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PM Slams Congress Says BJP Cleansing Sins Of Congress In Assam

Assam among fastest developing states, its progress part of country's growth story: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 9:29 pm

Beautiful women from these castes attract rape: MP Congress MLA

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya kicked up a controversy by linking beauty to rape and also claim

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 8:55 pm

Congress disrespected Assam, opened doors for infiltrators: PM Modi

Modi, speaking at a Bodo folk dance performance here, also asserted that the BJP government was cleansing the sins of th

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 8:34 pm

US congressional delegation seeks to reassure Denmark and Greenland after Trump's threats

A US congressional delegation visited Denmark and Greenland to ease tensions. President Trump threatened tariffs if Denm

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 7:54 pm

Political murder: BJP blames Opposition for role in BLO suicides during SIR

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Saturday, January 17, held press conferences targeting the Indian Nation

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 7:46 pm

BMC polls setback: Ex-Mumbai Congress president seeks Varsha Gaikwads resignation; party issues show-cause notice

Mumbai Congress faces internal turmoil after a dismal BMC election performance, its worst ever. Senior leaders are deman

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 7:31 pm

Kerala court declines bail to expelled Congress MLA Mamkootathil in SA case

Pathanamthitta(Kerala): A Kerala court on Saturday, January 17, declined to grant bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Ma

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 7:12 pm

Yogi Adityanath Accuses Congress Of Using AI Videos On Manikarnika Ghat Redevelopment

The controversy erupted earlier this week after videos showing bulldozers at the iconic cremation ground went viral on s

News18 17 Jan 2026 7:05 pm

No one is safe under Congress rule, says BJP

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 6:59 pm

Hyderabad Varsity Students Boycott Classes to Mark Rohith Vemula's Death Anniversary

Radhika Vemula, mother of Rohith, Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani from Gujarat, students among others garlanded the Rohith S

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 6:34 pm

ECI must course correct to regain lost credibility: Congress leader Anand Sharma

Congress leader Anand Sharma remarks came a day after Rahul Gandhi asserted that vote chori (vote theft) is an anti-nati

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 6:08 pm

Kerala SIR: KPCC delegation meets Kerala CEO, says SIR a harrowing and vexing experience for voters

The Congress has also demanded that new enrolments under SIR be allowed till February 14, and that facilities for enrolm

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 5:03 pm

I would never contest as Sangareddy MLA again: Jagga Reddy

The senior Congress leader said he was deeply hurt that he was defeated despite Rahul Gandhi campaigned for him

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 4:57 pm

We may have turned a corner: Shashi Tharoor sees Iran tensions easing; cites halt to executions, softer US stance

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sees hopeful signs of de-escalation in Iran, citing reports of cancelled executions and a ton

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 4:10 pm

BMC poll results: Congress leader demands Mumbai unit chief Varsha Gaikwad's resignation

Varsha Gaikwad has come under fire after the Congresss tally tumbled to 24 from 31 seats it had won in the 2017 election

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 4:02 pm

Iran tensions easing, says Shashi Tharoor; cites halt to executions, softer US tone

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted positive developments in Iran, with cancelled executions and a toned-down US stance. He

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 3:31 pm

'Asli poriborton': PM Modi says TMC converting 'infiltrators into voters' in Bengal - what he said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Malda, West Bengal, advocating for asli poribortan and criticizing the

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 3:19 pm

Caste Still Biggest Admission Form In India, Need Anti-Discrimination Law: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Jan 17: On the 10th death anniversary of Dalit student Rohith Vemula on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandh

Daily Excelsior 17 Jan 2026 3:18 pm

Former Rajasthan Minister Mahendrajit Singh Malviya joins Congress after quitting BJP

The proposal was cleared by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, after which an official letter confirming Mr. Malviya

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 3:12 pm

Ashok Gehlot alleges nearly 1,400 fake objections in Alwar draft voter list

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has raised serious concerns over electoral roll revisions in Ramgarh, Alwar. He claims a BJ

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 2:47 pm

Shivakumar scraps Davos tour to attend party meetings ahead of Assam polls

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has cancelled his Davos trip for the World Economic Forum. He will attend

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

Congress Madhya Pradesh MLA Phool Singh Baraiya's shocking remarks on Rape, 'Adivasi' women: 'Kaun si ati sundar stree hai...'

Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh, Phool Singh Baraiya's disgusting comment on rape and scheduled caste women, has stirre

DNA India 17 Jan 2026 2:25 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Kingmaker politics at play in Bhiwandi

In a surprising turn of events, the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation elections have led to a hung assembly, disru

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 2:19 pm

DK Shivakumar Meets Rahul Gandhi As Karnataka Power Signals Grow Louder

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's meeting with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mal

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 2:18 pm

BRS Shaik Abdullah Sohail condemns Hyderabads Puranapul communal incident

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail on Friday, January 16, condemned the Puranapul comm

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 1:29 pm

Maharashtra Civic Polls: Congress Leads in 4 Cities, No. 2 in 5; 5 Key Takeaways

Congress has emerged as the main Opposition force in Maharashtra, outside the Mumbai region.

The Quint 17 Jan 2026 1:26 pm

NCP unity for Maharashtra ZP, Panchayat Samiti polls

Factions of the Nationalist Congress Party, led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, will unite for upcoming Zilla Parishad a

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 1:10 pm

Kerala Court denies bail to expelled Congress MLA Mamkootathil in sexual assault case

A Kerala court has denied bail to former Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is facing serious charges in a third sexua

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 1:08 pm

'Which adivasi woman is beautiful?': Congress MLA's bizarre theory on rape causes outrage; Phool Singh links it to scriptures

A Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh, Phool Singh, has sparked controversy by seemingly justifying rape, linking it to rel

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 12:54 pm

Rahul Gandhi meets patients, families of Indore water contamination victims

Indore: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, February 17 met patients and families affected by the vomiting and dia

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 12:47 pm

'Beautiful Girl Can Distract A Man': Congress MLA's Bizarre 'Rape Theory' Sparks Row

Sparking a massive row, Baraiya stated that women belonging to backward communities are not even beautiful, but still ge

