AK Antony

Assembly polls 2016: Arch political rivals PM Narendra Modi, Sonia Gandhi soon to hit Kerala

A total of 1,203 candidates are in fray and will fight for the 140 Kerala Assembly seats on May 16.

May 03, 2016, 06:08 AM IST

Modi govt does not interfere in functioning of CBI: Union Minister Jitendra Singh​

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday hit out at former Defence Minister AK Antony for his remarks on chopper scam, claiming that he was speaking from the mindset of ten years of UPA rule when "they were dictating the CBI" even as he asserted that the Narendra Modi government does not interfere in the functioning of the probe agency.

May 01, 2016, 00:32 AM IST

Punish bribe-takers as well as bribe-givers in AgustaWestland bribery case: AK Antony

The Congress has sought to corner the Narendra Modi government for allowing the tainted AgustaWestland to take part in the `Make in India` initiative.

Apr 30, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

AugustaWestland chopper deal: It's political conspiracy to cover up criminal negligence in pursuing CBI inquiry, says AK Antony

Hitting back at the BJP over controversial Rs 3,600 VVIP AugustaWestland chopper deal, Congress leader and former defence minister AK Antony said on Wednesday that it was political conspiracy.

Apr 27, 2016, 19:04 PM IST

Congress nominates Anand Sharma for RS from Himachal; may field Anthony from Kerala

Congress Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma is being nominated as party candidate from Himachal Pradesh for election to the Upper House while senior leader AK Antony is likely to be renominated from Kerala and Oscar Fernandes from Karnataka.

Mar 03, 2016, 23:19 PM IST

Tape row: Congress seeks explanation from Ajit Jogi

Congress has sought an explanation from former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi over alleged "fixing" of a bypoll, an issue that has seen the expulsion of his son Amit Jogi from the party last month.

Feb 06, 2016, 15:08 PM IST

Break silence on Pathankot attack, Antony tells Modi

Former defence minister AK Antony on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should break his silence on the terror attack at the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in Punjab.

Jan 07, 2016, 16:36 PM IST

Kerala CM asked to stay away from PM Modi's function; upset Congress may raise 'insult' issue in Parliament

A day after Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy was first invited and then asked to stay away from an upcoming event at Kollam to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi could generate heat in Parliament on Monday as Congress is expected to raise the matter in the house.

Dec 13, 2015, 19:06 PM IST

No alternative to Congress-led UDF in Kerala: Antony

Former defence minister AK Antony said here on Monday there is no alternative to the Congress-led UDF in Kerala, and added it will emerge victorious in the polls to the state's civic bodies.

Nov 02, 2015, 12:01 PM IST

India passing through tough times under Modi: Antony

From being a land of peace, India is passing through tough times since Narendra Modi became the prime minister, former defence minister AK Antony said.

Oct 27, 2015, 17:03 PM IST

Women in Congress got tickets by going 'shirtless', says Kerala leader

Philip has denied that the comments were 'anti-women' and said it was intended to point fingers at men who exploit women.

Oct 19, 2015, 09:52 AM IST

'Anti-women' comments land Cherian Philip in controversy

CPI(M) fellow traveller and media critic Cherian Philip on Sunday courted controversy after making unsavoury comments about some Congress women ticket seekers, which prompted vociferous protests from women politicians cutting across party lines.

Oct 18, 2015, 16:05 PM IST