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
ECI postpones youth outreach programs amid internal rift
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has indefinitely postponed two youth outreach programs in Uttar Pradesh, The Indian Express reported.
Sonam Wangchuk fears 'encounter' for speaking out on Ladakh atrocities
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has expressed fears of a possible "encounter" after he accused the government of committing atrocities in Ladakh.
'From vote chori comes kanoon chori': Rahul Gandhi attacks CEC
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over alleged electoral irregularities after the Indian Express reported that two of its commissioners objected 14 times over 10 months to poll panel decisions taken without their knowledge.
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).
BJP, Mamata react to report on 'dissent' within ECI
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sambit Patra has questioned the opposition's claims that voter deletions helped the party win in West Bengal.
'Differing views are normal': ECI on 'dissent' report over SIR
The Election Commission has released a statement after the Indian Express reported that two of its commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had raised concerns over the electoral roll Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
ECI addresses 'internal discord' report, says final decisions taken unanimously
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed reports of internal discord within the commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
FIRs against 120 internet profiles for sharing Bihar groping video
The Bihar Police have filed an FIR against around 120 social media users for sharing a video of minors being harassed.
Rahul questions hostel neglect, contrasts it with Modi's birthday celebrations
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the government for its failure to provide adequate hostel facilities for female students.
Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi, BJP calls him '3rd-rate'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his comments directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore.
'It'll send powerful message': Rebel MP backs potential TMC-INC alliance
Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saayoni Ghosh has backed a potential alliance between the TMC and the Indian National Congress (INC).
Bengal bypolls: Mamata's Rejinagar candidate reverses withdrawal, says he'll contest
Mamata Banerjee's faction of Trinamool is seeing chaos unfold as Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, her party's candidate for the Rejinagar by-election, first withdrew from the race on Saturday, then reversed his decision and said he would contest again.
Congress's Nandigram candidate arrested hours after Mamata announces support
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested on Friday in West Bengal over a 2007 murder case.
'Now party chori': Rahul Gandhi after ECI freezes TMC's name
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for freezing the Trinamool Congress's name and its "flowers and grass" symbol. The decision was taken for the upcoming October 6 bypolls in West Bengal.
5 Congress leaders were on panel recommending tiered UPI-MDR: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that five Congress MPs were part of a panel that recommended the implementation of a tiered Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
'False': Government responds to 'external pressure' charge over UPI fee
The Indian government has rejected allegations that its decision to implement Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions was under pressure from the United States.
Rahul Gandhi alleges 'US pressure' behind Modi government's UPI move
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Narendra Modi-led government of giving in to United States pressure after a notification was issued by the Finance Ministry stating that banks and payment system providers cannot impose charges for UPI and RuPay debit card transactions worth less than ₹2,000.
BRICS dinner: Opposition parties' CMs skip event
The recent BRICS leaders' dinner hosted by the Indian government was attended by several chief ministers of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled and allied states.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra meet Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for breakfast in Delhi on Sunday.
'Crushing dissenters': Rahul Gandhi targets AAP over Punjab man's suicide
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of "crushing those who question" after a man allegedly died by suicide in Punjab after he was allegedly tortured and humiliated.
Bombay HC refuses to quash defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
The Bombay High Court has refused to quash a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Bar and Bench reported.
'Naraz fufa' will complain again: PM after inaugurating freight corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed those who question his government's development record, once again calling them "Naraz Fufa" as he inaugurated a 2,800-kilometer dedicated freight corridor in Vadodara, Gujarat.
PM takes swipe at Rahul's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj," a student outreach program, on Tuesday.
Delhi PG collapse: PIL in HC seeks ₹1cr compensation
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking ₹1 crore as compensation for the families of the seven victims who died in the building collapse in Satya Niketan on Sunday night.
'Distressing': PM Modi condoles Delhi PG building collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a building collapse at Satya Niketan, Delhi, terming it "distressing."
Right-wing influencer detained after protest at Parliament Street police station
Delhi Police detained 21-year-old right-wing content creator Swatantra Bhardwaj on Friday.
'I cracked skull...not even jailed': Influencer's boast triggers political storm
Self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has sparked controversy after a video surfaced in which he claimed to have escaped jail time due to political connections.
BJP performs 'buddhi shuddhi yagna' for Rahul Gandhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) performed a "buddhi shuddhi yagna" in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday, targeting Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
Modi turns 7.8% GDP growth cue into 'swadeshi' pitch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed India's 7.8% economic growth as a collective achievement of the nation.
Vijay endorses Rahul for PM; Congress leader dismisses rift rumors
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has endorsed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
'Vijay for PM 2029' push sparks backlash from DMK, Congress
The TVK party has been pushing the "Vijay for PM in 2029" narrative after Chief Minister Joseph Vijay completed his first 100 days in office.
Mallikarjun Kharge 'purification' row: FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi
An FIR has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on a "purification" ritual at a rally venue in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, where Congress president and Dalit leader Mallikarjun Kharge had addressed a crowd.
Union ministers Paswan, Manjhi spar over Dalit sub-category issue
Union ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi have locked horns over the issue of a separate sub-category for the most backward Dalit sections.
Rahul Gandhi demands FIR over 'shuddikaran' after Kharge's visit
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an FIR against those who performed shuddikaran or purification at Haldwani's Ramlila ground after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, a Dalit, addressed a public meeting.
Indian publishers vying to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir: Report
Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has reportedly backed out of publishing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Penguin sought cuts to Modi, RSS in Sonia's memoir: Report
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's book deal with Penguin Random House India (PRHI) reportedly fell after she refused to make changes or deletions of references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Chinese intrusions, HT reported.
Rahul Gandhi is INDIA bloc's PM candidate: Tamil Nadu minister
Tamil Nadu Minister P Viswanathan has declared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the "definitive" prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections under the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
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.