News18 17 Jan 2026 12:36 pm

Shivakumar Swaps Davos Summit For Political Frontlines As Congress Stresses On Winning Assam Polls

Political observers suggest the ongoing leadership buzz & the need to maintain a firm grip on local administrative affai

News18 17 Jan 2026 12:19 pm

Blow to self-proclaimed Vishwaguru's self-boastful diplomacy: Congress on U.S.-Pakistan military exercise

U.S. and Pakistani troops concluded a joint training at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi during the exerci

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 12:10 pm

Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026: Dharavi opts for Uddhav Thackeray, Congress to safeguard rehab interest

In a surprising turn of events, Dharavi's election results bucked the larger city patterns, with Congress and Uddhav Tha

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 12:04 pm

Blow to self-proclaimed Vishwagurus self-boastful diplomacy: Congress on US-Pak military exercise

New Delhi, Jan 17: The Congress on Saturday took a swipe at the Modi government and said the joint training exercise by

Daily Excelsior 17 Jan 2026 11:48 am

Case filed over fake Facebook posts claiming former Kerala MLA Shanimol Usman will quit Congress

Case registered based on a complaint by the Congress leader against pages named Communist Kerala and John Brittas Fans G

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 11:31 am

Trump warns of tariffs for countries opposing US Greenland bid

Copenhagen: US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may punish countries with tariffs if they dont back the US c

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 11:30 am

Beautiful Girl Can Distract A Man: Congress MLA's Rape Theory Sparks Row

Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya went on to say that women belonging to the SC, ST and OBC communities are not beautiful

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 11:18 am

BRS MLA disqualification: SC seeks Telangana Speakers report in 2 weeks

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, January 16 asked the Telangana Assembly Speaker to apprise it in two weeks on th

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 11:05 am

Maharashtra civic polls: From Fadnavis, AIMIM to Thackerays, here are 10 biggest winners and losers

The Maharashtra civic elections 2026 saw the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieve a significant victory, securing over 1,80

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 10:57 am

'Lost 10 seats by less than 500 votes': Congress gets back some of its core voters; hopes for bigger revival in Mumbai

Congress fell short of its BMC election target, securing 24 seats, seven less than in 2017. The party cited defections,

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 10:55 am

BJP's 'Kashmir-Style Exodus' Jibe At Telangana Government Over Temple Attacks

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dharmapuri Arvind on Friday launched a stinging attack on the Congress-led Telangana

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 10:24 am

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP sweeps local elections, clinches 1,425 seats across 29 corporations

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in Maharashtra. They have become the single largest party

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 9:55 am

Congress Vs Congress After BMC Polls Rout; BJP Takes Potshots: 'Kaam Chori, Not Vote Chori'

The BJP also compared the situation in Maharashtra with factional disputes within the Congress across several states.

News18 17 Jan 2026 9:47 am

BMC elections 2026: Congress candidate from Kalina wins by seven votes

While the INC (Indian National Congress) candidate secured 5197 votes, her opponent, Jyoti Upadhyay from the Bharatiya J

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 7:59 am

Rahul Gandhi to visit Indore, meet families affected by water contamination

Indore: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will be visiting Madhya Pradeshs Indo

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 7:41 am

BMC elections 2026: Congress scores big in Malad, Aslam Shaikh takes a hit

Big Congress gains across P North, but defeat in ward 62 dents party MLA Aslam Shaikhs family influence; while the resul

Mid Day 17 Jan 2026 7:17 am

US weighs executive action to cap credit card rates, Bloomberg News reports

The White House is exploring an executive order to limit credit card interest rates. This move aims to reduce costs for

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 7:04 am

Karnataka: Ex- Minister, Senior Congress Leader Bheemanna Khandre Dies

A freedom fighter and prominent social reformer, Khandre played a pivotal role in public life beyond politics

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 7:02 am

BMC election results 2026: Thank you Maharashtra, says PM Narendra Modi; People voted for development, says CM Devendra Fadnavis; It's an ideological battle, says Congress

In a resounding affirmation of their governance, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance triumphed in Maharashtra's civic election

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 6:22 am

With Nepals largest party divided ahead of polls, EC decides on legitimacy dispute

Two factions of Nepali Congress, the countrys oldest party, submitted competing claims to legitimacy, forcing the Electi

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 5:30 am

California AG sends Musks xAI a cease-and-desist order over sexual deepfakes

The flood of AI-generated sexual imagery has spurred concern from state and Congressional officials alike.

TechCrunch 17 Jan 2026 4:51 am

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders to meet AICC brass amid DMK hard line

Congress leaders will meet with Tamil Nadu party functionaries in Delhi to discuss the upcoming state assembly elections

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 12:38 am

Govt demolishing heritage of Hindus: Congress slams Manikarnika Ghat renovation

The Congress party has demanded an immediate stop to the beautification work at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. They alleg

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 12:35 am

Maharashtra civic poll results cement BJPs urban dominance, shrink oppositions breathing space

Maharashtra's civic election results have significantly reshaped the state's political landscape, with the BJP emerging

The Economic Times 17 Jan 2026 12:29 am

The Congress at 140, a crisis of structure

The challenge it faces amid right-wing political domination is of rebuilding party capacity without sacrificing its intr

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 12:16 am

Despite rift; Omar to chair meeting of NC-Cong MLAs 2 days before budget session

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 16: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, will chair a meeting of both the National Conferenc

The Northlines 16 Jan 2026 11:41 pm

BJP retains power in Nagpur, emerges as single largest party in Akola, Amravati

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the leading party in the municipal corporations of Nagpur, Akola, and Am

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 11:40 pm

Ahead Of PM Modi's West Bengal Tour, Didi Attacks EC, BJP On SIR, Riots

The Trinamul Congress also laid the foundation stone of Mahakal Temple in Siliguri in North Bengal to woo the Hindu vote

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 11:35 pm

Mob Blocks NH-12, Attacks Journalists In Protest Over Migrant Workers Death In Jharkhand

Former congress MP Adhir Chowdhury also met the bereaved family members and demanded state government should open separa

