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AMU wants women on campus, not at the ballot box

Around 4,000 women students at AMU’s Women’s College have been denied voting rights in the Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Union (AMUSU) elections, raising concerns over gender discrimination and unequal representation. Their fight to be included in the university-wide electoral process has brought renewed scrutiny to the separate-union rules and the barriers women face in campus politics, finds A. M. Jigeesh

Burnham Heads to Commonwealth Summit Facing UK Reparations Call

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will travel to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua this week, as the UK comes under growing pressure over slavery reparations.

AMU’s wants women on campus, not at the ballot box

Around 4,000 women students at AMU’s Women’s College have been denied voting rights in the Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Union (AMUSU) elections, raising concerns over gender discrimination and unequal representation. Their fight to be included in the university-wide electoral process has brought renewed scrutiny to the separate-union rules and the barriers women face in campus politics, finds A. M. Jigeesh

Jagan-Sharmila feud: Why was Anjili's wedding venue shifted? What is Yelahanka controversy and family property dispute?

The decision came after Jagan objected to holding the wedding at the Yelahanka residence, citing security and privacy concerns. Sharmila, however, maintained that the property belonged entirely to her and her children as part of the family's asset division.

Jagan-Sharmila family feud: Why Anjili's wedding venue was shifted and what is the Yelahanka property controversy?

The decision came after Jagan objected to holding the wedding at the Yelahanka residence, citing security and privacy concerns. Sharmila, however, maintained that the property belonged entirely to her and her children as part of the family's asset division.

Democrats are rediscovering what an appealing politics of progress looks like

Their competitive candidates in states such as Iowa show how the party can avoid approaching doom

'कुर्सी के लिए कश्मीर का सौदा...,' उमर अब्दुल्ला पर आगा रुहुल्लाह का बड़ा हमला, NC में बगावत से मचेगा तूफान?

Jammu-Kashmir Politics: जम्मू-कश्मीर में नेशनल कॉन्फ्रेंस के आगा रुहुल्लाह ने पार्टी में चल रही अंदरूनी बगावत के बीच पार्टी पर वैचारिक विश्वासघात का आरोप लगाया है. उन्होंने कहा कि भाजपा के सामने अब्दुल्ला के घुटने टेकने से उनकी और जनता की विश्वसनीयता गिरी है. उन्होंने कुर्सी के लिए लोगों को धोखा दिया है.

Rubio Defends Russian G20 Presence Despite Criticism From Allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the US decision to include Russia in this year’s Group of 20 meetings after criticism from the European Union and other allies, calling dialogue the only way to end the war in Ukraine.

Opposition into politics of obstruction, must see anti-India pattern: PM Modi

Lula da Silva | The Pele of Brazil’s politics

The left-wing leader’s victory in Brazil, after finishing second in the first round, reflects the deep roots of the Workers’ Party, which built its support base through resistance to the military dictatorship in the early 1980s, as well as the declining appeal of Bolsonarismo

‘It’s no longer affordability, it’s survivability’: Georgia Congress hopeful Maura Keller slams Trump’s Iran war ahead of midterms

Retired Lt Colonel Maura Keller, running for Georgia’s 3rd District, exclusively tells HT.com why she entered politics, her views on the Iran war and more.

Ravindra Kishore Sinha dies at 75 — Who was the RSS-BJP veteran? What were his achievements?

RSS said Sinha's contribution to giving a new identity to the private security services industry, to nation-building, to social work, and to the media world would be remembered.

Trump Energy Council’s Latest Hire to Focus on Oil, Gas Projects

The White House council that advances the Trump administration’s energy agenda is bringing on a new hire to focus on US oil and gas infrastructure.

Will Keep Walking Till Congress Government Falls: Telangana BJP MP Launches Padayatra

Telugu political history offers several important precedents linked to padyatra politics.

Israel elections 2026: What happens to India's defence, trade ties if Netanyahu fails to retain power? Expert weighs in

Could Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future affect India-Israel ties? Here's what a former diplomat says a change in Israel’s leadership could mean for defence, technology, trade, agriculture and the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries.

HT Morning Brief Oct 20: Delhi air quality improves after rain, Netanyahu’s party falls short of majority in Israel elections

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'Let Me Handle Politics': Fadnavis Takes Dig At Thackeray Cousins, Uddhav, Raj Respond With Wit

'Let Me Handle Politics': Fadnavis Takes Dig At Thackeray Cousins, Uddhav, Raj Respond With Wit

From a quiet family life to the maelstrom of politics: Recalling Sonia Gandhi’s 2007 personal account ahead of memoir launch

In her only speech on her personal life, Gandhi recalled her journey from a middle-class household in northern Italy to India's most important political family.

‘Runaway’ Tax-Slashing Strategy Honed by AQR Draws Senator’s Ire

US Senator Ron Wyden called on senior Trump administration officials to halt the “exponential growth” of some tax-slashing investment strategies popularized by the world’s largest hedge fund, AQR Capital Management.

When politics chose me’: Sonia Gandhi’s 2007 speech offered a glimpse into her personal life

Sonia Gandhi had come to India to marry Rajiv Gandhi, then a pilot with no political ambitions, and expected to build a private life with her husband and their two children