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Congress quotes Jagdeep Dhankhar to counter Centre’s objections to a discussion on SIR in Parliament

New Delhi: The Opposition Wednesday quoted former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s 2023 ruling as Rajya Sabha chairman—that Parliament can discuss any issue except the...

1 August 2025: Former MP Prajwal Revanna convicted in rape case & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of major news events from India.

The malady of maladies & what about ‘laal aankh’ diplomacy

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

Congress seeks ‘dignified farewell’ for Dhankhar after sudden exit, finds no support

Party’s general secretary, Jairam Ramesh, raised the demand in a Rajya Sabha meeting. However, Union ministers JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju, present along with Opposition leaders, did not respond.

CJI’s involvement in selection of CBI director is a safeguard, not a subversion

When the Vice President raises concern over the Chief Justice of India’s role in appointing the CBI Director, he touches not on privilege, but on architecture.

RS Chairman rejects notice of privilege motion given by Congress’s Jairam Ramesh against Amit Shah

The Congress MP had Wednesday submitted the notice claiming that remarks made by home minister were aimed at maligning image of former Congress President & Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi.

VP Dhankhar extends greetings on 76th Republic Day

President Droupadi Murmu is leading the country’s celebrations with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest.

Oppn outrage over Justice Shekhar Yadav’s remarks: 55 MPs submitted notice for impeachment

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

INDIA bloc’s notice to remove Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar a 1st for Parliament. What happens next

In notice to remove Dhankhar as V-P, INDIA bloc accuses him of ‘unfairly using privilege motions to silence Oppn’ & acting as ‘impassioned spokesperson of Modi govt’s policies,’ it is learnt.

‘Disturbance as strategy’ threatens democracy—Dhankhar to Parliament in Constitution Day speech

At joint sitting of Parliament, the Vice President also invoked Ambedkar, who had questioned whether Indians would place the country 'above their creed' or vice versa.

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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.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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.