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 11:07 pm

Meet Saikat Chakrabarti: AOCs ex-aide running for Congress from Pelosis backyard

Former AOC chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti is launching a congressional bid in San Francisco, aiming to represent Cali

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 11:03 pm

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders to meet AICC in Delhi today to discuss demand for power-sharing in the State

TNCC leaders claim that the DMK is prepared to allot more seats to the Congress than the 25 given in 2021, but has ruled

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 11:00 pm

Congress continuing in DMK alliance is doubtful: Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), headed by AIADMK, will jointly face the election with alliance parties, he says

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 10:56 pm

Congress slams U.P. govt over Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment, alleges damage to Varanasis heritage

The redevelopment project has triggered protests against a demolition drive at the ghat, with demonstrators alleging dam

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 10:56 pm

AIMIM wins 95 seats across 13 bodies in Maharashtra civic polls

Mumbai: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Friday, January 16, won 95 seats across 13 municipal bodie

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 9:30 pm

Congress MLA Hopes Change Of Guard As Dy CM Reaches Delhi For Talks With Central Leaders

If any information needs to be shared with the public, the general secretary of the party would do it: Deputy Chief Mini

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 9:17 pm

Congress may field Shashi Tharoor from Nemom

According to Congress sources, Tharoors candidature is favoured by the Congress high command rather than the State unit,

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 9:08 pm

'Ekla Chalo Re': Why Rahul Gandhi's 'Single-Minded' Strategy Is A High-Risk Bet For Congress

The Leader of the Opposition believes that Sonia Gandhi's style of coalition politics is outdated and has only diminishe

News18 16 Jan 2026 8:39 pm

Tamil Nadu Congress Leaders Bracing for Make or Break Meet

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders to air views on DMK alliance before Sonia and Rahul Gandhi as party weighs options ahead of

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 8:07 pm

Kerala Congress Will Remain With LDF Says Joe K Mani Will Demand 13 Seats For Upcoming Assembly Polls

At a press conference held after the steering committee meeting in Kottayam, Jose recalled how the Kerala Congress was e

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 8:02 pm

BMC and other Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers

Maharashtra's civic elections saw a significant political shift as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a dominant vict

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 7:56 pm

Netflix will give WBD movies 45-day theater exclusivity if deal goes through

The fate of Warner Bros. Discovery remains the biggest story in Hollywood, with Paramount Skydance refusing to back down

Engadget 16 Jan 2026 7:42 pm

Ajit Pawar's 'family reunion' gambit fails in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive victory in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections. Ajit Pawar's all

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 7:29 pm

Congress to have its Mayors in five cities, 350 corporators across Maharashtra: Sapkal

According to the Congress, the party is in a position to install its own Mayors in Latur, Chandrapur, Bhiwandi (Thane di

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:13 pm

Rahul Gandhi To Meet Families Of Water Contamination In Indore Today

The Congress has arranged training of the elected representatives of the civic body on the process to purify the contami

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 7:06 pm

Rahul to meet Indore water contamination victims, visit affected locality on Saturday

Indore: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will on Saturday, January 17, meet families and patients affected by the vomiting a

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 7:04 pm

What BMC and civic poll results mean for Maharashtra politics: BJPs rise, Senas fall, and the failure of Pawar-play

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised for a significant victory in Maharashtra's civic elections, including the BMC. T

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 5:36 pm

Maharashtra civic election results: Congress sweeps Latur civic body polls

According to election officials, the Congress emerged as the largest party with 43 seats. The BJP won 22 seats, the Vanc

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 5:15 pm

Maharashtra Civic polls: BJP leads on 84 seats in Nagpur, Congress 41, and AIMIM 4

The AIMIM contested on 6 seats in Nagpur, where party chief and Lok Sabha MP Assuddin Owaisi addressed a rally during ca

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 5:07 pm

Nothing wrong in Congress seeking share in power: Sachin Pilot

Chennai, Jan 16: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday defended the partys demand for a share in power in Tamil

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

Maharashtra civic poll results: Congress sweeps Latur Municipal Corporation with 43 seats

Local political observers believe Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan's controversial remarks on Congress stalwart

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 4:42 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP leading in Sambhajinagar, Congress in Latur

Early civic poll trends in the Marathwada region show a split verdict, with regional and opposition parties checking BJP

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Kolhapur Election Results: Congress-led MVA leading against BJP's Mahayuti in KMC polls

Congress is leading in the Kolhapur Civic election results counting. Vote counting for the Kolhapur Municipal Corporatio

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 3:56 pm

Supreme Court stays Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA for defecting to Trinamool Congress

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi stayed the November 13, 2025 order of the High C

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 3:32 pm

Latur election result 2026 live: Congress leading in 30 Wards, BJP in 17 Wards till 3 pm

Congress is leading in the Latur Municipal Corporation elections, ahead of the BJP in early trends. This closely watched

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Maha Civic Polls: BJP Leads on 84 Seats in Nagpur, Congress 41, and AIMIM 4

Polling for the 151-member civic body was held on Thursday along with 28 other municipal corporations in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 3:17 pm

Will Congress Ditch DMK And Turn To Actor Vijay's Party In Tamil Nadu?

Congress has had an alliance with DMK in Tamil Nadu for nearly two decades. But now some leaders in the state Congress a

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 2:56 pm

Congress Shows Why It Still Matters In Maharashtra Despite Mumbai Flop Show

The Congress has put up a flop show in Mumbai, still struggling to move to double figures, with votes still being counte

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 2:28 pm

Maharashtra election results: BJP emerges as 'Party No. 1'; Devendra Fadnavis towers as 'Neta No. 1'

Under the astute guidance of Devendra Fadnavis, the BJP has clinched a remarkable win in the Maharashtra civic elections

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 2:24 pm

Telangana Speaker To File Report On BRS MLAs' Disqualification Plea In 2 Weeks

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Telangana Assembly speaker to apprise it in two weeks on the status of adjudicatio

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 1:54 pm

Disqualification of BRS MLAs: SC seeks status report from Telangana speaker in two weeks

The Supreme Court has given the Telangana Assembly speaker two weeks to provide a status report. This report concerns di

