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Nana Patole Criticizes Operation Tiger as a Threat to Democracy
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Serious Allegations Against Govind Singh Dotasra by Kirori Lal Meena
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Congress Demands High-Level Investigation into Land Purchase Issues in Ujjain
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Bengal Chief Minister Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Corruption at BGBS
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How to protect American high school kids? Rep. Bera demands Congress confront China over fentanyl
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Congress MP Questions Partys Strategy After Poor Bihar Election Performance
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Karnataka government intends to make new appointments to boards, corporations: KPCC chief
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'Mamata Is Trinamool Congress': Mahua Moitra defends leadership, slams arrests of TMC leaders
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Bidadi Township Project likely to emerge as major political test for Congress in Karnataka
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Ajay Rai Criticizes UP Government Over Lucknow Incident and Corruption Allegations
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Belagavi will get two Ministerial berths, says Minister
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The Latest: Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war
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JB Mathur Criticizes Government Amid George Kurians Resignation and Political Turmoil
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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
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Congress calls tragedy a wake-up call, wants tougher fire safety enforcement
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Odisha Assembly Speaker Dismisses Disqualification Petition Against 11 MLAs
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A Brooklyn coffee shop, Poetica Coffee, sparked a political firestorm by publicly shaming and refunding Congressman Dan
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BJP Accuses Rahul of Politicising Students Exam Anxiety
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Payment quota decides Karnataka Cabinet, says HD Kumaraswamy
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Imran Masood Questions Akhilesh Yadavs Silence on Muslim Issues in Uttar Pradesh
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Bhatti Urges Mahila Congress Members To Publicise TG Welfare Schemes
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AITC moves Calcutta High Court against freezing of party bank accounts
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Former Deputy CM Eshwarappa says Congress will face same fate as BJP did after purchasing MLAs
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NEET re-exam: Karnataka Congress chief regrets hardship faced by students due to traffic disruption
Congress president B.K. Hariprasad expressed regret over students facing traffic issues reaching NEET exam centres due t
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Reported annual rural wage growth jumped from 6% to 17-18% between June 2025 and March 2026, with average daily wages sp
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Entire political science of data doctoring: Congress slams govt on rural wage figures
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NEET Takes Another Political Turn After Students Miss Exam In Bengaluru
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Odisha Speaker Surama Padhy dismisses BJD, Congress petitions seeking disqualification of 11 MLAs
Both parties alleged that the conduct of the MLAs, which was inconsistent with the mandate on which they were elected as
Tharoors Normalcy Remark on Kashmir Sparks Congress Rift, Draws Sharp Response
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SRINAGAR: The Congress enquiry committee is currently in the Kashmir Valley to gather feedback from party leaders regard
Union Minister Giriraj Singh echoed Prime Minister Modi's views on West Bengal's history, accusing Congress of appeaseme
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Congress MP Dean Kuriakose criticizes the NDSAs removal of Keralas representative from the Mullaperiyar Dam safety panel
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New Yorks congressional candidates will deliver closing arguments ahead of primary elections Tuesday, as an ascendent pr
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A California woman won at trial against Meta and YouTube earlier this year when her lawyers argued the companies knew su
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended birthday wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, who turned 52. Gandhi
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The notices, issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and published in the Federal Register last week, w
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Veteran Shiv Sainiks lament the party's decline, attributing it to a departure from its grassroots origins and ideologic
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Trinamool Congress Minority Cell Chief Mosaraf Hussain Resigns from Party Position
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Congress DAC Resolves ShabbirChandrasekhar Rift
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Opposition Accuses Government of Misusing Agencies Amid Ram Temple Controversy
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False Cases Will Not Deter Us, Says Kakani
Former minister and YSR Congress Nellore district president Kakani Govardhan Reddy on Sunday alleged that the coalition
Gunfire at Congress MLAs office shows law and order collapse in Haryana, says Hooda
Not a single gang was active during the Congress governments tenure, because the administrations policy was clear: eithe
Meenakshi Rejects Rumours of Internal Conspiracy
Telangana Congress incharge denies internal sabotage, calls reports baseless.
