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Congress writes to home minister Rajnath Singh claiming security threat to Rahul Gandhi

Three Congress leaders have sought protection for Rahul Gandhi, claiming that a laser has been seen pointed at his head multiple times.

This image of religious harmony seems to be a favourite of political parties to misuse

Congress youth wing in Gujarat shared the photoshopped image on Twitter & Facebook on 9 April to bolster party’s secular image. Last year, the offender was SP.

BJP is a one-man show, two-men army…that’s why I’m in Congress, says Shatrughan Sinha

Shatrughan Sinha, who joined Congress last week, says BJP now an autocratic party and he prefers the 'better party... one of Nehru-Gandhis, Patel and Manmohan'.

Rahul Gandhi’s interest-free education loan can’t help much if banks are student-unfriendly

Applying for a student loan in India is the classic case of low-paying, entry-level jobs requiring rich experience.

BJP & Congress manifestos offer a security policy high on emotions, low on substance

The Congress manifesto, while marred by flaws, is more positive, specific and action-oriented on national security than the BJP's.

MGNREGA survived Modi govt’s neglect and derision, it will be up to new regime to fix it

The current wage system in MGNREGA needs a double booster shot: hike in existing rate and correction in subsequent revision rates.

Alpesh Thakor, Congress’s OBC leader and Gujarat MLA, quits party

MLA Alpesh Thakor's Gujarat Kshatriya Thakor Sena also severed ties with the Congress on Wednesday.

Supreme Court wishes to ‘have a look’ at Rafale documents, and PM Modi’s ‘plea’ for votes

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

BJP’s priority is national security but look who asked most defence questions in Lok Sabha

Only one BJP MP features in a list of 10 parliamentarians who asked the most number of questions on national security-related issues in 16th Lok Sabha.

In Congress-BSP tussle, Priyanka threatens to steal Mayawati’s march in UP

The Congress and the BSP have been at loggerheads in UP, fielding candidates to offset each others' poll prospects, much to the glee of the BJP. 

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

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?