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Topic: CWC meeting

Photos of the week: From anti-Bangladesh protest over Hindu man’s lynching, to a smoggy Delhi

In PhotosOfTheWeek, we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

Congress to launch ‘MGNREGA Bachao Andolan’ on 5 January against Modi govt’s VB-G RAM G law

Mallikarjun Kharge says scrapping MGNREGA was one-sided decision taken by govt without consulting stakeholders including  state governments, people and panchayats.

Congress’s CWC attacks BJP for ‘exploiting’ Pahalgam terror attack, says Hindus deliberately targeted

After calling for shunning partisan politics and emphasising projecting a collective resolve to combat terror, Congress shifted its stance & used the CWC resolution to hit out at BJP.

Congress’s Ahmedabad resolution to target BJP’s ‘pseudo-nationalism’, taunt Modi govt on Trump tariffs

Resolution which also covers ruling dispensation's 'active' participation in attacking minorities, particularly Muslims & Christians, to be adopted at AICC session Wednesday on Modi turf.

How Congress is trying to reclaim Sardar Patel’s legacy

At CWC meeting in Modi & Amit Shah's home turf, Kharge accuses BJP-RSS of appropriating Patel's legacy, highlighting the former home minister's dissent against the RSS's ideology.

CWC meet: Congress refrains from demanding return to paper ballots, says entire poll process ‘compromised’

At the marathon meeting, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asked how long party will contest state elections on national issues and with the help of national leaders.

Congress unveils 6 poll guarantees for Telangana after CWC meet, accuses BRS of ‘Nizam-like’ rule

The party demanded Women's Reservation Bill be passed in special session of Parliament. Congress president Kharge also emphasised need for leaders to be disciplined to beat BJP in 2024.

CWC polls: What Digvijaya, Maken & Singhvi said in support and why Tiwari, Gehlot & others opposed

Those opposing elections to CWC cited 3 reasons including preparation for assembly polls, while those in favour said there won’t be any year without polls in one state or the other.

Congress revival requires end of Gandhi dynasty in Congress, Sonia-Rahul won’t let it happen

Sunday's CWC meet was a perfect forum for Rahul Gandhi to end speculation about his ‘renunciation’ and declare he won't contest the presidential election. But he didn’t say a word.

To Udaipur by train for ‘Chintan Shivir’ — Congress’ plan for Rahul Gandhi & senior leaders

Proposal was floated at Monday's CWC meeting, and members agreed that it would be ‘good optics’ before the brainstorming session in Udaipur from 13 to 15 May.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

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.