Cgarh: Rahul Gandhi Attends Congress Training Camp In Cgarh
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Congress Guarantees Unmet, NRR Writes In Open Letter To CM
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TMC Rebels Consider Defamation Suit Against Mahua Moitra Over Social Media Post
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TMC Rebels Consider Defamation Suit Against Mahua Moitra
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Congress chief spokesperson in J&K, Ravinder Sharma, lashed out at the post, saying Tharoor should have spared time to m
Karnataka chief minister unveils 50k posts for Congress workers on guarantee panels
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Congress MP Imran Masood Criticizes Ram Temple Fund Controversy as Robbery
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Telangana Congress calls for 'transparency' in SIR, meets state poll chief
Rajesh Thakur Criticizes Ram Temple Donation Controversy and Governments Political Tactics
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Hariprasad assumes charge as KPCC chief; accuses BJP-RSS of 'undermining' democracy, constitution
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KTR accuses Congress, BJP of colluding on Musi project, slams government for displacement of people
'Centre has put us in danger': Karnataka CM urges Congress cadre to act as voter help desks amid SIR
We will punish those who indulged in cross-voting, says Ashok
Congress is involved in horse trading, according to the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and BJP leader
Congress leader seeks judicial probe into Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation allegations
Kolanukonda Shivaji says only an inquiry under a sitting judge can establish the facts behind reports of alleged irregul
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BJP Strengthens Its Organization in Punjab, Claims Victory: Manohar Lal
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Modi Destroying India, Trump the World says Mallikarjun Kharge
This Modi government will fall one day, wait and watch. A big trouble is coming for Modi, wait and watch, the Congress c
MLA Mosaraf Hussen resigns as TMC's West Bengal minority cell president
Trinamool Congress MLA Mosaraf Hussen has stepped down as president of the party's state minority cell, citing prevailin
'Modi destroying India, Trump the world; both call themselves good friends', claims Kharge
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump, accusing them of harming their respec
Truth must come out: Karnataka BJP to ask MLAs to swear before Lord Manjunatha in cross-voting probe
Karnataka BJP is investigating alleged cross-voting by its MLAs in the recent Legislative Council polls, which saw the r
AICC in-charges endorsement of party rebel candidates contradicts Puducherry unit chiefs stand
The six candidates had filed their nominations before allocation of constituencies among constituents of the Congress-DM
Ramchander Rao Slams Govt Over Unfulfilled Guarantees, Seeks Meet with Rahul Gandhi
Ramchander Rao writes to CM A. Revanth Reddy, alleges failure in implementing Congress poll promises
Cross voting in Karnataka MLC polls: BJP to seek divine intervention to identify black sheep
The BJP's Karnataka unit is seeking divine intervention to unmask MLAs who allegedly cross-voted for the Congress in the
Hasan Dalwai Challenges PM Modis Remarks on Bengal Politics
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BJP Spokesperson Criticizes Congress for Colonial Tactics
New Delhi, June 21: BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala has targeted Rahul Gandhi, claiming that those who speak
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy booked in fraud, forgery case
A close aide of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, Sumit Roy, faces fresh charges of fraud and forgery in Pasc
BK Hariprasad Assumes Charge As Karnataka Congress Chief
The 71-year-old MLC was appointed Karnataka Congress president on June 3, following Shivakumar's recent resignation as K
Telangana BJP chief seeks Rahul meet over unkept promises
Hyderabad: Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President N Ramchander Rao on Sunday, June 21, sought a meeting with L
Pratap Singh Bajwa Affirms Loyalty to Rahul Gandhi Amid Punjab Congress Discussions
New Delhi, June 21: Following a meeting concerning the internal politics of the Punjab Congress, senior leader and Leade
Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Great Nicobar Project
New Delhi, June 21: Amidst opposition to the Great Nicobar Project, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched a strong attack
Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental right
The Congress is advocating for the right to vote to be declared a fundamental right, citing concerns over voter suppress
Woman Attacked by Rottweilers in Kanpur, Condition Critical
Kanpur, June 21: A shocking incident has emerged from the Friends Colony area in the Chakeri police station jurisdiction
Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi sparks political slugfest
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's assertion that Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about Indian civilian sailors with US Pr
Abhishek Banerjees Private Jet Journey Sparks Political Controversy Amid TMC Factionalism
New Delhi, June 21: Abhishek Banerjee, a leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has become the center of political disc
Congress slams Tharoor for showing admiration for Modi; MP says statement given partisan twist
The row was sparked by Shashi Tharoor's reported remarks that in meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, PM Modi conv
Anita Katyal | Defections Set Off Jitters In Cong; TMC Now Akin To Three-ring circus
The defections in the Trinamul Congress and the Uddhav Thackery-led Shiv Sena were planned in detail by the Bharatiya Ja
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A special CBI court has acquitted former MP Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder of Congress leader Pavan
Congress, Shashi Tharoor differ on Modi-Trump meeting
The Congress party and Shashi Tharoor diverged on evaluating PM Modi's meeting with President Trump. While the AICC accu
Congress training camp for functionaries begins in Chhattisgarh; Rahul Gandhi to attend on Jun 21
Chhattisgarh Congress district presidents have commenced a training camp at Abhanpur, focusing on grassroots engagement
Ramchander Rao Condemns Denial of Permission to BJP Delegations SCCL Visit
Charges Congress government trying to suppress truth of coal theft
Eastern India Ignored During Congress Rule: Modi
The Prime Minister said the Centre was focusing on developing the country through the growth of eastern India under the
Star-Studded Wedding of Supriya Sules Daughter Lights Up Mumbai
Mumbai, June 21: The wedding celebration of Revati Sule, daughter of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule, d
