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Ignored for years, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi now praise Narasimha Rao for ‘bold leadership’

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi issued statements speaking highly of the former PM as part of celebrations marking the 29th anniversary of the 1991 economic reforms.

Call assembly session or public will lay siege to Raj Bhavan, Gehlot tells Rajasthan governor

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has alleged Governor Kalraj Mishra is not convening assembly session because of ‘pressure from the top’. 

There’s a new Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar & he’s doing everything he didn’t do in past 5 years

Lalu's son Tejashwi Yadav has often been criticised by opposition, party for running away from a crisis and remaining inaccessible. All that's changing now.

An undemocratic pandemic prevailing, writes Kamal Nath to PM Modi over defecting MLAs

After three MLAs quit the Congress-led Madhya Pradesh govt in the last two weeks, Kamal Nath wrote to Modi and urged him to protect the country's democratic values.

After posting picture with Pilot and Scindia, Kuldeep Bishnoi clarifies he isn’t joining BJP

In a video message on Twitter, Haryana MLA Bishnoi, however, maintained that Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia’s exit from Congress has caused a big loss to the party.

Congress could call assembly session next week to force rebels MLAs’ return to Jaipur

Congress says it's ready for a floor test, but plans to wait until HC decides on rebel MLAs’ plea before next move in Rajasthan.

Siddaramaiah flags documents, says they prove ‘Rs 2,000-cr Covid scam’ by Yediyurappa govt

Soon after Siddaramaiah’s press conference, CM Yediyurappa held a meeting with his ministers. BJP then called another press meet where 5 ministers spoke denying all allegations.

Migrant workers are returning, industries have resumed work, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani says

In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, CM Rupani explained that Gujarat's high fatality rate is because the state is 'transparent' on Covid death figures.

BJP trying to topple my govt, history won’t forgive this — Ashok Gehlot writes to PM Modi

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot also wrote similar allegations were made when the MP government was toppled amid Covid crisis & ‘your party had to face infamy across the country’.

Former Indian footballer Mehtab Hossain quits politics within 24 hours of joining BJP

Hossain said it was his personal decision as he was left shattered by the pain and feelings of his family and well-wishers over his sudden move to join a political party.

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.