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Very rare is this view when the centre and the opposition shake hands and smile. A similar incident occurred on Monday when politics briefly took a back seat as leaders came together for the wedding reception of NCP (SP) MP Supriya
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday, August 12, said the government is refusing to answer questions on the alleged Ram temple donation theft in Parliament, calling it a state subject, but the BJP did not hesitate in deriving political mileage from the temple before the Lok Sabha polls. Asked about the continuing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha
Congress Leader Says BJP Used Ram Temple For Political Gain Before Polls, Now Calls Issue A State Subject
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Jharkhands student protest has taken a dramatic political turn after police used tear gas, water cannons and lathi charges as JPSC-JSSC aspirants marched towards the Assembly in Ranchi. As students demand a CBI probe and recruitment reforms, the crackdown has triggered reactions from Bollywood, with Prakash Raj questioning the police action and Piyush Mishra backing the protesters. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Kangana Ranaut, Manoj Tiwari and Arun Govil have traded sharp remarks, tu
Supriya Sule's daughter Revati Sule's wedding reception on Monday brought together several prominent political leaders across party lines, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sharad Pawar, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mallikarjun Kharge and several chief ministers. Industrialist Gautam Adani also attended
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated Rahul Gandhi met students protesting in Jharkhand. NDA MPs protested in Parliament, accusing the opposition of avoiding discussions. The Jharkhand student agitation intensified after clashes with police forces. Priyanka Gandhi demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement. The opposition seeks government response and addressing protester concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with several other politicians from across party lines, attended the wedding reception of NCP (SP)
While a few opposition parties have shown signs of mellowing their stand on the women's quota and delimitation bills after the government's outreach, the Congress and most of its allies have vowed to oppose any move to bring in these and the FCRA Amendment Bill
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Gen Z has become the flavour of India's political season, with leaders across the spectrum scrambling to look, sound and connect younger. From PM Modi's Instagram-style videos to Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's youth-focused outreach and Mohan Bhagwat's clock it moment, everyone seems to want a ticket on the Gen Z train. But is this really what young Indians want? The bigger message may be far simpler: don't patronise us, don't manufacture relatability - listen to us. Because Gen Z may not need poli
New Delhi, August 7: Congress lawmakers have accused the government of attempting to suppress student voices while alleging that the Union Home Minister is avoiding accountability in Parliament. They also criticized the government and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) following comments made by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat regarding Generation Z. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi expressed ... Read more Congress Accuses Government of Silencing Student Voices Amid Home Ministers Absence
Priyanka Gandhi criticized Mohan Bhagwat's support for Gen Z protests. She stated young people do not need his certificate. Bhagwat had earlier backed Gen Z's genuine grievances and honesty. He insisted protests by youth are not anti-national in democracy. Gandhi also questioned Amit Shah's absence from parliamentary sessions.
New Delhi, August 6: Leaders of the Indian National Congress, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and party president Mallikarjun Kharge, have expressed their deep sorrow over the devastating landslides and floods in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi took to social media platform X to convey his condolences. He stated, I am deeply saddened by ... Read more Tragedy Strikes Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh: Leaders Express Condolences and Call for Support
New Delhi , August 5 : Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is not coming to Parliament amid the ongoing Monsoon Session as he is guilty of wrongdoing against the students. In a post on X, Gandhi said, The country's Home Minister is hiding his face because he is guilty of wrongdoing against the students. https://x.com/RahulGandhi/status/2084901776621445281?s=20 The Opposition has been constantly pressing the issue of Delhi Police's a
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met withLeader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday amid the continuing deadlock in Parliament. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also present during the meeting, which took place in Rahul's office in theParliament complex.
