Congress Party: News
'Will last...like rock': Siddaramaiah dismisses leadership change rumors in Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has quashed rumors of disagreement between him and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, stating that they continue to have a cordial relationship.
4 Railway officials suspended after allotting filthy train to jawans
Four Railway officials have been suspended after a train in deplorable condition was allotted to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, who were on their way to Jammu for their Amarnath Yatra duty.
Priyanka Gandhi summoned by court over petition challenging Wayanad win
The Kerala High Court has summoned Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over a petition by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navya Haridas.
BJP could win majority in Karnataka today: Survey report
A pre-poll survey has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could win a clear majority in the Karnataka Assembly elections if they were held now. This would be a first for the party in the state.
'Linguistic mistake': BJP minister apologizes again over Colonel Qureshi remarks
Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has issued a third apology for his controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army.
'Ameriki papa (Trump)...ne war rukwa di kya': Congress taunts Centre
Congress has hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Karnataka Congress posts Gandhi's quote encouraging peace, then deletes it
The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday shared a quote by Mahatma Gandhi on X, promoting peace, only to delete it within hours.
Rahul Gandhi faces backlash over 'mythological' Lord Ram remark
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has triggered a controversy by calling Indian deities, including Lord Ram, "mythological figures."
'Credit war': Both Centre, opposition claim caste census their decision
The Indian government's decision to include caste counting in the next census has ignited a credit war.
'Doubtful Pahalgam terrorists had time to ask...victims' religion': Congress MLA
Maharashtra Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar has created a storm over his comments on the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 on April 22.
'Congress-NCP were aware of 26/11 attacks in advance': BJP leader
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Madhav Bhandari has leveled serious allegations against the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
'Votebank ka virus': Modi targets Congress for opposing Waqf Act
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress party for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying they are appeasing Muslim fundamentalists.
Congress workers clash with Bihar police; Kanhaiya Kumar, others detained
In a major flashpoint of tensions in Bihar, police clashed with Congress workers during its Palayan Roko, Naukri Do padyatra led by Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday.
Drunk driver who mowed down 3 pedestrians is Congress worker
In a tragic accident in Rajasthan's Jaipur, an inebriated man drove his car into nine people, killing three in the collision and leaving several others seriously injured.
Suspended Odisha Congress MLAs try to enter Assembly forcefully; detained
Police in Odisha have detained several suspended Congress MLAs after they clashed with security personnel while trying to enter the assembly.
'Man visited me...with different women': Karnataka minister files honey-trap complaint
Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna has officially filed a complaint with the state's Home Minister G Parameshwara.
'Mission is...Viksit Kerala': Rajeev Chandrasekhar after becoming Kerala BJP chief
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a veteran politician and former Union Minister, has been appointed as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Kerala unit.
'Egg on...face': Tharoor admits misjudging India's stance on Russia-Ukraine war
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has accepted that it was a mistake to oppose India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine war.
'Actors were...second-grade': BJP-led Rajasthan government bashed over ₹100cr IIFA Awards
A fresh controversy has emerged in Rajasthan after allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government spent over ₹100 crore on the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards ceremony.
Ruckus in Karnataka Assembly over Congress heading guarantee scheme panels
The Karnataka Assembly was disrupted on Tuesday by protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) against the appointment of Congress leaders and workers to the state, district, and taluk-level committees.
'No IIT in Ranchi': Centre fact-checks Congress's Sam Pitroda
The Ministry of Education has denied Congress party leader Sam Pitroda's allegations of a hacking incident at "IIT Ranchi."
CPM says Modi government 'not fascist'; CPI, Congress react
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has released a detailed note justifying why it hasn't called the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government fascist or neo-fascist in its draft political resolution.
BJP leader accuses Sam Pitroda of illegally occupying forest land
Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader NR Ramesh has filed a complaint against Congress leader Sam Pitroda, accusing him of illegally occupying 12.35 acres of reserve forest land in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, since 1991.
'Enough': SC refuses new pleas in Places of Worship case
The Supreme Court on Monday raised alarm over the hundreds of intervention applications filed in the challenge against the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
Delhi polls: Campaigning ends today; 699 candidates in fray
The high-stakes campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections will come to an end on Monday. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are conducting their last rallies.
'Job reservation, ₹8,500/month for youths': Congress's 22 promises to Delhi
The Congress party has released its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, due to be held on February 5.
No, Anup Soni wasn't involved in Congress's video against Kejriwal
Actor Anup Soni, who has appeared in television serials like Uttaran and Saaya, recently got caught in a political controversy.
FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 'fighting Indian state' remark
An FIR has been lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Guwahati, Assam, for his recent remarks about "fighting the Indian State."
Congress promises ₹500 LPG cylinders, free ration, electricity in Delhi
Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the Congress party has announced a series of pledges for Delhi residents.
Congress promises ₹8,500/month to educated unemployed youth in Delhi
The Congress party has launched a new scheme, "Yuva Udaan Yojana," promising to give ₹8,500 per month for one year to educated unemployed youth in Delhi if voted to power.
Delhi polls: BJP releases 2nd list of candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued its second list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
'States have money for freebies, not for retired judges': SC
The Supreme Court has slammed state governments for their spending priorities, especially their emphasis on election freebies while citing fiscal constraints in disbursing judges' salaries and pensions.
