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Sonia Gandhi on election road show two years after her ‘Dard-e-Banaras’ in UP

Gandhi had last campaigned in Varanasi in 2016, which she had to abandon mid-way after falling ill on the road. New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia...

Not just AMU, these bits of Jinnah’s legacy have also faced ire in modern India

The portraits and plaques of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Indian institutions have irked many individuals and political parties since Partition.

India’s ‘Grand Canyon’, 2 trek trails, a temple are also operated by ‘Monument Mitras’

The Red Fort is one of four sites where the initiative is already under way. If the initiative works out, these four will lead the way for India to become a country that respects its heritage.

What it takes to be a ‘Monument Mitra’ and what the Dalmia Group can do with the Red Fort

The tie-up is part of the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ programme, which was introduced last year to seek the help of public or private entities in the maintenance of India’s historical/cultural heritage sites.

PDP-BJP split looks inevitable after reshuffle, Kathua has revived BJP’s political fortunes

By including two MLAs who were present at protests supporting Kathua rape-murder accused, the BJP has tried to reclaim the narrative that it fights for Jammu’s rights.

Asaram found guilty: Who is the controversial ‘godman’ and what is the case about?

Self-styled 'godman' Asaram has been found guilty of raping a teenager in 2013 in his ashram. ThePrint looks at the case and Asaram's controversial past. 

Why AFSPA withdrawal is making Meghalaya and Arunachal breathe easier

AFSPA has been controversial ever since it was first deployed in ‘disturbed areas’, given the extraordinary powers it granted to armed forces personnel.

Why Pakistan’s Pashtuns are defying the government and marching in Lahore

The tribal community has organised itself to voice its demands after years of resistance against human rights violations. Manzoor Pashteen is leading the way.

‘Macaulay’s Children’: Do we really need an English Language Day in a post-colonial world?

Today, it is estimated that around 20 per cent of the world’s population, approximately 1.5 billion people, speak English. However, most of them aren’t native English speakers.

Opposition is seeking CJI Dipak Misra’s impeachment, but no one really knows how it’s done

A judge of the Supreme Court or the high court can only be removed from the post through impeachment in Parliament.

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New megacities lie in the path of devastating floods

Bangkok, Delhi, Karachi, Lagos, Luanda and Manila were are of the fastest growing among metropolises of more than 10 million.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

Op Sindoor hit Pakistan’s economy hard, we forced their navy to stay restricted to ports—Navy chief

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi at annual media interaction ahead of Navy Day celebrations announced that an operational demonstration is expected at Thiruvananthapuram, President Murmu to attend.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.