The Congress on Monday said that party leader, Rahul Gandhi, had met the ambassadors of India and China, amidst the ongoing dispute over the area abutting Bhutan by the two neighbouring countries. The party confirmed that Gandhi had met the ambassadors of China and Bhutan, but did not specify when[Read More…]
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Why is PM silent over China stand-off, asks Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has questioned the government over the stand-off with China in the Doklam area in Sikkim sector on Friday. He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the concern. “Why is our Prime Minister silent on China?” Gandhi tweeted. Congress vice president’s tweet came after[Read More…]
Millions celebrate Eid, leaders express wishes on Twitter
Millions of people across the world are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday. The festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan that began on May 27 and ended on Saturday. Eid ul-Fitr begins with morning prayers (Namaz), wherein Muslims gather at a mosque before holding family gatherings and visiting[Read More…]
Who is Rofl Gandhi? The man claims anonymity has given him an identity
The anonymous handle’s satirical take on political and social issues has earned him huge popularity among fans and critics alike.
Rahul Gandhi turns 47, trends on Twitter
Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi, turned 47 on Monday and his birthday is trending on Twitter with the #HappyBirthdayRG since midnight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Gandhi on his Twitter handle. Birthday greetings to the Congress Vice President, Shri Rahul Gandhi. I pray for his long and healthy life. @OfficeOfRG —[Read More…]
Congress has adopted the policy of disrupt, disinform, defame against Modi government: Venkaiah Naidu
On Monday, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu slammed the Congress for using “disrupt, disinform and defame (3Ds)” formula against the Modi government, claiming that development is BJP government’s sole agenda. “Unable to digest that a chaiwallah (tea seller) is gaining popularity across the world, the Congress has adopted 3Ds- disrupt[Read More…]
Fairoz Khan becomes NSUI’s new President
Fairoz Khan, of Jammu and Kashmir, has been selected as the new President of the All India NSUI. In a press release released by All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Monday, the news of his selection has been confirmed. Congress Vice-President, Rahul Gandhi, had earlier appointed a screening committee to[Read More…]
Congress relaunches National Herald newspaper in Bengaluru
The Congress Party has relaunched the ‘controversial’ National Herald newspaper on Monday at Ambedkar Bhavan, Millers Road, Bengaluru. To mark the 70th year of independence, the newspaper, founded by Jawaharlal Nehru, has been relaunched by Vice President Hamid Ansari in the presence of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi. Apart from the Nation[Read More…]
Modi has given unemployment to India: Rahul Gandhi
While talking to National Herald recently, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, talked about the current situation of the country under the BJP regime and underscored the challenges that are still faced by the people of India, despite the promises made by the Modi government. The major concern of the conversation[Read More…]
After Rahul Gandhi, AAP team heads for Mandsaur
On Friday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders headed to drought-hit Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh, where five farmers lost their lives in police firing on Tuesday. Their visit comes a day after Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s dramatic attempt to visit Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur and his brief arrest. Mr Gandhi headed[Read More…]
Finally, Rahul Gandhi joins Facebook, Instagram after initial reluctance
As more and more politicians take to social media, the initially hesitant Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi is not shying away anymore. He officially joined social media platform, Facebook and photo-sharing application, Instagram on Thursday. The 46-year old Congress MP already had a Twitter handle by the name of ‘Office of[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi detained at the Neemuch border on his way to Mandsaur
On Thursday, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has been detained at the Neemuch border while on his way to violence-hit Mandsaur. He was to meet families of five people who died in police firing during farmers’ protests on Tuesday. Rahul Gandhi on Thursday left Delhi for Mandsaur even as the local[Read More…]
Probe confirms five died of police firing in Mandsaur, Congress slams the Centre
Amidst the ongoing tension in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bhupendra Singh on Thursday confirmed that five farmers have died in the region because of police firing. The confirmation of this news comes after the probe and the government suspended two top district officials. Manoj Kumar Singh, SP Neemuch, said[Read More…]
Massive unrest in Mandsaur in the aftermath of farmers killed in protest
Tension abounds Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur after the death of 5 protesting farmers. On Wednesday, as the District Collector went to placate protesters, he was slapped and chased away. Swantra Singh had visited the site where agitators are protesting with the dead body of one of the farmers killed in yesterday’s[Read More…]
CWC meeting: Sonia Gandhi slams PM Modi government
On Tuesday, Congress President Sonia Gandhi slammed the Narendra Modi government at Centre and asked the party leaders to be ready to protect the essence and idea of India. Sonia Gandhi chaired a CWC meeting in Delhi to discuss the current political situation and the upcoming presidential poll. “We must[Read More…]
Congress Working Committee meet in progress, likely to discuss presidential poll
An important Congress Working Committee meeting chaired by President Sonia Gandhi is underway on Tuesday. In this meeting which is held in Delhi, the party is likely to discuss the current political situation and the upcoming presidential poll. Significantly, Congress Working Committee is the highest decision-making body, gathered at Sonia[Read More…]
BJP neither understands India nor Hindu culture: Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said he is taking huge interest in religious scriptures in an effort to take on saffron party. While addressing party workers, Rahul vowed to expose Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), for their misuse of religion for political goals. “Nowadays I study[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi begins ‘Mission South’ to counter BJP
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi is to begin his ‘Mission South’ on Thursday amid Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) attempt to establish a durable base in the southern states. Gandhi will be addressing a rally at Sangareddy in Telangana today. “Looking forward to being in Sangareddy tomorrow (Thursday), a place that holds[Read More…]
Who will be the torchbearer of Mahatma Gandhi in today’s time?
These words by Mahatma Gandhi, the epitome of truth and non-violence, have lost their meaning in today’s time. The Father of the Nation, who adorns the postage stamps, and whom the nation only reminisces on 2nd October or 30th January, never would have thought that the India of his dreams,[Read More…]
On denial to visit Saharanpur, Rahul Gandhi hits out at NDA government
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi tried to visit Saharanpur, which is in a state of unrest following communal tension but was stopped at the district’s border by the police this afternoon. “I wanted to visit Saharanpur, I was stopped from going there… I am returning today on the request of[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi denied permission to visit violence struck Saharanpur
On Friday, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has been denied permission to visit violence struck area of Saharanpur in western Uttar Pradesh. “No permission has been given for Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the district,” said ADG (law and order) Aditya Mishra, adding that the district administration has banned the visits[Read More…]
Manchester attack: Leaders mourn the loss
The world is in a state of shock and mourning over the loss of lives at Ariana Grande’s concert in the northern English city of Manchester. The tragic blast left at least 19 dead and over 50 people injured. Several leaders and celebrities took to social media to send their[Read More…]
Watch: Rajiv Gandhi, the man who connected millions to their loved ones
“India is an old country, but a young nation; and like the young everywhere we are impatient. I am young, and I too have a dream. I dream of an India strong, independent and self-reliant and in the front rank of the nations of the world in the service of[Read More…]
HC stalls Irani’s move to shutdown vocational centre for women
Just when the Union Textile Affairs Minister Smriti Irani and the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh Government was trying to shut down the Jais vocational centre, the High Court of Allahabad (Lucknow Bench), on Thursday passed interim orders that will allow the Vocational Training Centre in Amethi, to continue its activities. The[Read More…]
Presidential poll: Mamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi; favors Opposition consensus on candidate
West Bengal Chief Mamata Banerjee met Congress President Sonia Gandhi on late Tuesday night with a purpose to field a joint candidate for the upcoming Presidential poll. The 40-minute long meeting also saw the presence of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi. “We want the entire Opposition to get together and[Read More…]