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Rahul's jibe at BJP's BC CM promise insult to backward classes: Reddy

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's jibe at the BJP over its promise to make a backward caste candidate as chief minister of Telangana was arrogant and amounted to insulting them, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has said. Taunting the BJP's slogan of making a backward caste leader CM is not just a criticism of the party but an insult to the aspirations of backward classes who earn their livelihood with hard work, he said. The BJP is working in the direction of fulfilling the social, economic and political aspirations of the backward classes who constitute 55 per cent of Telangana's population, said Reddy, president of BJP state unit. "Rahul Gandhi, who was not able to digest Sri Narendra Modi ji, who belongs to belongs to BC sections, becoming Prime Minister, is not able to digest the announcement of making a backward caste person as Chief Minister if (we) come to power," Reddy said late on Wednesday night on "X" (formerly Twitter). If Congress "continues to insult backward sections" in .

Apple alert issue: Raghav says probe necessary to find out who is spying

AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Wednesday said an investigation was necessary into the issue of several opposition leaders receiving an alert from Apple warning them of "state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones. Addressing a press conference here, he said, "We will consult with lawyers about the legal options we have. An investigation into the entire matter is necessary to find out who is spying on us." It is quite interesting that some people are saying that major international forces could be involved and might want to extract vital information from leaders of the opposition bloc INDIA, he said. "I have a question in my mind, who would be interested in knowing this - who they are talking to, whom they are giving tickets, what strategies they are making for the elections, what strategies they are making for going to court? The question is who would be interested in this? Will some international power be interested, or will it be of interest to the BJP? Thi

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Don't waste your vote, your future is at stake: KCR to Telangana youth

KCR cautioned the youth of the state and said that if they elect the wrong party to power, their future will go for a toss

Rahul interacts with coal mines workers, voices concern over privatisation

Voicing concern over "privatisation of mines", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that it was a violation of labour laws and it meant pushing the workers into "bonded" labour, as he shared a video of his recent interaction with workers of the Singareni Coal Mines in Telangana. In the video shared by Gandhi on his YouTube channel, he tells the workers that the Congress stand is very clear that there should be no privatisation is strategic sectors. "A few days ago, I got a chance to meet and talk to the workers and employees of the coal mines of Singareni. Listened to their problems, and after listening I came to know that the root of every problem is the privatisation of mines," he said in his post along with the video. "This privatisation is a violation of labour laws and is a means of pushing workers into bonded labour. Some capitalists will benefit from this and the result will be what I have been saying for a long time - the rich will get richer, and the poor will

Projects built by Congress continue to serve Telangana: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi went on to say that the Kalleshwaram project was the "biggest fraud" of the KCR government and that he and his family had siphoned off Rs 1 trillion from the wealth of the people of Telangana

Rahul Gandhi, CM Bhupesh Baghel have short-term memory loss, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Rahul Gandhi and Bhupesh Baghel suffered from short-term memory loss as they have forgotten the promises they made to the people

If CM KCR is allowed another term, he will further loot Telangana: TPCC

Revanth Reddy alleged that KCR's family has looted Rs one trillion in the last two terms in the state and if KCR is allowed a third term, his family would loot another Rs one trillion

Watch | Apple warns Opposition MPs about ‘state-sponsored’ attacks on their iPhones

Several Indian Opposition leaders and two journalists have been allegedly alerted by Apple about potential state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting their iPhones. Watch the video to know what the Apple

Govt orders 'technical' probe as Opposition cites iPhone hacking alert

According to Apple's support page, alert notifications are sent to particular users when they are individually targeted because of who they are or what they do

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Adani has been given Indian ports, airports by PM Modi, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the moment we talk about Adani, intelligence agencies such as the ED and the CBI start approaching us

Telangana elections: Gandhi siblings to visit the state, lead campaign

The visit comes ahead of the beginning of nominations which are set to start on November 3

