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Kharge, Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to Nehru on death anniversary

On the occasion of Jawaharlal Nehru’s death anniversary, Mallikarjun Kharge and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi paid floral tributes to the former prime minister at his memorial site, ‘Shantivan.’ Mallikarjun Kharge, the chief, emphasized that the country’s history remains incomplete without acknowledging the unparalleled contribution of “the architect of modern India.”

India’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme sparks debate ahead of elections

NEW DELHI:The controversy surrounding India’s “Agnipath” scheme for recruiting soldiers has intensified, with criticisms from various quarters and political parties, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The scheme, designed to address the ballooning salary and pensions bill, has faced backlash for its short-term contractual basis and lack of post-service benefits like […]

Delhi braces for intense 2024 Lok Sabha battle

NEW DELHI: Delhi, a key electoral battleground, will witness polling in the sixth phase on May 25. The contest in the capital city is primarily between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress, who have joined forces under a strategic alliance against the formidable BJP. The AAP is contesting four seats while the Congress […]

Rahul Gandhi takes metro ride, accuses BJP of undermining Constitution

NEW DELHI:As the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi reach their climax, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a significant move, engaging with the common populace by riding the Delhi Metro on Thursday. Accompanied by Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar, Gandhi interacted with commuters and posed for pictures, en route to a rally in Mangolpuri. Accompanied by Congress […]

Leaders pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 33rd death anniversary

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and MP Rahul Gandhi paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 33rd death anniversary at Veer Bhumi.

INTERVIEW| Amethi doesn’t have laapta sansad anymore, it has an address in Gauriganj: Smriti Irani

We laid the foundation of Collector’s office, we made the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) office — all of which was missing before 2019 when Gandhi family ruled.

Cyber-attacks on Mammootty persist; politicians show support

Kochi – Amidst increasing social media attacks against Malayalam superstar Mammootty from various quarters following the allegations made by a businessman named Mohammed Shershad in connection with a controversial movie released in 2022 named ‘Puzhu’, politicians from the Left, Congress have come forward in support of the three-time National Award and Padma Shri winner. As […]

Protests turn deadly in PoK; Amit Shah responds

Violent protests have erupted in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) due to soaring costs of food, fuel, and utilities. Since May 10, the demonstrations have resulted in the death of a police officer and over 90 injuries. The unrest began when around 70 members of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) were arrested during a strike against high living costs, leading to further clashes.

Kerala’s high female voter turnout complicates predictions

The higher woman voter turnout in Kerala as compared to men has kept all three political parties –the LDF, UDF and the NDA guessing.

Pinarayi Vijayan’s family trip sparks political controversy

Ernakulum – Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s foreign trip along with family has led to a political storm which is vehemently criticized by the Congress and the BJP who has called the trip a waste of public money and has questioned the ‘need’ and ‘timing’ of the trip when there are various issues plaguing the people […]