Rahul Gandhi: News
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician born on June 19, 1970, in New Delhi. He is the son of Sonia Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. He is a former member of the Indian Parliament, who represented the constituencies of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad, Kerala in the Lok Sabha. He is a member of the Indian National Congress and was the party president from December 2017 to July 2019. https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi
Penguin India withdraws from publishing Sonia Gandhi's memoir: Report
Penguin Random House India has reportedly withdrawn from publishing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Caste census questionnaire misleading, say Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to withdraw the current caste census questionnaire.
Amnesty accuses Delhi Police of using excessive force during protests
Amnesty International has accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force during the July 20 protests over the NET-UG paper leak.
Rahul Gandhi's Pune event 'hypocritical stand': Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent event in Pune.
BJP forms team for Gen Z outreach program
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed a dedicated team for its upcoming Gen Z Outreach Program. The initiative aims to strengthen engagement with young people across India.
50+ Youth Congress workers detained after clash with ABVP members
Pune Police have registered an FIR against over 50 Youth Congress workers after a clash between the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students Union of India (NSUI) at the College of Engineering, Pune (COEP) hostel campus on Friday night.
FIR filed in pellet gun case after Rahul Gandhi's sit-in
The Delhi Police have registered an FIR in the case of Sahil Lochab, a 19-year-old student protester allegedly injured by a pellet gun during a protest on July 20.
RAF personnel deployed as Rahul Gandhi stages dharna
Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed in and around the Parliament Street police station, where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is sitting on a dharna, demanding the filing of an FIR over alleged pellet gun use against student protesters.
Rahul Gandhi stages dharna at police-station with pellet gun victim
High drama unfolded in Delhi on Friday as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached the Parliament Street Police Station, accompanied by Sahil Lochab, a youth who allegedly sustained pellet gun injuries during the July 20 Gen Z protest.
'Political parties don't pay karyakartas': Shehzad Poonawalla after quitting BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, who resigned from all party positions and primary membership this month, has cited "pressing emergency financial and personal circumstances" as the reason for his decision.
SC stays Allahabad HC order in Rahul Gandhi's assets case
The Supreme Court has asked the Allahabad High Court to hold off on a case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged disproportionate assets, Bar and Bench reported.
'Meet protesting students': Rahul Gandhi writes to Hemant Soren
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, urging him to personally meet with representatives of the protesting students.
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over UGC-NET exam cancellation
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the National Testing Agency's (NTA) decision to cancel UGC-NET exams for Sociology, English, and Commerce.
Vande Mataram row: Delhi Police probe complaint against Sonia, Rahul
The Delhi Police is investigating a complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
'Relieve me...': Shehzad Poonawala submits second resignation letter
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla has submitted a second resignation letter to the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his first one was rejected.
Sonia Gandhi's 'sin' won't be forgiven by people: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for allegedly asking party leaders to stop the national song, Vande Mataram, during an Independence Day program.
'Government's policies have pushed youth into dark road': Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Narendra Modi-led government of stifling the dreams of India's youth.
Jharkhand students to gherao CM Soren's residence over exam scam
Protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand have announced that they are planning to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's official residence on August 20.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey shares 'Nehru-Gandhi' photos
The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's recent actions has taken a new turn.
Congress hits back at Modi's 'dimaagi Naxal' jab
The Congress party has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimaagi Naxal" remark, calling it "It is a sure sign of his desperation."
Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi skip I-Day celebrations for 2nd year
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort for the second consecutive year.
MEA emphasizes respect on Rahul Gandhi-Sandeep Dikshit comments about Meloni
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stressed the importance of mutual respect in diplomatic discourse after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit made comments about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
'China stopped Army patrols in Arunachal': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that China has stopped the Indian Army from patrolling in several places in Arunachal Pradesh.
Supreme Court quashes Rahul Gandhi's summons in Savarkar defamation case
The Supreme Court has quashed a Lucknow trial court's order summoning Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case.
Nishikant Dubey mocks Rahul Gandhi with 'gastric fire' meme
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy approach.
'Grow up': BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over Modi hug joke
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its attack on Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit over their recent remarks at an event aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy.
Rahul Gandhi moves Supreme Court in disproportionate assets case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has moved the Supreme Court against an order of the Allahabad High Court.
Chaos on Parliament premises as NDA, Congress MPs stage protest
Chaotic scenes were seen on the Parliament premises on Tuesday as both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Congress MPs held protests against each other.
'Vande Mataram' to debut at Red Fort during Independence Day
For the first time, India's national song Vande Mataram will be sung during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi slams police for using force against Jharkhand students
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the police's use of force against students protesting in Jharkhand. The protests were against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams.
Rahul Gandhi rejects debate, demands Amit Shah explain police action
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has rejected the government's offer for a discussion on student issues.
Rijiju-Rahul Gandhi exchange war of words over Women's Reservation Bill
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks on women's empowerment.
