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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicMallikarjun Kharge

Topic: Mallikarjun Kharge

‘Pre-committed purchase pact & 2-minister ping-pong’: Tharoor’s scathing jibe at India-US trade deal

Thiruvananthapuram MP, who backed the Centre on Op Sindoor, took a swipe at ministers Piyush Goyal & Jaishankar for evading questions on India’s purported pledge to US on Russian oil.

Will he, won’t he? Suspense over fresh RS term for Kharge, & Gandhi siblings add flavour to Hooda lunch

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty, and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Solo in Bengal after 19 years, how Congress finally pulled the chute on its alliance with Left

From the very outset of a meeting with top brass, Pradesh Congress chief Subhankar Sarkar was in favour of the party contesting polls all by itself.

India-US trade deal will see a farm laws-type agitation: Kharge warns Modi govt in Rajya Sabha

The Congress president also said that while the President spoke of women empowerment, women have, in fact, only become a ‘vote bank’ for BJP.

The great pre-poll ‘patch-up’: What happened at Tharoor’s meeting with Rahul & Kharge

Tharoor’s absence from a meeting of Congress high command & its Kerala leadership had deepened concerns within party that its ties with Thiruvananthapuram MP were nearing breaking point.

Armed with an Advani throwback, Congress slams Modi govt over Rahul, Kharge seating at R-Day parade

Not first time a row has erupted over perceived slight to Rahul at official events. During 2024 Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort, the seat designated for him was in the 5th row.

Kharge’s son-in-law has spent 0 MPLAD funds, yet to propose any development work as Karnataka MP

Radhakrishna Doddamani is a 1st-time Congress MP from Karnataka, elected in 2024. Tejasvi Surya, 2nd-time MP, has spent Rs 1.31 crore. MPs can recommend works up to Rs 5 crore/year.

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.

ThePrint photos of the week: The ‘GOAT’ in India & ‘G RAM G’ in Parliament

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

BJP defends Sanchar Saathi—‘Govt doesn’t want to snoop on you, app cannot read your messages’

Row has erupted over Centre’s directive to manufacturers & importers to pre-install the app on every smartphone sold in India within 90 days. Oppn calls it ‘Big Boss moment’.

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India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match coverage shows it’s no longer cricket—politics & business

The ‘great rivalry’ angle was also blown out of proportion, given that India now holds a handsome record of wins against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches—8-1.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.