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CWC meeting: Top Congress leaders deliberate on CAA, NRC, JNU violence

The Congress has come out against the amended citizenship law and supported students' agitations in various campuses in the country.

CWC meeting: Top Congress leaders deliberate on CAA, NRC, JNU violence
Updated On : 11 Jan 2020 | 6:28 PM IST

Delhi polls: Congress CEC to meet on Jan 11 at Sonia Gandhi's residence

Assembly polls will be held in Delhi on February 8 while counting of votes will take place on February 11

Delhi polls: Congress CEC to meet on Jan 11 at Sonia Gandhi's residence
Updated On : 09 Jan 2020 | 7:42 PM IST

What Modi and Shah tried to pull off in Maharashtra is absolutely fine

The drama in Maharashtra shows no party is better than the BJP at using the existing ethical framework for political advantage

What Modi and Shah tried to pull off in Maharashtra is absolutely fine
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 10:47 PM IST

Sonia 'unwell', say Cong sources; skips conference

She was to address the inaugural session of the first-ever Women Legislators' Conference

Sonia 'unwell', say Cong sources; skips conference
Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 7:10 PM IST

India should seek arrest of culprits in Pak gurdwara attack case: Sonia

Expressing dismay and concern over the matter, she called upon the government to immediately take up the issue with Pakistani authorities

India should seek arrest of culprits in Pak gurdwara attack case: Sonia
Updated On : 04 Jan 2020 | 10:01 PM IST

Is government looking skywards to save Air India from being grounded?

Would it mean Air India going the Jet Airways way and suspending operations?

Is government looking skywards to save Air India from being grounded?
Updated On : 02 Jan 2020 | 8:56 PM IST

Year in Review: Many politicians, biz bigwigs suffered setback in Delhi HC

The high court order denying anticipatory bail to Chidambaram in the INX Media corruption case proved costly for him as he was arrested by the CBI the very next day

Year in Review: Many politicians, biz bigwigs suffered setback in Delhi HC
Updated On : 30 Dec 2019 | 5:49 PM IST

Congress foundation day: Rahul to address rally in Assam amid anti-CAA stir

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also address party workers at Lucknow at a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Pradesh Congress Committee (UPPCC) on Saturday

Congress foundation day: Rahul to address rally in Assam amid anti-CAA stir
Updated On : 26 Dec 2019 | 10:31 PM IST

Year in Review: Events that made biggest political news in India in 2019

From revocation of J&K's special status to the Citizenship Amendment Act, Business Standard lists six defining events of 2019 that became the biggest political issues in India

Year in Review: Events that made biggest political news in India in 2019
Updated On : 26 Dec 2019 | 3:38 PM IST

Modi govt has declared war on own people: Sonia on Citizenship Act

In a statement, she alleged that the BJP government's intention was clear about wanting to spread instability and creating an atmosphere of religious tension for political interests

Modi govt has declared war on own people: Sonia on Citizenship Act
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 8:20 PM IST

Actress Payal Rohatgi arrested for offensive video post on social media

Rohatgi on her social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, had posted the objectionable content on September 6 and 21.

Actress Payal Rohatgi arrested for offensive video post on social media
Updated On : 15 Dec 2019 | 5:21 PM IST

'My name is Rahul Gandhi, not Rahul Savarkar': Cong rally challenges govt

The Congress leader accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "destroying" the economy and said, "It is Prime Minister himself and not India's enemies who have destroyed our economy."

'My name is Rahul Gandhi, not Rahul Savarkar': Cong rally challenges govt
Updated On : 14 Dec 2019 | 4:01 PM IST

Dark day in constitution's history: Sonia on passage of Citizenship Bill

Rajya Sabha approved The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 with 125 votes in favour and 105 against it

Dark day in constitution's history: Sonia on passage of Citizenship Bill
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 11:21 PM IST

K'taka bypolls: With 12 seats Yediyurappa retains govt, Cong sees fallout

Modi called the by-polls in Karnataka "extraordinary", one which would decide whether the BJP government would stay or go.

K'taka bypolls: With 12 seats Yediyurappa retains govt, Cong sees fallout
Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 12:28 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in for Cong president

Gandhi decided not to celebrate her birthday as she was saddened by rape incidents and assaults on women in various parts if the country

Sonia Gandhi spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in for Cong president
Updated On : 09 Dec 2019 | 8:36 PM IST

Delhi fire incident: Sonia Gandhi expresses dismay over Anaj Mandi tragedy

Gandhi urged authorities of central and state governments to provide every assistance to victims and their families

Delhi fire incident: Sonia Gandhi expresses dismay over Anaj Mandi tragedy
Updated On : 08 Dec 2019 | 1:19 PM IST

Robert Vadra moves Delhi court to travel abroad for medical treatment

Special Judge Arvind Kumar directed the ED to file a reply by Dec 9, when the court will hear the matter, after the agency sought time to file its response

Robert Vadra moves Delhi court to travel abroad for medical treatment
Updated On : 07 Dec 2019 | 1:30 PM IST

Citizenship Bill: 12 Opposition parties agree on 8 points to counter BJP

Congress sources said party chief Sonia Gandhi will discuss with senior party leaders and like-minded parties to give shape to the her party's response to the bill.

Citizenship Bill: 12 Opposition parties agree on 8 points to counter BJP
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 11:38 PM IST

Demonetisation, 3 years on: Sonia questions PM Modi's 'Tughlaki blunder'

She said the RBI has confirmed that 99.3 per cent of all the devalued Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes have been re-deposited "with zero windfall gain to speak of".

Demonetisation, 3 years on: Sonia questions PM Modi's 'Tughlaki blunder'
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 5:34 PM IST

Govt endangering Gandhi family life by withdrawing SPG cover: Shiv Sena

The party said late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray had talked about the threat to the life of Rajiv Gandhi when Indo-Sri Lanka peace accord was signed in 1987.

Govt endangering Gandhi family life by withdrawing SPG cover: Shiv Sena
Updated On : 30 Nov 2019 | 1:59 PM IST