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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

Air purifiers are the new water filters. Delhi has quietly accepted a crisis

The affluent in Delhi, armed with airtight windows, multiple purifiers, and humidifiers, have normalised a way of life that once seemed dystopian.

India’s factory data may get reality check in MoSPI’s new IIP plan, defunct factories to be dropped

MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.