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Ensure Justice for Sidhu Moosewala's family," Emotional Congress MP to Home Minister
Congress MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring urged Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday to ensure justice for the family of slain singer Sidhu Moosewala. He questioned how a gangster sitting in jail could get a murder committed.Ensure Justice for Sidhu Moosewala's family," ...
Congress slams govt over mobile phone tariff hike by 3 leading firms
The Congress party criticized the Modi government for allowing three major private telecom companies—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea—to increase mobile service tariffs, accusing them of profiteering from 109 crore users. Congress leader Randeep Surjewala condemned the unilateral tariff hikes, highlighting that the companies collectively raised rates by an average of 15% effective July 3 and 4, 2024.
Telangana: Six BRS MLCs join Congress
Several legislators from the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) in Telangana have continued to defect to the Congress party. Recently, six sitting members of the Legislative Council joined the Congress, with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy present at the official ceremony. The new Congress members include Dande Vital, Bhanuprasad Rao, MS Prabhakar, Boggaparu Dayanand, and Egge Mallesham. AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Munshi and state minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy also attended the joining event.
BRS suffers major setback, six party MLCs join Congress in Telangana
Six opposition BRS MLCs in Telangana have joined the ruling Congress, a significant setback for the opposition party. The party, which lost the Assembly polls last year, has been struggling with desertions, with several leaders, including six MLAs, leaving the party. The Congress has 25 members, while BRS has 25.
Speeches by PM Modi, Anurag Thakur inaccurate, misleading: Congress MP to Speaker
Congress MP raises concerns over alleged 'inaccurate' statements by PM Modi and BJP MP in Lok Sabha speeches. Disputes include claims on Congress vote share, Army equipment, poverty reduction. Both parties seek action against each other. Tensions escalate in the House.
Congress workers block Union Minister George Kurian during visit to Muthalapozhi harbour
Congress workers blocked Union Minister George Kurian's visit to Muthalapozhi to study the rising deaths of fishermen in the harbor channel. The protesters called the construction of the channel "unscientific" and sparked a confrontation with the minister. The protesters argued that Kurian would react after studying the matter and that Kurian should take action against the lives lost.
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Rajasthan: Youth Congress stages 'rail roko' protests, demands cancellation of NEET-UG
Youth Congress workers protested at Jaipur's Gandhi Nagar railway station, demanding the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2024. The protesters demanded resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Similar protests were held across Rajasthan under the "Rail Roko Abhiyan" initiative.
No scope for alliance between Congress, AAP for assembly polls in Haryana, Delhi: Jairam Ramesh
In an interview, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated there will be no alliance between Congress and AAP for Haryana and Delhi assembly polls, but the INDIA bloc will contest together in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He emphasized there’s no universal formula for state elections; alliances depend on local agreements.
'Worthy homecoming': BRS leader K Keshava Rao returns to Congress fold
Former APCC president, K Keshava Rao, reenters Congress in a 'worthy homecoming', lauded by party leaders. With Rahul Gandhi's support, his return signifies a crucial development for Congress in Telangana. The event underscores Rao's political realignment, poised to strengthen the party with his extensive experience.
Congress biggest opponent of Constitution: PM Modi's scathing attack in Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a speech to the Rajya Sabha, accused the Congress party of being the "biggest opponent of the Constitution" and criticized it for running a "fake narrative" to mislead the public. He referenced the 1977 elections, fought to protect the Constitution following the Emergency, to counter the opposition's claims about the 2024 elections.
Modi's govt on its last legs, can fall anytime: Congress
The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of diminishing his legitimacy to "one-third" and his government on its "last legs" and potentially falling anytime. The opposition party's assertion came after Modi's remarks in the Rajya Sabha that he has completed 10 years and 20 more left. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has been referring to Modi as a "one-third PM."
