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ECI accountability call must not erode faith in democracy

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A referee such as the ECI, who bristles at scrutiny forgets that in democracy, appearance and legitimacy are as important as the arithmetic of votes. (ANI Photo)
Published on Aug 20, 2025 08:18 PM IST

Arunachal guv hails Assembly’s journey, calls for transparent and inclusive governance

Arunachal guv hails Assembly’s journey, calls for transparent and inclusive governance
Published on Aug 18, 2025 06:26 PM IST

Four IIT-Kanpur profs to impart AI training to Uttar Pradesh MLAs, schedule worked out

The workshop will feature hands-on demonstrations, as well as examples of software solutions developed at IIT-Kanpur, to showcase indigenous efforts in AI. (PICTURE FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Jul 26, 2025 05:52 AM IST

Guest Column| What ails Chandigarh? An ivory tower mindset

The long-promised Metro, which could have eased the ever-worsening traffic congestion from the growing number of vehicles on Chandigarh’s roads, has become a casualty of apathy and bureaucratic inertia. (HT file photo)
Published on Jul 10, 2025 03:55 PM IST

J&K: Expect cabinet expansion soon, says minister

In October 2024, chief minister Omar Abdullah had taken oath along with just five members of his cabinet.
Published on Jun 16, 2025 08:20 AM IST

Delhi govt plans 11 ‘mini-secretariats’

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta. (PTI)
Published on May 24, 2025 05:20 AM IST

Worrying trends, unclear data: India's CSAM challenge

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Crime (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on May 14, 2025 07:46 PM IST

Ambedkar favoured smaller, more manageable states; proposed division of Bihar, MP, UP

Ambedkar favoured smaller, more manageable states; proposed division of Bihar, MP, UP
Published on Apr 14, 2025 11:02 AM IST

Yogi reiterates ‘One Nation, One Election’ demand for political stability

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, first announced during the unveiling of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue in 2019, Adityanath said implementing simultaneous elections was essential to ensure good governance and efficient use of resources. (Sourced)
Published on Apr 07, 2025 10:45 PM IST

Punjab: Number of women in politics needs to increase, says Chief Minister Mann

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann addressing students at the convocation ceremony at Government Girls College on Tuesday in Ludhiana, March 26, 2025 (Manish/Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 08:22 AM IST

Reimagining urban India: Power of geospatial intelligence

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GDP (Shutterstock)
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 06:06 AM IST

Upgrading the plumbing of India’s administration

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The IAS-P division should have more liberal norms of entry and exit, so that people with relevant skills from academia or the private sector can become part of this cadr (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 10, 2025 07:41 PM IST

Defunct for decades, U.P. assembly revives its standing committees

Ministers have been asked to ensure that all standing committees meet before March 31. (HT File)
Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:48 AM IST

Govt committed to restoring J&K statehood, says LG Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha addressing the opening session of the Jammu and Kashmir’s assembly in Jammu on Monday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 03:54 PM IST

Simultaneous polls plan directly linked to future of India’s youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the customary National Cadet Corps (NCC) rally at the Cariappa parade ground in Delhi Cantt. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 08:13 PM IST

Access to judiciary being weaponised; institutions not working within domain: Dhankhar

Access to judiciary being weaponised; institutions not working within domain: Dhankhar
Published on Jan 22, 2025 05:04 PM IST

2025 brings hope for better infra and clean governance

NDRF personnel evacuate people from a flood-affected are in Bengaluru in October. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 11:05 PM IST

From the Archive: A strong Centre ensured that republic was united

Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee wrote the article on January 26, 1950. (HT Archive)
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 05:23 PM IST

Centre to announce rules defining J&K CM, cabinet’s powers

J&K CM Omar Abdullah (File)
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 05:28 AM IST

How India can fight rising hybrid threats

India’s security forces have largely come to grips with the rapidly evolving nature of hybrid threats (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA / AFP) (AFP)
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 05:20 AM IST

Jay Shah could serve two three-year terms as ICC chair

File photo of Jay Shah
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 06:20 AM IST

Actively monitor your depts: J&K CM Omar to cabinet colleagues

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday asked his cabinet colleagues to actively monitor and review the functioning of the departments assigned to them to improve governance in the Union Territory. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 05:26 AM IST

Evening briefing: Oppn slams Vaishnaw over J'khand train accident; more news

Howrah-Mumbai passenger train derailed near the town of Barabamboo in Jharkhand state, India, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (AP Photo)
Published on Jul 30, 2024 06:22 PM IST

Capital paralysis: Who is responsible for running Delhi?

Delhi Police officers and MCD officials at Rau's IAS Study Circle Spot on Monday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 06:26 AM IST

Amid rift buzz, Yogi maintains poise, says state’s development journey continues

UP CM Yogi Adityanath (HT File)
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 04:15 AM IST

Power demand in India to double by 2035: Khattar

Manohar Lal Khattar underlined the importance of the vision of new and young professionals at a function held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, in New Delhi, on Saturday. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:12 AM IST

Bridging the digital gap: Civil society's role in welfare equity

Gender Equality
Published on Jul 06, 2024 12:09 PM IST

Collapse of law and order in state: Warring

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring
Published on Jun 30, 2024 09:36 PM IST

Recalibrating relations with China, Pakistan

This picture taken on May 19, 2024, shows Rezang la War Memorial in Eastern Ladakh. (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA / AFP) (AFP)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:01 PM IST

Guest Column| Democracy prevails despite political fluctuations

Poll officials at a counting centre on Tuesday. The recently concluded 18th general elections since Independence showcased the country’s democratic strengths and maturity. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 03:01 PM IST