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Digital archive dedicated to Constitution launched

Digital archive dedicated to Constitution launched

Published on Apr 22, 2026, 9:58 PM IST

Kharge refers to PM Modi as terrorist, slams AIADMK over BJP alliance

Kharge refers to PM Modi as terrorist, slams AIADMK over BJP alliance

Updated on Apr 21, 2026, 7:43 PM IST

Participation in elections vital but citizens cannot be compelled to vote: SC

The court pushed back against suggestions that non-voters should face punitive consequences or be denied state benefits. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026, 7:26 AM IST

Together, we shall advance Nari Shakti

When women participate in administration and decision-making, they bring with them experiences and insights that enrich public discourse. (PTI)

Published on Apr 8, 2026, 9:37 PM IST

Shiv Sena warns BJP of consequences over Satara ZP poll upset

Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai accused the BJP of “murdering democracy” and warned of severe consequences during the “bigger polls” in the future. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Published on Mar 22, 2026, 3:06 AM IST

Iranians abroad jittery but jubilant at US, Israeli strikes

Iranians abroad jittery but jubilant at US, Israeli strikes

Published on Mar 1, 2026, 12:36 AM IST

Democracy strengthened when ruling, oppn parties work in tandem: Haryana governor

Democracy strengthened when ruling, oppn parties work in tandem: Haryana governor

Published on Feb 20, 2026, 3:27 PM IST

Bangladesh votes in first election after Gen-Z revolt ousted Hasina: 10 points

Bangladesh votes in first election after Gen-Z revolt ousted Hasina: 10 points

Updated on Feb 12, 2026, 9:10 AM IST

‘You do not advise an artist. They advise you’: Chinese artist Ai Weiwei

Artist Ai Weiwei. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 10, 2026, 4:41 PM IST

UPCC announces Samvidhan Samvad Rally in Kashi on February 8

UPCC president Ajay Rai addressing the media on Wednesday in Varanasi (HT)

Published on Feb 5, 2026, 3:52 AM IST

Kerala MP displays his prosthetic legs in Rajya Sabha, takes a swipe at CPM

Kerala MP displays his prosthetic legs in Rajya Sabha, takes a swipe at CPM

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 10:47 PM IST

HistoriCity | One republic, many ‘republics’: Rethinking ancient Indian history

India celebrated her 77th Republic Day on Monday, with the parade also marking 150 years of Vande Mataram. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026, 6:14 AM IST

Voting mark is a badge of honour, says PM Modi on National Voters’ Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said democracy, debate and dialogue have been part of India’s civilisation for centuries.

Published on Jan 26, 2026, 6:41 AM IST

PM Modi urges families, schools to encourage first-time voters on Voters’ Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said democracy, debate and dialogue have been part of India’s civilisation for centuries. (DPR PMO)

Updated on Jan 25, 2026, 2:58 PM 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 25, 2026, 1:46 PM IST

Bangladesh 'blood-soaked, on edge of abyss': Ex-PM Hasina in message in Delhi

Sheikh Hasina claimed that she was thrown out of power by Mohammed Yunus, whom she went on to call a “murderous fascist”.

Updated on Jan 23, 2026, 9:24 PM IST

India’s democratic institutions a global inspiration, says Yogi

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and others during the closing ceremony of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference at the Legislative Assembly, in Lucknow on Wednesday. (PTI PHOTO)

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 7:46 AM IST

LS Speaker plans new index to evaluate assembly functioning

LS Speaker plans new index to evaluate assembly functioning

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 5:30 AM IST

Merit of a Legislative Assembly rests on respect it gives to voice of minority: Rajasthan Governor

Merit of a Legislative Assembly rests on respect it gives to voice of minority: Rajasthan Governor

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 4:42 PM IST

Presiding officers ‘custodians of soul of democracy’: UP governor

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, UP governor Anandiben Patel light a ceremonial lamp during the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference, in Lucknow. State Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana and deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh also present. (ANI Photo)

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 5:54 AM IST

Attempts by agencies to defame, says Mamata in request to CJI at Bengal event

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has been fighting political battles with the BJP-led Union government, including alleged misuse of central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED). That issue is currently also in the Supreme Court.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 11:11 AM IST

David Webb, Transparency Advocate

David Webb in Hong Kong in May 2025

Updated on Jan 16, 2026, 12:01 PM IST

Myanmar’s junta and a farce of an election

The silence from New Delhi suggests India has no reservations if Gen Aung Hliang continues to rule. If that’s true, it would be unbecoming of the world’s largest democracy. (via REUTERS)

Published on Jan 10, 2026, 10:20 PM IST

Venezuela’s Machado Stole the World’s Attention. Now She Is Frozen Out.

Nobel laureate María Corina Machado at a press conference in Oslo in December.

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 11:48 AM IST

Fear cannot take over judge’s discretion: SC

The top court was dealing with a petition filed by a dismissed additional and sessions judge of Khargone in MP. (Sanjay Sharma)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 6:04 AM IST

Restoring democracy in Venezuela must respect its people's will: EU countries

Members of the militia group known as "Colectivos" take part in a march calling for the release of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, after he and his wife Cilia Flores were captured following U.S. strikes on Venezuela, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 1:41 AM IST

Leadership | Why 2026 must be the year of citizen participation

India’s democratic strength has always rested on its people (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jan 4, 2026, 2:09 AM IST

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 8:16 AM IST

Dhrubo Jyoti picks their favourite read of 2025

Anurag Minus Verma’s The Great Indian Brain Rot (Bloomsbury India)

Published on Dec 26, 2025, 5:33 PM IST

Telangana to set national benchmark in electoral roll purification: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Published on Dec 22, 2025, 10:07 AM IST

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