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Haryana: Undermining the values of Constitution is in Cong’s DNA: CM

At a state-level event in Karnal, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the Congress of betraying the Constitution for political gains. (Sourced)

Published on Jun 26, 2025, 9:32 AM IST

Himachal: Emergency was murder of Constitution, says Jai Ram, Cong hits back

Himachal leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur (File)

Published on Jun 26, 2025, 9:16 AM IST

‘Anti-Emergency movement was a learning experience for me’: PM Narendra Modi

“The Emergency Diaries” chronicles his journey during the Emergency years. (X)

Published on Jun 25, 2025, 10:12 AM IST

India never bows to dictatorship: Shah on Emergency

Amit Shah took potshots at the Opposition, particularly the Congress party for accusing the ruling dispensation of disregarding the sanctity of the Constitution. (PTI)

Published on Jun 25, 2025, 7:20 AM IST

Blinded by devotion to power and her son

The truth is, as Srinath Raghavan’s book points out, Indira Gandhi never thought very highly of democracy

Published on Jun 21, 2025, 6:24 PM IST

What is ‘Theratrumpy’? Old man at ‘No Kings’ protest beats Trump doll to…

No Kings Protests included slogans against Trump's policies and featured puppets and balloons, highlighting discontent with democracy and immigration issues.

Updated on Jun 15, 2025, 10:58 PM IST

Democracy without dissent a contradiction: Justice Surya Kant

Justice Surya Kant is in line to take over as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in November this year.

Published on Jun 9, 2025, 3:55 AM IST

Free speech, democracy, and the epidemic of hurt feelings

Those who take pride in our philosophical roots based on samgacchadhvam, samvadadhvam (coming together for a harmonious exchange of views) ought to feel uncomfortable with the rise in coercive action to silence those we disagree with. (PTI)

Published on May 29, 2025, 8:15 PM IST

Instances of misbehavior with Cong MLAs attack on democracy: Hooda

Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda (HT File)

Published on May 25, 2025, 7:14 AM IST

No constitutional visualisation of any authority above Parliament: Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. (PTI)

Published on Apr 22, 2025, 4:00 PM IST

US set for second wave of protests with 400 rallies in 50 states against Trump

A protestor holds a draw depicting US President Donal Trump bearing the writing 'Criminal' during an anti-Trump protest called by Democrats Abroad organisation in Madrid's Puerta del Sol on March 29, 2025.

Updated on Apr 20, 2025, 1:37 AM IST

Dialogue can bridge democracies and despotism: SC judge

Justice Kant underscored that despite the apparent dichotomy between these governance models, areas of mutual interest do exist. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 8, 2025, 7:10 AM IST

Grand Tamasha: The Reactionary Spirit in America and abroad

Grand Tamasha: The Reactionary Spirit in America and abroad

Published on Apr 7, 2025, 7:32 AM IST

Kamra vs Kanal is about mob against citizen

Bullying is bullying, and mob violence is exactly that. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 4, 2025, 9:23 PM IST

Democracy is under threat from elitocracy

Today, the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, is hogging the limelight alongside President Trump. He heads the department of government efficiency (DOGE). This gives him the power to interfere in every government policy decision.

Published on Mar 30, 2025, 9:26 PM IST

Priyank Kharge backs Kunal Kamra, defends free speech in democracy

Congress leader Priyank Kharge.

Published on Mar 26, 2025, 2:06 PM IST

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is throttling Turkey’s democracy

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

Published on Mar 26, 2025, 10:46 AM IST

Initiative to protect the country: Stalin on eve ofDMK’s delimitation meet

MK Stalin

Published on Mar 22, 2025, 7:22 AM IST

Democracy has no 'reverse gear', says Nepal PM Oli as he takes dig at pro-monarchists

Democracy has no 'reverse gear', says Nepal PM Oli as he takes dig at pro-monarchists

Updated on Mar 16, 2025, 9:17 PM IST

BJP debunks J&K CM’s claim on ‘worst form of govt in UT’

Opposition leaders raising slogans during the budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly in Jammu on Saturday. (PTI Photo)

Published on Mar 8, 2025, 3:13 PM IST

‘Cherry picking of situations’: India rejects top UN official’s update on J&K

India’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi. (File Photo)

Updated on Mar 4, 2025, 9:05 PM IST

Read full letter from Lech Walesa to Trump expressing ‘horror’

Former Polish President Lech Walesa and dozens of other pro-democracy political prisoners in Poland couldn't get along with Donald Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House last week.

Published on Mar 4, 2025, 6:03 AM IST

Youth will rule the world with intellectual, spiritual ability: LS speaker Om Birla

The upcoming generation will be able to rule the world with their intellectual and spiritual capabilities, said Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla while addressing the graduates at the 26th convocation ceremony of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) on Thursday. (HT)

Published on Feb 28, 2025, 8:44 AM IST

The Kerala model in deepening democracy

States are not subordinate entities but integral parts of the Union with their own legislative and executive powers (PTI)

Published on Feb 26, 2025, 7:47 PM IST

Inclined to greatness: A Wknd chat with Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay

Now in his second stint as PM of Bhutan, Tobgay, 59, explores peace, wisdom, stability, happiness, sustainability and service as ideas rooted in Bhutanese culture in his upcoming book, Enlightened Leadership. (Getty Images)

Updated on Feb 21, 2025, 9:12 PM IST

Democratic India able to feed 800 million people, says Jaishankar

Democratic India able to feed 800 million people, says Jaishankar

Published on Feb 15, 2025, 5:57 PM IST

Is democracy in danger? Jaishankar shows inked finger after US Senator's remark

External affairs minister S Jaishankar during a panel discussion on 'Live to Vote Another Day: Fortifying Democratic Resilience' at the Munich Security Conference 2025, Germany.

Updated on Feb 15, 2025, 2:29 PM IST

Trend of planned deadlock in Parl not good for country: Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lights the ceremonial lamp during the inauguration of the orientation programme for Haryana MLAs at Haryana Legislative Assembly premises in Chandigarh on Friday. (Lok Sabha-X)

Published on Feb 15, 2025, 7:30 AM IST

‘How can CJI in a democracy …’: VP Dhankhar questions judiciary's powers

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that the Chief Justice of the country shouldn't be involved in any executive appointment in a democracy like India.

Updated on Feb 15, 2025, 5:12 AM IST

Digital pathways to Swarnim Bharat

Digital era (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Feb 13, 2025, 4:45 PM IST

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