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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: NDA government

Congress aims to have 50% women chief ministers within party in 10 years, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul criticised the NDA government for putting on hold the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill despite receiving approval from Parliament.

Pending under UPA, speeding under NDA — 10 big-ticket infra projects that picked up after 2014

Prime Minister Modi has often claimed that the BJP government fast-tracked or completed big-ticket projects that had languished under UPA dispensation. Here are 10 such projects.

Our take on Bihar govt change, airfare caps and India’s CWG medal tally—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Opposition candidate Margaret Alva calls TMC’s decision to abstain from VP poll ‘disappointing’

17 Opposition leaders decided to field Alva, former governor of Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, at a meeting in NCP leader Sharad Pawar's residence last Sunday.

‘Snoopgate’, ‘corrupt’ unparliamentary but not banned, says LS speaker after opposition hits out

Speaker clarification comes after opposition furore over an updated list of words declared unparliamentary, which was released by the Lok Sabha Secretariat Wednesday.

Development in Telangana will be faster if BJP comes to power in state, says PM Modi

Addressing a public rally 'Vijay Sankalp Sabha' in Hyderabad, PM Modi also said people of Telangana yearn for a 'double engine growth' that will be fulfilled when BJP comes to power.

Modi is not Teflon-coated, he is ‘cast in titanium’ — What Mood of the Nation poll suggests

In episode 667 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about some interesting findings from the poll & what they mean for opposition parties.

NDA govt must shun arrogance, roll back farm laws, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

In a series of tweets, Gehlot also said the Congress stands with the farmers, and that the NDA government must not delay paying heed to the farmers' welfare issues.

Apu’s ‘meeting’ with Manik da, and Nitish Kumar’s ‘support’ in Bihar

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

Nitish Kumar elected leader of NDA, meets Bihar governor and stakes claim to form govt

Swearing-in ceremony will be held Monday, but Nitish refuses to confirm if BJP’s Sushil Modi will return as deputy CM, saying ‘all things will be settled’.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.