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Newsmaker of the Week

The two comments that landed Attorney General K.K. Venugopal in the spotlight this week

Attorney General Venugopal’s comments about ‘stolen’ Rafale documents and lawyer Indira Jaising raised quite a few eyebrows.

Not just Abhinandan’s story: Next time you cheer for soldiers, remember their families too

I have known Wing Commander Abhinandan’s parents for a long time. What they have gone through is the story of every soldier’s family.

Not Opposition unity, but BJP’s critical mini-gathbandhans stole the thunder

The BJP moved swiftly and deftly to secure its allies this week while the rival camp looked unsure.

Pulwama attack proves JeM chief Masood Azhar’s 2014 public address wasn’t a ‘one-time event’

‘Ailing’ Pakistan-based terrorist is being ‘constantly moved’ from one military hospital to another to avoid detection.

Modi has reduced his cabinet to a rubber stamp, all decisions taken by PMO: Chidambaram

In an exclusive interview with ThePrint, senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram slammed Modi for his style of governance and said he feared he would change the Constitution if voted back to power.

Robert Vadra: No more the Achilles’ heel of Priyanka Gandhi

Robert Vadra’s arrival at the ED office with wife Priyanka Gandhi sent the media into a tizzy.

Piyush Goyal: The chartered accountant and minister who became newsmaker of the week

Acting Finance Minister Piyush Goyal’s imprint on the interim budget was visible in his speech.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra: The princess without the crown

There is no empirical evidence yet that Priyanka Gandhi is an effective politician or a vote-catcher.

In news and in Supreme Court: Will the real Ranjan Gogoi please stand up?

Justice Ranjan Gogoi led from the front a year ago, now his silence is deafening.

In headlines and in politics: How Modi govt brought the upper castes up

The merit-loving upper caste have been given a salve by the BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

On Camera

‘Sephora kids’ falling for luxury skincare. Where does it all end—retinol at 15, Botox at 20?

Cosmetic brands know that their new audience is aspirational tweens. Drunk Elephant—its Lala Retro Whipped Cream retails at Rs 7,920–even addresses kids in its FAQ section online.

Who are wilful defaulters & what happens to them? RBI lays out new rules

Central bank has set out norms on how to identify wilful defaulters and penal provisions associated with them to maintain 'the integrity of the financial system'.

Wayanad landslides: Army, Navy and Air Force intensify ops, over 1,000 rescued

The Army is also building bridges in the area after swathes of the Wayanad hillside collapsed following multiple mudslides early Tuesday.

Middle class is reacting like slighted lovers over Budget 2024. Their anger won’t last

What Modi govt got wrong with this budget and in its signalling is in moving away from its generally upbeat, ‘India is on the rise, growth will get steeper, markets are red hot’ messaging.