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Is she Congress's UP CM face? Priyanka keeps everyone guessing

Is she Congress's UP CM face? Priyanka keeps everyone guessing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

"You are seeing my face everywhere," the Congress leader added while addressing a press conference to release the party's 'youth manifesto' along with her brother and former president Rahul Gandhi.

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The party on Wednesday removed former minister Sudhir Sharma, who was among the six rebel MLAs who were later disqualified for defying party whip on the state budget, from the post of All India Congress Committee secretary with immediate effect.

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The one-year-old Himachal Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was expanded on Tuesday with the induction of Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma as cabinet ministers.

Senior Cong leaders rush to Himachal as party set to get majority

Senior Cong leaders rush to Himachal as party set to get majority

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Congress is sending Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, senior leaders Bhupinder Hooda and Rajeev Shukla to Himachal Pradesh on Thursday with the possibility of the party getting a majority in the hill state.

Sonia's first public rally in Goa post surgery on Dec 17

Sonia's first public rally in Goa post surgery on Dec 17

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi's public rally in Goa on Saturday will be her first ever since her surgery in August, a senior Congress leader said in Panaji on Friday.

Congress veteran Rita Bahuguna joins BJP, attacks Rahul

Congress veteran Rita Bahuguna joins BJP, attacks Rahul

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Forget India, UP won't accept Rahul's leadership, says Rita Bahuguna Joshi while joining the BJP

'Cong won't move ahead with Rahul': Assam MLA resigns

'Cong won't move ahead with Rahul': Assam MLA resigns

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The Congress is not listening to its young leaders. That is why the situation of the party is worsening in all states'

P C Chacko resigns from Congress, alleges groupism in Kerala

P C Chacko resigns from Congress, alleges groupism in Kerala

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

In a blow to the Congress in poll bound Kerala, Senior leader P C Chacko on Wednesday announced his resignation from the party, alleging group interest in deciding party candidates for the assembly elections.

PHOTOS: Shivakumar accorded grand welcome in K'taka

PHOTOS: Shivakumar accorded grand welcome in K'taka

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The 57-year-old Vokkaliga strong man, who has his own support base in parts of old Mysuru region of Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Mandya and neighboring areas was greeted by supporters with flowers, crackers and a mammoth apple garland upon his arrival.

CWC urges Rahul to undertake Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0; LS candidates soon

CWC urges Rahul to undertake Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0; LS candidates soon

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Those responsible for protecting MPs have failed in their constitutional duties, said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Jairam Ramesh replaces Surjewala as Congress's communication head

Jairam Ramesh replaces Surjewala as Congress's communication head

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Strengthening the party's communication strategy to improve public engagement is foremost on the Congress agenda after Rahul Gandhi had stressed that they "have to go back to the people" at the Udaipur meeting.

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Milind Deora quit amid Congress leadership turmoil

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Milind Deora quit amid Congress leadership turmoil

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The party's top leadership, which is now looking for a replacement for Gandhi, will have a new team once the new Congress chief is appointed and some more resignations are likely to pour in till then.

Kamal Nath roped in to end Pilot vs Gehlot fight

Kamal Nath roped in to end Pilot vs Gehlot fight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The Congress leadership is caught in a peculiar situation and wants to find a middle path to the issue, party sources said.

Kejriwal under attack for circular on 'defamatory' news

Kejriwal under attack for circular on 'defamatory' news

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday came under sharp attack for his government's controversial circular threatening action against the media for any defamatory news.

Expect Rahul to be Cong chief this year: Jairam Ramesh

Expect Rahul to be Cong chief this year: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The Congress expects Rahul Gandhi to take over as its chief this year, Jairam Ramesh said on Monday.

It's official: Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM; Shivakumar his deputy

It's official: Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM; Shivakumar his deputy

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Ending days of suspense, the Congress on Thursday announced Siddaramaiah as the next chief minister of Karnataka and D K Shivakumar as his only deputy in the soon-to-formed cabinet.

PM to campaign in Jammu and Kashmir on December 14

PM to campaign in Jammu and Kashmir on December 14

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Upbeat over the outcome of the assembly elections, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hit the campaign trail in Jammu and Kashmir on December 14.

China 'renaming' places in Arunachal result of Modiji's...: Cong

China 'renaming' places in Arunachal result of Modiji's...: Cong

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

New Delhi's reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 11 more places in Arunachal Pradesh which the neighbouring country claims as southern part Tibet.

ED quizzes K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar in 2nd money laundering case

ED quizzes K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar in 2nd money laundering case

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Congress leader had said he was not aware of the case for which he has been asked to appear before the agency.

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon.