Congress MLA threatens to ban Allu Arjun's films in Telangana
R Bhoopathi Reddy, a Congress MLA from Nizamabad (Rural), has sent a stern warning to actor Allu Arjun.
Congress moves SC over election rule tweak
The Congress party has approached the Supreme Court against recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.
'Pushpa 2': Allu Arjun accused of disrespecting police; complaint filed
Allu Arjun, the star of the blockbuster Pushpa 2, is mired in legal troubles despite his professional success.
'Rahul attacked like a bouncer': Giriraj Singh on Parliament scuffle
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput suffered injuries to their heads in a scuffle in the Parliament.
Centre amends poll rules to limit public access to records
The Indian government has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, restricting public access to certain electronic election documents.
'Check facts': Congress after Abdullah says stop 'complaining about EVMs'
Congress MP Manickam Tagore has hit back at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after the latter slammed the grand old party's flip-flop on electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Omar Abdullah calls out Congress's hypocrisy regarding EVM charge
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has slammed the Congress party's opposition to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
'You've attacked Constitution, changed its soul': Rijiju slams Congress
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday accused the Congress party of changing the essence of the Indian Constitution during a Lok Sabha debate.
AAP stops interview over question on Rahul; Congress leader responds
A controversy has erupted after a BBC Hindi interview with Avadh Ojha, a recent recruit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was abruptly ended.
UP: Sambhal administration bans entry of outsiders till December 10
The Sambhal district administration in Uttar Pradesh has banned the entry of outsiders till December 10, 2024.
'Those who consider power as birthright...': PM Modi slams opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties, accusing them of spreading propaganda against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance.
Maharashtra: Congress urges ECI to probe 'serious, grave' poll inconsistencies
After its defeat in the recent Maharashtra elections, the Congress party has submitted an "urgent memorandum" to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Telangana caste census 'Social Justice 3.0' by Congress: CM
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has asserted that the ongoing caste census in the state marks the "third social justice movement" under the Congress Party's leadership.
Rashmi Shukla reinstated as Maharashtra police chief after polls
Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla has been reinstated after the assembly elections.
Winter Session begins today: Manipur, Waqf Bill may spark uproar
The winter session of Parliament will begin on Monday and will to conclude on December 20.
Priyanka Gandhi wins Wayanad bypoll, thanks Rahul in heartfelt note
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has won the Wayanad bypoll, her first electoral victory.
'It was set match': BJP's Anil Antony on Wayanad bypolls
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Antony has slammed the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election, calling it a "set match" planned by the Gandhi family.
BJP vs Congress over US department's move against Adani Group
The recent move by a United States government department to name the Adani Group in a case of alleged misconduct has sparked a political showdown between India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress.
AAP's 1st list of candidates out; BJP, Congress turncoats included
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
'Arrest Adani, interrogate him, Modi's name will come out': Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called for the immediate arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani after United States prosecutors leveled bribery and fraud charges against him.
PM Modi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 107th birth anniversary.
'Civic sense first...': Rivals halt fight to let ambulance pass
In Kerala's Calicut district, a street brawl between two political factions paused briefly to allow an ambulance to pass, a moment now captured in a viral video.
Biker dies after Congress leader's son crushes him with SUV
A 39-year-old man died after Prajwal Shetty, the son of senior Karnataka Congress leader Devi Prasad Shetty, allegedly ran over him with his SUV in Udupi district.
Karnataka: Wine merchants call for bandh on November 20
The Federation of Wine Merchants Association Karnataka has called for a statewide bandh on November 20, protesting against alleged corruption in the state's excise department.
Congress complains to poll body after Rahul's chopper take-off delayed
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was left stranded in Jharkhand's Godda for over 45 minutes after his chopper was grounded due to a lack of clearance for takeoff.
Shah dares Uddhav to make Rahul praise Savarkar, Bal Thackeray
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to make Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speak positively about Veer Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.
Congress boycotts MCD mayor, deputy mayor elections in Delhi
The Delhi Congress Party has decided to boycott the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) mayoral elections.
'Misunderstood...': Ajit on row over Adani's 'presence' during BJP-NCP talks
A day after sparking a major political controversy with his statement that industrialist Gautam Adani attended a 2019 meeting between the Nationalist Congress Party and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to discuss forming a government, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar clarified his position.
After wife, son, 5-time Congress MLA Mateen Ahmed joins AAP
In a major political development, veteran Congress leader Mateen Ahmed has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, due to be held in February 2025.
BJP's 'batenge toh katenge' won't work in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, has expressed his opposition to Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign slogan "batenge toh katenge" in Maharashtra.
Congress under fire over 'blank' Constitution copies at Rahul event
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party of distributing blank copies of the Indian Constitution at a Rahul Gandhi-led event in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
J&K Assembly's first session sees chaos over Article 370
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly met for its first session in six years on Monday, November 4.
'Generic': Congress slams ECI's 'condescending non-reply' to Haryana poll complaints
The Congress Party has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for its reply to allegations of irregularities in the Haryana assembly elections.
Rajasthan Congess, BJP spar over ban on calling cows 'strays'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Rajasthan government has issued an order discouraging the use of the term "stray" for cows, calling it "insulting" and "inappropriate."