New Delhi, August 4: During the monsoon session of Parliament, Congress MPs targeted the NDA government over issues such as the Ram Temple donation scandal and the Uttar Pradesh madrasa controversy. They claimed that the government is avoiding accountability, which is why the House is not functioning properly. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with ... Read more Congress Accuses Government of Avoiding Accountability, Disrupting Parliament Proceedings
Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula proudly concluded the third edition of SPSMUN 3.0, a prestigious three-day Model United Nations Conference (July 28 - 30, 2026) that brought together over 1,000 participants from over 30 schools—aspiring diplomats, policymakers, journalists and future leaders—for an enriching journey of dialogue, diplomacy and global citizenship. Students at the third edition of SPSMUN 3.0, a prestigious three-day Model United Nations Conference held a
A fresh, unwarranted, derogatory, and disrespectful remark made by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra towards V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, during a Lok Sabha discussion on reforms to the national examination system, has triggered sharp political and academic controversy. While questioning the composition of the high-level committee tasked with reforming public examinations, Priyanka Gandhi Continue reading Why Rahul And Priyanka Vadra Have No Moral Right To Humiliate IIT Madras Director
Thiruvananthapuram, August 3: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed deep sorrow on Sunday over the loss of life and extensive damage caused by heavy rains in Kerala. Flood-like conditions, landslides, and other rain-related incidents continue to affect various parts of the state. The death toll from rain-related incidents has risen to 12. ... Read more Priyanka Gandhi Expresses Condolences Over Keralas Heavy Rain Deaths
Mumbai, August 2: National spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Nasim Siddiqui, responded on Sunday to Priyanka Gandhis statement regarding cow urine experts. Siddiqui remarked, If this statement is investigated properly, those opposing it will likely be connected to the BJP in some way. No scientist can advocate for cow urine. Science is based ... Read more Nasim Siddiqui Responds to Priyanka Gandhis Cow Urine Expert Statement
New Delhi, August 1: A political uproar has emerged following Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras comments directed at Professor V. Kamakoti, the Director of IIT Madras, during a discussion in the Lok Sabha on preventing paper leaks and education reform bills. Priyanka referred to Professor Kamakoti as a cow urine expert, prompting strong backlash from ... Read more Political Controversy Erupts Over Priyanka Gandhis Remarks on IIT Director
New Delhi, July 31: Academics and university leaders across India have expressed outrage over Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras comment referring to IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti as a cow urine expert during a Lok Sabha session. Many institutional heads have labeled the statement as disrespectful to the scientific community, asserting that such language ... Read more Outrage Among Academics Following Priyanka Gandhis Cow Urine Expert Remark
Over two hundred academicians have written an open letter criticizing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's remark. They stated that dismissing scholars with labels undermines the nation's scientific temper. The academicians defended the IIT Madras director's advocacy of cow urine's potential benefits. They emphasized that scientific temper involves objective examination of claims before acceptance. Mockery is not a substitute for reasoned engagement in public debate, they added.
New Delhi, July 31: The remarks made by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra regarding the Indian hockey teams saffron jersey and IIT Madras Director Professor V. Kamakoti have sparked widespread reactions across the country. Numerous leaders, academics, and university chancellors have expressed their objections to her statements. The Samajwadi Party has accused the government of ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Priyanka Gandhis Comments on Hockey Jersey and IIT Director
Such political mockery bypasses substantive debate in favour of dismissive political caricatures, threatening the foundational principles of scientific temper enshrined in the Indian Constitution, says open letter
To dismiss a scholar through a label rather than engage with the substance of his views risks undermining the very scientific temper that our Constitution calls upon every citizen to develop, the open letter said
New Delhi, July 30: Former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has strongly criticized the decision to change the Indian hockey teams jersey color from blue to saffron. He condemned Hockey Indias choice to introduce orange jerseys for both the mens and womens national teams ahead of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands ... Read more Priyanka Gandhi Responds to Indian Hockey Team Jersey Controversy
New Delhi, July 30: During the monsoon session of Parliament, Congress MPs led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a protest at the entrance of Parliament. They demanded a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the police action against protesters on July 20. The opposition alleged that during the protests, students faced baton charges, ... Read more Congress MPs Protest in Parliament, Demand Accountability from Amit Shah Over Police Action Against Students
The Congress leader further cited past incidents, including the induction of an individual associated with the 2009 Mangalore pub assault into the BJP by Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, July 29: BJP MPs have strongly reacted to allegations made against Union Education Minister Prahlad Joshi by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. They dismissed the claims as baseless and accused Congress of undermining the dignity of Parliament. The BJP leaders emphasized the need to rise above political blame games and focus on reforms, ... Read more BJP MPs Accuse Congress of Politically Targeting Education Minister Prahlad Joshi
Remarks made by Priyanka Gandhi about the newly appointed Education Minister were later expunged from the official parliamentary proceedings, triggering protests from the Treasury benches and sharp exchanges between the ruling BJP and the Congress
New Delhi, July 29: During the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, BJP MPs accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of engaging in political rhetoric instead of discussing the bill. The opposition, in turn, accused the government of ignoring student-related issues and evading serious questions. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju responded to Rahul Gandhis ... Read more NDA MPs Target Rahul Gandhi, Urge Focus on Bill Provisions
Patna, July 29: JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar responded to various political developments, including the paper leak bill, NEET paper leak chargesheet, and comments made by Rahul Gandhi. Kumar addressed remarks made by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi regarding Union Education Minister Prakash Joshi. He questioned, What direction is politics heading? Can such statements be made without ... Read more JD(U) Spokesperson Neeraj Kumar Criticizes Congress Leaders Remarks on Education Minister
Prof V Kamakoti, director of IIT-Madras and the man behind India's first indigenous microprocessor, has been named to PM Modi's exam reform task force led by Nandan Nilekani. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi's decision to call him a gaumutra expert in Lok Sabha, a reference to his 2025 remarks on cow urine's medicinal properties, has since triggered a sharp parliamentary row.