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

"I sometimes think of leaving it, but the chief minister's post doesn't leave me," Ashok Gehlot famously said earlier this year, in part as a signal to the Congress top brass not to pick someone else for the job if the party wins the assembly polls.

Sidhu made chairman of Cong's Punjab election panel

Sidhu made chairman of Cong's Punjab election panel

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The Congress on Monday appointed the party's Punjab unit chief Navjot Sidhu as chairman of the state election committee.

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The first phase of polling, held on September 18, saw an estimated 61.38 per cent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to take place on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years.

Najeeb Jung new Delhi LG, K K Paul to be next Meghalaya Guv

Najeeb Jung new Delhi LG, K K Paul to be next Meghalaya Guv

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Vice Chancellor of Jamia Milia university and a seasoned bureaucrat Najeeb Jung was on Monday appointed as the new Lt Governor of Delhi while former Delhi Police Commissioner K K Paul was made Governor of Meghalaya.

Have given support to AAP manifesto, not to party: Cong

Have given support to AAP manifesto, not to party: Cong

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The Congress has decided to extend support to the Aam Aadmi Party government as it respects the popular verdict, but the party's role would be that of a constructive opposition, president of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, Arvinder Singh, said on Sunday.

EC rejects Congress's claim of 'fake voters' in MP electoral roll

EC rejects Congress's claim of 'fake voters' in MP electoral roll

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

It said image repetition found was 'not related to multiple entries'.

Karunakaran's son gets Cabinet berth

Karunakaran's son gets Cabinet berth

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

Will win Rajasthan polls, if...: Cong amid Pilot-Gehlot tussle

Will win Rajasthan polls, if...: Cong amid Pilot-Gehlot tussle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Congress refrained from commenting on any peace formula between Gehlot and Pilot.

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'There is some deep rot that has set in the Congress party. This requires an organisational surgery.'

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The Congress leader, dressed in black pants and a white kurta, was seen sitting on the footpath and asking migrant labourers near the Sukhdev Vihar flyover about their ordeal.

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

While Kharge is considered the firm favourite with his perceived proximity to the Gandhis and a large number of senior leaders backing him, Tharoor has pitched himself as the candidate of change.

Satyam: Sonia summons Andhra CM to Delhi

Satyam: Sonia summons Andhra CM to Delhi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

Primarily the discussion will be on Satyam matters and also on ensuing parliament and state Assembly polls.

Sakshi retires: 'These tears are the gift of Modi government'

Sakshi retires: 'These tears are the gift of Modi government'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Congress on Thursday said the country will give a befitting reply to the tears of the wrestlers who sought justice from the BJP government.

Delhi, Haryana to launch food security scheme on Aug 20

Delhi, Haryana to launch food security scheme on Aug 20

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The Congress on Saturday rubbished media reports that it is going to use the Food Security ordinance as a trump card in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, saying the United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre has come up with various schemes in the social sector and for the nation's welfare during its nine-year rule.

Cong leaders discuss giving support to Shiv Sena

Cong leaders discuss giving support to Shiv Sena

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Congress leaders from Maharashtra Ashok Chavan, Prithviraj Chavan and Pradesh Congress Committee chief Balasaheb Thorat attended the meeting along with the top brass of the party, including Ahmed Patel.

Rahul warns of strict action after UP man votes for BJP '8 times'

Rahul warns of strict action after UP man votes for BJP '8 times'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said in post on 'X' that an FIR has been registered in the matter at the Nayagaon police station in Etah district.

It's final, it will be Kharge vs Tharoor on Oct 17 for Cong prez poll

It's final, it will be Kharge vs Tharoor on Oct 17 for Cong prez poll

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The last electoral contest for the top post of the party took place in 2000 when Jitendra Prasada had suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Sonia Gandhi.

Motilal Vora - the last of Gandhians in Cong who earned family's trust

Motilal Vora - the last of Gandhians in Cong who earned family's trust

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Called "Babuji", the former chief minister of undivided Madhya Pradesh and former Governor of Uttar Pradesh in the post-Babri Masjid demolition era was considered as a people's man and was accessible to all.

Pargat Singh: Who gave Rawat power to decide on Punjab?

Pargat Singh: Who gave Rawat power to decide on Punjab?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Congress state in-charge Harish Rawat is my good friend but who gave him the right to take such a big decision about Punjab at his level? What is the meaning of Captain's leadership now after the Kharge committee's decision to contest elections under Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi?" Congress MLA Pargat Singh said.

Sonia back in the driver's seat as Congress goes off track

Sonia back in the driver's seat as Congress goes off track

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

After Arunachal Pradesh slipped out of its control and Uttarakhand was placed under President's rule, the Congress president took matters into her own hands.