Cong Holds Demonstration Against ECI for Rejecting AICC In-Charges RS Nomination
The Congress also accused the BJP-led Centre and the Prime Minister's Office of directly intervening to manipulate the e
Yogi attacks Congress, SP for neglecting Lalitpur
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Pawan Khera took up the mantle to chastise his senior colleague. His message, though sarcastic, conveyed the party's ste
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Major Arms Seizure in West Bengal Leads to Arrest of Two TMC Leaders
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Nagpur, June 20: Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has launched a sharp attack on the re-NEET and exam center allo
His admiration for PM appears to have transcended physical world: Congress slams Tharoor
Congress has criticized Shashi Tharoor for praising Prime Minister Modi's handling of the Indian sailors' issue with Pre
Congress ready to take back those who left party, work with Independent legislators, says Chodankar
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Mekedatu Row: Bommai Asks Congress to Pull Out of Tamil Nadu Alliance
Bommai said all political parties in the state stood united on matters relating to land, water, and language
Modi targets Congress, Left, TMC at Paschimbanga Divas; launches mega infra & farm projects
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Be Alert on S.I.R., Tummala Tells Congress Cadre
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PR First, Not Nation: Cong Slams PM for Not Raising Seafarers Killing With Trump
The US killed three Indian sailors, yet Trump did not even express regret because Narendra Modi sat there meekly, conten
Congress opposes Goa govt circular mandating Yoga Day attendance for students, teachers
Goa's Congress party has urged the State Education department to retract its directive making Yoga Day participation man
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Congress names Julfikar Ali as Congress Legislature Party leader in West Bengal
The Congress has appointed Julfikar Ali as the leader of its Legislature Party in West Bengal, with Motab Shaikh named a
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Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle fired four shots at the Rohtak office of Congress MLA Balram Dangi in Meham earl
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BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that Shashi Tharoors remarks on PM Modis handling of the seafarers
'Learn how to respond from Giorgia Meloni': Congress attacks PM Modi over Trump meeting
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A political storm has erupted in Varanasi after Congress workers depicted Rahul Gandhi as Lord Parshuram, performing a s
Special CBI court Judge Satyanaryan Navandar said the prosecution failed to prove the chain of conspiracy
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20 Years, 128 Witnesses Later, Maharashtra Congress Leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar's Murder Accused Acquitted
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Jyotipriya Mallick is a founding-era worker of the Trinamool Congress and a three-time minister in the erstwhile Mamata
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New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday, June 20, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having a blind devotion to Israel
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He said we have had severe political differences with the Congress, but it never tried to destroy the Shiv Sena like the
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Lucknow, June 20: Ajay Rai, the President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress, has sharply criticized Chief Minister Yogi Adit
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Bhopal, June 20: Jitu Patwari, the president of the Congress partys Madhya Pradesh unit, has accused the government of i
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Jaipur, June 20: Congress leader Harish Chaudhary has targeted the BJP government, citing multiple issues affecting the
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Mumbai, June 20: Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shiv Sena leader, targeted Congress leader Rahul G
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A few kilometres away in Mumbai's western suburbs, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde was holding a separate rally in Goregaon to m
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Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as dissident MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, demand a police probe into party
Lucknow, June 19: Samajwadi Party MLA Ravidas Mehrotra launched a strong attack on the BJP government on various issues
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Jaipur, June 19: Congress MP Umedaram Beniwal has condemned the demolition of mosques and shrines in the district by the
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray fiercely criticized the BJP's alleged attempts to dismantle opposition parties, w
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I was ready to face any challenge as long as I had the support of Shiv Sainiks. But if you dont have trust in me, I am w
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Aleti Maheshwar Reddy alleged irregularities in the functioning of the company and claimed there was an internal underst
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Kolkata, June 19: Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress, led a delegation of four MPs (thre
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Amidst a fresh rebellion, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray emotionally offered to step down if workers lost faith
Mega Job Fair 2026: Around 7,000 youth receive job offers at Indian Youth Congress event
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NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress leader in Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee on Friday met with Speaker Om Birla and submitted 20
Jairam Thakur Accuses Congress of Politicizing NEET Paper Leak Issue
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TMCs Abhishek files 20 disqualification pleas against rebel MPs
New Delhi: Facing a revolt in his parliamentary team, Trinamool Congress leader in Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee on Friday
Shashi Tharoor Expresses Shock Over Alleged Misappropriation of Donations at Ram Temple
New Delhi, June 19: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed astonishment and dismay on Friday regarding the alleged mis
Shashi Tharoor Raises Alarm Over Alleged Misappropriation in Ram Temple Donations
New Delhi, June 19: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed shock and dismay over the alleged misappropriation of milli