New Delhi, July 29: During the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed her remarks against Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, asserting that she did not make any unparliamentary comments but merely spoke the truth. She emphasized that even if she faces punishment for speaking out, she will continue to voice her ... Read more Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Prahlad Joshi, Vows to Speak the Truth Regardless of Consequences
Lok Sabha debate on exam reform sees sharp clash over police action and paper leaks
Addressing the Monsoon Session in the Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi questioned the government's reliance on yet another committee to reform India's examination system.
Rahul Gandhi further said that honouring Pradhan in Parliament was not a tribute but a celebration of the damaged future of lakhs of students, adding that the country's youth would remember those who participated in the felicitation
New Delhi, July 28: A political storm has erupted following Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras recent comment in the Lok Sabha, where she referred to Professor V. Kamakoti, the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, as a cow urine expert. This remark has sparked intense discussions regarding both the political implications and ... Read more Political Debate Ignites Over Priyanka Gandhis Cow Urine Expert Remark on IIT Madras Director
Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi criticised the Prime Minister's choice for education minister. They alleged the minister expressed happiness over the release of convicted rapists. This accusation stems from remarks made regarding the Bilkis Bano case convicts. The opposition leaders demanded substantiation of these serious allegations. The Union minister denied the claims and sought an apology from the Congress MP.
Slamming the government for using force against the protesting students, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah must answer as to who authorised the use of pellet guns and AK-47s on protesting students
New Delhi, July 28: In a heated session of the Lok Sabha discussing the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a sharp attack on the central government. She accused the administration of suppressing the voices of youth and students, demanding accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah regarding ... Read more Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Governments Response to Student Protests in Lok Sabha
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the use of force against protesting students. She asked if students were being treated as terrorists by the government. Gandhi alleged that democratic rights were violated during the crackdown on demonstrators. She also criticized the education budget reduction and numerous paper leaks. The Congress MP recounted a mother's distress over her injured daughter's condition.
Congress leaders have criticized the BJP for honoring Dharmendra Pradhan after his resignation. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called the welcome shameful given the circumstances. Rahul Gandhi stated Pradhan symbolizes corruption and a ruined education system. He added the BJP celebrated ruined futures of many children. Students across the nation are observing these events and remembering participants.
New Delhi, July 28: The Lok Sabha is set to discuss the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, with key leaders from both the opposition and the ruling party participating. From the Congress party, Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, MP Priyanka Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal, and Jothimani Senniamalai will present their views. On the ruling side, Anurag Thakur, Shashank Mani ... Read more Discussion on Anti-Paper Leak Bill in Lok Sabha: Key Leaders to Participate
New Delhi: Opposition MPs, including Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested in the Parliament House complex on Monday over alleged police brutality against student protesters during the agitation on the NEET paper leak issue and demanded Home Minister Amit Shahs apology. Carrying placards and a large banner, several MPs protested in front Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Teleg
Priyanka Gandhi questioned the new anti-paper leak bill's effectiveness. She cited unverified reports of FIRs against students in Bihar and Bengal. Opposition MPs protested alleged police action on student protestors outside Parliament. The government plans to introduce an amendment bill during the Monsoon Session. A task force will recommend reforms for examination transparency and credibility.
Elathur MLA Vidya Balakrishnan had received a phone call on July 6 from a person claiming to be the private secretary of the Wayanad MP, offering her a Cabinet Ministers post in exchange for 3 crore. Growing suspicious, the MLA contacted the MPs office, which confirmed it was a scam
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K.C. Venugopal and CPI(M) general secretary hail the resignation of the Minister following students protests across India over the NEET question paper leak
She reached the disaster site near the Anakkampoyil tunnel road project at around 2 pm and met some of the survivors, hearing how they had a narrow escape
Speaking to reporters in Wayanad, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi praised students and youth across the country for their peaceful, non-violent protests that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit the Wayanad landslide site on July 25. She will reach Kozhikode and travel to Kalladi by road for the visit. Vadra will also meet those injured in the July 7 incident. The disaster occurred at the Anakkampoyil-Meppadi tunnel project site. She will attend a function honoring rescue operation participants.
