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Resort politics back in Rajasthan, BJP shifts candidates to hotels ahead of civic poll results

BJP leaders, however, officially say they have kept candidates in hotels to train them ‘on how to vote during the election of chairman in case they win’.

Former West Bengal minister Rajib Banerjee quits TMC after 2 decades

By resigning, Banerjee, who stepped down from the state cabinet last week, has sparked speculation that he might switch to the BJP.

PM Modi weakening India by attacking farmers, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made these remarks a day after the part alleged that the govt was trying to divide & intimidate farmers to break their protest.

Opposition parties raise slogans against 3 farm laws in Lok Sabha on Day 1 of Budget session

The Opposition members also demanded obituary be paid to the farmers who have died during the agitation by farmers against the legislations.

INLD, ‘grand party of Haryana Jats’, has no MLA for 1st time in 25 yrs as Abhay Chautala quits

While the INLD is no longer represented in the assembly, the same can’t be said of the Chautalas, one of the most prominent dynasties of Indian politics.

Haryana’s Rampal Majra quits BJP over farmer protests, alleges Centre trying to sabotage them

Majra blames BJP for the 26 January violence that took place during the tractor rally. He also hails INLD leader Abhay Singh Chautala's decision to quit assembly over the farm laws.

Those who entered Red Fort & hoisted flag did wrong, they aren’t farmers — Haryana ex-CM Hooda

Bhupinder Hooda says Congress is not in a rush to form the government in Haryana, BJP-JJP govt will 'collapse under its own weight'.

16 Opposition parties to boycott President Kovind’s address to Parliament

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said the parties are boycotting to express solidarity with farmers. They have also demanded a probe into Centre's role in violence on Republic Day.

‘Is it so easy to breach Red Fort security?’ Trinamool MP Trivedi wants ‘high-level’ probe

In an interview to ThePrint, Trinamool MP and former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi also said Modi government should start afresh on the issue of farm reforms.

How Jayalalithaa aide Sasikala’s return from jail could shake AIADMK fine balance before polls

CM Palaniswami and Deputy CM Panneerselvam have resolved differences to focus on governance, but AIADMK workers fear Sasikala’s release could divide factions.

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.