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Tale of 2 Kerala scams — solar scandal that singed UDF govt and gold that has LDF in a spot

For keen watchers of the state’s politics, there are similarities in both cases, from the prime accused being women to the alleged involvement of the chief minister’s office.

Congress makes last-ditch effort to placate Pilot as Rahul Gandhi doesn’t ‘want to let him go’

At a press conference, party chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said Sachin Pilot should come back to Jaipur and talk directly to the Congress.

Aaditya Thackeray slams BJP for ‘rumour mongering’ amid a pandemic, says MVA govt stable

Maharashtra minister and CM Uddhav Thackeray's son Aaditya Thackeray tells News 18 channel that the govt comprising Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress will last its full term.

Why Sachin Pilot camp is staying quiet on Gehlot and affirming its loyalty to the Congress

On Wednesday, Rajasthan Speaker C.P. Joshi issued notices to the 19 rebels, following a petition by Congress for their disqualification. The rebels must send their responses by Friday.

‘Crash, grounded, ejection’ — the Sachin Pilot puns that just didn’t land

Politicians, business tycoons, print and TV outlets and even social media users kept punning on Pilot’s last name through the Rajasthan political crisis.

Kulhads, rakhis, room fresheners — how BJP MPs are implementing PM’s ‘vocal for local’ call

BJP MPs have begun encouraging the manufacture of ‘swadeshi’ goods as an alternative to Chinese products amid LAC tensions.

Worked hard to defeat BJP, won’t join it, says Sachin Pilot after Congress action against him

Congress Tuesday sacked Sachin Pilot as Rajasthan deputy CM and state unit chief, fuelling speculation that Pilot might join the BJP. Pilot had skipped key party meetings.

Many issues with CM Uddhav Thackeray but Maharashtra allies say govt is going strong

In the seven months of MVA govt, Sena, NCP & Congress have had many issues with each other, with much of the disenchantment centred on Uddhav’s ‘unilateral functioning’.

Covid delayed Sachin Pilot’s revolt, he had planned exit in March, Congress insiders claim

Sachin Pilot is believed to have almost 'synchronised' his rebellion with Jyotiraditya Scindia’s, but the nationwide Covid lockdown delayed it.

Sanjay Jha suspended from Congress, says got to know about it ‘only through the media’

Former spokesperson Jha had been tweeting in support of Sachin Pilot all day, but said no one from the Congress told him why he had been suspended.

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.