Wayanad MPs visit comes amidcriticism from political opponents, including CPI(M) and BJP, who have questioned her absence in the immediate aftermath of the disaster on July 7
Mumbai, July 22: Maharashtra Congress leaders staged a protest on Wednesday against the police action on students demonstrating over the NEET paper leak. They also condemned the treatment of Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, in the Lok Sabha. The Congress organized a march from Gandhi Bhavan to the BJP office in South ... Read more Maharashtra Congress Protests Against Police Action on Students, March to BJP Office
Protest condemns the alleged manhandling of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi by the Delhi Police during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET irregularities
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs including Priyanka Gandhi lead the protest outside the parliament house on Monday
New Delhi, July 22: The political atmosphere in Delhi has intensified due to student protests and police actions against opposition leaders. MPs from opposition parties, including Congress, staged a protest in Parliament, accusing the central government and Delhi police of suppressing democratic rights. Congress MPs donned black attire and demanded the government engage in dialogue ... Read more Opposition MPs Protest in Parliament Wearing Black Attire, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Join
New Delhi, July 22: The Delhi Police have released Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra following their detention during a protest outside the Prime Ministers residence. The two were taken into custody after a demonstration on July 20, where several opposition leaders marched from Parliament House to the Prime Ministers residence ... Read more Delhi Police Releases Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Stands Strong for Justice
PTI New Delhi In a dramatic turn of events, Opposition leaders, including Congress Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Samajwadi Partys (SP) Akhilesh Yadav, were forcibly removed by police on Tuesday after they staged a dharna outside Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence here, demanding his resignation. The surprise sit-in in the high-security zone sent []
Congress leaders staged a surprise sit-in at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were forcibly removed by the police. The protest aimed at demanding the Prime Minister's resignation from his post. The government rushed officials to persuade the opposition leaders to leave. The leaders were detained after talks remained inconclusive with officials.
New Delhi, July 21: Sonia Gandhi, a senior leader of the Congress party, arrived at the Temple Marg police station late Tuesday night to meet her daughter, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. This visit comes after Delhi police detained several Congress leaders protesting outside the Prime Ministers residence. On Tuesday, police removed opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi ... Read more Sonia Gandhi Visits Temple Marg Police Station to Meet Daughter Priyanka
The dharna was led by Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and was joined by senior Congress leaders including Priyanka Gandhi, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and others
Congress released videos showing dramatic scenes of senior leaders' detention. Rahul Gandhi was seen lying on the road during the protest. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra resisted boarding a police bus as she was pulled inside. Police forcibly removed and detained several opposition leaders outside the Prime Minister's residence. The protest occurred over the NEET issue and alleged police action on students.
Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday. They protested near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence demanding accountability. The protest supported ongoing student agitations and called for a minister's resignation. Police used force against students marching towards Parliament the previous day. Several injured students were visited by Congress leaders in hospital.
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The Cockroach Janta Partys Chalo Sansad march to Parliament turned violent after police stopped protesters near Parliament. Security forces used tear gas and lathis to disperse the crowd, while several students were detained. The Centre also held talks with CJP representatives, even as Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, Shashi Tharoor, K.C. Venugopal and Manish Sisodia, condemned the police action. Watch the full report for the latest updates from Delhi.
Elathur MLA Vidya Balakrishnan, who got the call, filed a complaint with the Kozhikode Cyber Cell, prompting a detailed probe into the fraud: Reports
The BJP is raising eyebrows over Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's absence from Wayanad following a landslide, labeling them as part-time politicians and political tourists. Wayanad is crucial for the Gandhis, as it has been a significant political stronghold for Rahul. Meanwhile, Rahul has not been seen publicly for almost three weeks. In response, Congress defends their leaders, stating their absence helps maintain the focus on relief operations.
The landslide occured near the Wayanad tunnel construction site, leading to the collapse of the structure
A major landslide in Kerala's Wayanad triggered by heavy rainfall has killed two and left several feared trapped under debris.
The Wayanad MP appeals to United Democratic Front workers, functionaries and members of the public to extend all possible support
The latest escalation comes after VHP International President Alok Kumar wrote to the Investigation Officer handling the alleged Ram Temple embezzlement case, urging verification of allegations made by several Opposition leaders, including Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Sanjay Singh and Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav.
New Delhi, July 2: BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has launched a scathing attack on the Gandhi-Vadra family, claiming that their true agenda is not politics but the illegal acquisition of peoples land. During a press conference, Bhandari stated, You are well aware of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra. Priyanka Vadra is a Congress ... Read more Gandhi-Vadra Family Accused of Land Grabbing by BJP Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari
Wayanad, June 27: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has described the alleged embezzlement of donations collected for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as both tragic and shameful. She urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation, holding accountable not only those who reportedly misappropriated funds but also those entrusted with the security of the donations ... Read more Priyanka Gandhi Calls for Investigation into Ram Temple Fund Misappropriation
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities surrounding donations to the Ram Temple. She highlighted the need for severe consequences for those responsible and raised concerns about whether lower-tier staff could act independently without higher-ups' influence. Gandhi asserted that the inquiry should be transparent and hold all involved parties accountable for their actions.