Indian National Congress

PM Narendra Modi `has ushered in a golden age for BJP`

"As the BJP grows in strength, the opposition is literally heading for the hills," writes Milan Vaishnav, the director and senior fellow of South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Aug 04, 2017, 08:30 AM IST

BJP overtakes Congress as largest political party in Rajya Sabha

The BJP-led NDA is short of a decisive majority in the house but the joining of JD(U) to the ruling block has further boosted its numbers.  

Aug 03, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

I-T raids continue on Karnataka minister's houses; Rs 11 crore seized

Karnataka Energy Minister DK Shivakumar has been overseeing the stay of 44 Gujarat Congress MLAs at a resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru

Aug 03, 2017, 16:08 PM IST

Telangana Congress leader Vikram Goud allegedly paid Rs 50 lakh to some men to shoot at him - Hyderabad Police reveals details

Telangana Youth Congress leader Vikram Goud was shot at in his residence in Film Nagar area of Hyderabad.

Aug 03, 2017, 09:27 AM IST

Congress shaming itself by opposing I-T raid on Karnataka minister Shivakumar: BJP

BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said the raid was conducted after a proper probe conducted by the I-T department and on the basis of the evidence received against DK Shivakumar.

Aug 03, 2017, 07:59 AM IST

SC to hear Gujarat Congress' plea seeking removal of NOTA from Rajya Sabha polls today

The BJP has fielded its national president Amit Shah, Union minister Smriti Irani and Balwantsinh Rajput for the three Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat against the lone Congress candidate Ahmed Patel.

Aug 03, 2017, 07:04 AM IST

IT raids Karnataka Minister's houses, resort; Jaitley says exercise not connected with Gujarat RS polls

The Congress had flown its 44 Gujarat lawmakers from Ahmedabad on July 29 and lodged them in the Eagleton resort at Bidadi, 30 km from Bengaluru.

Aug 02, 2017, 23:52 PM IST

Amit Shah mocks Rahul, says Mahatma Gandhi wanted Congress dissolved post Independence, another Gandhi doing it now

The BJP chief on July 30 targeted the Congress over dynasty politics and said lack of internal democracy in a political party results in it being dominated by caste or family.

Aug 02, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi hands over memorandum over farmers' land issue to NHAI

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officer Rajiv Agrawal and handed over a memorandum over farmers' land issue in his constituency Amethi.

Aug 01, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi in Lucknow to demand compensation for Amethi farmers

 Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is visiting National Highway Authority of India`s (NHAI) regional office in Lucknow on Tuesday to demand compensation for farmers in his constituency Amethi`s Jagdishpur in connection to the expansion of a highway towards Varanasi.

Aug 01, 2017, 11:29 AM IST

Gopalkrishna Gandhi's nephew hits out at uncle for taking Congress' side, says 'Not in Gandhiji's name'

Opposition-backed Gopalkrishna Gandhi is pitted against ruling National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) candidate M Venkaiah Naidu. 

Jul 31, 2017, 09:13 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish Kumar for aligning with BJP, says no rules and credibility in Indian politics

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for snapping ties with the Grand Alliance and joining hands with the BJP.

Jul 27, 2017, 11:06 AM IST

RSS hits out at Rahul Gandhi, asks what has Congress done to resolve Kashmir issue

Rahul Gandhi had slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Centre while digging out issues.

Jul 22, 2017, 21:40 PM IST

Congress makes Sushilkumar Shinde general secretary incharge of Himachal Pradesh

The Congress on Saturday appointed former Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde as its general secretary incharge of party affairs in Himachal Pradesh, replacing Ambika Soni.

Jul 22, 2017, 19:39 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi - Lost Already

Even before his political career could take off, it seems Rahul Gandhi – the heir to the throne of the Nehru-Gandhi family – has lost the battle.

Jul 21, 2017, 00:02 AM IST

Shankarsinh Vaghela visits Delhi; to share his "feelings" on Friday

Speculations are also rife that Shankarsinh ​Vaghela has made his mind to part with Congress, if not retirement.

Jul 20, 2017, 22:28 PM IST

Delhi HC notice to Sajjan Kumar on plea to cancel anticipatory bail

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the response of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar on a plea seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to him by the trial court in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which member from the community was killed.

Jul 19, 2017, 18:17 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's picture with Chinese envoy surfaces; Priyanka and Robert Vadra also seen in undated photo

A picture has emerged showing Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi with Chinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui.

Jul 18, 2017, 23:06 PM IST

Maharashtra Police launches probe after booking Bal Gangadhar Tilak's great-grandson Rohit Tilak for rape

Rohit Tilak is the grandson of late Jayantrao Tilak, who was a senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament.

Jul 18, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

Congress leader who called Rahul Gandhi 'Pappu' resigns

A bitter Vinay Pradhan said he felt "cheated" by the Congress party, which he claimed to have served for 22 long years.

Jun 28, 2017, 16:30 PM IST