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 1:35 pm

BJP`s CR Kesavan slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks amid electoral process

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging erosion of trust in the electo

Mid Day 16 Jan 2026 1:16 pm

BMC Elections 2026 Winners List: Check seat-wise full list of BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena winning candidates here

Mumbai Elections 2026 Winners: Vote counting is underway for Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, with polling c

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 1:07 pm

Mira Bhayandar Election Result 2026: BJP leading; Congress ahead in 7 of 8 seats

Early trends in Mira Bhayandar civic polls show the BJP leading, while Congress is ahead in seven out of eight early res

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:46 pm

BJP responds to Rahuls EC gaslighting people claim with khandani chor barb

NEW DELHI, Jan 16: The BJP on Friday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with a khandani chor barb, accusing him of mi

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 12:38 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Rahul Gandhi attacks ECI over poor ink row

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, launched a pointed criticism of the Election Commission of Indi

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 12:22 pm

BMC Election Results 2026 Full Winners List: BJP candidates secure wins on several seats, Congress' Asha Kale wins Dharavi ward 183

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 results are set to be announced today on January 16. Here is

DNA India 16 Jan 2026 12:06 pm

BMC polls 2026: Who is Asha Deepak Kale? First Congress candidate to win from Dharavi Ward 183; Ashraf Azmi takes Kurla West

Congress candidate Asha Deepak Kale won Ward 183 in Dharavi by 1,450 votes, defeating Shiv Sena's Vaishali Shewale. The

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:00 pm

EC Gaslighting Citizens: Rahul On Indelible Ink Row In Maharashtra Civic Polls

New Delhi, Jan 16: Amid the row over the quality of indelible ink used in marker pens in Maharashtra civic polls, Congre

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 11:59 am

From Strategy To Self-Sabotage: Inside Congresss Assam Implosion

In the process, the Congress handed the ruling BJP exactly what it thrives on proof of opposition disarray.

News18 16 Jan 2026 11:38 am

PMC Election Results 2026: Vote counting to begin at 10 AM as NCP factions unite against BJP, turnout lower than 2017

Vote counting for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections starts today. Results from 28 other municipal corporations ac

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 9:53 am

Bandi Sanjay hits out at govt over temple vandalism in Hyderabads Puranapul

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday, January 15, warned the Congress gove

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 8:59 am

AAP govt muzzling media, alleges opposition after Punjab Kesari group claims being targeted

Punjab's opposition parties are accusing the Aam Aadmi Party government of suppressing media freedom. This follows alleg

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 8:50 am

Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy making mockery of Constitution, says KTR

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR), on Thursday, January 15, accused Congress l

The Siasat Daily 16 Jan 2026 8:34 am

Republicans Refuse to Rein In Trumps War Powers

Vice President J.D. Vance had to cast a tie-breaking vote on Wednesday to kill a measure that would have empowered Congr

thenewamerican 16 Jan 2026 7:02 am

Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline

Trump's healthcare plan promises lower costs but lacks specifics and faces challenges from a divided Congress. Trump unv

India Vision 16 Jan 2026 6:33 am

Senate passes minibus bill funding NASA, rejecting Trump's proposed cuts

After a tumultuous 2025 that saw it lose around 4,000 employees , NASA finally has an operating budget for 2026, and one

Engadget 16 Jan 2026 4:46 am

Cong launches Panchayat-level MGNREGA Bachao Sangram

Excelsior Correspondent BISHNAH (Jammu), Jan 15: In a significant move to protect the rights of rural workers and highli

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 4:09 am

Madison Sheahan leaves ICE to run for Congress against Marcy Kaptur in Ohio 9th District, who is she?

Madison Sheahan, former Deputy Director of ICE, is leaving her job to run for Congress in Ohios 9th District. She aims t

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 12:37 am

Who is Madison Sheahan and why is ICE No 2 leaving her deputy director post? Full explainer on career and role at ICE

Who is Madison Sheahan and why is ICE No 2 leaving her deputy director post? Madison Sheahan, the deputy director of ICE

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 12:11 am

Mallikarjun Kharge questions demolition at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding beautification work at Manikarn

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 12:04 am

'Between Him And Me': DK Shivakumar On 'Helicopter Shot' With Rahul Gandhi At Mysuru Airport

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said he is scheduled to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi again tomorrow i

News18 15 Jan 2026 10:58 pm

Ahead of Bengal polls, TMC rolls out Lokkhi Elo Ghore welfare campaign

The Trinamool Congress launched a documentary highlighting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's welfare schemes. The film, '

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 5:16 pm

Don't read too much into my meeting with Rahul Gandhi: D K Shivakumar

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, emphasized the ordinary nature of his recent discussion with Congress

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 5:14 pm

Watch: Shashi Tharoor grooves to Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia'; wins internet

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor delighted netizens by sharing an Instagram reel dancing to Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Opheli

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 4:16 pm

BRS MLA defection: Speaker dismisses two more disqualification pleas

Hyderabad: Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Thursday, January 15, dismissed the petitions to disqualify

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 4:05 pm

Police stops UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai from meeting victim's family in Muzaffarnagar

Police prevented Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai from visiting the family of Rohit Kashyap, an OBC youngster a

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 3:52 pm

Mehbooba Mufti Questions Mosque Profiling, Says Start With Temples

Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and Congress leader Shahnawaz Choudhary on Wednesday strongly criticised the prof

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 3:46 pm

Case against BRS MLA Srinivas Yadav for comments against CM Reddy

Hyderabad: A case was registered against former minister and BRS MLA T Srinivas Yadav for making objectionable remarks a

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 3:32 pm

If Sabarimala tantri jailed, CM too should be arrested: BJP

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar demanded Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's arrest if the Sabarimala chief priest i

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 3:06 pm

Civic polls: Tension at Pune polling booth over alleged EVM malfunction

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Ankush Kakade claimed the EVM malfunctioned while he was casting

Mid Day 15 Jan 2026 2:19 pm

Disturbed By What Happened In High Court: Top Court On Mamata Banerjee vs ED

The Supreme Court today said it is very much disturbed by the chaos in the Calcutta High Court during the hearing relate

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 1:26 pm

'Hum Do Humaare Do-isation' of economy disincentivising growth in private investment: Congress

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also claimed that an atmosphere of Fear, Deception, an

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 1:25 pm

Explained: Who has alliance with whom in Maharashtras civic polls your guide ahead of results

Maharashtra's political landscape is a complex web of shifting alliances as municipal corporation election results loom.

