Indian National Congress

Karnataka Elections 2018: Top 10 constituencies to witness high profile political fights

Karnataka elections 2018 is turning out to be a three-way-battle between Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress and Janata Dal (Secular). Besides Siddaramaih and Sriramulu, we are expecting several high-voltage fights including HD Kumaraswamy and CP Yogeeshwara in Channapatna. Read to know the top 10 constituencies, which are slated witness high profile political fights.

May 11, 2018

5 reasons why Mamata Banerjee may be chosen to lead anti-BJP front

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee seems to be stitching together a third front or a united Opposition. Read to know why she may be the best person for the job.

Mar 29, 2018

Congress posts insensitive tweet after Sridevi's death, gets blasted on social media

The Congress was accused of trying to gain political mileage with a post from its official Twitter handle after Bollywood actress Sridevi's death.

Feb 25, 2018

Priyanka Chopra Assam ad: Quantico actress shuts up haters with this sassy and practical reply!

Congress leaders Nandita Das and Rupjyoti Kurmi have protested against Priyanka Chopra's Assam tourism calendar.

Feb 21, 2018

Karnataka Youth Congress leader expelled from party for brutally thrashing Bengaluru youth [Graphic Video]

Youth Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad and 10 of his friends were booked for assaulting a person identified as Vidwath. Read to know more.

Feb 18, 2018

Congress Seva Dal worker shot dead in road rage attack in Delhi

Vinod Mehra was attacked in Bhalswa Dairy when he was returning to his home in east Delhi's Geeta Colony with his 16-year-old nephew.

Feb 7, 2018

'Personal attacks have made Rahul stronger,' says Sonia Gandhi in her farewell speech

The outgoing Congress President said, "Since 2014 we have been playing the role of the Opposition, the challenge that we face today, is the biggest one, our constitutional values are being attacked."

Dec 16, 2017

Kamal Haasan congratulates Rahul Gandhi: 'Your seat does not define you but you can define your position,' actor tells politician

Kamal Haasan has sent his good wishes to Rahul Gandhi, who is the new president of Congress party.

Dec 16, 2017

'How can I hate PM Modi?' asks Congress President Rahul Gandhi ahead of Gujarat election Phase 2

I can have two reactions when they say something about my father who I love, when they abuse me. I can either hate or love even more. The more they place hurdles before me, the stronger I get, said Rahul Gandhi.

Dec 13, 2017

Shiv Sena says it is set to contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections with or without BJP

Sena MP, Raut said that the Sena is keen for contesting in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and Maharashtra state's assembly polls, with our without the BJP.

Oct 31, 2017

Modi slams Congress for "shamelessly" speaking the same language of separatists in Kashmir

"It is an insult to our soldiers. The Congress was shameless in saying so," PM Modi said referring to Chidambaram's Azadi remark.

Oct 29, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: PM Modi following someone on Twitter is not a character certificate, says BJP

The Opposition, activists and social media users had strongly objected to PM Modi continuing to follow Twitter handles that justified the killing of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh on Tuesday evening.

Sep 8, 2017

Rahul Gandhi US visit to speak on Artificial Intelligence has Twitter cracking up!

Rahul Gandhi will also speak at a conference on 'India At 70: Reflections On The Path Forward' at the University of California, Berkeley, on September 11.

Sep 5, 2017

Rajya Sabha Polls: Congress wins prestige battle after EC disqualifies 2 votes

Ahmed Patel has won the seat by defeating former colleague and BJP candidate Balwantsinh Rajput. BJP president Amit Shah and Union minister Smriti Irani have also won seats in the Upper House.

Aug 9, 2017

Gujarat Rajya Sabha polls: Vaghela calls Ahmed Patel 'losing' candidate; refuses to 'waste' ballot on him

For the first time since 1996, Gujarat's Rajya Sabha seats are facing a contest with four candidates contesting for three seats, two of which are held by Bharatiya Janata Party.

Aug 8, 2017

Congress writes open letter to Arun Jaitley, asks "Where are the jobs?" [VIDEO]

The Congress party wrote an open letter to Arun Jaitley and questioned about the massive jobs losses due to the demonetisation.

Aug 7, 2017

Stone hurled at Rahul Gandhi's car in Gujarat; Congress blames 'BJP goons'

Rahul Gandhi escaped unhurt as he was reportedly sitting in the front seat of the car.

Aug 4, 2017

'You tore apart Mahatma's principles by becoming vice-president candidate': Nephew slams Gopalkrishna Gandhi in open letter

Gopalkrishna Gandhi's vice-presidential candidature drew severe criticism from his nephew and Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Shrikrishna Kulkarni, who slammed his uncle in a strongly-worded letter also shared on social media.

Jul 30, 2017

Rahul Gandhi unlikely to be face of Congress in 2019; Sonia, senior leaders to take charge again

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to be the face of the party in the general elections in 2019 with his mother and party president Sonia Gandhi expected to take control of the party again.

Jul 15, 2017

The Talk with P. R. Ramesh, Ex-Mayor, Bengaluru, Congress and C. N. Ashwathnarayan, BJP MLA, Malleshwaram [VIDEO]

Watch P. R. Ramesh from Congress party and BJP MLA C. N. Ashwathnarayan, in an exclusive interview with International Business Times India.

Jul 15, 2017