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Modi & Manmohan are no Bal Thackeray, says Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut on biopic race

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, the producer of the upcoming Bal Thackeray biopic, said the party founder's life was rich in Bollywood-esque masala.

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.

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China is worried about US–Philippines military exercises. It’s too close for comfort

Official Chinese statements have described the drills as destabilising, warning that they risk escalation and that the participating countries are 'playing with fire.'

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.