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
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.
'Not talking about 56-year-old youth': Modi's dig at Rahul Gandhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while hailing the successful launch of a rocket by Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace.
Ram Mandir donations theft: Congress leaders say devotees feel 'betrayed'
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an independent probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
Rahul Gandhi now targets Uttarakhand government over UKSSSC exam irregularities
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of failing to prevent exam paper leaks in Uttarakhand, ahead of his "Chhatron Ki Goonj" campaign event in Dehradun on July 17.
Victims of Vietnam boat capsize were Lava Mobile associates
A tragic boat accident near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, on Saturday claimed the lives of 15 Indians. The deceased were part of a trip sponsored by Lava Mobiles for its associates.
After NEET, allegations of paper leak in UGC-NET exam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is facing fresh allegations of a paper leak in the UGC-NET June 2026 exam.
Manish Tewari leaves cryptic post after Congress snub in Punjab
Senior Indian National Congress (INC) leader Manish Tewari has left a cryptic post on X after the party announced its core team for Punjab ahead of next year's assembly election that excluded him.
Rahul Gandhi seeks relief in case involving Shivraj Chouhan's son
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has filed an application before the Madhya Pradesh High Court, expressing regret over a statement that is part of a defamation case filed by Kartikeya Singh, son of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
BJP targets Rahul after Pakistan's claim of downing Rafales discredited
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after an official Indian Air Force (IAF) document showed that the entire fleet of 36 Rafale jets is in service.
'Is there even....student there?' Education minister slams NEET leak protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reacted to the protests at Jantar Mantar, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding his resignation over the NEET paper leak, questioning if students were even among the protesters.
NEET-UG re-exam today: NTA's extensive arrangements to ensure smoothness
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has laid out elaborate measures for the re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on Sunday.
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.
Tharoor backs PM Modi's G7 message; BJP corners Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's G7 message on the safety of Indian sailors, giving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ammunition to attack Rahul Gandhi.
'Modiji, strike mafia, not students': Rahul Gandhi after Telegram ban
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the central government's decision to temporarily block Telegram in India.
10 mercy petitions didn't affect Savarkar's 'Veer' title: Grandnephew
Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, has defended the "Veer" (brave) title conferred on his granduncle by the public.
Priyank Kharge seeks RSS's registration, finance disclosure: Mohan Bhagwat replies
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has written to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, asking the organization to register itself and disclose its finances.
'We carried Congress on our shoulders': DMK mocks Rahul Gandhi
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has launched a scathing attack on former ally and Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi.
'Obedient servant, complies with US orders': Rahul Gandhi slams PM
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the United States's recent actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rahul refused to hug Vijayan at INDIA meet: Report
The opposition alliance is facing an internal rift after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi refused to hug former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
'Not...single word': Rahul Gandhi slams Modi's silence on sailors' killings
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence over the killing of three Indian sailors in United States Navy attacks.
Congress to hold 'Satyagraha' over Meenakshi Natarajan's RS nomination rejection
The Indian National Congress has announced a "Satyagraha" protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Friday.
Congress-TMC merger rumor swirls after TMC heads meet Rahul, Sonia
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dismissed rumors of a possible merger with the Indian National Congress.
Massive row after Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's RS nomination rejected
Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating the Rajya Sabha election process in Madhya Pradesh after her nomination was rejected over alleged non-disclosure of a court matter in Telangana.
Government clears ₹13,000cr greenfield airport under Great Nicobar project
The Indian government has reportedly approved the construction of a new greenfield civil-military airport under the Great Nicobar Island Development project, with construction expected to be completed in five years.
INDIA bloc meeting: TVK not invited, DMK's absence sparks debate
The Tamil Nadu-based Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has not received an invitation to the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc meeting in New Delhi on Monday.
INDIA bloc meets today amid rising tensions within alliance
The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is set to hold a meeting on Monday at the Constitution Club/Delhi's Continental Club in New Delhi.
Telangana CM's Hitler remark on HYDRAA triggers fierce BJP criticism
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked a major controversy with his recent remarks at a conclave in Bengaluru.
'Modi will cut 1.5cr trees': Rahul Gandhi protests Nicobar project
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has released a video on World Environment Day, slamming the Great Nicobar Project.
'Re-examination is not justice': NEET aspirant's suicide sparks opposition fury
The suicide of a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant in Nagpur has intensified the ongoing controversy over exam paper leaks and cancellations.
'Modiji won't be PM in year's time': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not continue in his position for more than a year.
Holding Constitution copy, DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM
Congress leader DK Shivakumar took his oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka at the Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, holding a copy of the Constitution.
OSM row: Lokhande Sitaram named CBSE chairman, Varun Bhardwaj secretary
The central government has appointed senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram as the new CBSE Chairperson, replacing Rahul Singh, who was transferred just hours ago.
CBSE chairman, secretary transferred; probe ordered into OSM services procurement
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has seen a major administrative shake-up with the transfer of its Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta, both IAS officers.
CBSE launches portal for marks verification, re-evaluation
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched an online portal for verification of marks and re-evaluation of answer scripts.
Rahul Gandhi flags 'phone-scanned' answer sheets amid CBSE-OSM tender row
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on the government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) over alleged corruption in the tender process for Class-12's on-screen marking (OSM) system.
Rahul Gandhi meets 17-year-old at center of CBSE marking row
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi recently met Class 12 student Vedant Shrivastava, who was at the center of a controversy after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) gave him a wrong answer sheet.
Dharmendra Pradhan faces flak over CUET 'glitch', NTA clarifies
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has delayed the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 due to a "technical glitch."
Coempt Eduteck, CBSE evaluation vendor, faces fresh scrutiny over ownership
The Hyderabad-based Coempt EduTeck, which was earlier known as Globarena Technologies, is at the center of a controversy involving the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Siddaramaiah assured of importance in Congress by Rahul Gandhi: Report
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reportedly assured veteran politician Siddaramaiah of his continued importance in the party, even after stepping down as Karnataka Chief Minister.
Karnataka Governor accepts Siddaramaiah's resignation; council of ministers dissolved
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The governor also dissolved the council of ministers headed by him with immediate effect.