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Rahul Gandhi called stocks ‘risky’ but invested big during Modi 2.0 boom period, has Rs 4.34 cr shares

During his 1st election in 2004, Rahul Gandhi had shares in foreign companies adding up to less than Rs 2 lakh. His affidavits for 2009, 2014 & 2019 polls show no investment in stocks.

Helping media ‘rediscover freedom’ — Congress manifesto vows laws, amendments to protect journalists

Congress says it will repeal or amend several laws that have given govt 'unbridled powers of censorship', promises to restrict powers for surveillance of journalists.

Rs 1 L/yr to poor families, student loan waivers, job creation — economic points in Congress manifesto

The manifesto, released Friday, aims at doubling India’s GDP in 10 years. It includes a host of promises to promote ‘work, wealth, and welfare’.

Old Pension Scheme promise, key demand of Priyanka Gandhi, missing from Congress manifesto

Congress leader P Chidambaram says 'OPS very much on our minds', but adds it would be 'premature' to take a stand before report by govt committee reviewing NPS & demand for OPS is released.

Rajnath in Rajasthan, Khattar in MP, Munda in Chhattisgarh: How BJP chose observers for CM selection

Top brass considered leaders' seniority & social fabric of states. Rajasthan poses toughest challenge, where ex-CM Vasundhara Raje & Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat in race for top post.

‘Campaign against liquor scam, corruption’ — OP Mathur on how BJP brought down Congress in Chhattisgarh

BJP held non-stop agitations which created trust deficit about CM Bhupesh Baghel & people believed Centre’s money for tribals, women & farmers was looted, party state in-charge explains.

Chief ministership is a small thing, I will do what party tells me to, says Shivraj Chouhan

The 5-time Madhya Pradesh CM’s Ladli Behna Yojana is believed to have helped buck anti-incumbency in state. But Shivraj attributes victory to PM Modi and 'double-engine' governance.

After MP debacle, Kamal Nath hints at continuing as state Congress chief for 2024. ‘State tour’ soon

Former CM is in Delhi to meet party leadership after Congress tally was reduced from 114 to 66 in 230-member assembly. Earlier, he had raised suspicion on EVMs.

Why BJP high-command can’t decide on CMs two days after Hindi heartland sweep — ‘weighing options’

BJP based its campaign in Rajasthan, MP & Chhattisgarh on ‘collective leadership’, seen as a euphemism for new leadership. But there’s a ‘rethink’ in MP at least.  

Deposits lost, a vote share less than NOTA — what Rajasthan debacle means for JJP in Haryana

JJP contested Rajasthan assembly polls with the claim that it would emerge as kingmaker in Haryana with ‘key (also the election symbol of the JJP) to Vidhan Sabha in its hand’.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.