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Every party has a past, important to see how Shiv Sena is doing now, Urmila Matondkar says

The actor-turned-politician says she joined the Shiv Sena as she was impressed by the performance of the MVA govt. She also says Kangana Ranaut should behave more responsibly.

As UP farmers flock to Ghazipur border protest, SP & BSP change strategy, get more vocal

After farmers answered Rakesh Tikait’s call, BSP chief Mayawati got active on Twitter, while SP leaders from Muzaffarnagar joined the agitation at Ghazipur.

Delhi Congress passes resolution to make Rahul Gandhi party president again

The resolution was passed unanimously keeping in mind the 'difficult phase' India is going through, Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhry said.

Ruling Congress narrowly edges out BJP in Rajasthan urban local body polls

The Congress won 1,197 wards out of the total 3,035 that went to the polls, while the BJP won 1,140. Independent candidates won 634 wards.

Govt will take opposition questions in 2nd half of Budget Session, says minister Pralhad Joshi

The first part of the Budget Session of Parliament is scheduled to continue till 15 February, while the second will be held from 8 March to 8 April.

‘Mamata only working for nephew’ — Shah, Irani slam TMC govt in West Bengal

Addressing a rally in West Bengal through video-conferencing, Home Minister Amit Shah said by the time elections arrive, Mamata Banerjee will be alone in her party.

Congress slams BJP over FIRs filed against Shashi Tharoor, 6 journalists

The opposition party also alleged that the BJP, both at the Centre and in states, is hell-bent on 'brutally and blatantly silencing' every contrarian or dissenting voice 'by hook or by crook'.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh moves SC for quashing of FIRs against him in UP

Singh said he had conducted a press conference at Lucknow on 12 August, last year wherein he had alleged that the state government was favouring one particular caste over others.

PM says offer to farmers stands, opposition questions handling of protests at all-party meet

Parties such as Congress, TMC, Shiv Sena want discussion on farm laws in Budget Session. Chirag Paswan's LJP and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party didn’t attend the meeting.

Supporters of Grand Alliance in Bihar form human chains in solidarity with farmers

Leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav took part in the demonstration in front of the Buddha Smriti Park in Patna where he was joined by alliance partners.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.