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'Even today, the Gandhi family is the only fulcrum of the Congress'

'Even today, the Gandhi family is the only fulcrum of the Congress'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

'As of today, I don't see how the Congress can continue its struggle against the BJP without Rahul. There has to be a fulcrum. There has to be a center for any movement to take place.'

'We are celebrating RPN Singh's exit'

'We are celebrating RPN Singh's exit'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'Every district office of the party celebrated his exit by distributing sweets and bursting crackers.'

Eknath Shinde to be new Maharashtra CM, will take oath today

Eknath Shinde to be new Maharashtra CM, will take oath today

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will be the new chief minister of Maharashtra, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.

Congress dissolves UP unit, overhaul in other states likely

Congress dissolves UP unit, overhaul in other states likely

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In the first major action after its massive drubbing in Lok Sabha polls, Congress on Tuesday dissolved the state unit of politically key Uttar Pradesh signalling a drastic overhaul.

SP-Congress all set to lure voters with 'UP ko ye saath pasand hai'

SP-Congress all set to lure voters with 'UP ko ye saath pasand hai'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Playing the same tunes, the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance has come up with a rhythmic slogan, sounding more or less like Salman Khan starrer 'Sultan's' song 'Baby ko bass pasand hai.'

Cong dissident K V Thomas to campaign for LDF in Thrikkakara bypoll

Cong dissident K V Thomas to campaign for LDF in Thrikkakara bypoll

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Senior AICC member and former Union minister K V Thomas, who has been at loggerheads with the party's state leadership, on Wednesday said he would campaign for the ruling Left Democratic Front candidate Jo Joseph in the upcoming by-poll in the Thrikkakara Assembly constituency, but reiterated that he would not quit the Congress.

Uneasy peace in Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions: US Congressman

Uneasy peace in Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions: US Congressman

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Congressman said the Chinese Communist Party has, unfortunately, botched its response to COVID-19, causing tremendous economic uncertainty and a slowdown in China's economy.

Sharad Pawar: 'Chanakya' who outwitted the BJP

Sharad Pawar: 'Chanakya' who outwitted the BJP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

With the NCP hit by multiple desertions ahead of the Maharashtra polls, Sharad Pawar assumed charge of the campaign and traversed the state.

Punjab govt bans public display of firearms, songs glorifying guns

Punjab govt bans public display of firearms, songs glorifying guns

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The Punjab government on Sunday banned the public display of firearms, including on social media, and songs allegedly promoting gun culture and violence, as it tightened regulations after facing flak from the Opposition over the law and order situation.

BJP acted like 'Chambal dacoits' to form govt in Maha: Raut

BJP acted like 'Chambal dacoits' to form govt in Maha: Raut

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'The BJP leaders will go crazy if they are thrown out of power. They will lose their mental balance'

After 27 Months, Xi Finally Leaves China

After 27 Months, Xi Finally Leaves China

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The last time he left his country was a month after the coronavirus appeared in a market in the Chinese town of Wuhan in December 2019.

At Congress, China says no to western-style democracy

At Congress, China says no to western-style democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

China, governed by one-party system since 1949, will carry out political reforms to allow more involvement of people in decision-making process but will not ape western-style democracy, President Hu Jintao said on Thursday.

UP Cong chief resigns after Sonia tells 5 PCC heads to step down

UP Cong chief resigns after Sonia tells 5 PCC heads to step down

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

After the party's drubbing in the just-concluded assembly polls in five states, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked its state unit chiefs in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur to put in their papers.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to step down in sweeping leadership change

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to step down in sweeping leadership change

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who is at the helm of managing the country's economy for a decade, said that he will be stepping down this year, setting in motion the once-in-a-decade sweeping leadership change in the Communist country.

Telangana: Congress, TDP, CPI hold alliance talks; seek Prez rule

Telangana: Congress, TDP, CPI hold alliance talks; seek Prez rule

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

TDP Telangana unit president Ramana said they favoured a 'grand alliance' for the elections in the interest of Telangana people.

Maha to ensure 80% quota in pvt jobs for locals: Guv

Maha to ensure 80% quota in pvt jobs for locals: Guv

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

He said the government would provide meal at Rs 10 to common citizens and build a super-speciality hospital in every district of the state.

Cong MLAs in Meghalaya govt: BJP to seek clarification from Conrad

Cong MLAs in Meghalaya govt: BJP to seek clarification from Conrad

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

BJP Meghalaya in-charge Chuba Ao said the party's 'Congress mukt campaign' is valid for the state and hence the party will seek clarification from the chief minister.

