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Political tensions have escalated in Chhattisgarh following an increase in electricity rates. The Congress party has announced a phased agitation against the hike, while Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai...
Marking the 143rd anniversary of Veer Savarkar, his grandson Ranjit Savarkar has launched a sharp critique of parties that weaponise history for electoral mileage. In an interview with IANS, he...
As Bakrid approaches, Congress leader Imran Masood has appealed for communal harmony and peaceful observance of the festival. In an interview with IANS, he urged people across faiths to celebrate...
Political leaders cutting across party lines observed Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s death anniversary with deep reverence, reaffirming his enduring influence on India’s democratic fabric. The 27 May...
Lucknow: In a sharp political statement, Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar accused the Congress of turning a blind eye to Dalits, Muslims and economically weaker sections for over six...
Sachin Pilot arrived in Jhunjhunu on Sunday to meet the family of Pradeep Mahich, who died by suicide following the NEET paper leak. The visit, joined by several senior Congress figures, underscored...
The wait for Kerala's next chief minister is reaching its climax. KC Venugopal, Congress general secretary and MP, is the name dominating discussions following his strategic huddle with Rahul Gandhi...
Hyderabad's political circles buzzed on Sunday as Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla approved the nomination of state minister Mohammad Azharuddin and Professor M. Kodandaram to the Telangana Legislative...
As West Bengal gears up for the crucial second phase of assembly polls, senior Congress leaders Pramod Tiwari and Akhilesh Prasad Singh made headlines on Saturday by proclaiming their party's...
In a high-stakes political and legal clash, the Congress party has announced plans to appeal the Gauhati High Court's rejection of anticipatory bail for its key spokesperson, Pawan Khera. The...
In a bid to soothe ruffled feathers within Karnataka Congress, Home Minister G Parameshwara announced on Tuesday that Rahul Gandhi will chart the path forward amid grievances voiced by Muslim...
In a significant development for aspiring lawyers, the Indian National Congress has confirmed that final interviews for its flagship INC Legal Fellowship will be completed by April 12. Party leader...
Kalki Dham chief Acharya Pramod Krishnam unleashed a blistering attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, labeling him a 'problem for the entire country' beyond just his party. In an IANS interview...
In a display of steadfast loyalty, Karnataka's Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismissed rumors swirling around leadership changes, insisting he thrives on optimism. 'Effort always bears fruit, and devotion...
In a robust defense of Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Mohammad Javed rebuked ex-party member Shakeel Ahmad's critical comments, labeling them misguided. 'Rahul Gandhi is an excellent leader, and India...
In an explosive exclusive with IANS from Patna, Shakeel Ahmad, once a key Congress figure from Bihar, unleashed a scathing critique of Rahul Gandhi. The former MP disclosed advising the opposition...
Former Congress stalwart Shakil Ahmad dropped bombshells in an exclusive IANS interview, questioning Rahul Gandhi's fitness to lead amid the party's string of defeats. From Delhi, he dissected...
In a blistering rebuttal, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has accused Rahul Gandhi of harboring an Emergency-like authoritarian mindset reminiscent of Indira Gandhi. Triggered by ex-Congress...
Amid swirling rumors of discord within Congress ranks in Delhi, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav offers a staunch defense of the party's dynamics. Addressing Shashi Tharoor's no-show at a crucial Kerala poll...
Jaipur's political circles buzzed as senior Congress figure Sachin Pilot took a firm stand against what he called 'unjust deletions' from voter lists. Addressing booth-level agents in Tonk amid the...
Chhattisgarh Congress heavyweight TS Singh Deo delivered a strong message of political stability today, declaring that India remains worlds apart from the violent upheavals witnessed in Nepal and...
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath unleashed a scathing attack on Congress for fabricating stories of temple demolitions in the sacred city of Kashi. During a packed election meeting, he labeled these...
S Jaishankar's ascent to India's External Affairs Minister is a tale of overlooked talent and decisive leadership. Despite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's personal endorsement, the Congress party...
Bihar BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal unleashed a blistering critique of Rahul Gandhi, asserting that the Congress president is personally orchestrating the party's extinction. During a public address,...
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has addressed his absence from a crucial party meeting focused on the upcoming winter session of Parliament. The meeting, led by Sonia Gandhi, was held on Sunday to...
Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has once again been absent from a crucial Congress party meeting. This time, he missed a strategy group session chaired by Sonia Gandhi, convened to prepare for...
The Congress party is dissecting its significant electoral defeat in Bihar, with a recent review meeting pointing fingers at several key factors. Top leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul...
Following the recent Bihar Assembly election results, where the Congress secured a mere six out of 61 seats and an 8.71% vote share, a critical question emerges: who truly stands with the Congress...
