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UPA govt did not take steps that had to be taken after 26/11 terror strike: Nirmala Sitharaman

Addressing the Delhi BJP workers, she said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always been talking about a zero tolerance policy against terrorism. 

Mar 14, 2019, 15:23 PM IST

Under Congress, HAL and Dassault couldn't ink Rafale deal in 2013: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Defence Minister's statement comes after Congress leader and former defence minister AK Antony, earlier in the day, denied his intervention back in 2013.

Sep 18, 2018, 17:40 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi keeps questioning Modi government, but what has Congress done for masses, asks Amit Shah

Amit Shah on Sunday said that the top priority of the government was to ensure security on borders and handling terrorism strictly by adopting a zero-tolerance policy. 

Apr 22, 2018, 22:41 PM IST

P Chidambaram under scanner: Not just INX, ED probing other 2004-09 FIPB approvals

 Karti Chidambaram will undergo three more days (till March 9) of custodial interrogation in the INX Media corruption case.

Mar 06, 2018, 19:13 PM IST

2G verdict: Govt should immediately appeal in Delhi High Court against acquittal, says BJP MP Subramanian Swamy

DMK MP Kanimozhi and former telecom minister A Raja and all other accused were acquitted in the 2G spectrum allocation scam cases by a special court.

Dec 21, 2017, 21:20 PM IST

All accused acquitted in 2G case: Key highlights

A Special CBI court on Thursday acquitted all accused in the 2G scam case.

Dec 21, 2017, 20:58 PM IST

Ivanka's remarks on poverty alleviation was for UPA govt, says Chidambaram

Ivanka Trump on Tuesday said reducing the gender gap in the labour force by half can help boost Indian economy by over USD 150 billion in the next three years.

Nov 28, 2017, 23:08 PM IST

Presidential election: Sushma Swaraj tweets 2013 Lok Sabha video, says 'This is how Meira Kumar treated Leader of Opposition'

On June 22,  Congress leader Meira Kumar was chosen as Opposition's joint candidate against NDA's Ram Nath Kovind for Presidential election.

Jun 25, 2017, 15:26 PM IST

SC won't modify order directing probe against ex-CBI director

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to modify its order asking the CBI Director to constitute a SIT to probe charges of "prima facie abuse of authority" by the agency's former Director Ranjit Sinha in the coal block allocation scam.

Jan 31, 2017, 00:24 AM IST

Supreme Court calls for CBI probe into Air India aircraft purchase deal during UPA regime

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the CBI to investigate an alleged scandal in the purchase and leasing of aircraft by Air India between 2004 and 2008 when the Congress-led UPA was in office.

Jan 05, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

Digvijay Singh seeks judicial probe into fake Batla House encounter

 AICC general secretary Digvijaya Singh today asked the central government to order a judicial probe into the "fake" 2008 encounter at Batla House in Delhi in which two suspected terrorists and a police officer were killed.

May 24, 2016, 22:47 PM IST

Terrorist released by Congress-led UPA govt played key role in Pathankot terror attack: Report

NIA has said that it would like to visit Pakistan to carry forward the investigation in the Pathankot attack.

May 17, 2016, 19:24 PM IST

Chopper deal: I blacklisted AgustaWestland, not UPA, says Arun Jaitley

On a day when the controversial chopper deal triggered a stormy debate and trading of charges in the Rajya Sabha, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday rubbished Congress' claim of having blacklisted AgustaWestland.

May 04, 2016, 23:52 PM IST

AgustaWestland deal: Congress says govt trying to vilify its leaders

Congress on Wednesday slammed the government over the AgustaWestland row, saying it was trying to "vilify the head of a political party" on the basis of mere "insinuation and innuendo" and was attempting to cover up for "disillusionment" with its misgovernance.

May 04, 2016, 23:10 PM IST

If Ishrat Jahan trial goes to court PM Modi, Amit Shah may be summoned as accused, says Congress

The Congress said on Sunday that it was the duty of the judiciary to decide if Ishrat ​Jahan was a terrorist or not.

Apr 24, 2016, 17:37 PM IST

Rungtas sentenced to 4-year jail term in coal scam first verdict

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Apr 05, 2016, 09:09 AM IST

Shashi Tharoor asks 'confused' govt to share Pakistan policy with nation

Asserting that the grand old party had absolutely no objections with regard to the proposed meeting with Pakistani leadership, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday called for a coherent policy while stating that it was crucial for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government to take the nation into confidence and reveal their vision and policy towards the Asian neighbour.

Mar 16, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

Vijay Mallya issue: We have not been approached by ED so far, says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that they had not been approached so far by ED regarding Vijay Mallya.

Mar 10, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

Ishrat Jahan case: Congress compromised national security to fix 'a political leader', says Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley slammed the Congress for its handling of the controversial Ishrat Jehan case and said that the motive was to fix political rivals. 

Mar 08, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

Arun Jaitley takes on Rahul Gandhi, writes ‘How much does he know – when will he know’

Hours after Congress vice president's speech in the Lok Sabha, BJP leader and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley took on Rahul Gandhi.

Mar 02, 2016, 20:25 PM IST