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- India
Modi ‘twisted decisions’ taken by predecessors out of context: Cong
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his criticism of then PM Indira Gandhi’s decision to use the Indian Air Force in Mizoram in 1966,…
- Bangalore
Will retire from politics if it is proved he took commission: D K Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he would retire from politics if it is proved that he has taken commission (bribe). Hitting out at former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai…
- India
Rajasthan Congress MLA booked for forcing Dalit man to ‘lick his shoe’
Jaipur: An FIR has been registered against Congress MLA Gopal Meena and five police officers after the politician allegedly forced a Dalit man to lick his shoe and an officer urinated on him,…
- India
Modi govt wants to ensure ‘control’ over EC in poll year: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday alleged that the Modi government wants to ensure control over the Election Commission in a poll year. Sharing a letter written in June 2012 by veteran…
- World
Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine, $12B for disaster fund, Report
Washington: President Joe Biden on Thursday will ask Congress to provide more than USD 13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on…
- India
Congress, allies believe Pakistan more, ignore feelings of Indians: Modi
New Delhi: Hitting out at the Congress and its allies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said they trusted Pakistan more whenever a terrorist attack took place but never paid heed to…
- India
Congress gives privilege notice against Amit Shah
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday gave a notice in the Lok Sabha against alleged breach of privilege by Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of speaking untruth on Maharashtra farm widow…
- India
TMC’s Mahua Moitra questions Smriti Irani’s priorities over ‘flying kiss’ row
New Delhi: TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday took a swipe at Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, saying that not one word was heard from her when a BJP…
- India
Attempt at making EC puppet in hands of PM: Congress on Bill for selection of ECs
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday alleged that a new bill that seeks to regulate the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners is a “blatant attempt” at making…
- India
Bills ‘bulldozed’, see little value in continuing as standing committee chairman: Jairam
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday accused the Modi government of “bulldozing” three crucial bills in Parliament and of turning the parliamentary institutional mechanism “worthless”. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that…
- Bangalore
Karnataka CM holds meeting with Congress MLAs for third straight day
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday held discussion with in-charge Ministers and legislators from various districts for the third consecutive day, and assured them of addressing their concerns and releasing funds…
- India
Kejriwal thanks ex-PM Manmohan, Cong chief for supporting Delhi services bill
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Congress stalwart and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh thanking him for his “sheer presence” in Rajya Sabha despite his poor health to…