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Smriti Irani tears into Rahul Gandhi over ruckus by Opposition in Lok Sabha

Jul 20, 2022, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Union Minister Smriti Irani Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over ruckus by the Opposition in Lok Sabha on various issues in the ongoing Monsoon Session, and said the latter was adamant to bring down the productivity of the House.

Centre unleashing atrocities on people: Rahul Gandhi on price hike

Jul 19, 2022, at 07:39 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the Modi government over hike in rate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and LPG cylinder, and accused it of unleashing 'atrocities' on the common people.

Congress to oppose Modi govt's bill for bank privatisation

Jul 19, 2022, at 06:26 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress has said that it will oppose the government's move to privatise the nationalised banks and hand them over to their "chosen capitalist friends".

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over GST on household items

Jul 18, 2022, at 07:17 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre as the new rates of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on several household items, including curd and paneer comes into force from Monday.

Modi's political vendetta doesn't spare departed: Congress on Ahmed Patel reference in Gujarat riots case

Jul 16, 2022, at 07:26 pm

The Congress has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Gujarat Police Saturday claimed late politician Ahmed Patel had plotted against the then state Chief Minister in the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Gujarat riots: Ahmed Patel plotted against Narendra Modi, say police; Congress hits out

Jul 16, 2022, at 06:25 pm

Late Congress leader Ahmed Patel had plotted against then Gujarat Chief Minister (now Prime Minister) Narendra Modi in connection with the communal riots that broke out in the state in 2002, police claimed in an affidavit Saturday, media reports said.

Rajya Sabha new rules bar dharnas, strikes in Parliament premises, Opposition slams move

Jul 15, 2022, at 06:25 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In what could escalate the faceoff between the government and Opposition, a new circular by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat was issued Friday stating no dharna, strikes, or religious ceremonies will be allowed in Parliament premises, media reports said.

TMC's Derek O'Brien dares govt to suspend him for using words banned in parliament

Jul 14, 2022, at 10:07 pm

New Delhi: After the Centre issued the list of new words banned in parliament, Congress and Trinamool Congress slammed the move, with TMC IMP Derek O'Brien saying that he will use all the prohibited words in his speech while challenging the government to suspend him for using "basic words" for "fighting for democracy".

Rahul Gandhi leaves for Europe, to miss crucial party meet

Jul 13, 2022, at 04:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reportedly left for a foreign trip again, this time a personal visit to Europe.

Climate of fear, hesitation has permeated judiciary: Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi

Jul 05, 2022, at 05:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Speaking at the India Today Conclave East 2022, Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said a climate of fear and hesitation has permeated the judiciary.

BJP denies links to Udaipur killers after Congress tweets images, flags media report

Jul 03, 2022, at 03:13 am

Jaipur/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday vehemently denied links to one of the killers in the gruesome murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur after the Congress attempted to draw the connection through social media posts citing media reports.

Congress denies any role in attack on Kerala CPI-M headquarters

Jul 01, 2022, at 06:14 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: The Congress party has no role in the bomb attack on AKG Centre, the CPI-M headquarters in Kerala, Opposition leader in State Assembly VD Satheesan claimed Friday.

Kerala: Bomb hurled at CPI-M headquarters, Congress denies any role

Jul 01, 2022, at 06:11 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: A low intensity bomb was hurled at the AKG Centre, the headquarters of CPI-M in Kerala, at 11:45 pm Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Kerala for 3-day visit

Jul 01, 2022, at 06:00 pm

Wayanad/UNI: Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi, whose office here was ransacked by SFI activists on Jun 24, reached Kerala Friday for a three-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad in the state.

Himachal Pradesh: Congress takes out protest rallies in all blocks of Hamirpur against Agnipath scheme

Jun 27, 2022, at 05:43 pm

Hamirpur/UNI: While demanding scrapping of the newly launched Agnipath scheme for the recruitment in the Indian army, the Congress leaders and workers held protest rallies and resorted to "Satyagraha" in all the blocks of the district today as per the decision of the state unit of the party.

