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Who will lead Punjab Congress in 2027? Intense lobbying begins ahead of overhaul

June 17, 2026 9:03 pm

Leadership changes likely after panel submits report; some leaders also seek replacement of Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel

As BJP, Congress bicker over Rahul Gandhi trip, Kota wants to be left alone

June 17, 2026 9:37 am

On minds of students, parents and coaching centres is the June 21 NEET re-test. “Protest welcome but should have been organised earlier”

‘PM Modi responsible’: Congress breaks silence on Ram Temple donation row

June 16, 2026 3:51 pm

An SIT being formed to probe allegations of irregularities in donation funds to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is ‘an admission that some fraud has happened’, UP Congress president Ajay Rai said.

Will TMC, NCP merge back into Congress? Sharad Pawar's idea finds new life as Opposition shrinks

June 16, 2026 9:42 am

Merger or not, it may be easier to forge a “closer association” between the regional parties and the Congress, stitching up a seat-by-seat alliance.

‘No proposal sent or received’: Supriya Sule on Congress-NCP (SP) merger talk

June 13, 2026 4:41 pm

Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole had claimed that Sharad Pawar had sent a merger proposal when the Nationalist Congress Party split in 2023.

Pushkar Singh Dhami lauds PM Modi on completing 12 years in office, slams previous Congress eras

June 13, 2026 12:55 pm

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that by electing Narendra Modi as the prime minister consecutively in 2014, 2019, and 2024, the people have demonstrated that the country now votes for performance, not slogans

'Did patients come dancing?’ – Rajasthan minister’s remarks about kidney failure case spark row

June 12, 2026 8:30 pm

On Thursday, Congress workers held protests against the “degrading medical conditions of Rajasthan” and attempted to enter the hospital premises.

Sanjay Raut: 'Ex-Congress leader should unite to make party stronger'

June 12, 2026 6:33 pm

The comments come a day after Nana Patole claimed Pawar had proposed the merger of his NCP with Congress.

Delhi Confidential: Taking the LEAD

June 12, 2026 4:25 am

BJP’s RAJYA Sabha member Dr Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade has started a fellowship — MP LEAD (Legislative Exposure & Administrative Development) — to provide young students with first-hand exposure to governance and public administration.

Congress targets BJP over ‘seat theft’, plans nationwide protest campaign

June 11, 2026 4:07 pm

K C Venugopal said the agitation is being held against issues such as price rise, unemployment, paper leaks; Jairam Ramesh said the BJP's dream to get a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha will not be fulfilled.

CONGRESS PHOTOS

Preparations underway for D K Shivakumar’s swearing-in as Karnataka CM

June 02, 2026 6:21 pm

Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Congress president, will be sworn in along with some members of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday at the Lok Bhavan premises

BJP women’s wing protests in Guwahati against opposition over women’s reservation Bill

April 28, 2026 3:40 pm

Members of the party's mahila morcha, along with senior leaders, began the procession from the Veterinary Field at Khanapara and marched through major thoroughfares of the city

Priyanka Gandhi calls defeat of delimitation-linked women’s bill a ‘win for democracy’

April 18, 2026 2:41 pm

She also demanded that the government implement the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current strength of the Lok Sabha

Congress workers march to UP Vidhan Sabha over MGNREGA, several detained

February 17, 2026 6:32 pm

Congress leaders led by Ajay Rai marched towards the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in Lucknow over MGNREGA wage issues and other matters before being stopped and detained by police

Rahul Gandhi escalates attack on PM over Naravane Memoir amid Lok Sabha disruptions

February 04, 2026 2:16 pm

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi escalated his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over former Army Chief General M M Naravane’s memoir, a day after eight Opposition MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha following disruptions when he was not allowed to read excerpts from the book

Congress workers protest in Lucknow over ED action in National Herald case

December 17, 2025 9:39 pm

Congress workers, led by Uttar Pradesh Congress State President Ajay Rai, staged a protest in Lucknow today against the ED’s action in the National Herald case, with several participants detained by police

In Pictures: Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Congress' new headquarters in Delhi

January 15, 2025 4:40 pm

The event began with party leaders hoisting the Congress flag and chanting 'Vande Mataram.'

From 'jai samvidhan' to 'jai bhim', Rahul Gandhi, other MPs raise slogans in LS during oath

June 25, 2024 10:30 pm

The oath-taking of newly elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha resumed on Tuesday, the second day of the first session of the Lower House of Parliament.

CONGRESS VIDEOS

Delhi HC sends Sajjan Kumar to jail for life in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

After 34 years, the Delhi High Court held Sajjan Kumar guilty of being involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Here's what the court said and how political leaders reacted.

Congress picks Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Sachin Pilot is deputy CM

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

After deliberations, Congress President Rahul Gandhi has picked Ashok Gehlot for the post of Rajasthan Chief Minister. Sachin Pilot, who fought for the position, will be made deputy Chief Minister of the state.

Why the election in Chhattisgarh was not neck-and-neck | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

For at least the last two elections, in Chhattisgarh it was a tight race between Congress and BJP. What changed this time around? Dipankar Ghose decodes the result.

How Congress sealed the deal in Rajasthan and MP | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

It was a close contest in both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh between the Congress and BJP. But the grand old party did get a few things right which helped it get ahead of the bump in both the states. Manoj CG breaks it down.

As TRS sweeps Telangana, here’s what worked in KCR’s favour | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

K Chandrashekhar Rao will continue as Chief Minister of Telangana for a second term. The victory is, for the most part, not a surprise. But here’s what worked in his favour. And what about the Congress-TDP alliance? Liz Mathew breaks it down.

Campaign heat: The allegations, the promises and more. Who said what on the campaign trail

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

In the five states where elections were held, here's what national leaders of the BJP and Congress promised to the people.

DECISION 2018: What's at stake in the 5 states this election

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

As the results of assembly elections in five states unfold, here's a look at the mammoth exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.

Chhattisgarh elections: Congress and BJP manifestos focus on farmers, cows and women

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Both Congress and the BJP are fighting a tough battle in Chhattisgarh this year. As the second phase on voting state in underway, we look at what both parties are promising, to woo the voters.

PM Modi inaugurates Kundli-Manesar expressway, Congress calls in unsafe

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

At the inauguration of the Kundli-Manesar expressway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacks Congress. The grand old party responds by calling it a publicity stunt in election season.

PM Modi brings Sitaram Kesri into Chhattisgarh election battle, Congress retorts

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

PM Narendra Modi says former Congress President Sitaram Kesri was sidelined and treated badly to make way for Sonia Gandhi. Congress says his statement is factually incorrect and asks him to introspect.

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The 100-day vigil: How a custodial death case ended in a state-ordered cremation
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After 100 days, the body of 26-year-old Dalit man Akash Delison was finally removed from a government hospital and cremated under police protection. His family had demanded justice for his alleged death in police custody and refused to accept the body until all 16 involved officers were arrested. Despite actions taken, their demand for accountability remains unmet.

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