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 12:31 pm

Want to affix your nameplate: Kharge to PM on Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment in Varanasi

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi ove

The Sen Times 15 Jan 2026 12:19 pm

Want to affix your nameplate: Congress chief Kharge to PM Modi on Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demolishing historical heritage at Varanas

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 11:59 am

Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Kharge

On Indian Army Day, we bow in reverence and gratitude to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and their families,

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 11:46 am

Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Mallikarjun Kharge

On Army Day, Congress leaders praised the Indian Army. They highlighted the soldiers' courage and sacrifice in protectin

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 11:11 am

Congress Leader Threatens Woman Civic Chief In Karnataka, Workers Hold Protest

Rajeev Gowda, the KPCC state coordinator, allegedly threatened commissioner Amrutha Gowda after the municipal councils r

News18 15 Jan 2026 9:30 am

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Washington: A Republican congressman introduced legislation this week to tighten oversight of the US student visa progra

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 9:28 am

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The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 9:16 am

Congress uses China trade surplus to attack Modi government

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 7:19 am

Renaming the Department of Defense the 'Department of War' could cost up to $125 million

A new Congressional Budget Office analysis says renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost taxp

ABC News 15 Jan 2026 3:59 am

CPC delegation meets Left leaders in Delhi

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The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 2:20 am

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The Washington Post 14 Jan 2026 11:49 pm

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The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 10:49 pm

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The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 9:43 pm

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The Siasat Daily 14 Jan 2026 9:35 pm

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The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 9:29 pm

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The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 9:16 pm

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The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 7:19 pm

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The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 6:57 pm

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The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 6:43 pm

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The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

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The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

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Mid Day 14 Jan 2026 4:56 pm

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The Siasat Daily 14 Jan 2026 4:50 pm

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The Mamata Banerjee-led party had sought preservation of political confidential data which it alleged was seized by the

News18 14 Jan 2026 4:41 pm

Trinamool, Probe Agency Petitions Over I-PAC Dismissed, Over To Top Court

The tit-for-tat petitions filed by the Enforcement Directorate and West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress in connection

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 4:41 pm

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New Delhi, Jan 14 : On the second anniversary of the launch of the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the Congress

Daily Excelsior 14 Jan 2026 4:18 pm

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Trump Tariff SC Ruling: The Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's global tariffs could significantly alter the bal

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 4:08 pm

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Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has announced he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha. His current tenur

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 3:21 pm

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The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court regarding searches conducted at Pratik Jain's residence and

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 3:17 pm

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The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief said Communal forces were treated with leniency and Congress leaders adopted a soft and fl

News18 14 Jan 2026 2:23 pm

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A Congress leader recently made a claim that if it were not for his partys presence in the coalitionduring the 2021 Asse

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 2:18 pm

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Two-day day-and-night protest in Kerala capital is part of nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Sangram campaign by Congress agains

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 2:11 pm

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NDTV 14 Jan 2026 2:02 pm

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On Tuesday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi held separate meetings with DK Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah on the tarmac at Mysu

News18 14 Jan 2026 1:46 pm

Jose K. Mani rejects speculations of alliance shift, says KC(M) is happy within LDF

Kerala Congress (M) chairman says wherever KC(M) holds sway, power remains with it and the party stands fully united

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 1:00 pm

Maharashtra civic polls: Congress candidate Nassima Juneja in Kamathipura promises redevelopment push

Congress candidate Nassima Juneja, accompanied by her husband and MLA Amin Patel, campaigned in Ward 213, highlighting d

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 11:03 am

Missed Opportunities': BJP Slams Karnataka Congress For Prioritising Rahul Gandhi Over German Chancellor

BJP said the move showed that the Congress leadership was more focused on pleasing the party high command than on the st

News18 14 Jan 2026 11:03 am

TVK Calls Rahuls Support to Jana Nayagan a Friendly Gesture; Cong Says No Politics in It

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee said Gandhi's statement was only aimed at the 'undemocratic methods' of the Censor Boa

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 10:07 am

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh vacating Rajya Sabha seat, not to seek third term

Singhs decision comes after a request from Madhya Pradesh Congress SC Department President Pradeep Ahirwar, who urged hi

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 6:46 am

Jana Nayagan, Parasakthi row: Tamilisai targets Rahul Gandhi

Accusing the Congress of hypocrisy, she recalled the Emergency and alleged suppression of freedom of expression and Tami

The Hindu Businessline 14 Jan 2026 5:51 am

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SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, ACHIK dolni membor-rangko

The Shillong Times 14 Jan 2026 4:12 am

Political Row Between BRS, Congress Over Future Of Jangaon District

The MLA accused the ruling party of creating confusion among the people in the guise of a district reorganisation.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 2:50 am

The UDFs ray of hope in an uphill battle in Kerala

Kerala local body poll results give the Congress-led United Democratic Front momentum, but Assembly polls could be chall

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 12:31 am

Parasakthi in trouble: Tamil Nadu Youth Congress demands ban on Sivakarthikeyan film, says it 'distorts history, maligns...'

