Prashant Jha is the Washington DC-based US correspondent of Hindustan Times. He is also the editor of HT Premium. Jha has earlier served as editor-views and national political editor/bureau chief of the paper. He is the author of How the BJP Wins: Inside India's Greatest Election Machine and Battles of the New Republic: A Contemporary History of Nepal.
Articles by Prashant Jha
UN pact a good first step to reform, says foreign secy
India praises the UN Pact for the Future as a significant step for Security Council reform, highlighting the need for swift action and negotiations.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:54 AM IST
No meeting with PM for US presidential hopefuls
PM Modi avoided meetings with Trump and Harris during his US visit to remain neutral in America's polarized politics ahead of the elections.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:50 AM IST
As de facto Quad leader, Modi cements progress in Biden years
PM Modi's visit to the US strengthened India-US ties, advanced strategic interests, and positioned India as a key player in global peace negotiations.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 12:26 AM IST
Modi, Zelensky discuss contours of peace plan
PM Modi and Ukraine's Zelensky met again, discussing a ceasefire and India's role in facilitating peace amidst ongoing war concerns.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 12:22 AM IST
Prashant Jha, New York
Modi meets top US CEOs, urges them to be part of the India story
Modi told the tech CEOs that he had met them at different points, and he learnt a lot from all of them, who he called global innovators
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 12:17 AM IST
Collective strength, not war, key to success: PM
PM Modi urged reform in global governance at the UN, highlighting peace over war, tech threats, and India's readiness to share its development experience.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 12:12 AM IST
This is India’s Taiwan moment, there is no turning back: Bharat Semi founders
The entrepreneurs behind what will be India’s first national security fab talk to HT exclusively about what India and US call a “watershed agreement” and how it will lead to an Atmanirbhar Bharat
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 08:17 PM IST
Quad here to stay: Leaders underline endurance of grouping
The spirit of reaffirming Quad’s continued presence was then reflected in the Wilmington declaration
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Narendra Modi hails Indian diaspora, India’s growing role
Commits to working with more energy, speed in third term; announces new Indian consulates in Boston and Los Angeles
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 12:01 AM IST
Legacy of Biden-Modi partnership for India-US ties: What new factsheet tells us
Under Biden, America appeared to finally understand what India wanted — the trifecta of technological-industrial-military manufacturing base.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:37 AM IST
For Biden, personal, political, strategic come together with Quad cancer moonshot
At a special event after the main proceedings ended, Quad’s four leaders announced the group’s Cancer Moonshot, with a particular focus on battling cervical cancer initially
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 07:05 PM IST
With US military support, India to get its first national security fab
Biden and Modi hail ‘watershed agreement’; Fab will supply chips to US and Indian defence forces; India says it showcases success of startups globally
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 07:13 PM IST
Quad here to stay: Leaders underline endurance of grouping
This spirit of reaffirming Quad’s continued presence was then reflected in the Wilmington declaration.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:57 AM IST
Quad on geopolitics: Strongest language on China yet, concern about Ukraine
In the Wilmington Declaration, Quad expressed concern over “militarisation” of disputed features and “coercive and intimidating maneuvers” in South China Sea.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 10:47 AM IST
Modi gets a warm welcome in US, holds talks with Biden
Biden was accompanied by secretary of state Antony J Blinken, US national security advisor Jake Sullivan and the American ambassador to India Eric Garcetti
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:08 AM IST
An insider account of the India-US relationship under Biden and Modi
Anthony Renzulli, a former NSC official handling India, opens up for the first time to HT about the deep convergences, differences and possibilities in ties
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 11:14 PM IST
India leader in Quad, says US before big-ticket meet
In Delaware, the PM will attend both the Quad Leaders summit and then a special Quad cancer moonshot event
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Will meet Modi during his US visit next week: Trump
during a speech in which he referred to Modi as a “fantastic man” while also terming India a big “abuser” on trade
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 12:32 AM IST
The Trump puzzle in US presidential polls
How Americans respond to Trump’s politics, personality, policies, and the chaos that accompanies all of it, remains 2024’s big riddle
Published on Sep 17, 2024 08:53 PM IST
Can’t be anti-immigrant and pro US-India ties at same time: State Dept official
Richard Verma was speaking at the Hudson Institute on the milestones and the pathways for US-India ties ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit from Saturday
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 07:54 PM IST
Donald Trump dodges another assassination attempt
Donald Trump faced a second assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, thwarted by Secret Service. The shooter was arrested; motivations unclear.
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
US Prez Biden to host Quad summit on Sept 21, Modi to attend
India and US have swapped the opportunity to host the summit, with Delhi passing on the 2024 summit to Washington DC to host for logistical convenience
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Harris holds her own in big debate versus Trump
In a heated debate, Kamala Harris challenged Donald Trump on key issues, putting him on the defensive and gaining support, including from Taylor Swift.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 12:47 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
Rahul agrees with government policy on US, Pak and Bangladesh; slams it on China
Gandhi also said that Modi wasn’t able to control China and argued that Beijing was occupying 4,000 sq km of Indian territory in Ladakh
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 12:31 AM IST
US election: Where do the American presidential candidates stand on key issues
The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump covered a range of areas. Here is a snapshot of their differing positions and responses on seven top issues
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 12:05 AM IST
US Polls 2024: When the novice outshone the master performer
Kamala Harris laid traps for Donald Trump and didn’t walk into his traps. She made her weaknesses about him, while leveraging her policy strengths.
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 11:16 PM IST
When the supposed novice outperformed the master performer
It isn’t clear if the presidential debate will end up persuading swing voters in swing counties of seven swing states — on whom the future of the world order and future of America depends
Published on Sep 11, 2024 01:25 PM IST
Rahul’s remark in US on religious freedom for Sikhs sparks row
Rahul Gandhi kicked off a political storm as he appeared to suggest that Sikhs in India might not be allowed to practice their religious faith freely, a charge that drew immediate condemnation from both the government and the BJP back in Delhi.
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
For Kamala Harris, a four-fold test at the debate
The upcoming Harris-Trump debate is crucial for both candidates, especially Harris, as they vie for swing voters amid economic uncertainty and party dynamics.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 12:35 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
Rahul slams Centre over job crisis, political polarisation in US
Rahul Gandhi emphasizes manufacturing to tackle India's employment crisis and political polarization during his US visit, critiquing the BJP's governance.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 11:37 PM IST