Politics

OPS commences discussions with BJP in run up to 2024 Lok Sabha polls amid love-hate relationship

AIADMK expelled leader and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has commenced discussions with the BJP state leadership even as the Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP and AIADMK official faction is in a love-hate relationship.

Jul 2, 2023

Crucial meet underway at Sonia Gandhi's residence to discuss UCC

A crucial meeting of Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group is underway at the residence of Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

Jul 1, 2023

Parliament standing committee to discuss UCC issue on July 3

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has called a meeting on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to hear the views of stakeholders on July 3.

Jun 30, 2023

Heartbreaking to see & listen to plight of people in Manipur: Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who is on two-day visit to strife hit Manipur on Friday said that it was heartbreaking to see and listen to the plight of those who have lost loved ones due to violence.

Jun 30, 2023

TN Guv bypasses CM, sacks minister Senthil Balaji from Cabinet

The move of the Tamil Nadu Governor to remove Minister V. Senthil Balaji from the cabinet without the knowledge of the government following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has evoked mixed response from the ruling and opposition political parties.

Jun 30, 2023

Next Opposition conclave in Bengaluru on July 13-14: Sharad Pawar

The next conclave of opposition parties will be held in Bengaluru on July 13-14, Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar announced on Thursday.

Jun 29, 2023

Rahul Gandhi visits Manipur, convoy stopped at Bishnupur: Puts PM Modi in a political spot [developments]

Ever since the violence erupted, Congress leaders have asked for Manipur CM N Biren Singh's resignation & PM Modi's official stance on the situation

Jun 29, 2023

Rahul Gandhi lands in Manipur, faces restrictions on movement

Rahul Gandhi embarked on a visit to Manipur on Thursday, 29 June, making him the first prominent opposition leader to visit the conflict-ridden state.During his two-day trip, Gandhi is expected to visit relief camps and interact with affected families.

Jun 29, 2023

Karnataka announces launch of free rice programme 'Anna Bhagya scheme' from July 1

Putting an end to all speculations on launch of its flagship Anna Bhagya scheme envisaging 10 kg free rice for all members of BPL cardholders' families, Karnataka's Congress government on Wednesday announced that the scheme would be implemented from July 1.

Jun 28, 2023

"4 times higher than market price," claims Congress; Questions $3 billion drone deal with US

The Congress on Wednesday questioned India's $3 billion deal with the US to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator UAV drones, which it claims is four times higher compared to what other nations paid

Jun 28, 2023

Telangana: "BRS working with BJP, Won't have alliance," says Rahul Gandhi

During a strategy meeting with the Telangana Congress leaders, former party chief Rahul Gandhi has made it clear that the grand old party will not have any kind of alliance with the Bharath Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana as "it works with the BJP", sources said on Wednesday.

Jun 28, 2023

K'taka Cong MLA performs surgery on poor woman for free, wins hearts [details]

Karnataka Congress MLA Dr H.D. Ranganath from Kunigal constituency in the district has performed knee surgery for free on a needy woman who was looking out for monetary help.

Jun 27, 2023

Telangana: 12 BRS rebels join Congress after meeting Kharge, Rahul Gandhi

In a big boost to the opposition Congress in Telangana ahead of Assembly elections, former minister Jupally Krishna Rao and former MP Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Monday decided to join the Congress.

Jun 27, 2023

'Adjustment Politics': BJP workers clash in K'taka; MP Pratap Simha gets gag order [details]

The 'adjustment politics' row within the BJP in Karnataka has escalated yet again with party workers clashing at a public convention in Bagalkot demanding ouster of BJP leaders who were into adjustment politics that reportedly resulted in the defeat of the party in the recent Assembly elections.

Jun 26, 2023

Chidambaram hits out at Nirmala Sitharaman's claim of 5 achievements of Modi Govt

Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Monday criticised Nirmala Sitharaman saying that she has highlighted five achievements of the Modi government, out of which three are not true and that if the BJP government stands tall in some areas, it is because it is standing on the shoulders of the UPA government.

Jun 26, 2023