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The Opposition remains divided

All Opposition parties, in principle, speak about the need to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a united manner. But the fact that this is more rhetoric than real was apparent in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, when most major formations, especially regional parties, decided to fight elections on their own, rather than ally with the Congress

Published on Jan 13, 2020, 8:30 PM IST

Amit Shah lashes out at Opposition over CAA

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday addressed a public meeting at Garrison ground at Jabalpur to create awareness on the amended citizenship law.

Updated on Jan 13, 2020, 2:35 AM IST

The State must address the trust deficit with the Opposition and citizens

By singing the national anthem and waving the national flag, protesters have wanted to display their commitment to the indian constitution and indian sovereignty. They have also wanted to keep the movement peaceful

Updated on Jan 6, 2020, 8:36 PM IST

With passage of citizenship bill, BJP pulls off another RS coup without a majority

The Parliament House is illuminated in different colours as the Citizen Amendment Bill passed in the Rajya Sabha, in New Delhi on December 11, 2019.

Updated on Dec 12, 2019, 9:56 AM IST

News updates from Hindustan Times at 1 pm: ‘Speaking Pak’s language’: PM Modi stings Oppn on CAB and all the latest news at this hour

News updates from Hindustan Times at 1 pm: ‘Speaking Pak’s language’: PM Modi stings Oppn on CAB and all the latest news at this hour

Published on Dec 11, 2019, 12:52 PM IST

Devendra Fadnavis has an opportunity in opposition, but needs better strategy | Opinion

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis speaks during a press conference after announcing his resignation as Maharashtra chief minister in Mumbai

Published on Dec 1, 2019, 3:31 PM IST

BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis appointed leader of opposition in Maharashtra assembly

BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis was appointed as the leader of opposition in Maharashtra assembly on Sunday.

Updated on Dec 1, 2019, 1:46 PM IST

Karnataka bypolls: JD(S) focusing on 3 seats to ‘teach defectors a lesson’

The Janata Dal (Secular) is focussing on three of the 15 seats in Karnataka where assembly bypolls will be held on December 5.

Updated on Nov 28, 2019, 12:49 AM IST

Based on defections, govt fell like house of cards: Opposition

The Congress and other parties on Tuesday stepped up their attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the political developments in Maharashtra. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Nov 27, 2019, 1:22 AM IST

Opposition likely to boycott joint session of Parliament on Constitution Day

The Congress and some other opposition parties are likely to boycott the joint sitting of Parliament on Tuesday called to commemorate the Constitution Day.

Updated on Nov 26, 2019, 2:02 AM IST

No indiscipline,Speaker tells MPs after Lok Sabha uproar

Speaker Om Birla conducts proceedings in the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament on Monday.

Updated on Nov 26, 2019, 2:47 AM IST

Opposition relies on SC’s 5 orders to set Maharashtra trust vote deadline at 24 hours

The Shiv Sena-led Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) alliance is relying on five judgments delivered in the last two decades by the Supreme Court to secure an order for a floor test within 24 hours in the Maharashtra assembly.

Updated on Nov 26, 2019, 7:56 AM IST

Couple poisons kids, commits suicide in Tripura; Opposition slams government over poverty

A couple allegedly committed suicide in West Tripura district after poisoning their two children. (Representative Image)

Published on Nov 25, 2019, 2:17 AM IST

The peril of split verdicts | Opinion

Ajit Pawar, with or without his uncle’s consent, appears to have been motivated by both the desire for power but also the fear of corruption cases against him, which the Centre is in a position to expedite or slow down

Updated on Nov 24, 2019, 5:51 AM IST

Government, Opposition spar over electoral bond roll-out

Congress leader Manish Tewari told reporters that the party would continue to raise the issue in and outside Parliament as such bonds were a “threat to democracy”.

Published on Nov 21, 2019, 11:57 PM IST

In Winter Session, will have constructive debates on ways to empower citizens: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an all-party meeting in Delhi on Sunday ahead of the winter session of Parliament

Updated on Nov 17, 2019, 11:08 PM IST

At all-party meet, Opposition points to economy and Jammu and Kashmir; PM Modi says ready to discuss

At the meeting attended by 27 parties, Prime Minister Modi said most important job of the House is to discuss and debate, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters.

Updated on Nov 17, 2019, 5:31 PM IST

Opposition to press government over jobs, economy in Winter Session

Parliament’s winter session is scheduled to be held from November 18 to December 13.

Updated on Nov 17, 2019, 1:49 AM IST

Use machines in MGNREGS but strengthen social audit as well |HT editorial

MGNREGS, by its very definition, is supposed to be manual unskilled work, most of which can be largely substituted by machines. So, will this tweaking in rules dilute the fundamental character of the programme?

Published on Nov 10, 2019, 7:25 PM IST

Opposition says SC’s Ayodhya verdict should be respected

Many Opposition parties hailed the Supreme Court verdict on the long-standing Ayodhya dispute while appealing for peace.

Updated on Nov 10, 2019, 12:39 AM IST

Opposition to meet President Kovind over WhatsApp breach

Opposition parties will submit a memorandum to the President, demanding an independent inquiry into the privacy breach.

Updated on Nov 5, 2019, 10:13 AM IST

‘There is a difference’: Foreign Ministry rebuts criticism on J&K visit by MEPs

The Foreign Ministry also pointed to comments made by members of European Parliament (MEPs) on conclusion of their Kashmir visit that were largely supportive of Indian line.

Updated on Oct 31, 2019, 5:04 PM IST

Why did Centre stop Indian MPs from visiting J-K, asks Opposition

The Opposition on Monday hit out at the government for facilitating the travel of a delegation of lawmakers of the European Union to Jammu and Kashmir, while the region remained out of bounds for most Indian leaders.

Updated on Oct 29, 2019, 7:52 AM IST

‘Voice of Congressman should be voice of Congress at national level’, says DK Shivakumar

Karnataka, October 27 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah meets Congress leader DK Shivakumar at his residence at Sadashiva Nagar, in Bengaluru on Sunday. ()

Updated on Jul 14, 2020, 10:46 PM IST

Forming govt in Maharashtra not an option, will sit in the Opposition: Sharad Pawar on accepting the mandate

sharad Pawar during a press conference at his residence in Pune on Friday, September 27.

Updated on Oct 26, 2019, 7:14 PM IST

Highlights of Maharashtra Assembly elections 2019

Voters queue up to cast their vote at Colaba on Monday.

Updated on Oct 22, 2019, 12:31 AM IST

The significance of the vote | HT editorial

The BJP has constructed a coalition of non-dominant castes in both states (non-Jat in Haryana, non-Maratha in Maharashtra)

Updated on Oct 20, 2019, 8:27 PM IST

PM Modi endorses Devendra Fadnavis, sharpens attack on Opposition

In the sharpest attack yet on the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) of speaking against “national interest”, and said that the Congress was not the party that once led the country to Independence.

Updated on Oct 17, 2019, 3:47 AM IST

PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 116th birth anniversary

Lal Bahadur Shastri’s desire to liberate the nation came when he saw India living in difficult circumstances under the Imperial Rule under the Britishers.

Updated on Oct 2, 2019, 10:28 AM IST

Opposition is supplying bogus unemployment figures, says Manohar Lal Khattar

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday slammed the opposition for misleading the public by presenting bogus unemployment reports.

Updated on Sep 29, 2019, 10:44 PM IST

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