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"Only Hindutva leader in Maharashtra": Prakash Mahajan on joining Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena

Thane, Dec. 27 -- Former MNS leader Prakash Mahajan on Friday joined Shiv Sena, stating Eknath Shinde is Maharashtra's sole Hindutva leader, prompting his decision. Speaking to reporters, Mahajan sai... Read More


Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts - from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 27 -- For years, Malaysia talked about reform, economic renewal and digital transformation. In 2025, the country finally crossed several historic milestones it had long postponed -... Read More


'Take back new Aravalli definition, recall SC ruling': Environmentalist flags ecological, social fallout

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Environmentalist Neelam Ahluwalia, a member of the Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan, has demanded that the Supreme Court recall its November 20 order and the Centre withdraw the new... Read More


HT Follow-Up: After escaping Pratapgarh hospital, rape accused boarded Samjhauta Express: Cops

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 27 -- The rape suspect, who was injured in a police encounter and had made a dramatic escape from a medical college hospital in Pratapgarh on the morning of December 24 while undergoin... Read More


"Congress will score a century of defeats": BJP MP Anurag Thakur critises Congress over VB-G RAM-G Bill row

Jalandhar, Dec. 27 -- BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday criticised Congress for opposing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB-G RAM-G) 2025, citing that the part... Read More


"Will Congress dare to pin responsibility on Rahul Gandhi for party's failures" BJP's CR Kesavan on CWC meet

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Ahead of the Congress Working Committee meeting, Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson CR Kesavan questioned whether the party will hold Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rah... Read More


Arms inside nightclubs, lax security at Gurugram bars raises safety concern

India, Dec. 27 -- Firearms inside bars and nightclubs in Gurugram have triggered concern over public safety, exposing glaring gaps in security checks and regulatory oversight. Incidents reported from... Read More


MVA's future uncertain as partners forge own pacts

MUMBAI, Dec. 27 -- The future of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA), formed to keep the BJP out of power in the state, appears uncertain. Two of its three primary constituents - the Uddhav Thackeray-l... Read More


2025 was a year of big reforms, says Union govt

New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Despite several international pressures in 2025, including unprecedented tariffs imposed by the US government and tougher visa rules, the Indian government has said in its year-e... Read More


Akhilesh accuses BJP of spreading hatred

LUCKNOW, Dec. 27 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calling it "disloyal" to people of the state and accusing it of spreading hatred and... Read More