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Like Joe Biden, PM Modi should’ve taken Covid vaccine on first day, says Congress leader

Congress leader Pradeep Mathur said it would've boosted people's faith in the vaccine more if PM Modi had taken a shot himself.

‘Hurtful to Hindus, anti-Dalit’ — BJP leaders want Amazon show Tandav banned, makers arrested

Released Friday, Tandav is a political drama centred on a ruthless and ambitious leader played by Saif Ali Khan.

Congress, Left Front leaders discuss seat sharing for upcoming West Bengal assembly polls

West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Chowdhury says seat sharing talks have been positive between the 2 parties, and will likely conclude by January end.

What sexual harassment case against Dhananjay Munde is, and its implications for NCP

Maharashtra minister Munde is in the dock over 'rape' and sexual harassment charges. The NCP leader claims it’s blackmail. Some leaders from other parties back him too.

BJP selects Shahnawaz Hussain as MLC candidate in Bihar

The announcement marks Hussain's return to electoral politics for the first time since 2014 when he lost the Lok Sabha election from Bhagalpur.

BJP leaders attack Rahul Gandhi for doubting India’s Covid vaccination drive

BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri took to Twitter, calling out Gandhi for not appreciating India's scientists and healthcare workers.

BJP MLAs claim Yediyurappa was blackmailed, rebel against latest Karnataka cabinet expansion

Days after cabinet expansion, about a dozen MLAs claim Yediyurappa was 'blackmailed with a sleazy CD'. Karnataka CM says rebel MLAs can take issue up with BJP high command.

BSP to contest all assembly seats in UP, Uttarakhand 2022 polls on its own, says Mayawati

The term of the 403-member UP assembly comes to an end in May, 2022 and that of the 70-member Uttarakhand assembly ends in March 2022.

Haryana governor now seeks clarifications on 75% job quota bill piloted by JJP’s Chautala

JJP chief Dushyant Chautala said the govt will be sending clarifications to the governor and that he was hopeful that the Act would receive his assent.

PM Modi wants to tire out farmers, talks are part of delaying tactics, says Rahul Gandhi

Speaking at Jantar Mantar, the Congress leader alleged that PM Modi doesn't have basic respect for farmers and doesn't care if over 100 farmers die.

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.