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BJP people behind violence, hatred do not understand basic principles of Hinduism: Rahul Gandhi
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP for a "violent attack" on the party's office in Ahmedabad, stating that those spreading violence and hatred don't understand Hinduism. A clash erupted between BJP and Congress workers outside Gujarat Congress headquarters during a protest. Both parties blamed each other for initiating the violence. Several workers and leaders were detained.
Abhay Mudra: The story behind Congress's choice of hand symbol
The party's current election symbol was used by Indira Gandhi for the first time when she split from the Congress (R) faction following 1977 elections and created the new Congress (I). Based on popular but unconfirmed accounts, an interesting story lies behind how Indira got to choose the symbol.
Ahmedabad Congress office allegedly vandalised by Bajrang Dal, VHP following Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament
Ahmedabad: Rahul Gandhi in his speech criticised the central government on issues such as minorities, the NEET controversy, and the Agnipath scheme. His comments, including those concerning Hindus and allegations against PM Narendra Modi, BJP, and RSS, drew objections from the Treasury benches.
Rahul Gandhi as LoP now has a say in important appointments Like CBI, Election Commission, CVC, and CIC chiefs
Rahul Gandhi has become the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, ending a decade-long vacancy. His role includes participating in the selection of key officials such as the CBI director and Chief Election Commissioners. This position also grants him cabinet minister rank and marks his family's continued political influence, following his father Rajiv and mother Sonia Gandhi.
BJP counters Congress on protecting the Constitution, rakes up atrocities during Emergency
BJP observed June 25 as a “Black Day” and organised programmes at several places to slam the Congress. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav (SP) waived pocket versions of the Constitution when Modi took oath as a Lok Sabha member on Monday. Other Opposition members also flashed copies of the Constitution in Parliament House on various occasions.
Kangana Ranaut on her upcoming movie ‘Emergency’: 'I had to put my Jewellery as collateral…'
BJP Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut on her film Emergency said that she had to suffer torture and face hardships to for the film. Further, she said that she made this film by mortgaging her house and jewellery. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said, "The black deeds of tho...
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Congress crushed spirit of Constitution several times for maintaining a family in power: Amit Shah
On the 49th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, Shah also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him the "yuvraj" of the party and saying it has forgotten that his grandmother Indira Gandhi had imposed the Emergency and his father Rajiv Gandhi said in Parliament on July 23, 1985, that "there is nothing wrong with an emergency".
Rahul Gandhi's Birthday Today: From education to job, lesser-known facts about the Nehru-Gandhi scion turning 54
Rahul Gandhi, turning 54 today on June 19, is a prominent Congress leader and member of India's influential Gandhi family. His career challenges the ruling BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Born into a legacy of Indian Prime Ministers, Rahul Gandhi's education spanned prestigious schools in Delhi and abroad. He holds an M.Phil. from Trinity College, Cambridge, and has pursued diverse professional ventures before emerging as a key political figure, serving multiple terms in Parliament.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra: Congress party's new talisman who is set to make her electoral debut from Wayanad
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, since entering active politics in 2019, was initially considered a contender against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi and a potential successor to Sonia Gandhi in Rae Bareli. However, the Congress has chosen to field her from Wayanad, a seat held by her brother Rahul for two terms. Priyanka, 52, expressed her readiness to represent Wayanad, affirming her enduring connection with Rae Bareli. Her candidacy marks a significant move for the Gandhi family, aiming to secure a third member in Parliament alongside her mother Sonia. Her impactful campaigning in the 2024 elections has solidified her role as a key figure within the Congress party.
MHA grants SRK's NGO, Meer Foundation, FCRA licence
Shah Rukh Khan's NGO, Meer Foundation, granted FCRA licence by MHA for 5 years to support acid attack survivors.
'Ghamand nahi karna': Gandhis' advice to KL Sharma post Amethi victory
Congress MP Kishori Lal Sharma, who recently defeated BJP's Smriti Irani in the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, met with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. The Gandhis advised him to remain humble and respectful, emphasizing that being an MP should not lead to arrogance. Sharma, known for his loyalty to the Gandhi family, expressed gratitude for their guidance.
Arunachal edu minister''s defeat to NCP greenhorn surprises BJP
BJP faced a setback as Arunachal Pradesh education minister and Yachuli MLA Taba Tedir lost to NCP nominee Toko Tatung in a close contest.
NCP-SP appoints P C Chacko as working president
The Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) made significant leadership changes by appointing P C Chacko as its national working president on Saturday. Chacko, a long-time loyalist of Sharad Pawar, had joined the NCP in 2021 after leaving the Congress. Additionally, Rajiv Jha was appointed as the national general secretary in charge of office administration.
