Hansraj Ahir

Friday, Apr 19, 2024 | Last Update : 05:44 AM IST

Ex-minister’s convoy hit by truck, 2 dead

The truck driver took a sharp turn to save a monkey crossing the road, only to hit the SUV of Ahir’s security convoy.

27 Sep 2019 1:54 AM

Former union minister Hansraj Ahir. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra: Truck hits convoy of ex-union minister Ahir; 2 killed

Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans also received injuries in the mishap.

26 Sep 2019 2:13 PM

Maharashtra’s only Congress MP questions liquor ban

Suresh Narayan Dhanorkar defeated Union minister of state for home Hansraj Ahir from Chandrapur in the just concluded Lok Sabha polls.

26 May 2019 5:45 AM

2 Union ministers lose traditional seats

Mr Ahir lost his traditional Chandrapur seat to Congress candidate Suresh Dhanorkar, which is the only seat Congress has won in the state.

24 May 2019 3:50 AM

The game allegedly led to a spate of suicides in India and other countries last year. (Representational Image)

22-yr-old TN man commits suicide, police suspect Blue Whale challenge

Seshadri committed suicide by hanging himself at his house Tuesday night when his family members were away.

06 Sep 2018 8:31 AM

To a question on the demand to ban the outfit, Ahir said, 'This is an internal matter of the state government which can take action accordingly.' (Photo: PTI)

Don't have complete info on proposal to ban Sanatan Sanstha: Hansraj Ahir

Deepak Kesarkar had reportedly said the state government had sent a proposal to the Central government seeking ban on the outfit.

23 Aug 2018 9:52 AM

Ahir said there were 308 incidents of violence in Jammu and Kashmir till July this year in which 113 terrorists were killed in 90 encounters. Altogether 49 security personnel were also killed so far this year. (Photo: Representational)

69 terrorists infiltrated into Jammu & Kashmir till June 2018: Minister

There were 133 attempts of infiltration by terrorists from across border, out of which there were 69 net infiltrations, Hansraj Ahir said.

07 Aug 2018 7:39 PM

Union minister of state for home affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir made it clear that ceasefire violations would be countered too. (Representational Image/PTI)

Centre to decide on ceasefire extension in J&K: Union Minister Hansraj Ahir

Ahir said people of Kashmir want ceasefire to continue, counter-terror operations to remain suspended.

15 Jun 2018 8:31 PM

The government had on May 16 directed security forces in Jammu and Kashmir to follow what it called 'non-initiation of combat operations' during the holy month of Ramzan. (Photo: PTI)

Will be forced to revoke Ramzan truce if Pak doesn't mend ways: Union min

Union Minister Hansraj Ahir said India continues to believe in the 'no-first-strike' policy.

04 Jun 2018 9:18 AM

Currently no proposal to scrap Article 370: Govt

The MP from Karnal in Haryana also asked what was the present status and the procedure laid down for scrapping Article 370.

28 Mar 2018 7:03 AM

'There is currently no such proposal under consideration of the government,' read Ahir's written reply in the Lok Sabha on the question of scrapping Article 370. (Photo: PTI)

No consideration to scrap J&K special status: Home Ministry

BJP MP Ashwini Kumar had earlier asked whether the government was considering of scrapping Article 370 of the Constitution.

27 Mar 2018 6:46 PM

Hansraj Ahir said, 'Karnataka has seen 100 communal incidents in 2017 in which nine people were killed and 229 injured while there were 91 incidents of riots in Rajasthan in which 12 people were killed and 175 injured." (Photo: PTI)

111 killed in 822 communal incidents in 2017, says Hansraj Ahir

The highest no. of communal cases in 2017 were reported in UP where 44 people were killed and 542 others were injured in 195 incidents.

06 Feb 2018 4:04 PM

Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Sarath Chand on Monday assured that India would keep giving a befitting reply to Pakistan army. (Photo: ANI)

Will retaliate in equal measure: Army on Pak ceasefire violation

One officer, three jawans lost their lives after Pak initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing in Bhimber Gali sector on Sunday.

05 Feb 2018 1:40 PM

As the situation continues to be tense, over 1,000 people staying on border have been moved and schools in the area will remain closed till further notice. (Photo: PTI)

Will fire 10 bullets for 1: India attacks Pak over ceasefire violations

The latest ceasefire violation comes after 7 Pak soldiers were killed by Indian Army in cross-border firing initiated by Pak rangers.

20 Jan 2018 9:10 AM

Ahir asks, 'I am a minister chosen by democracy. Why did they go on leave despite knowing about my arrival?' (Photo: File)

I respect doctors; spoke against 1 surgeon, not profession: MoS Ahir

Ahir clarifies that he respects doctors and his outburst was because few doctors were absent from the event.

26 Dec 2017 2:21 PM

Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir was speaking at the inauguration of a 24x7 store for generic medicines at a government-run hospital in eastern Maharashtra's Chandrapur, a place he represents in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Go join naxals, govt will shoot you down, says Hansraj Ahir to absent doctors

Ahir wondered if it was appropriate for doctors to go on leave when a 'democratically-elected' minister was on a visit.

26 Dec 2017 11:01 AM

Govt given Rs 7 crore for cyber security betterment: MOS

The cyber command will consist of the three defence forces — Army, Navy and Air force.

27 Nov 2017 1:36 AM

Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir (Photo: PTI)

Can wrest control of PoK, says Hansraj Ahir

Mr Ahir also claimed that PoK remained part of Pakistan due to mistakes of previous governments at the Centre.

17 Nov 2017 12:46 AM

Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir has said that though citizens from all countries are welcome to stay in the country, there are certain sects of immigrants that are involved in illegal activities. (Photo: PTI)

Nigerians in Delhi involved in drug-dealing: MoS Hansraj Ahir

Commenting on the Rohingya crisis, Ahir said, those who pick up arms and retaliate against their own governance won't find a place in India.

26 Oct 2017 1:23 PM

Varun Gandhi’s empathy for Rohingyas earns govt’s flak

The BJP MP was attacked by minister of state for home affairs Hansraj Ahir, who virtually called him anti-national.

27 Sep 2017 1:50 AM

1 of 2

Columns

Mohan Guruswamy