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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndian Politics

Topic: Indian Politics

Prashant Kishor is turning a new page in politics. It’s well thought out and minus any drama

When political stalwarts refuse to acknowledge his presence, Prashant Kishor hits back with his strategic brilliance.

Fuel & gas price rise season is back, and what India should donate to the Commonwealth

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

New book explores UP’s story in post-Independence India & how politics plays out in the state

Published by HarperCollins, ‘From Lucknow to Lutyens: The Power and Plight of Uttar Pradesh’ by Abhigyan Prakash will be released on 21 March on ThePrint’s SoftCover.

‘Offer your hand, not judgment’, says Banka youth leader & social activist Sharad Kumar Yadav

Despite coming from a political background, Yadav was not inclined towards politics initially. However, he wanted to serve the society and make a difference.

SubscriberWrites: We need to discuss issues divorced from political influence. Social engineering is key

Has the NSA unwittingly brought society into the forefront of national debates? It is a good turn if that happens.

Sushmita Dev’s exit says it all – Rahul Gandhi’s ‘young Congress team’ isn’t happening

With high-profile exits, Rahul Gandhi's young Congress is collapsing even before it could be built. In this under-renovation party, crucial pillars are missing.

‘Jai Hind’, ‘Garibi Hatao’ to ‘Khela Hobe’ — slogans show how Indian politics has evolved

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

SubscriberWrites: Shift from ‘Modi govt’ to ‘Modi State’ shows nothing has changed in national politics

From curbing civil liberties to sedition charges, every democratic institution is being eroded to strengthen Modi, writes Kanti Gopal Kovvali.

Look beyond Chirag Paswan’s failure. Dynastic politics is what keeps regional parties afloat

What would happen to parties like SP, RJD and DMK if dynasties didn't exist? Insecure Indian politicians don't groom a second rung of leaders unless a family member is waiting in the wings.

What will India be like in 2030? New book tries to understand how this decade will pan out

Published by Rupa Publications, the book 'Decisive Decade' by Kiran Karnik will be launched on 2 June on ThePrint's ‘SoftCover’.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.