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
Release of CCTV footage violates voter privacy, ECI tells Gandhi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has refused to share CCTV footage from polling stations after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi demanded it.
'Make in India...': Rahul Gandhi slams initiative, calls it failure
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the government's "Make in India" initiative, calling it a failure.
Azharuddin's son enters politics, named Telangana Congress general secretary
Mohammad Asaduddin, the son of former cricketer and ex-India captain Mohammad Azharuddin, has been appointed as a general secretary of the Telangana Congress.
Congress expels Digvijaya Singh's brother for derogatory remarks against Rahul
The Indian National Congress has expelled Laxman Singh, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Madhya Pradesh and brother of senior leader Digvijaya Singh.
Rahul Gandhi slams EC's 'unsigned, evasive' reply
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) over alleged election "match-fixing" in Maharashtra.
'Accept ground realities...': Fadnavis on Rahul's Maharashtra polls rigging claims
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his allegations of rigging in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections.
Election Commission dismisses Rahul Gandhi's 'match-fixing' allegations in Maharashtra polls
The Election Commission of India has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "match-fixing" in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.
BJP rigged Maharashtra elections, claims Rahul Gandhi in op-ed
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections.
Bengaluru stampede: BJP demands CM, deputy CM resignations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar after a tragic stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4.
Controversy erupts over Rahul not removing shoes while honoring grandmother
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to his grandmother Indira Gandhi's statue in Bhopal took a controversial turn when opposition leaders saw that he had not removed his shoes.
Court rejects Rahul's plea seeking info on Savarkar grand-nephew's lineage
A Pune court has rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea for information on the maternal lineage of Satyaki Savarkar, the grand-nephew of Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar.
Savarkar defamation: Rahul Gandhi claims complainant is relative of Godse
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has filed an application in a Pune court, alleging that Satyaki Savarkar, the complainant in the Vinayak Savarkar defamation case, hid crucial family ties.
SC junks plea seeking punishment for Rahul over Savarkar remarks
The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought to "establish certain facts" about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Rahul Gandhi's 'surprise' DU visit stirs controversy; here's what happened
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's unannounced visit to the North Campus of Delhi University (DU) on Thursday has triggered a controversy.
'Gandhis enjoyed ₹142cr in proceeds': ED in National Herald case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) told a Delhi court on Wednesday that Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi received ₹142 crore as "proceeds of crime" in the National Herald case.
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.
'BJP formidably organized..not sure if INDIA still intact': Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying it is "formidably organized" in all departments.
'Insulting': Telangana women washing Miss World contestants' feet sparks outrage
A video of women from Telangana washing the feet of Miss World contestants at temples has sparked a major political storm.
'Bihar Police tried stopping me,' alleges Rahul Gandhi; shares video
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, has accused Bihar's NDA government of undermining democratic rights.
Congress to hold 'Jai Hind Sabhas' to honor armed forces
The Congress party has announced it will hold Jai Hind Sabhas across the country from May 20-30 to salute the bravery and achievements of the armed forces.
BJP MP criticizes opposition's call for special Parliament session
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has slammed the opposition for demanding a special Parliament session after India's recent ceasefire agreement with Pakistan.
Centre calls all-party meeting today after 'Operation Sindoor'
The Indian government has called an all-party meeting at 11:00am on Thursday.
No consensus on successor, CBI chief Praveen Sood's tenure extended
Praveen Sood has been given a one-year extension in his term as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
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.
Allahabad HC dismisses PIL alleging Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad has dismissed a PIL alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds a dual citizenship.
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."
'Right to be heard': Court issues notice to Rahul, Sonia
A Delhi court has sent formal notices to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case.
'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.
'Aatank ka saathi': Posters targeting Rahul Gandhi appear in Amethi
Posters branding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a "supporter of terror" have emerged across Amethi ahead of his visit to his former Lok Sabha constituency.
Congress shares 'headless poster of Modi'; ex-Pakistan minister reshares it
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted sharply after the Congress party shared a controversial poster, apparently referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress urges Modi to call special session on Pahalgam attack
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament in light of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead.
Congress issues gag-order after leaders' controversial comments on Pahalgam attack
The Congress leadership has issued a directive prohibiting its members from making statements in public deviating from the party line on the recent Pahalgam terror attack in J&K.
'Even your grandmother…praised Savarkar': SC slams Rahul for 'servant' remark
The Supreme Court has admonished Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for calling freedom fighter VD Savarkar a "servant" of the British.
'Absurd': ECI reacts to Rahul Gandhi's 'poll panel compromised' allegation
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's accusations of an unusual spike in voter turnout in the last two hours of the Maharashtra assembly elections.
