Politics

Cong seeks unopposed election for Oommen Chandy's son, CPI(M) in catch-22 situation

A week after the demise of Kerala's former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, the state Congress president K. Sudhakaran has made a request to elect the late leader's son, Chandy Oommen unopposed from the Puthuppally Assembly constituency, thus putting the ruling CPI(M) in a catch-22 situation.

Jul 25, 2023

Manipur Violence: Suspended AAP's Sanjay Singh continues sit-in protest in Parliament premises

AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who was suspended for the remaining Parliament's Monsoon Session for unruly behaviour on the Manipur violence issue, continued his sit-in protest on Tuesday also.

Jul 25, 2023

Kamal Haasan undecided on joining Congress

Tamil super star Kamal Haasan is undecided if his political party Makkal Needhi Maiam(MNM) is joining the Congress-DMK alliance in the state. The super star, has been voicing his support to several activities of the Congress party against the BJP-led government at the Centre.

Jul 22, 2023

Karnataka Cong leader Hariprasad raises banner of revolt, challenges CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka infighting has come out in open with the Congress MLC and influential leader B.K. Hariprasad, who missed the cabinet berth, challenging the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and calling upon the backward classes to unite to know the conspiracy against them.

Jul 22, 2023

Rahul visits Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal for knee treatment: Sources

A day after attending former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's funeral, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday reached Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakal in the state's Malappuram district for ayurveda treatment, party sources said.

Jul 22, 2023

Rs 35,410 crore required for guarantee schemes, resources will be mobilised in the budget: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that people are happy about his government's guarantee schemes, which require Rs 35,410 crore funding, and action has also been taken to mobilise resources in the budget.

Jul 21, 2023

Congress president Kharge turns 81, wishes pour in from all party leaders

PM Modi and Union minister Nitin Gadkari are among those who wished Kharge on his birthday

Jul 21, 2023

MP Elections: Priyanka Gandhi to campaign in urban areas, Rahul, Kharge to focus on rural, tribal, Dalit voters

In the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will lead the party's poll campaign in urban areas, Rahul Gandhi will focus on the tribal areas, and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge will concentrate on Dalit voters, a senior party leader told IANS.

Jul 20, 2023

"PM's silence led Manipur into anarchy": Rahul Gandhi on video of girls being paraded naked [reactions]

Horrific videos of two young women being paraded naked on a road by a mob in Manipur have been widely circulated on social media, drawing widespread condemnation and demand for strictest actions.

Jul 19, 2023

Second Jolt: Former minister Teegala Krishna Reddy quits BRS to join Congress

This will be the second jolt to the BRS after former minister Jupally Krishna Rao, former Khammam MP Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and 33 others quit the ruling party to join the Congress

Jul 19, 2023

Priyanka Gandhi leading choice as the face of Opposition: CVoter Survey

In case Rahul Gandhi is not an electoral candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra seems to be the leading pick as the face of a combined opposition for the polls.

Jul 18, 2023

BJP courts allies – new and old; holds NDA meet in Delhi: Counters Opposition Unity Meeting [details]

PM Modi, ahead of the meeting, attacked the opposition leaders and parties and called them an alliance of, "corruption and dynasty politics."

Jul 18, 2023

Opposition meet ends with 26 parties agreeing to put up united fight against BJP under 'INDIA' banner

The 26 opposition parties have decided to give a new name to their alliance, which will be known as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said.

Jul 18, 2023

Opposition meet underway in Bengaluru, Cong hopes to deliver strong message

The Opposition parties meet is underway in Bengaluru for the second day on Tuesday with the Congress hoping to deliver a strong message to the country ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Jul 18, 2023

Modi Surname case: SC to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea in defamation case on July 21

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on July 21 a plea filed by former Congress President Rahul Gandhi against the Gujarat High Court's verdict denying to put a stay on his conviction in the 'Modi surname' defamation case.

Jul 18, 2023