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
Trump nominates India critic Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General
A Sikh-American, Dhillon was born in Chandigarh before her parents moved to the US. She attended Dartmouth College and read law at the University of Virginia
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 11:26 PM IST
What the Biden years meant for New Delhi
PM Modi showed grace in visiting Delaware and thanking Joe Biden. It isn’t Indian culture to discredit friends when they are down and out
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 08:28 PM IST
India should propose a trade-tech-investment package deal to Trump: Mukesh Aghi
Business leader warns Trump may eventually do a deal with China, urges Delhi to marry America First with Atmanirbhar Bharat
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 10:11 AM IST
Pivotal poll cycle strengthens BJP, blunts Oppn sting
Saturday’s verdict cements BJP’s dominance in national politics and the dominance of Modi-Shah in the party.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:09 AM IST
What Maharashtra and Jharkhand verdicts mean for India’s top political leaders
Winning Jharkhand would have been an icing on the cake for the BJP and it will regret not getting Ranchi, but Maharashtra is the real cake
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 07:47 PM IST
Understanding the US charges on Adani
The Adani Group denied the allegations, calling them ‘baseless’ and vowing to ‘seek all possible legal recourse’
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Decoding Gautam Adani indictment
While a mere allegation so far, US prosecutors and regulators portray a story of the intersection of an Indian billionaire, green schemes, state contracts, power sector finances, and bribes
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 12:23 PM IST
The pattern in Trump’s picks for key jobs
Trump has made a range of extraordinarily controversial and, from the point of view of many Americans, even dangerous choices
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 07:22 AM IST
The pattern in Trump’s picks for key jobs
Trump's controversial cabinet picks reflect his distrust of defense, intelligence, and health institutions, mirroring his supporters' frustrations.
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 12:35 AM IST
Under Trump, Tulsi Gabbard will be America’s intelligence czar
Strong supporter of India-US ties, first Hindu in a cabinet level position, former Democrat anti-war leader who turned into Trump supporter
Published on Nov 14, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Helping Ukraine in US interest: Biden makes final pitch to Trump
On Ukraine, Biden has made repelling Russian aggression a defining feature of his presidency while Trump has blamed Biden for not being able to stop Russian invasion in the first place
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 08:58 PM IST
John Thune is the new Senate majority leader
Thune will succeed veteran Mitch McConnell who shared a difficult relationship with Donald Trump announced his decision not to seek office earlier this year.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 11:51 PM IST
Trump picks Musk, Ramaswamy to run new dept of govt efficiency
Trump has appointed Musk and Ramaswamy to lead a new initiative aimed at slashing federal bureaucracy and enhancing government efficiency by July 2026.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 11:17 PM IST
Trump makes triumphant return to White House, Biden promises smooth transition
President Joe Biden, whose election win Trump refused to accept four years ago, was in Oval Office to welcome Trump and promise him a smooth transition
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Trump picks army major, Fox News host, ‘anti woke’ warrior to lead Pentagon
Trump also appointed a former Congressman and head of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Published on Nov 13, 2024 10:01 PM IST
Five contradictions that underline Project Trump
Donald Trump’s spectacular win was based on sharpening contradictions. His success will depend on reconciling them
Published on Nov 13, 2024 08:20 PM IST
Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio as America’s next Secretary of State: Report
In July, Rubio sponsored legislation backing stronger India-US defence ties; has said interests converge due to Chinese hostility in Himalayas and Indian Ocean
Published on Nov 12, 2024 09:20 PM IST
Trump picks Mike Waltz, China hawk, House India caucus co-chair, as NSA
Waltz is one of India’s strongest supporters on Capitol Hill, viewing Washington DC’s partnership with New Delhi largely through the prism of their shared rivalry with Beijing
Published on Nov 12, 2024 08:53 AM IST
Trump appoints UN critic as UN envoy, immigration hawk as ‘border czar’
American media outlets reported that Trump also intends to announce Stephen Miller, his top hardline adviser on immigration, as deputy chief of staff on policy
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 12:18 AM IST
Trump appoints Susan Wiles as chief of staff; first woman in the position ever
Donald Trump’s decision was greeted with cheer in his own ecosystem, and with relief even among critics who see in Wiles a possible moderating influence over him
Published on Nov 08, 2024 09:05 PM IST
It’s complicated: What Trump means for India-US ties
A Trump administration is likely to create political space for New Delhi to continue deepening ties with the US
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Kamala Harris loses: In shock, Democrats search for answers
The only hope Democrats now have to impose any check on the President-elect is a majority in the House of Representatives, but the counting of votes is ongoing
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:39 AM IST
Trump towers over Kamala
Donald Trump won the presidency again, marking a historic comeback. He defeated Kamala Harris amid calls for change on issues like inflation and immigration.
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 01:25 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
Republicans take Senate, House too close to call
Republicans gain control of the Senate, aiding Trump's agenda and nominations, with key wins in West Virginia, Ohio, and Montana. House control still uncertain.
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 01:08 AM IST
Gender mattered: America rejects woman candidate, again
Misogyny influences U.S. politics, evident in voters' rejection of Kamala Harris, reflecting deep-seated beliefs about women's leadership capabilities.
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 06:46 AM IST
What does Donald Trump’s win mean for the world
This America is not going to pretend to play nice, or even deign to show an interest in issues that don’t fundamentally affect its own core interests
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 04:26 AM IST
Stronger Indian flavour as sixth member enters Samosa Caucus
All 5 Indian-American members of the House — Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthy, Sri Thanedar and Pramila Jayapal — were re-elected
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 01:08 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
Donald Trump’s win: What does it mean for domestic policy in America
Donald Trump’s first term, his political campaign speeches and the opinions of those around him offer a partial guide to what will be the next administration’s priorities
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 10:43 PM IST
Decoding the new Trump ecosystem, the men and women who will run America
The men and women around President-elect Donald Trump are different from the ones who inhabited his political universe in his first term.
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 01:50 PM IST
Where Democrats faltered: From Joe Biden to wars to prices
The evidence suggests that the biggest mistake Joe Biden made was deciding to contest, and Democrats made was in remaining too polite
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 04:25 AM IST