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Sunday, September 29, 2024
TopicCongress plenary

Topic: Congress plenary

Chhattisgarh ED raids were aimed at hurting Congress leaders’ morale, writes Urdu press 

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Anticipated ED raids, had Plan B & C for Congress plenary, says Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

In an exclusive interview, Baghel discussed Naxal political killings, how ED officials are ‘roaming around’, and why he thinks Congress will return to power in this year’s polls.

‘Cowardice’: Rahul targets Modi govt over China border violations, compares Adani to East India Company

In his speech at the party's 85th plenary in Raipur, Rahul cited External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s remark that India should not fight China because it’s a bigger economy. 

‘Never retired, will never retire’: Sonia Gandhi quashes speculation on her future in politics

Congress leader Alka Lamba scotched rumours saying Sonia told her she never took a break from politics. Rumours of retirement had spread after her speech on 2nd day of AICC plenary.

On Day 1 of Congress’s Raipur plenary, Kharge calls for nationwide caste census

The party president was addressing the subject committee, which had convened to discuss six resolutions that will be tabled to the plenary over the next two days.

Cause for cheers in Congress? Party may soon lift ban on ‘alcoholic drinks’

At its plenary session, Congress is expected to amend a long-disputed clause in its constitution that deems members must abstain from ‘alcoholic drinks’ to stay in the party.

Last Laughs: All apologies from Kejriwal and Yogi’s incomplete anniversary celebrations

The best Indian cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Not just Rahul, Manmohan Singh and Chidambaram also stole the show at Congress plenary

Manmohan Singh, Chidambaram spoke amid huge cheers from Congress workers; even former PM Narasimha Rao was recalled for his contribution to economic reforms.

TalkPoint: Can the Congress party balance its chronic povertarian politics with its new appeal to economic freedom?

Experts weigh in on Congress Party's 84th plenary session where they claimed they will bring "economic freedom for India’s entrepreneurs, especially MSMEs"

Ahead of first Congress plenary under Rahul Gandhi, old guard has already won the battle

Rahul seems to have compromised and hinted that the new team would consist of a blend of experienced senior leaders and youth with vitality and dynamism.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?