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Dream Budget, silenced critics — the rebirth of Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman previously served as India's first full-time woman defence minister. Amid constant rumours of being shunted out, she presented her third Budget this week.

India concerned over security in Afghanistan, will keep supporting its people, says Rajnath

In his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the Defence Minister said that the goal should be security & growth for all in the region, but it is far from being achieved.

Top Gun to dhoti swag, Rajnath Singh’s biggest strength is also his weakness

While Rajnath Singh draws his strength from his support base in Uttar Pradesh, Amit Shah’s strength lies in his proximity to Modi.

‘Meatrown’ at Howdy Modi, Nagpur’s oranges running out of juice & BSP losing its elephants

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

Five things that Nirmala Sitharaman left for Rajnath Singh to address urgently

From decisions involving sentiments of armed forces to ensuring information flow, ThePrint looks at 5 issues Rajnath Singh has to tackle.

Rajnath Singh moves to defence ministry, modernisation & integration big tasks at hand

Home minister in Modi govt’s previous term, Rajnath Singh will now have to look at big ticket defence reforms amid ongoing modernisation process.

Break-in at IAF’s Paris office handling Rafale procurement, cops probe espionage angle

The IAF's office in Paris houses the team that coordinates with Dassault Aviation on manufacture of Rafale jets and the weapons package onboard the aircraft.

Nirmala Sitharaman as defence minister does what PMO wants of her: be the BJP spokeswoman

Nirmala Sitharaman is a valuable ally to men at the top in BJP and PMO who ensure she becomes invisible on critical matters like Balakot strike.

When Manohar Parrikar led a rebellion at IIT Bombay against sabudana pakoras

Goa Chief Minister and former defence minister Manohar Parrikar died Sunday after battling cancer for more than a year.

I met Manohar Parrikar last month & saluted him on behalf of soldiers whose lives he touched

Manohar Parrikar directly interacted with armed forces' veterans and their families to listen to their problems and suggestions.

On Camera

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

As floods ravage orchards & highway closures choke trade, Kashmir apple growers fear Rs 200 cr loss

New Delhi: On 4 September morning, apple growers in south Kashmir’s Pulwama woke up to knee-deep water in their orchards, ripe apples scattered all over,...

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?