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Union Minister Smriti Irani invites Rahul, Priyanka to public debate
Union Minister Smriti Irani has challenged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to a public debate after Priyanka claimed that the prime minister does not address pressing issues concerning the country.
'Blatantly racist': Congress on Modi's jibe over Pitroda's remarks
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of stirring up a debate on the "skin color of Indians."
Ex-BJP ally Chautala writes to Haryana governor, seeks floor test
Haryana's former Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Singh Chautala, on Thursday, wrote to Governor Bandaru Dattatreya seeking a floor test.
Sacked as Mayawati's heir, nephew Akash Anand's first reaction
In his first reaction after being removed as Bahujan Samaj Party national coordinator by party chief and his aunt Mayawati, Akash Anand on Thursday said that he will continue to fight for the "Bhim Mission" till his last breath.
INDIA bloc leaders to meet ECI over voter turnout data
Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will meet with the Election Commission of India on Friday to demand the release of delayed voter turnout data for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Sam Pitroda resigns as Indian Overseas Congress Chairman amid controversy
Sam Pitroda, the former chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, has voluntarily resigned following a controversy over his racially insensitive remarks.
Prajwal's 'sex scandal': Shivakumar says Kumaraswamy behind pen drives' distribution
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday accused Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former CM HD Kumaraswamy of plotting to distribute thousands of pen drives containing purported explicit videos of his own nephew Prajwal Revanna.
Congress distances itself from Pitroda's 'racist' remark
The Congress on Wednesday officially distanced itself from the controversial remarks made by Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda on India's diversity.
'Why silent?': PM Modi attacks Rahul Gandhi on 'Adani-Ambani' charge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday why he had "stopped talking about Ambani and Adani all of a sudden," insinuating that a "secret deal" may have been reached.
Pitroda's 'people in East look like Chinese' remark triggers row
Congress leader Sam Pitroda has sparked a new controversy with his statement in an interview with The Statesman.
Several MLAs in touch with BJP: Khattar amid Haryana crisis
A day after three Independent legislators withdrew their support to the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana and extended "outside" support to the Congress, former state Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said "several MLAs" were in touch with the ruling party as well.
Poonch attack: After Channi, another Congress leader questions BJP's role
Punjab unit president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has raised questions about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s involvement in the recent Poonch terror attack on Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel.
'Promoted hatred for political gain': Sonia attacks Modi, BJP
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday released a video message accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of promoting hatred in the society for political gain.
Sharad faction alleges coercion, vote buying in Baramati, shares videos
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Sharad Pawar accused Ajit Pawar's faction of manipulation and bribery, during polling for the Baramati seats on Tuesday.
Actor Shekhar Suman, ex-Congress leader Radhika Khera join BJP
Actor and TV personality Shekhar Suman and former Congress leader Radhika Khera, on Tuesday, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at its headquarters in New Delhi.
TMC asks CEC to release 'comprehensive' seat-wise voter turnout data
The Trinamool Congress has approached Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, requesting a comprehensive report on voter turnout for the first two phases of the general elections.
Modi casts his vote in Ahmedabad, urges record voter turnout
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections early on Tuesday in Ahmedabad.
Radhika Khera's big charge against Congress, day after quitting
A day after her resignation from the Congress, Radhika Khera claimed on Monday that despite her repeated alerts to the party's top leadership about mistreatment within the Chhattisgarh unit, she received no assistance.
Explained: Controversy over 'Kasab didn't kill 26/11 hero' remark
Maharashtra's Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Vijay Namdevrao Wadettiwar's comments on the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from Mumbai North Central, Ujjwal Nikam, have triggered a political row amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Lok Sabha polls: Meet the key candidates in phase 3
The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, set to be held on Tuesday, will see a total of 94 seats contested across twelve states and Union Territories.
Voice 'AI-modulated': BJP leader after saying 'no rapes in Sandeshkhali'
A day after a video surfaced in which Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gangadhar Kayl was heard saying that "Suvendu Adhikari is behind the conspiracy," in Sandeshkhali, Kayl has taken a 180-degree turn.
Congress files complaint against BJP over 'communal' animation
The Congress has filed a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda, Amit Malviya, and BY Vijayendra over a communally charged video.
'During Sonia's rule...': PM Modi targets opposition over Godhra incident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav of trying to protect those involved in the 2002 Godhra train incident "during the rule of Sonia madam."
Ex-Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP
Former Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President Arvinder Singh Lovely has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just days after resigning from his post.
'Denied funds': Congress's Sucharita Mohanty returns Puri ticket
Sucharita Mohanty, the Congress Party's nominee for the Puri Lok Sabha seat, has returned her ticket due to a lack of campaign funds.
After Centre claims Prajwal traveled on 'diplomatic passport', Siddaramaiah's retort
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the central government of allegedly protecting Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is currently involved in a sex scandal.
'Mother entrusted me with family's 'karmabhoomi'': Rahul after filing nomination
After filing his papers from Raebareli parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that it was an emotional moment for him to submit his nomination from a seat that was held by his mother for 20 years.
'People afraid to speak on phone': Tharoor's jab at BJP
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, alleging that India's democratic fabric is under threat.
'Congress has accepted defeat...': Irani on Rahul Gandhi's Amethi exit
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani has claimed that the Congress party's decision to not field a member of the Gandhi family from Amethi is an admission of defeat.
Who is KL Sharma, Congress's pick for Amethi seat
After weeks of deliberations and talks, the Congress on Friday nominated Kishori Lal Sharma for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, breaking the long-standing tradition of fielding candidates from the Gandhi family.
Modi's 'daro mat, bhago mat' jibe at Rahul's Raebareli move
After the Congress named Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from the Raebareli seat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a jibe at the opposition party's decision.
Rahul arrives in Raebareli with family to file nomination papers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday traveled to Raebareli on a special chartered flight to submit his nomination from the parliamentary constituency, which will go to polls on May 20.
Congress picks Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli, KL Sharma from Amethi
After weeks of deliberations and talks, the Congress on Friday named Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from the traditional Gandhi family seat of Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh.
BJP drops Brij Bhushan from Kaiserganj amid sexual harassment allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Karan Bhushan Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate for Kaiserganj, replacing his father, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
BJP repeats 2019 pick Dinesh Pratap Singh from Raebareli
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced the name of Uttar Pradesh Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh as their candidate for the Raebareli parliamentary constituency.
PM Modi slams INDIA over Khurshid's niece's 'vote jihad' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticized the opposition for the "vote jihad" appeal made by Maria Alam, the niece of Congress leader Salman Khurshid.
'PM Modi asking votes for rapist Prajwal Revanna': Rahul Gandhi
Congress heavyweight Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for supporting Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is currently embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal.
Congress's partnership with Pakistan exposed: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mounted a sharp attack against the Congress, saying that the "Congress and Pakistan's partnership" has been "exposed."
Why BJP expelled Poonch leader over 'hate speech' in J&K
Ravinder Raina, the head of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir, has expelled senior member Satish Bhargav from the party's "primary membership for a period of six years."
24 hours to deadline, Congress to announce Amethi, Raebareli candidates
The Congress will release the names of its candidates for Amethi and Raebareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday—a day before the nomination deadline.