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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicHimachal Pradesh

Topic: Himachal Pradesh

2 yrs into term, Himachal’s Sukhu govt is under fire for ‘misgovernance’ & unfulfilled poll promises

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is under fire from critics both within and outside his party who accuse his administration of...

Masjids, migrants, mobility. Himachal is becoming a new anti-mosque hotspot

‘This is a class issue that has been turned into a religious issue by Hindu organisations.’

Muslim bodies split over Shimla mosque demolition order. A look at 14-yr-old row & how it escalated

Sanjauli Mosque Committee has accepted court's order to demolish 3 'illegally built' stories of mosque, while All Himachal Muslim’s Organisation plans to challenge it, take fight to SC.

Amid mosque row, ‘Sanatan subzi wala’ placards new flashpoint in Shimla. ‘Locals over outsiders’

In Himachal's Sanjauli, a right-wing group distributed the signs. This follows state govt's denial of any order to display vendor names, identities. Muslim vendors allege discrimination.

Despite rap from high command for IDs diktat, Vikramaditya finds support within Himachal Congress

This has put Congress on a sticky wicket while it’s already facing flak—from outside and within—for Vikramaditya’s remarks amid comparisons drawn to similar orders issued by UP govt.

Mohabbat ki red tape & speaking ‘pyaaz’ to power

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Peaceful Shimla is a fantasy. Mosque protests have made us residents snap out of it

This isn’t about the mosque, but about importing an edgy form of politics to the relatively untapped reservoirs of Hindu anxiety.

Bad economics of freebies is triggering financial crises for some states. Fiscal discipline is key

Freebies promised during polls, subsidies, swelling wage & pension bills are adding to the debt pile of states like Himachal Pradesh & Punjab. Revenue expenditure rationalisation can help.

Row over ‘illegal mosque’ has shattered Shimla’s peace & brought BJP, Congress leaders on same side

Appearing before Shimla civic body Saturday, Waqf Board claimed ownership of mosque in Sanjauli. Congress minister earlier termed structure illegal during discussion in assembly.

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XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.