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Himachal issues notice withdraws deferment of salary of dy CM, cabinet minister, MLAs

The deferred amount shall be paid along with the salary of June 2026, payable in July 2026, the notification stated. (File)
Published on Jun 11, 2026 05:30 am IST

Freedom of expression vital in a democracy: Justice Nagarathna

Justice BV Nagarathna said that senior advocate Indira Jaising had consistently been at the forefront of articulating alternative viewpoints and perspectives
Updated on May 22, 2026 11:28 am IST

Chandigarh: Census activities align strictly with central guidelines, says local govt dept

The clarification was issued following a controversy regarding the alleged use of a “casteist” term in the online form for Census. (HT File)
Published on May 22, 2026 04:02 am IST

HC defers hearing on Christian body’s plea against Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law

The order was passed as the Punjab government had questioned maintainability of the plea and raised questions about the resolution of April 23.
Published on May 02, 2026 06:52 am IST

UP govt for debate on NDA’s women empowerment initiatives

Speaker Satish Mahana, who presided over the business advisory committee meeting, confirmed that there will be a five-hour discussion (File Photo)
Published on Apr 30, 2026 04:38 am IST

Digital archive dedicated to Constitution launched

Digital archive dedicated to Constitution launched
Published on Apr 22, 2026 09:58 pm IST

Till court do us apart: 61 cases later, SC grants divorce, ends marriage dispute

The case had reached the top court in the form of contempt proceedings, but over the course of hearings in January and February this year, the bench actively engaged with both sides
Updated on Apr 04, 2026 11:07 am IST

Rahul targets RSS, BJP over 'Vanvasi' term for tribals

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks during Adivasi Adhikar Samvidhan Sammelan, in Vadodara on Monday. (AICC/ANI Photo)
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 08:22 pm IST

Weekend events you can’t miss in Mumbai (March 13-15)

Nandalal Bose’s (1882 - 1966) works will be showcased at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Fort. (HT file photo)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 11:10 am IST

Right to passport is part of personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21: Delhi HC

The bench said any state action impinging upon the right to hold a passport must satisfy the test of reasonableness. (Image sourced from Paytm website)
Published on Feb 27, 2026 11:51 am IST

Kerala to become Keralam: Union Cabinet approves decision to rename state

Kerala to become keralam: The name change comes ahead of the assembly polls in the state.
Updated on Feb 25, 2026 08:49 am IST

'Not emotionless': Ayodhya GST official resigns amid Shankaracharya vs Yogi row

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, head of Jyotish Peeth Badrinath, sits with followers outside his Magh Mela camp in protest
Updated on Jan 28, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Quote of the day by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar: ‘One whose mind is not free…’

Dr BR Ambedkar championed the rights of the marginalised sections of society.
Published on Jan 27, 2026 09:00 am IST

January 26, 1950: How India celebrated its first Republic Day

Archival photo of India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950
Published on Jan 25, 2026 10:41 pm IST

India’s guiding document to uphold unity & democracy

We should be grateful to our founding fathers who created the unique document we call the Constitution. It’s our holy duty to preserve the sanctity and the soul of the great text. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 07:19 am IST

Republic Day 2026: Speech ideas and tips for students to celebrate on January 26

School students celebrate Republic Day 2026 with tricolour-painted faces and beaming smiles.
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 08:59 am IST

Republic Day 2026: Is India celebrating its 77th or 78th Republic Day on Jan 26?

Republic Day is not merely a national celebration; it is also a tribute to the day our Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Real strength of India lies in its people: Haryana Vidhan Sabha speaker

Haryana assembly speaker Harvinder Kalyan during the Haryana Yuva Samvad in Chandigarh on Friday. (Sourced)
Published on Jan 17, 2026 04:46 am IST

Jagan slams move to build Andhra capital in Amaravati

Jagan slams move to build Andhra capital in Amaravati
Published on Jan 09, 2026 08:42 am IST

Ambedkar’s priceless book collection languishes for want of funds

Mumbai, India - Dec. 4, 2025: Rare collection of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar at Buddha Bhavan, Siddharat College in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, December 4, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 05, 2025 07:07 am IST

Minorities’ right to set up educational institutions not immune from regulations: Allahabad HC

The issuance of advertisement without waiting for the government to frame the standards for qualification of teachers in the madarsa is bad in the eyes of law, said the HC. (For Representation)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 03:36 am IST

Tushar Gandhi begins three-day foot march from Deekshabhoomi to Sevagram against hate politics

Tushar Gandhi begins three-day foot march from Deekshabhoomi to Sevagram against hate politics
Published on Sept 30, 2025 06:18 am IST

Why Congress remembered a 1940 session ahead of Bihar 2025: Decoding the message

Rahul Gandhi is constantly seen carrying a pocket-sized copy of the Constitution; here in his mega-sized cutout at the CWC meet venue in Patna.
Updated on Sept 25, 2025 04:58 am IST

What happens now to PM, CM removal bills? Panel to review after huge uproar

Union home minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha during the monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Updated on Aug 21, 2025 08:23 am IST

Directive principles serve as roadmap to ensure justice: CJI

Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and others during the 22nd Convocation of the NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad on Saturday. (ANI)
Published on Jul 13, 2025 07:16 am IST

Judiciary must be free from executive interference: Chief Justice of India

Gavai addressed a lecture on ‘The Constitution of India’ in the Vidhan Bhavan, where he was also felicitated by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and others. (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 09, 2025 07:38 am IST

Kharge challenges BJP to amend the Preamble

Kharge challenges BJP to amend the Preamble
Published on Jul 05, 2025 09:18 am IST

How basic structure doctrine protects constitutional rights

In the early decades after independence, as India grappled with urgent demands for land reform, social equity, and economic stability, the pillars of democracy often stood at odds. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 02, 2025 08:20 pm IST

Safeguarding liberty: Lessons from the Emergency

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Despite a slew of restrictions during the Emergency, acts of protest, though limited, emerged. (HT ARCHIVE)
Published on Jul 01, 2025 05:34 am IST