Pawan Khera: News
Priyanka Gandhi son's recent protest photos taken down before exhibition
A controversy has erupted after artist and photographer Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra, alleged that the Bikaner House administration asked him to pull down several of his photographs documenting recent protests.
Marco Rubio in Mumbai today; what's on agenda
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in India on Tuesday; however, he will not be going to the national capital, New Delhi.
'We'll not only counter BJP, we'll destroy them': Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has said what has been done to the country is called "treason" and that nobody is going to escape.
Opposition attacks ECI after 97 valid Goa voters kept out
The opposition has renewed its attack on the Election Commission of India after a fresh report by the Indian Express claimed 97 valid voters in Goa were left out of the final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
'Moral policing can be done in…elegant fashion': Bihar minister
Bihar Minister and Jamui MLA Shreyasi Singh has sparked controversy with her remarks on the harassment of two minors in Jamui.
'Our generation was mentally strong': Congress leader on IIT-Bombay suicide
After a second-year BTech student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay allegedly died by suicide, Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has backed the accused professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who has been officially removed from his deanship.
'Dimagi Naxal' remark at SRCC sparks controversy, draws Opposition flak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent speech at the centenary celebrations of Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has sparked controversy.
PM Modi returns to SRCC after 13 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi on Saturday, 13 years after his last visit.
2 crore voters dropped after Maharashtra SIR
Over two crore names have been dropped from Maharashtra's draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
P Chidambaram's proud to be 'dimagi Naxal' remark causes slugfest
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxals" remark.
Modi's reverse-order pocket square at I-Day stokes row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's choice of attire for India's 80th Independence Day celebrations has drawn criticism from the Indian National Congress.
'56-inch ka bandar': Opposition protests with toy monkeys outside Parliament
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) staged a protest outside the Parliament on Thursday, brandishing toy monkeys.
Government ready for detailed discussion on paper leaks: Nadda
The central government has expressed its willingness to hold a detailed discussion in Parliament over the ongoing protests and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
Tharoor's 'admiration' for Modi 'transcended physical world': Congress
The Indian National Congress has taken a jibe at its senior leader Shashi Tharoor for his "admiration" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rajya Sabha elections: Rajasthan, MP, Karnataka candidates elected unopposed
The Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan have ended without a vote.
'Allegations appear politically motivated': Why SC granted Pawan Khera bail
The Supreme Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a defamation and forgery case filed by the Assam Police.
Pawan Khera gets SC bail in Assam Police FIR case
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case of defamation and forgery filed by the Assam Police.
'Ambedkar would be turning in....grave': Pawan Khera at bail hearing
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail.
Supreme Court declines Pawan Khera's plea to extend anticipatory bail
The Supreme Court has rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea to vacate the stay on his transit anticipatory bail.
SC stays transit bail to Pawan Khera in passport row
The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana High Court's order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera.
Pawan Khera gets 7-day transit bail in criminal conspiracy case
The Telangana High Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera a week's transit anticipatory bail in a forgery and criminal conspiracy case registered by the Assam Police.
'Constitutional cowboy, international khiladi': Heated arguments at Pawan Khera's hearing
The Telangana High Court on Thursday reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera's transit anticipatory bail application.
Assam Police reach Pawan Khera's Delhi residence to question him
A four-member team of Assam Police, assisted by Delhi Police, has reached Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence in Nizamuddin, Delhi.
'Press material from Pakistan': Himanta Sarma hits back at Congress
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has vehemently denied allegations that his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, holds multiple passports.
Himanta's wife has 3 foreign passports: Congress targets Assam CM
A political controversy has erupted in Assam after Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds three foreign passports.
Karni Sena activist detained for threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi
A Karni Sena activist, Raj Singh, was detained in Kota, Rajasthan, on Thursday for threatening Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 25 other party MPs.
Congress disowns Mani Shankar after his 'Pinarayi next CM' remarks
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has stirred a controversy by praising Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
'Poll-bound states always your priority': Khera to PM Modi
Congress leader Pawan Khera has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit violence-affected Manipur during his ongoing North-East trip.
Congress to hold rally on SIR issue after Bihar defeat
The Indian National Congress has announced a rally at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, in the first week of December.
'Mahagathbandhan's manifesto our resolution; all promises will be fulfilled': Tejashwi
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has said that the manifesto of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is a promise to voters.
Dalit man lynched over 'drone theft'; victim mentioned Rahul Gandhi
A Dalit man was allegedly lynched by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district on Thursday, suspecting him of being a "drone thief."
Congress slams Modi as 'weak PM' after Trump's H-1B fee
The Congress party has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the United States imposed a hefty annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visas.
'Remove AI video of Modi, his mother': Court directs Congress
The Patna High Court has directed the Indian National Congress (INC) to take down an artificial intelligence-generated video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, Heeraben Modi.
After Pawan Khera, wife accused of having 2 voter IDs
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has now accused Congress leader Pawan Khera's wife, Kota Neelima, of holding multiple voter identity cards.
BJP ministers slam Rahul Gandhi over 'Jaitley threatened me' remark
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ministers have slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the late Arun Jaitley.
Israel shows map with J&K as part of Pakistan, apologizes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) apologized on Saturday for posting an incorrect map of India's international boundaries.
Shashi Tharoor to address Congress criticism after returning to India
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has vowed to address criticism from his party over his comments on 'Operation Sindoor' after he returns from an all-party international mission.
Congress cites Shashi Tharoor's own book to target him
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday took a veiled dig at party colleague Shashi Tharoor by sharing a page from the latter's own book, The Paradoxical Prime Minister.