"Chhote Miyan's guarantees unfulfilled, "Bade Miyan" promises more: Anurag Thakur's jibe at CM Sukhu, Rahul Gandhi
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Youth and Sports Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur, on Sunday called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Una as a flop show, asserting that all of his guarantees are mere "lies".
If Ambedkar was not there, Nehru would not have allowed reservations: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused Congress leaders, including Jawaharlal Nehru, of opposing reservations for deprived castes. Modi claimed that Nehru would not have agreed to quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs without Baba Saheb Ambedkar's support. He also accused the opposition of spreading falsehoods about the BJP's ability to scrap quotas by changing the Constitution. Modi also accused the INDIA bloc of planning to give reservation benefits based on religion, claiming they are no longer supported by these groups.
PM Modi pays tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Congress leaders, paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi on his 33rd death anniversary, commemorating the former Prime Minister who was assassinated by LTTE in Tamil Nadu.
Rajiv left numerous legacies like 1991 manifesto which talked about liberalisation: Jairam Ramesh
Rajiv Gandhi, India's PM from 1984 to 1989, was assassinated by LTTE cadres during an election campaign in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in 1991. His impactful legacy includes the 1991 manifesto guiding economic policy changes.
Rahul Gandhi remembers father Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary says, "Your dreams" are "my dreams"
Rahul Gandhi commemorates his father Rajiv Gandhi on his 33rd death anniversary, sharing a heartfelt post and a childhood photograph. He, along with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, P Chidambaram, and Sachin Pilot, pays homage to Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi in Delhi.
Narayanan Vaghul, the banking doyen, passes away at 88
Narayanan Vaghul, the banker who built ICICI, passed away at 88. He was the youngest chairman of Bank of India at 44 and quit banking due to bureaucratic interference. Vaghul was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2010 and The Economic Times Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
N Vaghul, ex-ICICI Bank Chairman, on ventilator
Narayanan Vaghul, the Indian banker credited with building ICICI Bank, is in critical condition. He was the youngest chairman of Bank of India at 44 and was responsible for the return of KV Kamath to India from the Asian Development Bank in the mid-1990s. Vaghul is a recipient of Padma Bhushan in 2010 and has served as a director in several Indian conglomerates.
SRH and LSG: Here is the weather forecast for Hyderabad rain. What will happen in case of rain washout?
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are neck and neck with 12 points each from 11 matches, battling for a playoff spot. However, the impending clash at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium faces uncertainty due to heavy rainfall in Hyderabad. A potential washout could impact standings, with both teams eyeing a top-four finish. As fans eagerly await the outcome, weather unpredictability heightens playoff race suspense.
If voted to power, Congress will overturn Supreme Court verdict on Ram temple like in Shah Bano case: PM Modi
Modi accuses Congress of planning to reverse the Ram temple verdict like the Shah Bano case. He criticizes the opposition for insulting Lord Ram and his devotees, questioning their commitment to Maharashtra's pride.
Kishori Lal Sharma: From Rajiv Gandhi's 'high potential boy' to Congress party's pick for VIP Amethi seat
Four decades of affiliation, from Rajiv Gandhi to Satish Sharma to Sonia Gandhi to Rahul Gandhi, and the resultant trust, is what made the Gandhis pick "Kishoriji" above any relative or loyalist as the standard bearer in the place identified with them.
Congress nominee in Amethi K L Sharma calls himself 'sewak' of Gandhi family
Sharma first came to Amethi in 1987 and has been working for the party in the constituency since then. Later in 2014, Rahul Gandhi shifted him to Rae Bareli only and appointed Chandrakant Dubey as his representative in Amethi.
Rajiv Gandhi loyalist, now Amethi candidate: Meet Congress' Amethi pick KL Sharma
Hours after the Congress announced his nomination, party leader KL Sharma filed his nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Amethi on Friday. Sharma filed his papers at the collectorate, accompanied by local Congress leaders. After filing his nomination, Sharma thanked party national president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for the opportunity to contest from the Gandhi family's "traditional seat" Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
KL Sharma thanks Congress leadership for fielding him from Gandhi family's "traditional seat" Amethi
Kishori Lal Sharma expressed gratitude to Congress party leaders for the opportunity to contest from Amethi, emphasizing the historical significance of the seat for the Gandhi family. His candidature signifies the Congress's strategic focus on key constituencies in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming elections. According to party sources, party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Telangana CM and State PCC chief Revanth Reddy will attend the nomination filing of Rahul Gandhi and KL Sharma.
My father inherited martyrdom from his mother, not wealth, Priyanka Gandhi in emotional response to Modi attack on Rajiv
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra emotionally criticizes PM Modi for his comments on her family's wealth and sacrifices. She challenges him on various issues including unemployment, poverty, and cattle shelters, while highlighting the Pulwama terror attack.
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