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In Photos | MPs in Parliament for the extended winter session of Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha MPs were in attendance in Parliament Wednesday morning after the government extended the winter session by a day.

Parliament’s quota debate smacks of political opportunism

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Lok Sabha far more productive during PM Modi’s 5 years than Manmohan Singh’s UPA-2

The lower house performed better in last 5 years than it did between 2009-14, but upper house figures saw a decline.

The pointlessness of young Indian politicians

Statistics show that younger members of parliament participate significantly less in the Parliament.

Cong stopped Rafale deal as it ‘didn’t get money’: Sitharaman hits back in Lok Sabha

Replying to a debate on the Rafale issue in Lok Sabha, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleged the Congress ingnored national security.

It’s Rahul versus Jaitley on Rafale: A snapshot of an action-packed day in Lok Sabha

It was a busy day in Parliament as the controversial Rafale deal was finally discussed. ThePrint caught the two leaders -- Rahul Gandhi and Arun Jaitley -- as they went in for the debate. 

The many plots to kill Jawaharlal Nehru from 1948 to 1955

The attempts on Nehru’s life made headlines in local and international media.

India is the most tolerant country in the world, says Rajnath Singh

The home minister rubbished allegations that intolerance was rising in the country.

Disqualify candidates for false disclosures, Election Commission to suggest to law ministry

Election Commission will also ask the government to make bribery during poll period a cognizable offence.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

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.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of 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.