Modiji endured false charges in silence for 19 years: Amit Shah reacting to Gujarat riots verdict

Jun 25, 2022, at 05:12 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi endured false charges in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots case silently for 19 years, his right-hand man and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, reacting to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court.

Maharashtra crisis: 37 MLAs support Eknath Shinde as Sena leader in signed letter to Guv

Jun 24, 2022, at 06:46 am

Mumbai/IBNS: A total of 37 Shiv Sena MLAs have signed a letter addressed to the Maharashtra Governor and Deputy Speaker confirming their support for Eknath Shinde to be appointed as the leader of the legislature party, sidelining Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

BJP trying to topple Maharashtra govt: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge

Jun 24, 2022, at 01:15 am

New Delhi/UNI: Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Malllikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the BJP of trying to topple the Maharashtra government, and said the ruling party does not want any non-BJP governments to be there in states.

ED taking directives from Modi govt: Congress

Jun 23, 2022, at 08:43 pm

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday slammed the Enforcement Directorate, alleging that it was taking 'enforced directives' from the Modi government while turning a blind eye to corruption cases involving BJP leaders.

Rahul Gandhi expresses concern over Assam floods

Jun 23, 2022, at 04:29 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Thursday expressed concern over the flood situation in Assam and urged party workers and leaders to continue their assistance to the affected people.

Uddhav Thackeray leaves chief minister's residence amid rebellion

Jun 23, 2022, at 04:13 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday left his official residence amid a rebellion by senior cabinet member Eknath Shinde that has created a deep political crisis in the state, reports said.

'Must quit unnatural alliance': Rebel leader Eknath Shinde after Uddhav Thackeray speech

Jun 23, 2022, at 03:47 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde, who has triggered the political crisis in Maharashtra, on Wednesday underlined that it is vital to get out of the "unnatural alliance" with Sharad Pawar's NCP and the Congress for the party's survival.

Rahul Gandhi quizzed for 50 hrs at the behest of Centre: Congress

Jun 22, 2022, at 06:49 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Congress has launched a fresh attack at the BJP-led government at the Centre after its former president Rahul Gandhi was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the National Herald case for the fifth time Tuesday.

National Herald case: Rahul Gandhi questioned by ED for fifth time

Jun 22, 2022, at 06:11 am

New Delhi/UNI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was quizzed for the fifth day by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with the National Herald case.

Congress appoints Kamal Nath as AICC Observer to Maharashtra amid Shinde crisis

Jun 21, 2022, at 08:18 pm

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday announced it has deputed party veteran Kamal Nath as AICC Observer to Maharashtra in the wake of recent political development in the state.

Over 600 trains cancelled today as 'Agnipath' protesters demand rollback

Jun 21, 2022, at 06:32 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Over 600 trains were cancelled on Monday as part of the Bharat Bandh call against the 'Agnipath' military recruitment scheme. 

National Herald Case: Congress changes protest strategy; to demonstrate at Jantar Mantar

Jun 20, 2022, at 03:55 am

New Delhi: The Congress has decided to protest at the Jantar Mantar instead of the streets as Rahul Gandhi is going to make his fourth appearance at the Enforcement Directorate's office, media reports said.

Rahul Gandhi urges party workers not to celebrate his birthday amid Agnipath protests

Jun 19, 2022, at 02:11 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has appealed to party workers and well-wishers not to celebrate his birthday on Sunday in view of the ongoing protests by the youth across several states.

Sonia Gandhi's message to 'Agnipath' protesters: 'Will raise voice but...'

Jun 18, 2022, at 10:26 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi gave her complete support to all military job aspirants who are violently protesting against the Centre's army recruitment scheme Agnipath.

Sonia Gandhi being treated for fungal infection in respiratory tract: Congress

Jun 17, 2022, at 07:19 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who is admitted in Sir Ganga Ram hospital due to Covid related issues, has contracted a fungal infection in her lower respiratory tract and is being treated for it, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said Friday.