In a strongly worded statement, Tamil Nadu Youth Congress has condemned Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi for fabricating fac

DNA India 14 Jan 2026 12:25 am

Congress taunts BJP for meeting Communist Party of China team

Congress spokesperson also pointed out how the government had spoken tough about the neighbouring country and its compan

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 12:04 am

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Bill Clinton Epstein investigation: Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused to testify before the House Oversight Committe

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 12:04 am

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Chirag Paswan, the leader of LJP (Ram Vilas), didn't hold back when he took aim at the RJD and Congress in Bihar, pointi

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 11:51 pm

The tussle between the reel and the real in Parasakthi

SudhaKongarasfilm has been criticised by the Congress on the grounds that it misrepresents factsand advances non-existen

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 11:16 pm

Congress accuses BJP of double standards over its engagement with Communist Party of China

Congress demands public disclosure about BJP-CPC closed door meetings; asks whether Chinese military support to Pakistan

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 11:06 pm

People Will Give Fourth Shock to the BRS in Municipal Polls: Ponguleti

Revenue Minister says Congress's welfare agenda will win peoples mandate again

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 10:48 pm

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Trinamul Congress supremo mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the state this weekend to inaugurate c

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 10:46 pm

'Let That Sink In': BJP Slams Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar For Prioritising Rahul Gandhi Over German Chancellor

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, the BJP accused CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar of abandoning

News18 13 Jan 2026 10:45 pm

Vilifying Indira Gandhi: Youth Congress Leader Seeks Ban On Parasakthi

A Congress leader in Tamil Nadu has stepped up the party's attack on the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Parasakthi and demanded

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 10:29 pm

Congress` Digvijaya Singh vacating RS seat; not to seek 3rd term

Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijaya Singh announced he will not seek a third term in the Rajy

Mid Day 13 Jan 2026 10:13 pm

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In a letter, the former president said a subpoena issued by the House Oversight Committee was invalid and legally unenfo

The Washington Post 13 Jan 2026 9:50 pm

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A Communist Party of China delegation's visit to New Delhi has ignited a political firestorm, with the Congress and BJP

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 9:49 pm

Congress Sets Sights On Karimnagar Municipal Corporation

The party would work collectively to capture the civic body and implement a special manifesto aimed at transforming the

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 9:37 pm

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This is the second time within two weeks that the Diamond Harbour Trinamul Congress parliamentarian has taken on the ECI

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 9:31 pm

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Campaign aims to restore constitutional rights to work and wages; part of nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Sangram movement

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:02 pm

New 'Thalaiva': Congress 'rebrands' Rahul Gandhi for Tamil Nadu election outreach - no more 'Jannayak'?

New 'Thalaiva': Congress 'rebrands' Rahul Gandhi - no more 'Jannayak'?

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 8:54 pm

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I spoke on greater Assam and unity in my speech while joining Congress. There was a sentence where I mentioned Sivasagar

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 8:22 pm

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Congress appears wary of opening a Pandoras box in central Travancore, where any seat-sharing exercise will require bala

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

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Karnataka will conduct all local body elections this year. The Supreme Court has mandated civic polls for Bengaluru's fi

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 7:20 pm

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A Republican congressman from Florida introduced a bill Monday to annex Greenland and make it the 51st US state as Presi

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 7:10 pm

We act openly, no secret MoU: BJP hits back after Congress questions Chinese delegation's visit

The Congress media and publicity department head, Pawan Khera, said his party demands full accountability and complete t

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 6:35 pm

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GUWAHATI, Jan 13: Leader of the Opposition in Assam Assembly and senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has termed newl

The Shillong Times 13 Jan 2026 6:14 pm

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Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, stated that India's democratic system faces an attack. He mentioned institutions like t

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 5:48 pm

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New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the Centres attempt to block Vijay-starrer

The Sen Times 13 Jan 2026 5:26 pm

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YSRCP has alleged that the Telugu Desam Party-led Andhra Pradesh government was involved in a cover-up after the Anti-Co

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 4:28 pm

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The Congress party has initiated a nationwide campaign called 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram'. This movement aims to restore co

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 4:20 pm

Former CPI(M) MLA P. Aisha Potty joins Congress in Kerala

Aisha Potty formally enters Congress shortly after appearing alongside senior party leaders, including AICC general secr

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 3:55 pm

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Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's strong support for actor Vijay over the controversy surrounding his film Jana Naya

NDTV 13 Jan 2026 3:35 pm

Centre undermining rural workers rights by replacing MGNREGA, says K.C. Venugopal

AICC general secretary inaugurates two-day day-and-night protest by Congress in front of Kerala Lok Bhavan demanding res

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Former CPI(M) MLA Aisha Potty Joins Congress in Kerala

Potty, who represented the Kottarakkara Assembly constituency for three consecutive terms, formally took Congress member

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 3:01 pm

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The two-minute-and-21-second video, shared on the TNCCs official platforms, opens with an AI-crafted image of Rahul Gand

News18 13 Jan 2026 2:59 pm

I&B Ministrys Attempt To Block Jana Nayagan Attack On Tamil Culture: Rahul

New Delhi, Jan 13: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the Centres attempt to block Vijay-starrer Jana

Daily Excelsior 13 Jan 2026 2:31 pm

'Mr Modi, you will never succeed': Rahul Gandhi backs Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan; slams Centre over film certification

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has voiced his support for actor Vijay's upcoming film 'Jananayagan', criticizing the I&B M

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 1:50 pm

Attack on Tamil culture: Rahul Gandhi accuses I&B Ministry of blocking Jana Nayagan

The Congress leader says that PM Modi can never succeed in suppressing the voices of Tamil people

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 1:46 pm

Congress keeps cards close to chest on talks with LDF ally Kerala Congress (M)

Asked if Sonia Gandhi has extended an olive branch to KC(M) chairperson Jose K. Mani, Keralas Opposition Leader V.D. Sat

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 1:37 pm

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A Kerala court has granted custody of expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil to the police for three days in connectio

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 1:07 pm

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Washington: Republican Congressman Randy Fine has formally introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, a legi

The Siasat Daily 13 Jan 2026 12:32 pm

Rahul Gandhi to attend school event in TNs Gudalur

Udhagamandalam: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of St Thomas English High Schoo

The Siasat Daily 13 Jan 2026 12:10 pm

Wayanad rehabilitation: CPI(M) accuses Congress of lack of transparency in fund use

Minister M.B. Rajesh says Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan is tying himself in knots trying to explain the lack of trans

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 11:48 am

Do not like this, I have a secular mindset: Ajit Pawar condemns communal remarks amid BMC polls

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 13 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Aji

The Sen Times 13 Jan 2026 11:46 am

BJP complains to ECI over 'illegal' hoardings put up by NCP, other parties in Pune