Top Lashkar commander behind Pahalgam attack that killed 26
At least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
'National Herald ki loot': Bansuri Swaraj carries bag targeting Congress
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bansuri Swaraj was seen carrying a tote bag that said "National Herald Ki Loot" as she entered the Parliament Annexe building on Tuesday.
'Defaming India again': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for EC comments
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against the Election Commission of India.
Rahul Gandhi to speak at Brown University during US visit
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress leader, will be visiting the United States of America on April 21-22. He is scheduled to speak at Brown University in Rhode Island.
National Herald case: ED files chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in its ongoing investigation in the National Herald case.
Rahul to launch 'Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan' aimed at revamping party
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will launch the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan on Tuesday.
ED summons Robert Vadra in money laundering case
Robert Vadra, businessman and Rahul Gandhi's brother-in-law, has been summoned for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday. The inquiry is in connection with a money laundering case related to a land deal.
Karnataka minister apologizes for 'molestation happens in big cities' remark
Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara has apologized for his controversial comments on a recent molestation incident in Bengaluru.
'Palayan Roko, Naukri Do': Rahul Gandhi launches 'White T-shirt Movement'
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi joined a padyatra led by Kanhaiya Kumar, the National Students Union of India (NSUI) in-charge in Bihar, on Monday.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Waqf Amendment Act
BJP's Kerala chief and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Centre rejects Tamil Nadu's plea to exclude state from NEET
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected a bill by Tamil Nadu, which sought an exemption from the National Entrance and Eligibility Test (NEET) for admission to medical courses and instead allow it to use Class XII marks.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Who supports and who opposes it?
The Lok Sabha is all set for a heated battle as the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is scheduled for discussion on Wednesday.
Telangana to provide free rice to 84% of its population
The Telangana government has announced a new scheme of free fine rice distribution, starting from Ugadi, the state's New Year. The program will cover 84% of the state's population.
'Lok Sabha speaker ran away, stopped me from speaking': Rahul
In a latest media interaction, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of not allowing him to speak in the Parliament.
Are Muslims safe in UP? Yogi responds with strong statement
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asserted that all religions are safe in the state.
Centre given 4 weeks to decide on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
The Allahabad High Court has given the Indian government four weeks to decide on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's citizenship status.
'We Shoot Terrorists Right Between The Eyes': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a strong statement in the Rajya Sabha on counter-terrorism operations and developments in Jammu and Kashmir.
Why Rahul Gandhi was denied permission to speak after Modi
The Lok Sabha witnessed chaos on Tuesday, when Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP), wasn't allowed to speak after PM Narendra Modi's address on the Maha Kumbh.
'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?': DK Shivakumar
The Karnataka government's decision to reserve 4% of government contracts for minorities under its new policy has triggered a political storm.
Karnataka 4% Muslim quota in tenders: Tejasvi Surya blasts government
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has strongly criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government's move to reserve 4% of government tenders for Muslim contractors.
Rahul Gandhi accuses Gujarat Congress leaders of working for BJP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has made a major allegation—some party members are working secretly for the BJP.
President Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish on Women's Day
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah greeted the nation on International Women's Day.
Court fines Rahul ₹200 for non-appearance in Savarkar defamation case
A Lucknow court has slapped a fine of ₹200 on Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for skipping a defamation case.
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.
Congress distances itself from leader's 'fat' remarks on Rohit Sharma
The Indian National Congress (INC) has distanced itself from the controversy over comments made by its spokesperson, Shama Mohamed, on Team India cricket captain Rohit Sharma.
'Most unimpressive captaincy': Congress leader fat-shames Rohit Sharma; BJP responds
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has sparked a controversy with her comments on Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma.
Police arrest man after Congress worker's body found in suitcase
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Himani Narwal, a Congress party worker from Haryana.
Haryana: Female Congress party worker's body found in suitcase
A political controversy has erupted after a woman's body was found stuffed in a suitcase near the Sampla bus stand in Rohtak, Haryana.
No, Preity Zinta isn't joining politics
Actor Preity Zinta recently conducted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on X (formerly Twitter), where she spoke about everything from politics and her Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings to upcoming projects.
Amid Congress rift talk, Tharoor posts pic with BJP leader
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has posted a photograph on X with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and British Secretary of State for Trade Jonathan Reynolds.
'Where ignorance is...': Tharoor's cryptic post amid reports of rift
Amid reports of a rift with his party, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor shared a cryptic post on X, formerly Twitter.
Who's Veena Reddy—ex-USAID India chief linked to $21M funding controversy
A political storm has erupted in India after United States President Donald Trump alleged a $21 million allocation by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for voter turnout in India.
Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was discharged from New Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Friday.
Mayawati says Congress fought Delhi polls as 'BJP's B-team'
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on her party's political strategy.
'Vote to build nation....': Gyanesh Kumar's 1st message as CEC
Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988 Kerala cadre retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has assumed office as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).