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Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Brinda Karat says Waqf Bill ‘an assault on Constitution’, slams Modi for silence on Trump tariffs

Speaking after day two of the 24th congress of CPI(M), Karat said reforms and rejuvenation needed in waqf boards, but bill goes against constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens.

Congress bulldozed centuries-old homes to beautify Delhi in 1976. It was never reported

'An Education for Rita' is the story of a remarkable transformation, of grit and perseverance, and of courage.

‘Empty rhetoric, hysterical, NCERT forced by Modi govt’ — Oppn reacts to India-Bharat textbook row

RJD's Manoj Jha, Congress's Shivakumar to DMK's Annadurai hit out at NCERT & BJP. BJP's Tamil Nadu vice-president says NCERT chairman has given valid reasons for recommendation.

From skirts to saris—how Brinda Karat changed Air India’s dress code in London

In ‘She, The Leader’, Nidhi Sharma recounts the stories of women in Indian politics, from the pioneers like Indira Gandhi to contemporaries such as Kanimozhi and Smriti Irani.

Activist ancestors, sexism in politics — KK Shailaja’s book traces her journey to communism

Brinda Karat called it a ‘book that will fly off the shelves’. And if the crowd at the book launch is any indication, she’s right.

Pratap Mehta on govt obsession with big bang reforms, Brinda Karat on India’s rape reality

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

At the end of CPI(M)’s big meet, yet again, no bid for diversity in politburo, central committee

The 17-member politburo has two women and as many Muslim members, but lacks Dalits. The CPI(M) politburo has not had a Dalit member since the party was founded 53 years ago.

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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.