The Congress party has explicitly stated its dissociation from comments made by MP Shashi Tharoor regarding veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani. Party spokesperson Pawan Khera clarified on social media...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reignited accusations of 'vote chori' (vote theft), this time targeting the BJP and the Election Commission (EC) in Haryana. Gandhi presented a large volume of...
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticized the Indian government's decision to deport noted Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini, suggesting the nation's establishment requires a more...
The National Conference (NC) will contest all four upcoming Rajya Sabha seats independently, following the Congress party's decision not to field a candidate. This move comes as NC leader Omar...
In a vibrant display of political fervor, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates submitted their nominations for three Rajya Sabha seats representing Jammu and Kashmir. The nomination process was...
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has leveled serious accusations against the Congress party, claiming that their actions are unparalleled. These allegations are not recent, but are based on a case from 70...
Allegations of vote manipulation continue to surface, with Congress leaders presenting evidence of irregularities across various states and constituencies. Alka Lamba, the President of the Mahila...
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized the Indian government's stance on Russia's military cooperation with Pakistan. Ramesh questioned the Modi government's response to Russia supplying...
The incident in Dombivli, Maharashtra, where BJP officials allegedly forced Congress functionary Prakash 'Mama' Pagare to wear a sari, continues to escalate. Pagare is currently hospitalized,...
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi has strongly criticized the central government's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. She stated that India should take a more vocal position on the...
Following announcements by Australia, Canada, and the UK to recognize Palestine as a state, the Congress party criticized the Modi government on Sunday. They stated that India's policy on Palestine,...
Following the announcement by former US President Donald Trump to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, the Congress party launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress MP...
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has once again criticized the government and the Election Commission regarding the issue of alleged voter fraud. During a press conference, he presented evidence and made...
Rahul Gandhi, a leader of the Congress party, visited Punjab on Monday to assess the damage caused by the recent floods. He began his tour in Amritsar, visiting the flood-affected areas. He then...
Amidst the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, the Grand Alliance appears to be facing internal rifts, primarily stemming from differing opinions on the Chief Ministerial candidate. While Tejashwi...
The Congress party has consistently accused the BJP of vote theft. Rahul Gandhi previously claimed that a "hydrogen bomb" revealing vote theft would soon be unveiled, causing the BJP to be exposed....
During his visit to Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced development projects worth Rs 6,500 crore and addressed a public gathering in Darrang. He criticized the Congress party and stated,...
Political tensions have risen in the wake of the upcoming India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup. Several leaders from the Congress and other opposition parties have voiced their opposition to the...
Amidst ongoing controversies surrounding alleged vote manipulation in the Indian elections, particularly before the Bihar assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is poised to present...
Following his exclusion from the debate on Operation Sindoor in Parliament, Congress leader Manish Tewari stated he harbors neither grievances nor regrets. He speculated that the party might have...
During the 'Voter Rights Yatra' in Motihari, Bihar, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi. He questioned why the Prime Minister remains silent despite daily...
Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has been suspended from the Congress party in Kerala following accusations of serious misconduct. Several women, including actor-model-turned-journalist Rini Ann...
Hundreds of students gathered at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday to protest alleged irregularities in Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examinations. The demonstration led to the detention of several...
The Congress party has long accused the Election Commission (EC) of irregularities and fraud. In response to these allegations, the EC issued a statement, suggesting that if errors had been brought...
Karnataka's Cooperation Minister, KN Rajanna, was removed from his position following his questioning of his own party's silence regarding irregularities in the voter list. This occurred after he...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced that the campaign against alleged vote theft has evolved into a significant public movement. Following the launch of a dedicated web portal, over 1.5 million...
Karnataka's Cooperation Minister, K.N. Rajanna, has resigned from his position. The resignation occurred after Rajanna publicly stated that "vote theft" occurred during the Congress government's...
Amidst concerns surrounding potential voter fraud, Rahul Gandhi has launched a new campaign focused on addressing alleged vote theft. The initiative includes a website and a missed call number,...
Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh's recent revelations regarding 'Operation Sindoor' have sparked controversy, with the Congress party questioning the Prime Minister's decision to halt the operation....
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticized the central government's approach to handling the border situation with China. Ramesh accused the Modi government of adopting a 'DDLJ' (Deny,...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that no phone calls occurred between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi from April 22 to June 16. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, he emphasized India's...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lauded the AICC All India OBC Advisory Committee meeting, describing it as a 'highly successful' event. He praised party MP Rahul Gandhi for his commitment to...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly dismissed speculation about a potential change in leadership within the state. He stated unequivocally that there are no internal discussions...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified his position regarding the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Other Backward Classes (OBC) Advisory Council. Contrary to media reports, he stated...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly dismissed speculation about a change in leadership within the state government, asserting that he will complete his full term in office. This comes...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan asserted that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has already accepted defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, based on his recent statements. Paswan suggested that instead...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has stated that Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks indicate he has already conceded defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan criticized Gandhi, suggesting he...
