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How long before India’s permanent UNSC seat?

With the paralysis of UNSC decision-making, there is realisation that reform is the only way to reclaim the UN’s role in world affairs.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:35 am IST

MCD notifies ward distribution for street vendor body polls

MCD notifies ward distribution for street vendor body polls
Published on Jul 08, 2026 08:14 am IST

BJP fields Abhishek Kumar for Bankipur bypoll

BJP candidate of Bankipur Assembly bypoll Abhishek Kumar (Santosh Kumar)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 10:55 pm IST

SIR kicks off in Delhi: 168K forms given out, 7.6k digitised on Day 1

The exercise, which began across all 13 districts of the national capital, will continue till July 29, with BLOs visiting every household to distribute and collect enumeration forms as part of the revision exercise. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 06:29 am IST

After big wins in northern India, BJP eyes South, sets agenda for Telangana poll

Setting the tone, BJP National President Nitin Nabin urged party workers to prepare for the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Telangana.
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Is Chael Sonnen running for President in 2028? Former UFC star drops big update

Chael Sonnen says he is building a cabinet for a possible 2028 presidential run
Updated on Jun 27, 2026 12:50 am IST

US court blocks Trump's order on proof of citizenship requirement to vote

US President Donald Trump's order would have required people to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote, prevented mail ballots from being counted if they arrive after Election Day, and punished states that failed to comply by withholding certain federal money.
Updated on Jun 24, 2026 10:30 pm IST

Trump-backed candidate and ‘cat killer’ secures narrow win in Colombia elections

A flamboyant US-backed lawyer, who has never held public office, Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff.
Published on Jun 22, 2026 06:32 pm IST

Four civic bodies in Punjab to go to polls on July 5

Voting will be held through electronic voting machines from 8 am to 4 pm on July 5 and results will be declared the same day. (HT FIle)
Published on Jun 21, 2026 05:54 am IST

After months of delays, Asiatic Society polls finally set for July 4

Mumbai, India - May 29, 2023: An outside view of Asiatic Society Library, at Fort, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, May 29, 2023. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 05:22 am IST

A surprise BJP candidate has turned MP's Rajya Sabha race into a thriller

Congress MLAs leaving for Karnataka.
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Who is Nithya Raman's husband Vali Chandrasekaran? All on her family and kids

Nithya Raman is married to Vali Chandrasekaran, a television screenwriter and producer known for his work in NBC sitcom 30 Rock. Photographer: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 07:27 am IST

Of crushed opponents, fragile loyalties and scattered opposition

The MVA alliance includes (from left) NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
Published on Jun 08, 2026 07:04 am IST

Prakash Raj slams Naga Banu Konidela's statement to silence doubts

Actor-politician Prakash Raj was among many others who condemned Pawan Kalyan over his remarks.
Published on Jun 07, 2026 11:59 am IST

Cong’s J’khand RS nomination stirs row: JMM set to field for both seats

Cong’s J’khand RS nomination stirs row: JMM set to field for both seats
Published on Jun 06, 2026 05:08 am IST

UPOA polls on schedule, will amend constitution as per new sports code

UPOA secretary-general Anandeshwar Pandey. (HT/Sharad Deep)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 03:02 am IST

Abhishek Banerjee retains his spot in TMC rejig, flanked by Mamata loyalists

Trinamool Congress MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee (TMC Photo)
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 09:52 pm IST

Karnataka CM change reflects public anger against Congress: PM Modi in Surat

Speaking in Surat, Modi said Congress is facing rejection across states as voters back development, stability and good governance. (DPR PMO)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 09:03 pm IST

TDP to contest three out of four RS seats

TDP to contest three out of four RS seats
Published on Jun 05, 2026 07:26 am IST

BJP names 11 candidates for Rajya Sabha elections. Check full list

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi holds an election campaign ahead of the Rajya Sabha bye-elections 2026 at the Pipili area, in Puri on Thursday. BJP MP Sambit Patra also present.
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 09:10 am IST

Himachal minister criticises BJP for raising religious slogans during victory celebrations

Himachal Pradesh revenue and horticulture minister Jagat Singh Negi. (File)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:32 am IST

Terms of Trade: India’s democracy needs a bonfire of the alibis

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Published on Jun 04, 2026 12:55 pm IST

A tough road ahead for DKS

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Shivakumar will not only have to push the pedal on policy and governance but also deepen the party’s inroads among his own community of Vokkaligas. (PTI)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 01:36 pm IST

US labels Brazil's two biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations

US names Brazil’s PCC, CV as terrorist groups in move slammed by Lula camp
Updated on May 29, 2026 05:08 am IST

The Congress’s limited win

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DK Shivakumar has spent years as the party’s main troubleshooter, poll strategist and financier — a role he has excelled in. Now, he’s stepping into the most public-facing role of his career. (PTI)
Published on May 28, 2026 09:53 pm IST

Terms of Trade: A colonial club and the art of political schadenfreude

The attention has shifted to looking for privileged parasites rather than structural holes in India’s economic story.
Updated on May 28, 2026 05:33 pm IST

After long conflict, old Catholic society in Bandra to go to polls

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Published on May 26, 2026 04:04 pm IST

Bengal repoll: How TMC's Jahangir Khan, who withdrew, also got votes in Falta

Jahangir Khan, 41, announced on May 19 that he was backing out of the May 21 repoll.
Updated on May 24, 2026 08:59 pm IST

SC extends time till Aug 31 for holding Bengaluru civic body elections

The top court is monitoring the compliance of its earlier orders regarding polls to the BBMP and the newly created municipal corporations within the Greater Bengaluru Area (GBA).
Published on May 20, 2026 02:25 pm IST

MEA defends Indian’s democracy, media freedom for second time on PM’s tour

Viral: MEA Secretary Vs Norwegian Journalist Tense Faceoff During PM Modi's Visit
Published on May 19, 2026 05:12 pm IST