In the run-up to the municipal corporation elections, the Nationalist Congress Party and other parties have put up unaut

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 10:44 am

Congress Supriya Shrinate calls it diplomatic failure as no US official receives Ashwini Vaishnaw

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate criticized Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's visit to Washington DC. She stated that

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 10:23 am

Gen-Z protests in 3 Asian nations must be examined: Manish Tewari

Congress MP Manish Tewari urged a thorough study of recent Gen-Z protests in South Asia, questioning if they were organi

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 9:41 am

Former MP Thomas Kuthiravattam from Kerala dies at 80

A native of Kallissery in Chengannur, he was a well-known face in Kerala politics and had a long association with Kerala

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:40 am

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on January 22

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led now-dropped criminal cases against Donald Trump, will testify publicly before the Ho

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 9:32 am

US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland

WASHINGTON: A bipartisan US congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week in an attempt to show unity

Kashmir Reader 13 Jan 2026 6:43 am

Rahul invites TN Congress leaders to Delhi on Jan 18

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 6:10 am

Moquim Signals Launch Of New Regional Party With Youth Mobilisation in Odisha

Barabati-Cuttack Congress MLA and Moquims daughter, Sofia Firdous, attended as chief guest

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 2:11 am

KTR Warns Congress: Don't Abolish Districts Or Face Protests

Addressing a party meeting in Mahbubnagar, Rama Rao said the Congress government clearly did not want administration and

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 12:53 am

Internal cohesion key to Indias strategic autonomy, says MP Manish Tewari

In his book, the Congress leader says pluralism is no longer a luxury which can be taken for granted

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 12:25 am

Satyagraha sparks political storm in Kerala

PTI Thiruvananthapuram Kerala saw a heated political showdown on Monday as state ministers led by Chief Minister Pinaray

The Navhind Times 13 Jan 2026 12:16 am

Did Trump walk back $2,000 checks? President appears to forget making the promise to Americans

Donald Trump was questioned about his plan to give Americans $2,000 checks from tariff money. During an interview, he se

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 12:15 am

Maharashtra EC bars advance Ladki Bahin payment citing enforcement of the model code of conduct for municipal polls

The State Election Commission has halted the Maharashtra government's advance payment of 1,500 under the Ladki Bahin sch

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 12:05 am

Congress seeks budgetary steps to deal with three key economic challenges

With the Union budget on the horizon, the Congress party is advocating for a comprehensive approach to remedy the nation

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 11:56 pm

SIR in West Bengal: SC notice to ECI on Trinamool MPs' plea

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India. This follows a plea by Trinamool Congress MPs

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 11:53 pm

Kerala Polls: A daunting challenge for the Left, a do-or-die test for Congress and a chance for BJP

As Kerala approaches its pivotal assembly elections, the ruling LDF is vying for an unprecedented third consecutive term

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 11:44 pm

Shikha Mukrjee | Mamata, ED, I-PAC: A Masterclass In Politics

I-PAC is not just Indias largest political consultancy company. It is the Trinamul Congresss data and strategy backbone

Deccan Chronicle 12 Jan 2026 10:38 pm

Kishan Reddy Defends VB-GRAMG Act, Flays Congress

Kishan Reddy said the new legislation would benefit the poor, farmers, and rural economy through enhanced accountability

Deccan Chronicle 12 Jan 2026 9:54 pm

Congress govt.s plan to help PNLP exposed with invalid plea in Apex Court: BRS

Its Revanth Reddys Sankranthi gift to Chandrababu Naidu, says BRS leader T. Harish Rao

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 9:23 pm

Dalit atrocities rising in BJP-governed states: Congress

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 9:20 pm

Advance payment under 'Ladki Bahin' scheme barred during poll code: Maharashtra poll body

The State Election Commission has prohibited the Maharashtra government from releasing an advance instalment of the 'Lad

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 9:13 pm

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Capital One stock, Visa stock, and JPM stock dropped after Donald Trump proposed a 10% limit on credit card interest rat

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 8:54 pm

Shiv Sena-backed NCP councillor defeats BJP rival to become Ambernath Municipal Council VP

Thane: Following a week of high-pitched political drama, Shiv Sena-backed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) councillor Sa

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 8:02 pm

EC Stops Ladki Bahin Scheme Funds Transfer To Beneficiaries A Day Before Maharashtra Civic Polls

The move follows a request from the Congress, which had written to the Commission seeking a ban on fund distribution onc

News18 12 Jan 2026 7:59 pm

TMCs Abhishek Banerjee alleges ED raid on I-PAC office was political vendetta

Kolkata: All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday, January 12, attacked the Enforcement Dir

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 7:42 pm

Regional imbalance in Kalyana Karnataka will end in next 10 years, claims Chief Minister

The Congress has delivered Article 371(J) for development of Kalyana Karnataka, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 7:41 pm

Could you get a $2,000 stimulus check? Trump proposal would cover only 58% of Americans

Trump has suggested a $2,000 stimulus-style payment funded by tariff money. The check would likely go only to people ear

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 7:41 pm

Congress alleges scam in PM skill scheme, seeks thorough probe

Congress leader Kannan Gopinathan claimed that the CAG report has pointed out that 94.53% of beneficiaries' bank account

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 7:41 pm

Hatred fuelled on basis of caste and religion, claims Congress after Dalit womans killing in U.P.

The party claims the State tops in crimes against SCs, flags delay in releasing crime data

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 7:23 pm

SIT informs Speakers office about Mamkootathils arrest details

Shamsheer had stated on Sunday that the Assembly Ethics and Privileges Committee will examine the matter. He also said t

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 7:18 pm

Politics of hatred behind changes to job scheme, claims Gopinath Palaniappan

Congress leaders go on a one-day hunger strike in Belagavi against VB-G RAM G Act that has replaced the erstwhile rural

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 7:09 pm

Kunhalikutty cautions LDF against misstepping on Sabarimala

The IUML leader said the Congress had no responsibility to answer for the actions of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 7:04 pm

Former Democratic congresswoman Mary Peltola announces Senate run in Alaska

The Republican-leaning state is key to Democrats long-shot strategy of retaking control of the chamber in November.