Govt indulging in distraction politics on Adani issue: Rahul on Apple alert

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that people in his office, several party and other opposition leaders have been sent a warning by Apple of state-sponsored attackers targeting their phone, and alleged that as soon as the Adani issue is touched, probe agencies and snooping are deployed. He also alleged that the government was indulging in "distraction politics" on the Adani issue. During a press conference, Gandhi showed a copy of the warning e-mail received by several opposition leaders from Apple phone manufacturer about "state-sponsored attackers trying to compromise" their phone. He said party leaders such as K C Venugopal, Pawan Khera, Supriya Shrinate and several other opposition leaders have got the Apple warning. "We are not scared. You can do as much (phone) tapping as you want, I don't care. If you want to take my phone, I will give it to you..," he said. "The hierarchy in the country is No. 1 Adani, no. 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and no. 3 Amit Shah,"

Rahul pays tribute to Indira on death anniversary, says will protect India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said his grandmother Indira Gandhi was a source of strength for him and asserted that he will always protect the India for which she "sacrificed everything". Indira Gandhi, India's first and only woman prime minister till date, was assassinated by her bodyguards on this day in 1984. In a heartfelt post in Hindi on Indira Gandhi's death anniversary, Rahul Gandhi said, "My strength, my grandmother." "I will always protect the India for which you sacrificed everything. Your memories are always with me, in my heart," Rahul Gandhi said on X. His cousin and BJP MP Varun Gandhi also paid tributes to Indira Gandhi saying, "Hundreds of salutations to my grandmother, late Indira Gandhi ji, who was a symbol of unmatched courage and struggle and the pioneer of democratic socialism, on her martyrdom day." "Along with the determination to take tough decisions, you also had a very simple and gentle tenderness towards motherhood. You are truly the 'Mother o

'No guarantee': Vasundhara Raje's jibe at Priyanka Gandhi's poll promise

Slamming the Congress party, BJP leader Vasundhara Raje said that the grand old party makes many promises to the people before elections and never fulfils them

Important role in building strong, progressive India: Kharge hails Indira

The Congress on Tuesday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge hailing her for playing an important role in building a strong and progressive India. Indira Gandhi, India's first and only woman prime minister, was assassinated by her bodyguards on this day in 1984. Kharge and former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to the ex-prime minister at her memorial 'Shakti Sthal' here. In a post on X, Kharge posted a quote of Indira Gandhi to highlight her dedication to the country. "Humble tributes to Indira Gandhi, India's first woman prime minister and our idol, who played an important role in building a strong and progressive India with her strong will, efficient leadership, unique working style and foresight, on her martyrdom day," Kharge said. The Congress, in a post on X, said, "Heartfelt tributes to the country's first woman prime minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi, an example of

Congress moving forward with a vision: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM TS Singh Deo

At a public rally in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, Rahul Gandhi had said that the government would provide free education from KG to post-graduation in government institutions to students if voted again

Telangana elections: Congress rule will bring tears, scarcity, says KTR

KTR repeated the central message that while Telangana has made impressive development under the rule of CM KCR, Telangana's situation was terrible before 2014 under the Congress rule

Rahul promises health treatment up to Rs 10 lakh for poor in Chhattisgarh

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday promised free health treatment up to Rs 10 lakh for the poor under an existing scheme in Chhattisgarh if his party retains power in the assembly polls next month. Addressing election rallies in the Rajnandgaon district headquarters and Kawardha (the headquarters of Kabirdham district), Gandhi also said agricultural landless labourers (in rural areas) will be given Rs 10,000 per year in place of the existing Rs 7,000. In a swipe at BJP, he said the "amount of money they give to Adani, we will give the same to labourers, farmers and small traders of Chhattisgarh". He reiterated the Congress' commitment to conduct a caste census in the country if the party is voted to power at the Centre. He said an international airport will be set up in Chhattisgarh to help farmers export their produce after the Congress forms government at the Centre. "Our Guarantee: Under Dr Khubchand Baghel Health Assistance Scheme, the poor will get free treatment facility