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Maharashtra polls: If MVA wins, next CM will be from Congress, claims Thorat
The statement comes at a time when both the Congress and the NCP (SP) have rejected Shiv Sena (UBT)’s demand to project a CM candidate ahead of the polls
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:10 AM IST
Nadda hits out at Kharge over his letter to PM; Cong calls it ‘juvenile’
BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday slammed the Congress for overlooking the “misdeeds” of its leaders including Rahul Gandhi, whom he accused of having a history of abusing the PM and OBCs.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 03:00 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi
Political row over Pakistan minister’s Article 370 remark
Pakistan's defense minister's comments on Congress and NC's support for Article 370 sparked criticism from Modi and BJP, asserting alignment with Pakistan's agenda.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain
TMC could chair 2 department-related standing committees in Lok Sabha
The Trinamool Congress could get the chairmanship of two department-related standing committees in the 18th Lok Sabha, unlike the previous Lok Sabha when it did not have any.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Haryana assembly elections: It’s experience vs young blood in battle for Mullana
The reserved segment is known for having a close contest with low victory margins in every election, but this time the contrast between the two contenders is evident in terms of experience and campaign style
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Mullana (ambala)
BJP hasn’t fulfilled old promises, says Bhupinder Hooda
Addressing voters in Panipat’s Dahar, Risal, Siwah, Babail and Kavi villages, former chief minister and leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda said voters should be cautious of parties such as Indian National Lok Dal, Jannayak Janta Party and HLP and “vote-cutters” contesting elections as Independents.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 06:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Haryana assembly polls: Khattar’s nephew joins Congress
Talking to HT over phone, Rohtak MLA Bharat Bhushan Batra said that Ramit Khattar, son of former Haryana CM Manohar Lal’s brother Jagdish joined the Congress in Rohtak and he welcomed him into the party fold
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Won’t allow Pak agenda to ruin J&K: PM Modi
Addressing an election rally here ahead of second phase polls on September 25, the PM said, “Every single vote to the Congress and the NC would take these parties closer to implement their divisive agenda
Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:49 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Katra
PM slams Rahul's 'Devta' remark: 'Naxal mindset imported from other religions'
PM Narendra Modi said Congress can put our faith and culture at stake for a few votes anytime.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 04:24 PM IST
'Cong, Pak have same agenda': Shah on Pakistan minister's Article 370 remark
Amit Shah said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had been siding with every anti-India force over the past few years, hurting the sentiments of the countrymen.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 01:51 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
Modi attacks '3 families' in Srinagar: ‘They put stones in hands of youths’
Jammu and Kashmir elections: PM Narendra Modi said the three families think that it is their birthright to capture power by any means.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 02:38 PM IST
Letter vs letter: BJP chief writes to Congress chief, takes dig at Rahul Gandhi
Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Modi, expressing his “concern and disappointment” over remarks made against Rahul Gandhi.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 11:55 AM IST
Pradeep Chaudhary targets BJP over poor road quality during campaigning in Kalka
During campaigning, BJP candidate Shakti Rani Sharma said, “Will try to re-establish Hindustan Machine Tools Limited (HMT). If it does not happen, we will bring some new industry”
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 09:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Yogi launches jibe at Cong-SP, likens them to ‘Bhasmasur’
CM dedicates and lays foundation stone for projects worth ₹757 crore; appointment letters distributed to over 10,000 youths, tablets and smartphones to more than 6,000 young individuals
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 03:00 AM IST
'One nation, one election' impractical, says Kharge; Vaishnaw fires back
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet led by PM Modi approved the ‘one nation, one election’ proposal put forward by the Kovind panel.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 05:39 PM IST
J&K Congress expels Srinagar district unit chief for contesting as Independent
Breach of alliance unity shall not be tolerated, says spokesperson for Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee.
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 02:05 PM IST
Press Trust of India
'Singe Rahul Gandhi's tongue for...': BJP MP's shocker over reservation remark
The Congress today filed a police complaint over a spate of statements against Rahul Gandhi, saying they were aimed at jeopardising his security.
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 01:28 PM IST
MK Stalin ‘shocked’ by threats to ‘brother’ Rahul Gandhi: ‘Centre must act’
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said the Centre must swiftly act to ensure protection for the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 01:14 PM IST
‘Bail becomes exception for Muslims’: Congress' Digvijaya Singh targets RSS
Digvijaya Singh compared the RSS's alleged targeting of Muslims in India to the persecution of Jews during Hitler’s regime in Germany.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 08:39 AM IST
U.P. bypoll preparation: Cong to hold meetings, get feedback from leaders in 10 constituencies
As the Congress proposes to hold assembly level conventions in all the 10 constituencies where byelections are to be held, a meeting of senior party leaders, including office-bearers of 10 districts, has been convened here on Wednesday to get feedback and prepare for the party’s conventions.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Former BJP MLA from Assandh joins Congress
Hooda said that INLD, JJP and HLP are the B team of BJP. “Their jugalbandi has become public in Sirsa. All the opposition parties of Congress are helping each other. These parties have also distributed tickets accordingly and are now doing the drama of withdrawing nominations,” he said.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 07:42 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
‘Cong, its ecosystem angry’: PM Modi slams backlash on puja with CJI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress and its “ecosystem” were angry with him for participating in Ganesh Puja.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 02:19 AM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls phase 1: Key constituencies, candidates
Voting in Phase 1 of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections are set to take place on September 18 across 24 constituencies
Published on Sep 17, 2024 07:35 PM IST
Modi calls oppn 'power hungry' on row over attending Ganesh Puja at CJI's house
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the power-hungry people busy dividing and breaking the society are having trouble with Ganesh Puja
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 07:13 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
‘Cong ecosystem angry’: PM Modi on row over attending Ganesh Puja at CJI's house
PM Modi, slamming the Congress, said that people who are trying to “divide and rule” now have problems with Ganesh Puja.
Published on Sep 17, 2024 03:06 PM IST
Pakistan a cancer to humanity, surgical intervention needed: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh government gave ‘bulldozer reply’ to rioters, the temple of Lord Ram to devotees, says chief minister at the inauguration of Siddheshwari temple in West Tripura
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 08:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Cong may head 4 dept-related standing committees in House
The Congress is set to lead four parliamentary committees, including external affairs and education, while the BJP may chair 14 of 24 panels.
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Stage set for high-octane election battle in Haryana
Battlelines drawn: 1,031 candidates left in fray as 190 candidates withdraw nomination papers. During the single-phase polling on October 5, total 2,03,54,350 voters (1,07,75,957 men, 95,77,926 women, and 467 third gender) will decide the fate of 1,031 candidates and which party will rule Haryana.
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Pawan Sharma, Chandigarh
J&K assembly elections: Congress unveils ‘Haath Badlega Halaat’ manifesto
The Congress on Monday released its ‘Haath Badlega Halaat’ manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Published on Sep 16, 2024 07:45 PM IST
‘Govt of U-turns, failed on every front’: Congress on Modi’s 100 days in office
The Congress said that the government has been forced to backtrack on many of its decisions due to pressure from democracy, opposition, and the public
Published on Sep 16, 2024 07:17 PM IST
Dheer Chawla