The Washington Post 12 Jan 2026 6:30 pm

Thackeray brothers reunite after 20 years: What it means for Maharashtra politics | Pulse Maharastra

The reunion of the Thackeray brothers after two decades has reshaped Maharashtra politics ahead of the Mumbai BMC electi

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 6:26 pm

Congress raises fiscal federalism, inequality concerns ahead of Budget

The economy faces structural challenges which cannot be addressed through what it called statistical illusions, said Con

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 5:58 pm

From Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu, has 'women first' become best poll bet for parties?

Political parties are increasingly targeting women voters, seen as kingmakers in elections. Ahead of Maharashtra's civic

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 5:49 pm

Congress Holds Dharna On MGNREGA Issue In Jammu, Says Will Not Allow Its Dilution

Jammu, Jan 12: The Congress held a sit-in dharna in Jammu under the banners of MGNREGA Bachao and Humari Riyasat, Humara

Daily Excelsior 12 Jan 2026 5:24 pm

Ladki Bahin aid before civic polls, claims Minister; SEC seeks report as Opposition protests

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal has said his party was not opposed to Ladki Bahin scheme, but objecte

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 5:21 pm

Leader Of Partying, Tourism: BJP Jeers As Rahul Gandhi Visits Vietnam

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's ongoing visit to Vietnam has drawn the usual barbs from the BJP, with the ruling p

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 5:20 pm

'Misogyny': Karnataka Congress Lawmaker Amid Online Abuse Over 'Western' Dressing

Karnataka Congress MLA Nayana spoke out against the online abuse she has been facing over her choice of clothing, callin

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 5:19 pm

Stabbed From Front and Back: Shivakumar Gets Candid As Karnataka Leadership Tussle Intensifies

Shivakumar's remarks appeared to be a direct volley at his detractors within the Congress-led government and his rivals

News18 12 Jan 2026 5:12 pm

SIR in Bengal: SC seeks ECs reply on irregularities claims

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, January 12, sought a response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on fre

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 5:04 pm

Who Is Himanta Sarma? Gaurav Gogoi Takes A Leaf Out Of Father's Political Book

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has taken a leaf out of his late father's political book to launch a direct charge at

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 4:58 pm

Congress will make comeback in Mumbai civic polls, says Azharuddin

Mumbai: Ex-cricketer and Telangana minister Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday expressed confidence in Congresss victory in t

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 4:56 pm

No Issues In Family: Supriya Sule On Joining Hands With Ajit Pawar For Pune Polls

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Monday said that there has never been any issue with

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

'Turning Districts Into Miya Lands': Himanta Sarma's Charge Against Congress

The Congress plans to alter the demographic character of key Upper Assam districts, alleged Chief Minister Himanta Sarma

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 4:30 pm

Speaker does not rule out exemplary punishment on use of e-cigarette in Lok Sabha

This comes after BJP member Anurag Thakur had sent a complaint to Speaker Om Birla claiming a Trinamool Congress member

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 4:25 pm

SC seeks EC's reply on fresh TMC pleas alleging SIR irregularities in West Bengal

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission for its response. Trinamool Congress MPs have raised concerns about

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 4:19 pm

Karnataka Leadership: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Will Be Called For Talks If Needed, Says Kharge

Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, on Sunday said his hard work had brought him

Deccan Chronicle 12 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

The great Congress exodus: How Indias oldest party became biggest source of defections

The Congress party is experiencing a steady erosion of internal authority, leading to a continuous exodus of legislators

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 3:26 pm

Congress Chief Kharge Flays MGNREGA Repeal, Accuses Modi Govt Of Favouring Corporates

Bengaluru, Jan 12: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday slammed the Centre for repealing the UPA-era MGNREGA

Daily Excelsior 12 Jan 2026 3:19 pm

Congress high command calls Bengal meet to firm up poll strategy

Congress leaders will meet on January 17 in New Delhi to strategize for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. Fur

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 3:11 pm

Quintessential Sherni: Congress leaders hail Priyanka Gandhi on her birthday

Congress leaders across the country extended birthday greetings to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, praising her courage, compassi

Mid Day 12 Jan 2026 1:29 pm

Ahead of assembly polls, TMC holds first digital conclave for 'Ami Banglar Digital Joddhas'

The Trinamool Congress held its first digital conclave for 'Ami Banglar Digital Joddhas'. Over 10,000 volunteers attende

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 1:25 pm

Congress slams trouble-engine UP govt for lathi-charge on MGNREGA protestors

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday, January 11, alleged that the Yogi-Modi trouble-engine government in Uttar Pradesh ord

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 12:39 pm

From BJP-Congress to BJP-AIMIM: Everyone Is Fair Game for Power in Maharashtra

Such alliances have not surprised people in Maharashtra, as they have been witnessing such games for a while.

The Quint 12 Jan 2026 12:31 pm

'TN will remain single-party state': No coalition govt, says minister Periyasamy as DMK rejects Congress demand for power sharing

DMK has officially rejected calls from a section of Tamil Nadu Congress leaders for a share in power, asserting that the

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 11:58 am

Economy Faces Many Challenges, Meaningful Steps Needed In Budget: Congress

New Delhi, Jan 12: The Congress on Monday hoped that the forthcoming Union Budget will take meaningful steps to address

Daily Excelsior 12 Jan 2026 11:04 am

Mani Shankar Aiyar Says Hindutva Is Hinduism In Paranoia, BJP Hits Back

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks, in which he said Hindutva is Hinduism in paranoia, have sparked a

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 9:39 am

'Hindutva Is Hinduism In Paranoia': Mani Shankar Aiyar Stirs Row, BJP Hits Back

The Congress leader said Hinduism, which he described as an ancient and resilient faith, neither required nor depended o

News18 12 Jan 2026 9:22 am

Hinduism vs Hindutva: Mani Shankar Aiyar draws distinction, triggers row; BJP hits back

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar stated that Hindutva is Hinduism in paranoia, arguing it incites fear among Hindus to

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 8:52 am