch of the anti-drug yatra at Madhopur in Pathankot on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Sept 18, 2026 04:52 pm IST

‘TMC formed after breaking away from Congress’: BJP's reminder to Rahul Gandhi

Congress chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, during an INDIA Bloc Meeting at Constitution Club of India in June.
Updated on Sept 18, 2026 06:18 pm IST

Orry lights diya for PM Modi’s 76th birthday, shares Hindi wish

Orry wished PM Modi on his 76th birthday and took a ‘pledge of national service’ while lighting a diya.
Published on Sept 18, 2026 07:45 pm IST

Raghav Chadha comes out in Ravneet Bittu's support as he claims attack on convoy

Raghav Chadha came out in support as fellow BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu claimed an attack on his convoy in Punjab.
Updated on Sept 18, 2026 06:18 pm IST

Vijay’s UK trip slammed as ‘pleasure tour’; BJP, AIADMK question investments

CM Vijay embarked on his first overseas trip since assuming office on the night of September 10, with the state government saying the visit was aimed at attracting investments.
Published on Sept 18, 2026 06:18 pm IST

BJP's Bittu alleges attack on convoy by AAP workers in Punjab's Batala, 2 held

Ravneet Singh Bittu confirmed that he has formally briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) regarding the breach and requested immediate legal action against the perpetrators.
Updated on Sept 18, 2026 06:18 pm IST

'Vote theft, now party theft': Rahul, Kejriwal slam EC over TMC symbol freeze

EC freezes TMC name, symbol: Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal question move
Updated on Sept 18, 2026 04:24 pm IST

AAP slams Delhi govt for PM's birthday celebrations days after PG collapse

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during a 'havan' on the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Shri Khatu Shyam Vishal Temple in New Delhi.
Published on Sept 17, 2026 02:31 pm IST

BJP’s state-by-state push for UCC raises a key question: Is it ‘uniform’ code?

UCC is essentially a common set of rules governing personal civil matters irrespective of a person’s religion.
Updated on Sept 17, 2026 02:16 pm IST

Saurav Das claims MP anganwadi workers 'ordered' to celebrate PM Modi's birthday

BJP workers offering milk on cutout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during celebrating his birthday at the bank of Ganga river at Kali Ghat in Patna, Bihar
Published on Sept 17, 2026 05:35 pm IST

AAP attacks BJP’s anti-drug march, seeks answers on supply networks, water rights

heema claimed that the period between 2007 and 2017, when the SAD-BJP government was in power in Punjab, witnessed a major expansion of the drug problem in the state. (HT)
Published on Sept 17, 2026 07:43 am IST

BJP, BSP clash over Ambedkar statue vandalism, Sampla injured

Sampla blamed local law enforcement and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for the security lapse, stating that civil and police authorities had been notified of the BJP’s visit in advance. (HT)
Published on Sept 17, 2026 07:42 am IST

PM Modi turns 76: 25 years in power that transformed India's politics

As CM, Modi was hailed for transforming the state through a spate of projects and plans.
Updated on Sept 17, 2026 10:04 am IST

BJP’s month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan kicks off today

BJP’s month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan kicks off today
Updated on Sept 16, 2026 10:56 pm IST

Kishau project pact triggers Congress-BJP credit war in Himachal

The signing of the pact for the implementation of the 422-MW Kishau multi-purpose project between six states has triggered a war of words between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over credit for resolving the long-pending project.
Published on Sept 16, 2026 10:31 pm IST

Modi government’s loot has reached UPI, says Congress; BJP hits back

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
Updated on Sept 16, 2026 01:09 pm IST

Will consider other options if community demands are overlooked: Nishad warns BJP ahead of UP elections

Sanjay Nishad with Mata Prasad Pandey during a meeting at the latter’s residence (Sourced)
Published on Sept 16, 2026 07:49 am IST

J&K assembly session from Sept 21, speaker reviews arrangements

Ahead of the autumn session of Jammu and Kashmir assembly starting on September 21 in Srinagar, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday reviewed arrangements for its smooth conduct at a meeting with senior officers.
Published on Sept 16, 2026 07:31 am IST

UCC buzz in UP: BJP prepares pitch, allies walk a tightrope

The pattern among allies is clear: No open opposition to BJP’s core ideological agenda, but also no immediate endorsement before seeing the draft. (Pic for representation)
Published on Sept 17, 2026 12:35 pm IST

‘Modi tax’: Opposition slams Centre over UPI charges on merchant transactions

The Opposition targeted the BJP government over the 0.4 per cent MDR fee that will apply to person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above 2,000.
Updated on Sept 16, 2026 01:09 pm IST

Shivakumar slams BJP over Ganesh procession row, warns against unrest

Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar hits out at BJP leaders over the Ganesh procession row in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
Published on Sept 15, 2026 08:10 pm IST

‘Bhaipo gang’ arranged 2 crore for shootout: Suvendu Adhikari on PA's murder

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Updated on Sept 15, 2026 04:28 pm IST

Will Uniform Civil Code be an issue in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh?

The UCC is among the BJP’s three core goals, alongside the Ram temple and abrogation of Article 370, both of which the party says it has achieved.
Updated on Sept 15, 2026 10:58 am IST

UCC vision needs careful thought

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Union home minister Amit Shah’s declaration that UCC will be enacted in all NDA-ruled states marks the beginning of concerted nationwide efforts to push UCC towards fruition. (Bachchan Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Sept 14, 2026 08:53 pm IST

Ganesh procession row: BJP accuses Karnataka govt of restricting celebrations

Police detain Karnataka Assembly LoP R Ashoka and BJP workers during a protest condemning alleged remarks by inspector Dhananjay in Mysuru on Sunday. (PTI)
Published on Sept 14, 2026 03:19 pm IST

Congress, BJP trade barbs over all-vegetarian fare for dignitaries at Brics

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, meets the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, for a breakfast meeting, in New Delhi on Sunday.
Published on Sept 15, 2026 11:54 am IST

Karnataka BJP to begin five-day padayatra from Sept 15 over Vande Mataram row

Vijayendra said the BJP would use the statewide march to challenge the decision, which he said diminished the place of the national song in official functions. (File image)
Updated on Sept 14, 2026 11:10 am IST

UCC will be introduced in all 21 NDA ruled states before 2029: Amit Shah

Discussions were underway with allies regarding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) across the country, home minister Amit Shah said (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Sept 14, 2026 01:09 pm IST

Uniform Civil Code to be introduced in all NDA-ruled states before 2029: Shah

Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah
Updated on Sept 14, 2026 08:19 am IST