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Veteran Congress leader MV Rajasekharan passes away in Bengaluru at 91

He represented Kanakapura constituency in Lok Sabha and was known for value-based politics

Veteran Congress leader MV Rajasekharan passes away in Bengaluru at 91
Updated On : 13 Apr 2020 | 9:57 AM IST

It is imperative for us to rise above partisan interests: Sonia Gandhi

Following is Sonia Gandhi's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

It is imperative for us to rise above partisan interests: Sonia Gandhi
Updated On : 11 Apr 2020 | 6:55 PM IST

Coronavirus spread: PM Modi calls up his Swedish counterpart, Oman sultan

Modi and Lofven also discussed over telephone the novel coronavirus pandemic and the steps being taken in their respective countries for controlling its health and economic impacts.

Coronavirus spread: PM Modi calls up his Swedish counterpart, Oman sultan
Updated On : 08 Apr 2020 | 1:57 AM IST

I wish the PM had reached out but that's not his style: Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh tells how the Congress sees the Covid-19 crisis and why the government must shed its hostility to suggestions from the Opposition as India picks up the pieces

I wish the PM had reached out but that's not his style: Jairam Ramesh
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 9:27 PM IST

'Light candles' call: Opposition slams PM Modi for 'indulging in symbolism'

Prime Minister urged the people to switch off their lights and hold candles, lamps and mobile flashlights at 9 pm on Sunday (April 5) for nine minutes in a nationwide show of solidarity

'Light candles' call: Opposition slams PM Modi for 'indulging in symbolism'
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 1:28 AM IST

Rs 5-trillion package needed to fight coronavirus pandemic, says Congress

The Congress said the government should immediately appoint a task force consisting of world renowned economists to suggest plans.

Rs 5-trillion package needed to fight coronavirus pandemic, says Congress
Updated On : 03 Apr 2020 | 1:05 AM IST

Rise of KCR's daughter in state makes ministers nervous about their future

K Chandrashekar Rao announced that his daughter Kalvakuntla Kavitha would become a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), Telangana's Upper House

Rise of KCR's daughter in state makes ministers nervous about their future
Updated On : 28 Mar 2020 | 9:26 PM IST

The Congress' golden years

Book review of The Lotus Years: Political Life in India in the Time of Rajiv Gandhi

The Congress' golden years
Updated On : 27 Mar 2020 | 2:00 AM IST

Cong, BJP head for showdown in MP as governor directs floor test today

To add to the ruling Congress' woes, it is yet uncertain whether it will continue getting the support of four Independents, two BSP MLAs and one MLA from the SP.

Cong, BJP head for showdown in MP as governor directs floor test today
Updated On : 16 Mar 2020 | 12:44 AM IST

UP's poster war: Congress, SP workers put hoardings against Yogi Adityanath

These posters appeared right next to the hoardings, put up by the Lucknow district administration outside the UP BJP office in the Hazratganj area of the city showing anti-CAA protesters

UP's poster war: Congress, SP workers put hoardings against Yogi Adityanath
Updated On : 15 Mar 2020 | 10:10 PM IST

Letter to BS: Opposition needs to prioritise talent over loyalists, dynasts

If they don't mend their ways, India might soon find itself without a strong Opposition capable of enforcing checks and balances on the government

Letter to BS: Opposition needs to prioritise talent over loyalists, dynasts
Updated On : 15 Mar 2020 | 9:56 PM IST

Letter to BS: Jyotiraditya Scindia joining BJP is massive blow to Congress

It not only lost a mass leader but also its credibility as a democratic party that respects dissenting voices within its ranks

Letter to BS: Jyotiraditya Scindia joining BJP is massive blow to Congress
Updated On : 13 Mar 2020 | 6:57 AM IST

Letter to BS: For Congress party's survival, Gandhi family needs to give up

The servility of the party seniors to one family is pathetic

Letter to BS: For Congress party's survival, Gandhi family needs to give up
Updated On : 12 Mar 2020 | 10:07 PM IST

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar Azad may announce political party on Sunday

The name will be finalised after the Election Commission gives its approval, said party sources

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar Azad may announce political party on Sunday
Updated On : 12 Mar 2020 | 10:00 PM IST

Grand old implosion

Scindia's departure highlights Congress' fatal flaw

Grand old implosion
Updated On : 12 Mar 2020 | 9:31 AM IST

Congress standing in the way of defeating BJP

The real question is not whether Jyotiraditya Scindia betrayed Congress or whether the Nehru-Gandhi party failed him. The crisis is much deeper

Congress standing in the way of defeating BJP
Updated On : 11 Mar 2020 | 10:28 PM IST

Letter to BS: Congress can teach the art of mishandling better than anyone

It is, however, ironical that the world's biggest democracy still depends on the Congress which many claim is long dead

Letter to BS: Congress can teach the art of mishandling better than anyone
Updated On : 11 Mar 2020 | 10:25 PM IST

Voices in Congress want Priyanka to be nominated to Rajya Sabha from MP

This would also help Rahul's plan for a generational shift in the Rajya Sabha as well, party insiders say

Voices in Congress want Priyanka to be nominated to Rajya Sabha from MP
Updated On : 10 Mar 2020 | 9:13 PM IST

20 Madhya Pradesh ministers resign as Kamal Nath tries to save govt

Nath alleged that the BJP was adopting immoral ways to "destabilise my government" and vowed not to let it happen.

20 Madhya Pradesh ministers resign as Kamal Nath tries to save govt
Updated On : 10 Mar 2020 | 2:33 AM IST

Delhi violence: Little business in Parliament as Opposition wants Shah out

Earlier in the morning before Parliament convened, Opposition MPs protested in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi

Delhi violence: Little business in Parliament as Opposition wants Shah out
Updated On : 06 Mar 2020 | 3:10 PM IST