Sonam Wangchuk claims Rahul Gandhi ignored proposal to end fast
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has expressed disappointment with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not responding positively to his wife Gitanjali's efforts to end his 26-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
Negotiations only on camera, Jharkhand students reject closed-door meeting proposal
The Jharkhand students' protest against alleged irregularities in state recruitment exams has entered its 12th day.
Kejriwal's march to PM's residence over E20 petrol stopped
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was stopped by the police on Tuesday from marching toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.
Karnataka cabinet expansion: 20 ministers to be sworn in today
The long-awaited expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, is finally happening on Monday.
Bengaluru police book 3 Instagram accounts over Rahul Gandhi posts
The Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against three Instagram accounts for allegedly posting derogatory content against Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha.
'Ram Mandir' skit outside Parliament: Pappu Yadav, others booked
Seers and lawyers in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have filed police complaints against independent Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav and other opposition leaders, The Times of India reported.
Video: Opposition leaders perform donation theft skit; Rahul Gandhi joins
Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, staged a protest in Parliament on Friday over alleged donation theft at Ayodhya's Ram Temple.
Shehzad Poonawalla resigns from BJP, cites personal reasons: Report
Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources told CNN-News18.
'Students deserve justice': Rahul Gandhi shares alleged police brutality video
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate alleged police excesses against students protesting the NEET examination.
Anti-paper leak bill passed in Lok Sabha
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, also known as the anti-paper leak bill, has been passed in the Lok Sabha.
Rahul Gandhi's anecdote about student who defined 'andhbhakt' causes uproar
The Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus on Wednesday after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used the words "idiots" and "andhbhakts" in his speech.
Opposition uproar in Parliament on protest crackdown; both Houses adjourned
An uproar over the alleged police crackdown on student protesters has marred the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until 12 noon amid this development.
Probe finds RAF personnel fired pellet guns on student protesters
A probe has found that personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) used pellet guns on protesters during the July 20 Parliament march, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (BJP), in Delhi's Connaught Place area.
Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah over pellet gun use
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on Home Minister Amit Shah over the use of pellet guns during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on July 20.
Rahul Gandhi questions 'barbaric assault' in Jantar Mantar protest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking accountability for the "barbaric assault" on students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20.
PM Modi pays tribute to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War, as India observed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Rahul Gandhi demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid NEET protests
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
JNU issues advisory against attending Jantar Mantar protests
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has advised its students and staff to "refrain from participating in or visiting gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar."
Rahul Gandhi slams DU for advisory against Jantar Mantar protests
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has slammed the University of Delhi (DU) for advising students against participating in protests at Jantar Mantar.
INDIA bloc MPs head to Gandhi Smriti 'to support students'
Opposition leaders, headed by Rahul Gandhi, have intensified their protest against the central government over the paper leak issue by heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg to pay tributes to students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak.
Rahul reacts to Modi's 'will fast-track paper leak' cases announcement
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement that his government will establish fast-track courts to ensure speedy and strict punishment for those involved in exam paper leaks.
'Setting up fast-track courts for paper leaks': Modi to youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks, saying, "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth."
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.
152 leaks, zero convictions: Rahul Gandhi says education system 'rigged'
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has accused the government of failing students by allowing 152 examination paper leaks in the last decade without a single conviction.
'Congress allowed to speak...not us': Akhilesh fumes over NEET discussion
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed his anger over not being allowed to speak on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue in Parliament.
Dressed in black, opposition MPs protest 'police brutality' outside Parliament
Members of the opposition parties in India wore black clothes on Wednesday as a mark of protest against the alleged police brutality on student protesters and lawmakers.
JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital
Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday.
'Using students as political tools': Dharmendra Pradhan on Rahul Gandhi
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of using students as "political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament" after opposition leaders protested outside Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi lists 5 demands after being released from detention
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has put forth five demands to the central government after his detention during a protest on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav detained outside PM's residence
The Delhi Police have detained several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, who were protesting at Lok Kalyan Marg over alleged police brutality against students during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march on Monday.
MOS PMO meets Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protesting outside Modi's residence
Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh spoke to Rahul Gandhi at the ongoing Congress protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Congress workers protesting outside Modi's residence detained
Several Congress workers protesting at Lok Kalyan Marg demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have been detained by police.
Opposition plans march to Rashtrapati Bhavan over CJP protest crackdown
Opposition parties in India are planning a protest march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday afternoon, the Indian Express reported.
Speaker said government's approval needed for NEET discussion: Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has claimed that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla told the opposition that he would have to consult the government first before allowing a discussion on the NEET paper leak.
Monsoon session of Parliament: Both Houses adjourned till 12
Both Houses of the Parliament have been adjourned till 12 noon.
CJP protest march violence: Delhi Police register 5 FIRs
The Delhi Police have registered 5 FIRs so far at Connaught Place Police Station, Parliament Street Police Station and other police stations in connection with the protest march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party on Monday.