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Mumbai, June 19: Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has drawn a comparison between Shiv Sena (UBT) and West Bengals TMC (T
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The Congress workers poured milk on the poster depicting Rahul Gandhi as Lord Parshuram and performed a 'Rudrabhishek' a
Shashi Tharoor Critiques TMC Split as Reflection of Principle-less Politics
New Delhi, June 19: Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor shared his insights on the recent sp
How about declaring Right to Vote a fundamental right: Congress
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Twenty people met the Speaker and claimed they should be treated as a separate group. Later, we got to know that those M
RJD Responds to Congresss Cross Voting Allegations in Jharkhand
Ranchi, June 19: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has hit back after Congress accused its legislators of cross voting in t
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UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responds to the Ram Temple donation controversy, urging people to submit evidence to t
CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Congress for Prioritizing Votes Over Unity
Indore, June 19: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has launched a strong critique against the Congress party, as
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Ahmedabad, June 19: Amit Chavda, the Gujarat Congress President, announced the launch of the Student Echo initiative in
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The job fair was organised jointly by the Indian Youth Congress and the Delhi Congress
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Kolkata, June 19: The political landscape in West Bengal is shifting as another municipal board led by the Trinamool Con
Calcutta High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata, June 19: The Calcutta High Court has issued a contempt notice to former West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC lead
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BJP Leaders Condemn Rahul Gandhis Comparison to Lord Parshuram
Lucknow, June 19: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has launched a strong attack on Congress MP Rahul G
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Kolkata: The leadership crisis in the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress deepened on Friday, June 19, as former West
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Congress secured 5 of 7 Karnataka MLC seats after alleged cross-voting by BJP and JD(S) legislators. The result strength
Cross-voting in MLC polls in Karnataka: BJP president Nitin Nabin summons Karnataka party chief
BJP President Nitin Nabin has summoned Karnataka party chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa and other leaders. This follows cros
Thousands Attend Youth Congress Job Fair, Revealing Scale of Unemployment
Calling the initiative a silent protest, IYC alleged that the BJP-led Centre had failed to generate adequate employment
Rahul Gandhis Growing Acceptance Marks a Bright Future, Says Hussain Dalwai
Mumbai, June 19: Congress leader Hussain Dalwai extended birthday wishes to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, prais
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Ranchi, June 19: Tensions have escalated within the Indie Alliance following the defeat of Congress candidate Pranav Jha
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The BJP stated the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured after a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls. Cross-voting
New Delhi, June 19: On the occasion of Rahul Gandhis 56th birthday, Congress workers celebrated by presenting him as Lor
Telangana woman missing at Istanbul Airport found safe
Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Bokka Rajashree, a Telangana woman who went missing during transit at Istanbul Airport in Turkey,
Congress Leaders Celebrate Rahul Gandhis Birthday, Highlight Youth Aspirations
New Delhi, June 19: On the occasion of Rahul Gandhis birthday, leaders from the Congress party and its allies across the
Great Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment Minister
The Congress on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) had attacked the government over the project, saying the transshipment port on
TVK Moves Resolution Against Karnataka's Mekedatu Project, Ally Congress Supports
Tabling the resolution, Vijay stressed that water resources were directly linked to the welfare of farmers and the state
Kharge, Congress leaders wish Rahul Gandhi on his birthday
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and the Congress party extended birthda
Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls: RJD claims all four MLAs voted for INDIA bloc candidate
Reports of cross-voting emerged from Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections. The RJD stated all its four MLAs voted for the IND
New Delhi , June 19: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, is
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves resolution in Assembly against Mekedatu dam; Congress, VCK extend support
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a unanimous resolution today against the Karnataka government's propo
Rahul Gandhi turns 56, wishes pour in from Congress leaders, allies
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Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment Minister
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environm
U.P. CM Adityanath accuses SP and Congress of nepotism, corruption
He was speaking during a public gathering in Unnao where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 101 developme
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Congress Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, June 19: On the occasion of Rahul Gandhis birthday, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and other
Outgoing US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released declassified documents. These documents accuse
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, praying for his good health and l
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on his 56th birthday. Several Congress
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Senior Advocate and All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kalyan Bandopadhyay has written a letter to the Secretary
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Congress achieved a significant win in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, securing all five seats. Leaders sta
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to present Revised Budget in Assembly today
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Former MLA Gandra Ramana Reddy observed that the Congress party gave false promises of job recruitments to win power, bu