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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

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.