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Empathy for Kashmir, pressure on Pakistan: Army General’s security roadmap for Congress

Lt Gen Hooda met Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Delhi Sunday to hand over the report prepared by him and his team on the party’s national security strategy.

Omar Abdullah favours assembly polls in J&K immediately after Lok Sabha polls

The NC leader said there should not be any delay in polls due to Amarnath Yatra, as the annual pilgrimage is limited to two assembly segments.

Rahul Gandhi to also contest from Wayanad, Congress confirms

Gandhi will also fight from Kerala's Wayanad amid speculation that Congress is worried about Amethi. BJP says this gives it another weapon to target him.

As Gautam Gambhir enters politics, a look at others who played second innings on poll turf

ThePrint takes a look at some of the prominent sportspersons who tried their luck in politics, and won or lost a Lok Sabha seat.

Rahul Gandhi’s new adviser is a former JNU student who waved black flags at Manmohan Singh

Sandeep Singh, a native of UP, was elected JNU Student Union chief in 2007. He is now working his AISA roots to give Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra an edge.

Not bowing before Ram Lalla will not help get votes: Smriti Irani on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The union minister's comments came a day after Congress's Priyanka Gandhi prayed at Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi temple but did not visit the makeshift Ram Lalla shrine.

PM Modi assures commitment to Assam Accord and fighting infiltration at state rallies 

In both his rallies held in Assam, PM Modi criticised Congress for its work in the state and praised his party BJP for protecting the people of Assam, its culture and interests. 

Anil Sharma’s future in BJP uncertain with son Ashray set to fight on Congress ticket

Ashray’s candidature from Mandi has turned the heat on Himachal minister Anil Sharma, with senior BJP leaders demanding action be taken against him.

Modi, Ananth Kumar & I are main factors in Bangalore South seat: Tejasvi Surya

Surya, who is the BJP’s candidate for the prestigious seat, was caught by surprise when the party announced his name.

NDA displays alliance power as BJP chief Amit Shah files nomination for Gandhinagar seat

Flanked by Uddhav Thackeray, Parkash Singh Badal, and three Union ministers, BJP chief Amit Shah says ‘fortunate to represent this constituency’.

On Camera

Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law doesn’t guarantee justice. What more needs to be done

The AAP govt has extracted more political capital from sacrilege accountability than any of its predecessors. It now has the opportunity — and the obligation — to match that rhetoric with performance in court.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.