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Congress calls opposition meet on migrants' plight, changes in labour laws
So far, 17 parties have agreed to take part in the meeting via video-conferencing, but the SP and the BSP are yet to confirm their attendance.
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Covid-19: Govt's Rs 20-trn rescue package proves to be a damp squib
The reason for discontentment is that the actual fiscal outlay is only a fraction of the amount
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Supreme Court extends protection from coercive action to Arnab Goswami
Goswami claimed in the top court that he was interrogated by Mumbai Police for over 12 hours with regard to FIR on alleged defamatory statements
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Arnab Goswami moves SC, seeks quashing of fresh FIR against him in Mumbai
The fresh FIR was lodged on May 2 in Mumbai against him and two others for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by making derogatory remark regarding a mosque located in suburban Bandra
 "Arnab Goswami moves SC, seeks quashing of fresh FIR against him in Mumbai")
Lockdown 3.0: Political slugfest breaks out on migrant workers' rescue
Sonia Gandhi's move forces central government to bear 85% of cost of migrant travel, states to bear 15%
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Railways to pay 85% of train fare for workers, says govt after controversy
Lav Agarwal, joint secretary in the health ministry, gave a clarification after the Congress party offered to pay for the train tickets of migrant workers.
 "Railways to pay 85% of train fare for workers, says govt after controversy")
Why Shramik Special Trains have created a political storm
Here's why the Shramik Special Trains have created quite a stir in political circles
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Railway board in a huddle as Congress offers to pay for travel of migrants
Sonia Gandhi said in a letter to the state units that every Pradesh Congress committee shall bear the cost of rail travel for every needy worker and migrant labourer
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Cong to bear rail travel cost of every needy migrant workers: Sonia Gandhi
She also accused the central government and the Railways of completely ignoring the demands made by the Congress for ensuring the safe and free travel of migrant workers
 "Cong to bear rail travel cost of every needy migrant workers: Sonia Gandhi")
Why can't Congress recognise the realities and offer realistic solutions?
Rahul Gandhi's two recent video performances offer little hope - the first fell flat in attacking govt 'strategy'; and the second showed him in a position unbecoming of a leader - writes T N Ninan
Covid-19: Nationwide tally crosses 26,000; daily growth rate lowest at 6%
At least 56 more deaths have been reported since Friday evening -- the highest so far in a span of 24 hours
 "Covid-19: Nationwide tally crosses 26,000; daily growth rate lowest at 6%")
Manmohan opposes DA hike freeze; Sonia writes to PM on MSME package
The Congress posted excerpts from a video conference of the party's recently constituted 11-member consultative group
 "Manmohan opposes DA hike freeze; Sonia writes to PM on MSME package")
Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi seeking economic package for MSMEs
Gandhi emphasised that the MSME sector is suffering around Rs 30,000 crore loss every day due to the lockdown
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CMs to make a more strident demand to lift lockdown in Monday meet with PM
he CMs plan to highlight the problems of stranded migrants and call for allowing inter-state transit to enable them to travel to their native places
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Top headlines: Govt puts on hold DA hike, Fitch cuts India growth forecast
Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day
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BJP spreading communal prejudice, hatred; should worry every Indian: Sonia
Addressing a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, Gandhi said this should worry every Indian and the Congress will have to work hard to repair this damage
 "BJP spreading communal prejudice, hatred; should worry every Indian: Sonia")
Sections of Sangh Parivar appeal for boycott of all Chinese goods
Shailendra Sengar, Bharatiya Janata Party Kisan Morcha national vice-president, called for a 'complete boycott' of all Chinese goods on April 25
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National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a press conference via video conference, Gandhi also said the entire country has to fight the crisis "unitedly"
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Cong's 'uncooperative' conduct puts question mark on Oppn's relevance: BJP
The Congress should shun this "lowly politics" and cooperate with the government, said BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy
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It is imperative for us to rise above partisan interests: Sonia Gandhi
Following is Sonia Gandhi's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