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to his late father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary with an emotional post on social media. He vowed to fulfil the dreams his...
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday called the Centre's announcement on caste census an "eyewash" and said the Modi regime had no intention of conducting a genuine exercise.The leader...
The Congress leadership was taken by surprise by the government's announcement on the caste census but the party soon started dealing with the situation with leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi...
Congress leader Udit Raj responded sharply to Shashi Tharoor's remarks on the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and questioned his political allegiance. Raj asked if Tharoor was aligned with...
BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill on Monday mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on EC in Boston and said that he suffered from the "Entitled Child Syndrome" (ECS), further...
Senior Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, arrived at Boston Logan International Airport in the United States on Saturday (local time). During his visit,...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday slammed opposition parties--Congress and Samajwadi Party for their silence over the persecuted Bangladeshi Hindus. Addressing the Bhimrao...
WAYANAD: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of undermining the democratic process in Parliament and preventing proper discussions. Addressing reporters...
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and alleged that he was not allowed to speak in the House. The LoP further claimed...
Amid the ongoing row over the issue of delimitation, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday asserted that the exercise cannot be undertaken without conducting a fresh census. He pointed out that...
Gandhinagar: With Rahul Gandhi launching an unprecedented attack on his own party men in Gujarat on Saturday, many party workers expect a major structural overhaul in the party that has for long been...
Hyderabad: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy slammed the Revanth Reddy government in Telangana and accused the Congress party of spreading lies and misinformation. Speaking to ANI, the Union Minister...
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal commented on the future of the INDIA bloc, stating that he is certain the alliance will remain cohesive. He further noted that the leaders of the regional...
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Rajiv Shukla has reiterated that the INDIA alliance remains united and will collectively strategise for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, despite...
The Election Commission on Friday said it will respond with full facts in writing after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Maharashtra has more voters than the state's total population. Soon...
Asserting that the government has no new ideas, the Congress Saturday said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is walking on the "worn-out path" and is not willing to break free as its governments...
With just hours to go before the Union Budget is presented in Parliament, Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday criticized the annual budget process, calling it 'nothing more than an accounting...
Amid row over Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's remarks about President Droupadi Murmu after the latter's Parliament address today, Priyanka Gandhi has come to her mother's defence, insisting that the...
The BJP on Friday latched on to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi's reaction to President Droupadi Murmu's address to both Houses of Parliament, alleging the Congress leader referring to the...
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, has landed in trouble over his recent remarks, where he stated that "the BJP and RSS have captured every single institution, and we are now fighting the...
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday dubbed the caste census conducted by the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar as a "fake caste census" aimed at "befooling people," and reiterated Congress'...
The Congress on Friday expressed concern over the "disappointing" latest GST numbers and urged the government to focus on the complexities of the economy instead of imposing tax on popcorn. In a...
Bihar is witnessing intense political activity in anticipation of the upcoming assembly elections. Various political parties are engaged in criticising each other. The Janata Dal United (JDU) has...
A new political journey is underway in Bihar, just before the assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, initiated the 'Voter Rights Yatra' on Sunday from...
Political maneuvering is in full swing in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the voter list has played a crucial role in intensifying the political...
The Congress party has released a video featuring a Bhojpuri song as part of its campaign in the Bihar elections, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of India (ECI)...
Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has questioned Chief Minister Nitish Kumar about his feelings regarding the opposition's influence. Yadav's query came in response to Kumar's announcement of...
Rahul Gandhi's efforts to court Dalit voters in Bihar face a challenge with the departure of a prominent Dalit leader, Dr. Ashok Kumar Ram, from the Congress party. Ram, a former minister and...
The Congress party has appointed 58 observers in preparation for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for this year. The appointments, approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge,...
In a strong statement from the national capital, India's main opposition Congress has applauded the ceasefire in the Middle East, labeling it a pivotal move to reduce tensions and reignite diplomacy....
The Jharkhand Congress has initiated a nationwide search for new spokespersons, marking the launch of its 'National Media Talent Hunt Program' within the state. This program aims to identify and...
Key figures within the state's Congress party, including the Pradesh Congress In-charge and the Health Minister, held a significant meeting with the Chief Minister today. The discussions are...
In Hazaribagh, Lalita Devi, wife of former minister and district Congress president Jai Prakash Bhai Patel, participated in a Chaddarposhi ceremony. The event took place at the shrine of Hazrat...
In a significant political development, the son of Jharkhand's Labor and Industry Minister Sanjay Yadav, Rajnish Yadav, has secured the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ticket for the Kahalgaon...
The 81st birth anniversary of former Member of Parliament, Gyan Ranjan, was commemorated at the State Congress headquarters in Ranchi. Party leaders and members gathered to pay homage to the late...