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Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar convenes meeting of MLAs on Monday

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sunil Jakhar will hold a meeting of party legislators and district unit presidents on Monday here, ahead of the likely revamp of the state unit

Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar convenes meeting of MLAs on Monday
Updated On : 18 Jul 2021 | 3:21 PM IST

Sonia sets up parliament groups, Adhir to stay as floor leader

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has reconstituted the party's parliament groups for both houses for effective functioning of party. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stay as leader of the party

Sonia sets up parliament groups, Adhir to stay as floor leader
Updated On : 18 Jul 2021 | 10:03 AM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu to be named as Punjab Congress chief: Sources

Amid heightened political buzz, sources said that the rift in state unit of party would be resolved soon, Navjot Singh Sidhu would take over as the chief of tPunjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC).

Navjot Singh Sidhu to be named as Punjab Congress chief: Sources
Updated On : 18 Jul 2021 | 7:44 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi to chair virtual meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs on Sunday

Ahead of the Parliament's Monsoon session, Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi will be chairing a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) on Sunday.

Sonia Gandhi to chair virtual meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs on Sunday
Updated On : 18 Jul 2021 | 6:55 AM IST

Cong leaders detained while protesting against fuel price hike in T'gana

The Telangana police detained Congress leaders including the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President Revanth Reddy during a protest against fuel price hike at Dharna Chowk area

Cong leaders detained while protesting against fuel price hike in T'gana
Updated On : 17 Jul 2021 | 7:06 AM IST

Amarinder writes to Sonia Gandhi, airs reservation on Sidhu's elevation

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has written to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, expressing reservation over Navjot Singh Sidhu's possible appointment as the state party chief

Amarinder writes to Sonia Gandhi, airs reservation on Sidhu's elevation
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 11:29 PM IST

Priyanka arrives in Lucknow, starts with silent protest against BJP govt

Priyanka Gandhi arrived here on a two-day election-preparation visit, and started with a silent protest before a Mahatma Gandhi statute against the BJP govt in the state

Priyanka arrives in Lucknow, starts with silent protest against BJP govt
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 8:24 PM IST

Those who are scared are free to leave party, fearless are welcome: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said those who were afraid of facing the reality and the BJP were free to leave the party, while fearless leaders outside the Congress should be brought in.

Those who are scared are free to leave party, fearless are welcome: Rahul
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 6:35 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia Gandhi ahead of Punjab Congress revamp

Amid continued infighting in the Punjab Congress, former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday met party chief Sonia Gandhi at her residence here.

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia Gandhi ahead of Punjab Congress revamp
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 3:58 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet Sonia Gandhi at her residence in Delhi today

Amid speculation of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu likely to be named the Chief of Punjab Pradesh will meet the party's interim President Sonia Gandhi at her residence in Delhi today

Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet Sonia Gandhi at her residence in Delhi today
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 10:32 AM IST

Cong only option against BJP; we will form govt at Centre in 2024: Patole

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole said that Congress is the only party left against the BJP and his party shall form the government after the 2024 general elections

Cong only option against BJP; we will form govt at Centre in 2024: Patole
Updated On : 15 Jul 2021 | 12:12 PM IST

Kerala Guv observes day-long fast against dowry; Cong, BJP flay Left govt

Days after a series of dowry deaths rocked Kerala,Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday observed a fast to create social awareness against it and end atrocities against women.

Kerala Guv observes day-long fast against dowry; Cong, BJP flay Left govt
Updated On : 14 Jul 2021 | 10:06 PM IST

Congress alleges shortage of vaccines, says third wave may hit 'very badly'

The Congress on Wednesday attacked the Centre over the "shortage" of COVID-19 vaccines and said the third wave of the pandemic may hit the country very badly

Congress alleges shortage of vaccines, says third wave may hit 'very badly'
Updated On : 14 Jul 2021 | 6:22 PM IST

Congress, BJP, others slam Kerala govt stand on merchants reopening shops

Support for the merchants, demanding they be allowed to open their shops, came pouring in from various political parties, including the Congress and BJP

Congress, BJP, others slam Kerala govt stand on merchants reopening shops
Updated On : 14 Jul 2021 | 5:45 PM IST

Assam cow protection bill influenced by RSS: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said that the changes in the Assam's cow protection bill are influenced by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) rather than the culture of the state

Assam cow protection bill influenced by RSS: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi
Updated On : 14 Jul 2021 | 8:15 AM IST

Delhi Congress leaders meets CVC, demands probe into DTC bus deal

A delegation of Delhi Congress leaders on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the chief vigilance commissioner, demanding a detailed probe into the DTC bus procurement and maintenance contract issue.

Delhi Congress leaders meets CVC, demands probe into DTC bus deal
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 7:45 PM IST

Congress demands reduction in fuel prices, GST rates of mass-consumed goods

Congress on Tuesday said there is no respite from its "economic mess" and demanded that fuel prices and GST rates on mass-consumed goods be reduced to provide relief to the common people.

Congress demands reduction in fuel prices, GST rates of mass-consumed goods
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 7:27 PM IST

Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes Nepal's prime minister for the fifth time

Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday became the country's Prime Minister for the fifth time, media reports said

Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes Nepal's prime minister for the fifth time
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 2:45 PM IST

'Nepal's Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba to form small Cabinet'

Nepal's Opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba is set to form a small Cabinet on Tuesday, a day after the Supreme Court directs to appoint the Nepali Congress chief as the country's new prime minister

'Nepal's Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba to form small Cabinet'
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 1:06 PM IST

Rahul discusses name for U'khand CLP leader with state unit leadership

Uttarakhand Congress leaders met Rahul Gandhi and discussed name for new Congress legislature party leader in state

Rahul discusses name for U'khand CLP leader with state unit leadership
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 7:55 AM IST