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Inside Rahul-Kanimozhi meet: An easing of tensions, and DMK’s softening stance on a big Congress ask

In 2021 Tamil Nadu polls, DMK won 133 of state’s 234 constituencies, enabling it to form government without the support of allies. The Congress was allotted 25 seats and won 18.

The great pre-poll ‘patch-up’: What happened at Tharoor’s meeting with Rahul & Kharge

Tharoor’s absence from a meeting of Congress high command & its Kerala leadership had deepened concerns within party that its ties with Thiruvananthapuram MP were nearing breaking point.

A teary farewell in Baramati: In death, Ajit Pawar brings political rivals, entire Pawar clan together

Maharashtra deputy CM’s last journey drew massive crowds from across state, united in grief at Baramati, his political launchpad & a seat he represented in legislature since 1991.

Congress calls India’s GDP numbers ‘suspect’, alleges manipulation by Modi govt

In AICC report ‘Real State of the Economy 2026’, Congress flags ‘central contradiction’ in economy, calls for data review pointing to jobs, FDI, manufacturing slump & inequality.

President’s Rule set to end, why fresh tension has cast shadow over BJP bid to reclaim Manipur

Manipur assembly, where the BJP is in majority, was placed in suspended animation after President’s Rule was imposed on 13 February 2025. 

Clock ticking: With Ajit Pawar gone, what lies ahead for NCP

Minus Ajit Pawar, NCP has to devise survival strategy. Should it merge with Sharad Pawar faction? Analysts say second rung leaders like Praful and Tatkare don't have what it takes to lead party.

Why row over new UGC equity rules has put Congress in a quandary

Even leaders closely aligned with Rahul Gandhi’s emphasis on caste and social justice have stopped short of openly endorsing the rules.

Agony of this death is felt by Maharashtra, don’t bring politics into it, says emotional Sharad Pawar

Senior Pawar's public appeal came amid conspiracy theories floating around following his nephew and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s sudden death in a plane crash.

‘Scam & a clean chit’, a Maha rebellion & a coup—episodes that defined Ajit Pawar’s political career

Affectionately called ‘Dada’, the 66-year-old NCP leader was a political heavyweight in Maharashtra where he came close to becoming the king but fell short six times.

Ajit Pawar: Brash, tireless, ambitious, the ‘Dada’ from Baramati

A look at the life, controversies & unfulfilled ambitions of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar who died Wednesday when his chartered plane crashed in Baramati.

On Camera

CJ Roy’s death raises an important question. Why isn’t there a time limit on tax raids?

Deterrence cannot mean institutional licence for an endlessly extensible raid. A search that extends across days, followed by seals and freezes that linger for weeks, begins to resemble a siege.

Land, labour, licences: From UP to Tripura, states race ahead on Centre-led deregulation push

76% of Centre’s deregulation reforms implemented across states under Phase-I of compliance reduction exercise. Several states & UTs adopted flexible land use, 3rd party inspections, labour reforms.

During Op Sindoor, hackers targeted NSE website 40 crore times in 10 minutes, Exchange CEO says

NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan was speaking at Off The Cuff event hosted by ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. He said that NSE, on average, sees 20 crore cyberattacks each day.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.