BJP shares Rahul-Asim Munir poster; Congress counters with Modi-Sharif picture
A poster war has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress.
Gujarat Samachar's co-owner arrested after raids by ED: Family
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Bahubali Shah, the co-owner of Gujarat Samachar, a prominent regional daily.
Congress questions Modi's silence on Trump's threat during nationwide address
The Congress has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over US President Donald Trump's claim that India and Pakistan only agreed to stop fighting after he threatened to cut off trade ties with both countries.
Assam CM alleges Congress leaders spreading misinformation on IMF loan
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera are peddling misinformation about India's position on the IMF's (International Monetary Fund) bailout to Pakistan.
Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb's tomb was premeditated, claims BJP leader
Over 30 people were injured in violent clashes in Nagpur on Monday evening.
Congress leader's old post on Virat resurfaces amid Rohit row
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has been criticized for her remarks on Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma's fitness.
Who's Shama Mohamed, Congress spokesperson who called Rohit Sharma 'fat?'
Dr. Shama Mohamed, a national spokesperson for the Indian National Congress (INC), has been at the receiving end of a massive backlash after her controversial comments on India's ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma.
TMC MP backs Congress leader's 'fat' remark on Rohit Sharma
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Sougata Ray has supported Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's controversial comments on Team India captain Rohit Sharma.
Trump questions $21M USAID fund for 'voter turnout' in India
United States President Donald Trump has publicly slammed the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) decision to spend $21 million on voter turnout in India. The funding has since been scrapped by his administration.
Canceled $21M USAID fund was for Bangladesh, not India: Report
A political row has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over an Indian Express report regarding the canceled $21 million United States Agency for International Development (USAID) grant for voter turnout in India.
'Handcuffed and humiliated': Congress slams US deportation of Indians
Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera has condemned the United States's treatment of deported Indian migrants.
Why Congress leaders didn't attend Manmohan's ashes immersion
The Congress party has hit back at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for criticizing its top leaders for not being present during the immersion of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ashes.
Congress to hold press-conferences in 150 cities demanding Shah's resignation
The Congress party has announced a nationwide campaign demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
'No money came directly': PM's adviser on Soros funding charge
Professor Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), has refuted Congress leader Pawan Khera's allegations that she received funds from an organization supported by US investor George Soros.
Congress to form fact-finding committee after Haryana poll loss
The Congress party is planning to set up a fact-finding committee after its shocking defeat in the Haryana Assembly elections, ANI reported, citing sources.
SEBI chief accused of earning ₹3cr via her advisory firm
SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, is facing allegations from Congress leader Pawan Khera, in relation to her advisory firm, Agora Private Limited.
Explained: Why US readout on Modi-Biden call omitted Bangladesh crisis
The recent telephonic conversation between United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation due to a notable omission.
'Fail minister...': Opposition attacks Centre after Howrah-Mumbai Mail derails
Opposition parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Trinamool Congress have criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre after a train derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district on Tuesday morning.
Bypoll results: INDIA wins 10 seats, BJP secures 2
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) won a landslide victory in the assembly by-polls conducted across seven states on Saturday, clinching 10 out of 13 seats.
PM Modi reviews J&K security amid rising terror attacks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following four encounters between security forces and terrorists over the past four days.
Congress reverses stance, to participate in exit poll debates
In a surprising turn of events, the Congress Party has decided to participate in the exit poll debates, reversing its previous decision.
Why Congress is not participating in exit poll debates
The seven-phase Lok Sabha elections will end on Saturday, which will then be followed by exit polls as soon as the last vote is cast.
PM Modi's 'mujra' remark sparks row, opposition says 'treatment needed'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ignited a political controversy after he accused the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc of performing "mujra" for the Muslim vote bank.
Congress questions Ram Mandir's consecration date after Shankaracharyas' criticism
The Congress on Friday called the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony an "out and out political" event by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Congress's Pawan Khera links Sanatan Dharma controversy to RSS chief
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday attributed the ongoing controversy surrounding Sanatan Dharma to recent statements made by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, the Hindustan Times reported.
Karnataka: Goa buses allegedly spotted, Congress warns of 'bogus voting'
The Congress has raised an alarm alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may indulge in bogus voting in Karnataka elections as many buses from Goa were allegedly spotted in the state.
Congress questions Modi's 'silence,' hints Taliban links in Poonch attack
Pawan Khera, the head of Congress's media and publicity department, has questioned the PM Narendra Modi-led government's "silence" on the terror attack that claimed the lives of five Indian Army personnel in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, last week.
BJP may snoop on opposition with Pegasus-like Cognyte spyware: Congress
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre of attempting to buy new spyware, "Cognyte," for snooping on its ministers and the opposition.
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.
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.
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.
Rajiv Gandhi didn't misuse INS Viraat for vacation: Congress
Indian politics has gotten more interesting and nastier than ever.
Pawan Khera likens Modi to Masood Azhar, Osama; sparks row
A massive row erupted after Congress' spokesperson Pawan Khera equated Prime Minister Narendra Modi to terrorists during a program on a news channel on Saturday.
Assam: Case against BJP-minister for alleged rape, he cries conspiracy
A case was registered against Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain for allegedly raping and threatening a 24-year-old married woman in Assam's Nagaon district.
Modi govt attempted to stall NRC, says Congress spokesperson
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Sunday alleged that the Narendra Modi government had itself tried to stall the Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) process by appealing to the Supreme Court in 2017 that such a move could lead to law and order issues.