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Congress claims credit for Tahawwur Rana extradition: 'UPA-era groundwork'

P Chidambaram says Tahawwur Rana's extradition is result of UPA-era diplomacy, slams Modi govt for taking credit for process initiated in 2009 after 26/11 attack

Congress claims credit for Tahawwur Rana extradition: 'UPA-era groundwork'
Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 2:37 PM IST

Not waiving loans of Wayanad landslides victims 'betrayal': Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka, also the MP from Wayanad, was referring to the central government affidavit in the Kerala High Court stating that the loans can only be rescheduled or restructured

Not waiving loans of Wayanad landslides victims 'betrayal': Priyanka Gandhi
Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 12:51 PM IST

SP MP Zia Ur Rehman moves SC, challenges validity of new Waqf Act

SP leader argues the amendments violate fundamental rights, particularly the removal of Waqf by user," induction of non-Muslim members into Waqf councils

SP MP Zia Ur Rehman moves SC, challenges validity of new Waqf Act
Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 6:24 AM IST

Economic storm staring India but PM is silent, says Rahul at AICC session

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) session passed a 12-page resolution, titled Nyay Path, which accused the government of practising a "weak-kneed and failed foreign policy"

Economic storm staring India but PM is silent, says Rahul at AICC session
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 10:10 PM IST

Rahul vows to 'break the wall of 50% reservation'; slams PM over US tariffs

Gandhi also said that District Congress Committees and their chiefs would be empowered and strengthened so that they act as the foundation of the organisation going forward

Rahul vows to 'break the wall of 50% reservation'; slams PM over US tariffs
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 7:06 PM IST

CM's economic advisor denies saying 'K'taka is No. 1 in corruption'

His remarks gave ammunition to the opposition, which has been alleging rampant corruption in the state

CM's economic advisor denies saying 'K'taka is No. 1 in corruption'
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 6:26 PM IST

Are we supposed to eat dhoklas? Mahua Moitra on CR Park fish market row

CR Park fish market row: Viral videos show groups removing fish stalls near temple in CR Park, BJP calls video fake

Are we supposed to eat dhoklas? Mahua Moitra on CR Park fish market row
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 5:26 PM IST

J&K Assembly erupts over AAP MLA's tilak remarks; BJP demands action

Glass tables broken, MLAs escorted out as J&K Assembly chaos escalates after BJP accused Doda MLA Mehraj Malik of anti-Hindu remarks. BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa demanded strict action

J&K Assembly erupts over AAP MLA's tilak remarks; BJP demands action
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 5:13 PM IST

Congress must be a party of 'hope, not resentment': Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor, who is a member of the Congress Working Committee, stated the importance of fostering a positive narrative that appeals to the people

Congress must be a party of 'hope, not resentment': Shashi Tharoor
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 5:04 PM IST

Mehbooba urges NC alliance to pass resolution rejecting Waqf amendments

The ruling National Conference has already rubbished the charges, saying the opposition was "fishing in the desert"

Mehbooba urges NC alliance to pass resolution rejecting Waqf amendments
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

BJP suspends former MLA for 'purifying' temple after Dalit leader's visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also slammed the BJP, terming it as an anti-Dalit party

BJP suspends former MLA for 'purifying' temple after Dalit leader's visit
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

Kharge alleges EVM fraud, demands return to ballot paper in elections

Addressing the AICC session here, Kharge also accused the Modi government of selling off government assets to benefit crony capitalists and finishing democracy slowly

Kharge alleges EVM fraud, demands return to ballot paper in elections
Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

Major regional parties face vacuum as top leaders enter twilight years

BJD lacks a clear successor to Naveen Patnaik, Abhishek Banerjee is yet to win over TMC's senior leaders, and BJP appears reluctant to align with JD(S) amid its electoral decline

Major regional parties face vacuum as top leaders enter twilight years
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 10:04 PM IST

Infighting among TMC MPs spills out after 'WhatsApp chats' get leaked

The MPs had reportedly gone there to submit a party memorandum, but the situation turned tense and ended in a confrontation

Infighting among TMC MPs spills out after 'WhatsApp chats' get leaked
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

Modi will continue to be prime minister even beyond 2029, says Fadnavis

adnavis' assertion comes in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's claim last month that Modi had visited RSS headquarters in Nagpur to convey the message that he is retiring

Modi will continue to be prime minister even beyond 2029, says Fadnavis
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

Achhe din beginning for slum-dwellers after years: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Slamming the previous governments, CM Gupta asserted that they didn't work for slum dweller and misled people that BJP government won't work for them

Achhe din beginning for slum-dwellers after years: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 10:42 AM IST

CWC to meet today to chalk out future roadmap, discuss poll preparations

The party will also finalise its strategy for the upcoming assembly polls this year and the next year

CWC to meet today to chalk out future roadmap, discuss poll preparations
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 9:49 AM IST

Simultaneous polls can become reality by 2034, says UP CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also called for a simultaneous push to the one nation, one election campaign on social media

Simultaneous polls can become reality by 2034, says UP CM Adityanath
Updated On : 07 Apr 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

Savarkar remarks case: Court allows Rahul Gandhi's plea for summons trial

Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Amol Shinde of the Special Court for MPs/MLAs allowed the application filed by Gandhi's lawyer Milind Pawar

Savarkar remarks case: Court allows Rahul Gandhi's plea for summons trial
Updated On : 07 Apr 2025 | 11:32 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi vows to increase reservation cap in Congress ruled Telangana

Rahul Gandhi remembered former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi and said that they both loved truth.

Rahul Gandhi vows to increase reservation cap in Congress ruled Telangana
Updated On : 07 Apr 2025 | 10:19 PM IST