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Khera tendered unconditional apology, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed on Friday that senior Congress leader Pawan Khera has "tendered an unconditional apology" for his recent use of "uncivilized language" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gandhis to skip Congress poll meet, give Kharge free hand
The three-day 85th Plenary Session of the Congress will begin in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on Friday with a meeting to decide on elections for the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party's top body.
Assam Police arrest Pawan Khera soon after getting deplaned
Congress leader Pawan Khera was arrested on Thursday by the Assam Police at the Delhi airport for allegedly making disparaging remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his father during a press conference earlier this week.
Easy to defeat Modi, alternative to 'fascism' needed: Rahul Gandhi
Underlining the alleged rise of "fascism" in India, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, in an interview with an Italian daily, said PM Narendra Modi could be defeated in the next Lok Sabha elections if other parties come together.
Congress's Pawan Khera mocks PM Modi's father, invites BJP's ire
After Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera allegedly mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name and his father while criticizing the Centre over the Adani Group controversy, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders reacted sharply, deciding to stage a protest on Tuesday.
Chhattisgarh: ED raids Congress leaders over alleged multi-crore coal scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reportedly conducted raids at the residences of ruling Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh in connection with the purported multi-crore coal levy scam on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi's plane landing: Ajay Rai booked for 'false statements'
Congress leader Ajay Rai has been booked for allegedly making false statements that Varanasi airport authorities denied permission for Rahul Gandhi's plane to land earlier this week, the police confirmed on Saturday.
In Karnataka assembly, Opposition protest with flowers and fire speeches
As the crucial budget session of the Karnataka Assembly is underway, the Opposition, led by Congress leader Siddaramaiah, arrived at the House with flowers tucked behind their ears in a unique protest.
BJP's Kausar Jahan takes Delhi Haj Committee chair from AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a big blow in Delhi as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Kausar Jahan was elected chairperson of the Delhi Haj Committee.
Tripura Assembly polls: Nearly 70% polling recorded till 3 pm
The crucial Assembly polls in Tripura were held on Thursday with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hoping to mark a clean sweep in a triangular contest against the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPIM)-Congress coalition and new party TIPRA Motha.
Madhya Pradesh: Minister loses cool, threatens youth during Vikas Yatra
Forest Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kunwar Vijay Shah lost his calm on Monday after a youth asked him a question during a public gathering in the state's Khandwa district.
BJP corporate donations 7 times higher than other parties: ADR
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received Rs. 548.808 crore in corporate donations in 2021-22 which is more than seven times the total corporate donations (Rs. 77.075 crore) declared by all other national parties during this period, poll watchdog Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) revealed.
BJP, Opposition lock horns over I-T 'survey' at BBC offices
After the Income Tax Department's purported "survey" at BBC's offices in Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday, the Opposition has accused the BJP-led government of targeted harassment.
Rahul Gandhi's plane allegedly denied permission to land in Varanasi
The Congress has alleged that Rahul Gandhi's plane was "deliberately" not allowed to land in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, by the airport authorities—under pressure from the government—on Monday night.
Delhi mayoral election to now be held on February 16
The next Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House session to elect the Delhi mayor, deputy mayor, and six standing committee members will take place on Thursday (February 16) after three failed attempts, India Today reported, citing official sources.
Tharoor jibes at AWBI for withdrawing 'Cow Hug Day' appeal
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a dig at the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), a day after the Government body decided to withdraw its request to celebrate February 14 as "Cow Hug Day."
Modi's 'Nehru surname' jibe: Priyanka Gandhi's son dragged into row
While the controversy over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark on the Gandhi family's surname continues, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dragged Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son, Rehan, into it.
Kharge brings up Vajpayee after his remarks on Modi expunged
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday questioned Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar about why portions of his address to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were excluded from Parliament records.
Why Gandhis fear Nehru surname: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
A day after firing a salvo at the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Rajya Sabha on Thursday, in response to a motion of thanks on the President's address to Parliament.
"Ecosystem was jubilant": PM Modi takes dig at RaGa's speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address and the allegations leveled against him by the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Adani-Hindenburg row: BJP MP seeks moving privilege motion against Gandhi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to move a breach of privilege motion notice against Congress's Rahul Gandhi.
Maharashtra: Balasaheb Thorat resigns as Congress Legislative Party leader
In a major setback for the Congress in Maharashtra, its legislative party leader Balasaheb Thorat resigned from his post on Tuesday, The Indian Express reported.
Adani-Hindenburg row: Congress launches nationwide protest, calls for probe
The Congress on Monday took to the streets nationwide, calling for an impartial investigation into the fraud allegations against Adani Group, which it claimed endangers public savings.
Delhi mayor elections stalled for 3rd time following AAP-BJP clash
The Delhi mayoral polls have been stalled once again—the third time in a month—after a ruckus was created by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councilors on Monday.
Australia: Pro-Khalistani supporters clash with Indians in Melbourne, 5 injured
At least five people were injured after clashes broke out between Khalistani supporters and the Indian diaspora during the pro-Khalistani referendum by the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in Melbourne, Australia, according to Australia Today.
Congress's Jairam Ramesh reacts to S Jaishankar's 'China 1962' remark
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh responded to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent remarks on the incursions in Ladakh from China.
Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra concludes today, other parties to join
The Congress's pan-India march Bharat Jodo Yatra culminated in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday and will officially conclude on Monday with a rally led by Rahul Gandhi at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, which other like-minded parties are expected to join.
Srinagar: Congress 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' ends, Rahul Gandhi unfurls tricolor
The Congress's ambitious Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY), led by former party chief Rahul Gandhi, came to an end on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar after nearly five months.
Bharat Jodo Yatra: Priyanka Gandhi joins Rahul Gandhi in J&K
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was joined by his sister and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday at the Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY) in Jammu and Kashmir's Lethpora as the foot march entered its penultimate day.
Tripura Assembly polls: BJP, Congress release first list of candidates
Tripura's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released its first list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Rajasthan: PM Modi to attend Lord Devnarayan's birth anniversary celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district on Saturday to attend the 1,111th birth anniversary celebrations of the local deity Lord Devnarayan, who is worshiped by the Gujjar community across the nation.
Amarinder Singh tipped to become new Maharashtra Governor
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh is reportedly the most likely candidate to become the new Governor of Maharashtra.
AK Antony's son quits Congress citing post on BBC documentary
After facing bitter criticism for opposing the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Anil K Antony, son of former Union minister and senior Congress leader AK Antony, announced his resignation from the grand old party.
BBC Modi documentary: Congress, CPI(M) wing announce screenings in Kerala
A fresh controversy around the BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi, titled India: The Modi Question, was triggered in Kerala after several political groups decided to screen the controversial documentary in the state.
Disagree with Digvijaya Singh's remarks over surgical strikes: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he disagreed with the remarks made by his party colleague Digvijaya Singh over the Indian Army's 2016 surgical strikes on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
BBC Modi documentary: Opposition slams 'censorship'; shares alternative documentary links
Tearing into the central government, Opposition leaders have slammed it over the removal of the BBC docu-series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from YouTube and Twitter.
Punjab: Setback for Congress as Manpreet Singh Badal joins BJP
Former Punjab finance minister and senior Congress leader Manpreet Singh Badal on Wednesday resigned from the party alleging disparage.
Bharat Jodo Yatra: Man breaches security to hug Rahul Gandhi
A man breached security to embrace Rahul Gandhi during the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Tuesday and lunged at him. The person was, however, quickly pulled away from the Congress leader.