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Priyanka Gandhi, the poll campaigner who can get angry voters smiling in a minute

There are countless stories about Priyanka Gandhi’s empathetic public outreach, something the Congress is counting on to revive its fortunes in UP.

Piyush Goyal back in charge of finance ministry as Arun Jaitley takes ill again

Arun Jaitley will be designated 'minister without portfolio' while Piyush Goyal takes charge of his ministries for the second time in a year.

Spent 5 days in jungle every Diwali to reflect on life, says PM Modi

The prime minister revealed that the practice still gave him strength to handle life and its various experiences.

BJP readies ‘cautious’ strategy as Congress throws Priyanka Vadra googly

BJP wants to ensure a guarded approach, harping on ‘dynasty’ and ‘entitlement’ factors, but no direct attack on Priyanka.

Kya main buddhi dikhti hoon — Priyanka Vadra had asked Narendra Modi

As Priyanka Gandhi Vadra makes her political debut, ThePrint recalls five famous comments by her.

Rahul Gandhi decided to bring Priyanka into politics after 2018 poll victories

Congress strategists believe Priyanka Vadra will help the party transcend caste divides in Uttar Pradesh, and replicate its 2009 performance.

Priyanka delayed political debut over worries of what Modi govt would do to Robert Vadra

Congress first discussed post for Priyanka in 2017 but she feared 'vindictive' Modi govt would use agencies to arrest Robert Vadra on some ‘specious charge’. 

Happy Priyanka will assist me in Lok Sabha elections, says Congress chief Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi's statement comes after the party announced Priyanka Gandhi will be in charge of eastern UP ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Sushil Modi attends convict Jagannath Mishra’s book event, Tejashwi calls it BJP hypocrisy

Bihar deputy CM Sushil Modi attended the launch of a book written by former chief minister Jagannath Mishra, convicted in the fodder scam.

Ex-IAS officer Shah Faesal launches crowdfunding campaign for clean politics in J&K

The 2010-batch UPSC topper gave a bank account number for contributions and said payments can also be made through e-wallet.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.