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Ajay Tamta

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Who is Ajay Tamta?

Ajay Tamta is an Indian politician and BJP leader. The 1972 born is currently serving as the Union Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and is a member of Parliament from Uttarakhand’s Almora-Pithoragarh constituency.
Political career
 
2007-2012 & 2012-2014: Member, Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly (Two Terms)
 
2007-2008: Minister of State, Government of Uttarakhand
 
2008-2009: Cabinet Minister, Government of Uttarakhand
 
2014: Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
 
2016-2019: Union Minister of State, Ministry of Textiles
 
2019: Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
 
2024: Elected to 18th Lok Sabha (3rd term)

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

The business of education: Why PE is lining up for India's premium schools

Recent deals in India's K-12 sector signal a shift in investor focus from edtech to organised school chains, where recurring revenues and consolidation opportunities are driving interest

Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Delhi Metro closes 16 stations amid students' protest at Jantar Mantar

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Nestle India net profit jumps 48.3% on strong performance in Q1FY27

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and why has Trump threatened to attack it?

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

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Imported generics to remain tariff-free for two years; industry doubts US can build a cost-competitive manufacturing ecosystem within the transition period

Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jul 2026 | 11:45 AM IST