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Saturday, January 3, 2026
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Topic: AICC

Less US & UK, more Bihar & Gujarat, Rahul 2.0 is on a grassroots sprint with a packed schedule

For much of his political life, the Gandhi scion has battled the perception of being a reluctant or a 'non-serious politician'. However, the last few months have signalled a shift.

In faction-ridden Haryana, Rahul’s revival mission for Congress calls for return to basics

Driven by AICC observers, ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’ is a campaign to identify Congress district presidents. It aims to address factionalism, analyse electoral setbacks since 2014.

In naming Gaurav Gogoi as its state chief, Congress rolls the dice in Himanta’s Assam

Sarma has launched near-daily tirade against Gaurav, alleging his wife has ties with Pak govt. Some Cong officer-bearers say Sarma's constant targeting is clear indicator of Gogoi's 'political relevance'.

Who is Sunny Joseph & why Congress picked him as K Sudhakaran’s replacement for post of Kerala chief

The appointment comes after week-long suspense over leadership change in the southern state, which led to an open display of contention within the party ranks.

Tharoor’s new vision for Congress—speak to the future instead of dwelling on the past

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

At Ahmedabad meet, Congress calls for ‘mechanism for judicial accountability’ amid judge cash row

A resolution adopted by AICC says that accountability, without compromising judicial independence, is the need of the hour. The party stands committed to the idea of INDIA bloc.

Tharoor outlines alternative vision for Congress—party of hope, not resentment; future, not past

On political resolution passed during AICC session in Ahmedabad, Shashi Tharoor said Congress ‘must be the party with the positive narrative and not just negative criticism’.

Congress has its finger on reset button. Big overhaul of district units on the cards

New Delhi: The Congress is considering a proposal to give its district presidents a seat at the table during party meetings to pick candidates for...

Rahul’s early pick, coined Vajpayee slogan. Who is AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan

Natarajan first ventured into politics with the NSUI. In 2008, she was made AICC secretary as part of Rahul Gandhi's push to induct youth from the grassroots. A year later, she became an MP.

Former PM Manmohan Singh’s last rites on Saturday, mortal remains to be kept at Congress headquarters

According to Congress sources, Singh’s daughter will arrive after midnight on Friday, & that the ‘last darshan’ would be scheduled for Saturday between 8:00 and 10:00 am.

On Camera

Savitribai Phule made space for radical women misfits. She pioneered Satyashodhak modernity

The distinctiveness of her writing is evident in her compositions—women, shudras, and atishudras are at the center. Her poetry challenges the aesthetics of 'modern' Marathi literature.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.