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Monday, August 11, 2025
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

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.