Congress spreading lies about Agniveers: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of spreading lies about the Agnipath scheme to deter youth from joining the armed forces. He called it a conspiracy to weaken national defence efforts. He criticied the Opposition for undermining defense reforms and pledged to enhance the armed forces' readiness through ongoing reforms. He emphasised the importance of increasing youth participation for a stronger military.
Congress a parasite for its allies, eats up their votes, says PM Modi
PM Modi criticized Congress in his Lok Sabha speech for failing to secure over 100 Lok Sabha seats in three consecutive terms. He accused them of avoiding introspection, engaging in constant attacks on BJP, and neglecting their role as the opposition in parliament.
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.
"Never in history, there has been such disregard...": RS chairman Dhankar to Kharge amid disruption
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar sternly addressed Leader of Opposition in the House, Mallikarjun Kharge, asserting that Kharge could not continuously "rundown the chair." Dhankhar noted a recurring disregard for the chair from Kharge’s side. This exchange occurred during a debate on the motion of thanks to President Droupadi Murmu's address.
"What was wrong in saying..." ask Congress' Digvijaya Singh on Rahul Gandhi's remark in Parliament
"Rahul Gandhi mentioned truth, non-violence, love and harmony as the character of Hindus. What was wrong in saying this? How can BJP, Narendra Modi, whose conduct is contrary to the main principles of Hinduism, claim to represent Hindus? This country belongs to everyone and respecting all religions is our religion. That is our right in our Indian Constitution," Congress leader Singh posted on X on Tuesday morning.
Congress MP Manish Tewari files adjournment motion for discussion on new criminal laws
Congress MP Manish Tewari has filed an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the implementation of three new criminal laws that came into effect on Monday, urging the suspension of Zero Hour and relevant rules for the debate. Tewari highlighted that the laws were passed in Lok Sabha with 146 MPs suspended during protests over a security breach, warning of significant disruption to the established criminal jurisprudence of the country.
Parliament should pass law on reservations to exceed 50% cap: Congress
The Congress Party called for a law enabling reservation quotas to exceed the 50% cap, aligning with JD(U)'s demand to include Bihar's increased quotas in the Constitution's 9th Schedule. This follows a Patna High Court ruling striking down Bihar's attempt to raise quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs to 65%.
Veteran Congress leader D Srinivas passes away
D. Srinivas, former Andhra Pradesh Congress president and minister under YS Rajasekhar Reddy, passed away at 76. He played pivotal roles in state politics, serving as PCC president during the 2004 and 2009 elections. After leaving Congress, he served as a Rajya Sabha Member from 2016 to 2022, returning to the party later. His death prompted condolences from Chief Revanth Reddy, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Telangana ministers, and Congress leaders, marking the end of a significant political career.
"Rahul Gandhi becoming their voice...": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge praised Rahul Gandhi's appointment as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, stating it would amplify the voice of the marginalized. This marks the end of a 10-year period without an official opposition leader in the Lower House. Rahul Gandhi, who won from Raebareli, will now lead the opposition, reflecting the party's strengthened position after the 2024 elections. Kharge expressed confidence in Gandhi's leadership, highlighting the party's commitment to justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Leadership rebellion brewing within Congress in Jharkhand
Ahead of the Jharkhand elections, a rebellion brews within Congress for leadership change, with leaders pushing for new appointments and discussing Cabinet vacancies.
Trouble brewing in Maharashtra Congress
Trouble brewing in Maharashtra Congress post Lok Sabha polls. 16 leaders seek meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss organisational framework and leadership change in Mumbai.
Trinamool Congress booth leader attacked
A Trinamool Congress booth level leader was allegedly attacked with rods and sticks by BJP miscreants in East Midnapore's Bhupatinagar in a post-poll violence incident. The BJP denied the allegations, attributing the attack to a fall-out of Trinamool's internal feud. Recently, BJP leader Sashanka Maity's father Gourihari Maity was allegedly beaten to death by Trinamool miscreants.
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