Nirmala Sitharaman should resign on moral grounds: Congress on extortion allegations against FM
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress has demanded Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's resignation "on moral grounds" after the Bharatiya Janata Party leader has been named in a First Information Report following allegations of extortion involving the now-defunct electoral bonds.
New Delhi/IBNS: Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan and Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar indulged in a verbal spat in the Parliament Friday after the former said the latter's "tone is not acceptable".
NEET-UG 2024 counselling postponed until further notice, Congress slams Modi govt
New Delhi/IBNS: The counselling for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate or NEET-UG 2024 has been deferred until further notice, media reports said.
Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament tomorrow, govt ready to respond
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid students' protests escalating across the country over alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and other competitive exams like the UGC-NET, the Opposition has decided to raise the issue in the Parliament on Friday, media reports said.
Sam Pitroda reappointed as overseas Congress chief after 'assurance' to not indulge in controversies
New Delhi/IBNS: After stepping down from the post following two of his remarks that stirred up a huge political row, putting the Congress on the back foot during the Lok Sabha elections, Sam Pitroda has been reappointed the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India has set 7 pm as the deadline for Congress leader Jairam Ramesh to back his allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah called 150 DMs (district magistrates) and collectors in an attempt to influence them ahead of the counting of votes of Lok Sabha elections on June 4.
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's reference to the 1962 India-China war as the "alleged Chinese invasion" is the latest faux pas by the veteran politician.
New Delhi: As voting for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, the Congress party asserted that the ruling BJP's prospects are "nearly determined," while the opposition INDIA bloc has "consistently gained momentum" since the first phase.
Sam Pitroda resigns as Congress' Overseas Chairman amid row over his racist comment
New Delhi/IBNS: After creating a political storm with his 'diverse country' remarks, Congress veteran and overseas chairman Sam Pitroda Wednesday resigned from his post amid the mammoth seven-phase Lok Sabha election.
Will Congress end Rae Bareli and Amethi suspense tomorrow? Jairam Ramesh gives major update
New Delhi/IBNS: With two more days left to file the nominations for the Lok Sabha polls, Congress is yet to announce its candidates from the Gandhi family bastions, Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, inviting jibes from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Manifesto for Lok Sabha polls will be party's 'Nyay Patra': Congress
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Indian National Congress Tuesday said that it is fully prepared for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and will soon come with the manifesto, which will not just be a manifesto but the party's 'Nyay Patra' that will fulfill the five guarantees promised to the country.
Reacting to the Trinamool Congress announcing its Lok Sabha candidates for all 42 seats in West Bengal, the Congress said on Sunday that it had always desired to have a seat-sharing agreement with the TMC.
Nitin Gadkari sends legal notice to Congress chief for posting 'twisted' version of his interview
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Friday sent a legal notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary Jairam Ramesh for sharing a "twisted, distorted" version of one of his interviews on X.
Alliance talks on: Congress hopeful to strike a deal with Mamata in Bengal despite TMC's reluctance
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday exuded optimism in joining hands with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to fight Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) despite Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s renewed declaration that it will go solo in the state in Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Talks on seat-sharing with Mamata Banerjee still on: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi/UNI: Averring that a decision on seat sharing with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be finalised in a day or two for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday said talks with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress are still on.