Maharashtra CM waives farm loans of up to Rs 2 lakh

Maharashtra CM waives farm loans of up to Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

MPs, state legislators and government employees will not receive the benefit of loan waiver.

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Uddhav Thackeray and his followers have the option to stop riding a tiger and commence work around a more meaningful and enduring political ideology. It is an option Eknath Shinde's side may not have, supported as they were by the BJP, to maintain continuity of the old Sena, argues Shyam G Menon.

We have 162 MLAs; this is not Goa: Pawar at show of strength

We have 162 MLAs; this is not Goa: Pawar at show of strength

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

"We are here together for people of Maharashtra. A government was formed in the state without a majority. Karnataka, Goa, and Manipur, BJP didn't have majority anywhere but formed a government," said the NCP chief.

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he had helped the party conceptualise its 'Nyay' scheme to help remonetise the economy.

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The Central Committee members on Sunday elected a 25-member Political Bureau which picked the Standing Committee members to govern the country.

Congress builds bridges with Oppn after Rahul-Modi meet

Congress builds bridges with Oppn after Rahul-Modi meet

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Not all Opposition parties on board, say they are once bitten, twice shy.

Jats keep Congress, BJP guessing in Rajasthan

Jats keep Congress, BJP guessing in Rajasthan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

A day before Rajasthan goes to polls, the ambivalence of Jats, the traditional support base of Congress, is giving the party jitters while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner a significant chunk of their votes to stage a comeback to power.

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Xi said the entire military should devote all its energy to carry out all its work for combat readiness, enhance its capability to fight and win, and effectively fulfill its missions and tasks

Modi Ignores Xi in Samarkand

Modi Ignores Xi in Samarkand

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

It is the first time that Modi and Xi came face-to-face since the Chinese People's Liberation Army occupied Indian territory in Ladakh in April 2020.

Why Congress can't ignore Ashok Chavan

Why Congress can't ignore Ashok Chavan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Congress has hinted that former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan would be its lead campaigner, especially in the state's Marathwada region in the coming Lok Sabha polls, despite his being tainted in the Adarsh cooperative housing society scam.

Won't stitch tie-ups at the cost of state leaders' interest: Congress

Won't stitch tie-ups at the cost of state leaders' interest: Congress

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Surjewala made the case for state-specific alliances while arguing for a larger coalition with like-minded parties in 'national interest'.

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu said the nation will benefit from Dhankhar's long and rich experience in public life and extended her best wishes for a productive and successful tenure.

SC panel monitoring Pegasus matter; report awaited: Govt source

SC panel monitoring Pegasus matter; report awaited: Govt source

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

A government source on Saturday said that the matter related to Pegasus software is being monitored by a committee under the Supreme Court and its report is awaited.

Does Xi Jinping Look Worried?

Does Xi Jinping Look Worried?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist party, at the the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Congress jumps on the 'cycle', allies with SP for UP polls

Congress jumps on the 'cycle', allies with SP for UP polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Ghulam Nabi Azad said this was just a beginning of the alliance process and the nitty-gritty would be decided in the next one or two days.

'Prashant Kishor is a brand, his induction will help Cong'

'Prashant Kishor is a brand, his induction will help Cong'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Prashant Kishor feels that the Congress is a national party that can counter the BJP.

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Amid the ongoing rift in the Punjab Congress unit, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has called a meeting of the state's Congress Legislative Party.

Ready to work with India for 'steady growth' of ties: Chinese FM

Ready to work with India for 'steady growth' of ties: Chinese FM

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Addressing a symposium on the international situation and China's foreign relations in 2022, Wang said both countries have maintained communication through diplomatic and military-to-military channels.

BJP sweeps Guwahati civic polls, Cong draws blank

BJP sweeps Guwahati civic polls, Cong draws blank

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party-Asom Gana Parishad alliance swept the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) polls on Sunday, bagging 58 out of the total 60 wards, while the main opposition party Congress drew a blank.

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa to quit, Bommai says no pressure

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa to quit, Bommai says no pressure

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa, who is facing charges of abetment to suicide in connection with the death of a civil contractor in Udupi, on Thursday announced stepping down from his position.

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Gowri in her address after sworn in as additional judge asserted that she would dispense justice in realising the dreams of the makers of the Constitution.

LeT terrorist nabbed in J-K reportedly linked to BJP

LeT terrorist nabbed in J-K reportedly linked to BJP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The two people arrested in Udaipur were alleged by the Congress to have links with the Saffron party.