News for 'Interim Congress'

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Enforcement Directorate alleged that he was not cooperating and sought his custodial interrogation.

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul's plea on July 21

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul's plea on July 21

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Mishra agreed to hear the plea after senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Gandhi, sought listing of the appeal on July 21 or July 24.

Delhi HC refuses to let Mahua stay on in govt accommodation

Delhi HC refuses to let Mahua stay on in govt accommodation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Expelled Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday failed to get any relief from the Delhi high court which refused to stay the eviction notice issued to the TMC leader asking her to vacate the government bungalow.

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Vadra, on Facebook termed as "witch hunt" the Enforcement Directorate's action of attaching assets of a firm linked to him, and claimed that it showed "complete misuse of assertion of power".

Rohith suicide: Hyderabad University interim V-C changed hours before Rahul's visit

Rohith suicide: Hyderabad University interim V-C changed hours before Rahul's visit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

"Dr Vipin Srivastava who took charge as the interim vice-chancellor of Hyderabad Central University has proceeded for leave from the afternoon of January 29 and the next senior most professor Dr M Pariasamy will perform the duties of the V-C till further orders," a university official said.

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'This letter assumes significance as it is for the first time that a letter has been documented and collectively agreed upon.'

Sonia to decide on action against Gehlot loyalists

Sonia to decide on action against Gehlot loyalists

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

With party observers slamming some actions of loyalists of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, sources said decision on issuing show cause notices to miffed MLAs, who have been vocal in public, will be taken after interim chief looks Sonia Gandhi into the report by the observers sent to the state.

Khera used derogatory remarks against democratically elected PM: Cop to SC

Khera used derogatory remarks against democratically elected PM: Cop to SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said that upon being produced before the competent magistrate in Delhi, Khera would be released on interim bail.

Old guard needs to make way for Congress to grow

Old guard needs to make way for Congress to grow

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

By the looks of it, the Congress cannot hope to return to power even in election 2024. What it can do is to start from the bottom, hold organisational elections, which are honest, and co-opt those elected to form teams of office-bearers at all levels, right up to the working committee. By the very nature of the elections that they are going to lose, the party should use the interim to shore up youth power, or whatever remains, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Court extends interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram

Court extends interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The senior Congress leader's role has come under the scanner of investigating agencies in the Rs 3,500-crore Aircel-Maxis deal and the INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore.

AIADMK leadership row: EPS moves SC ahead of Erode by-poll in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK leadership row: EPS moves SC ahead of Erode by-poll in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Senior advocate C Aryama Sundaram, appearing for EPS, mentioned before a bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy and raised concerns over the problems in filing nominations in the Erode (East) by-election.

What Will Be Modi's Road To 2024?

What Will Be Modi's Road To 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The BJP's challenge is whether it can again deflate a Congress, which now looks reinvigorated and has adopted sharper messaging around its 'guarantees', and several regional parties, especially in Bihar, Maharashtra and West Bengal.

How Modi govt brought economy back on track: White Paper

How Modi govt brought economy back on track: White Paper

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The 54-page document tabled in Parliament detailed how the Modi-government pull the economy from being counted among the most fragile-five in the world to being the fasted growing and the most attractive investment destination.

Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Party president Sonia Gandhi, former chief Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress chief ministers Ashok Gehlot of Rajasthan, Bhupesh Baghel of Chhattisgarh and Charanjit Channi of Punjab attended the meeting.

Pawar says won't align with BJP; allays partners' concerns over meet with Ajit

Pawar says won't align with BJP; allays partners' concerns over meet with Ajit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

He sought to nix speculation that the Congress and the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were working on a 'Plan B' to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls without his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party.

'Surrender immediately': Gujarat HC denies activist Teesta Setalvad bail

'Surrender immediately': Gujarat HC denies activist Teesta Setalvad bail

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Setalvad was taken into custody on June 25 last year along with former Gujarat Director General of Police R B Sreekumar and ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in an offence registered by Ahmedabad crime branch police for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame "innocent people" in the post-Godhra riots cases.

Delhi services bill introduced in Rajya Sabha

Delhi services bill introduced in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration after the Upper House, which was adjourned earlier in the pre-lunch session, reassembled at 2 pm.

Trump names Mick Mulvaney as interim Chief of Staff

Trump names Mick Mulvaney as interim Chief of Staff

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The US president tweeted on Friday that Mulvaney "has done an outstanding job" in his administration and would take over from John Kelly in the new year.

'Opposing the Gandhis for the sake of proving one's independence just doesn't make any sense'

'Opposing the Gandhis for the sake of proving one's independence just doesn't make any sense'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Why should Khargeji work against the Gandhis for the sake of proving his independence?'

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'This is evidently pure vendetta politics and may even end up helping the Akalis in the elections'

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Experts recommend awaiting the findings of the 2021 Census, which is yet to be conducted, before introducing population control policies.

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Manish Tewari, Prithviraj Chavan, Anand Sharma and Bhupinder Hooda are the members of the pro-reform G23 group who wrote a letter to party's interim president Sonia Gandhi.

'Select new chief': Sonia Gandhi offers to quit

'Select new chief': Sonia Gandhi offers to quit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Sources said Sonia Gandhi referred to Azad and others twice during her brief address and the issues raised by them.

'Congress does not know route to revival'

'Congress does not know route to revival'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'The party in the present form cannot pose a challenge to the BJP and Modi.'

SC 'takes charge' amid tussle between 2 HC judges; stays proceedings

SC 'takes charge' amid tussle between 2 HC judges; stays proceedings

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

A five-judge bench of the apex court chaired by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud sat on a holiday to address the dispute where a defiant judge overruled an order of a division bench that had quashed his direction for a CBI probe and asked the central agency to go ahead with the investigation.

YC chief Srinivas appears before police in sexual harassment case

YC chief Srinivas appears before police in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Srinivas was accompanied by his lawyer and Assam Congress leaders, including MLAs Rakibul Hussain and Rekibuddin Ahmed.

Why Congress is in a big mess

Why Congress is in a big mess

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Who's calling the shots in the party, asks Aditi Phadnis.

Framing innocents case: Teesta Setalvad appears in court in Gujarat

Framing innocents case: Teesta Setalvad appears in court in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Mumbai-based social activist Teesta Setalvad on Monday appeared before a sessions court in Ahmedabad in a case where she is accused of fabricating evidence to frame "innocent" people and defame Gujarat in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

EC bars Thackeray, Shinde camps from using Shiv Sena name, symbol

EC bars Thackeray, Shinde camps from using Shiv Sena name, symbol

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Shinde, Thackeray can't use party name and its symbol in the Andheri East assembly bypoll.

'Sonia, Rahul don't care if you leave the party'

'Sonia, Rahul don't care if you leave the party'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'The Congress cannot appreciate people with an independent opinion.' 'That's why many people left the party.'

Cong, govt spar in LS over donations to PM Cares Fund

Cong, govt spar in LS over donations to PM Cares Fund

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund was established in March last year with the primary objective to deal with any kind of emergency situation like the one currently posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and provide relief to those affected.

Why Amarinder backs Rahul to lead Congress

Why Amarinder backs Rahul to lead Congress

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

While it made sense for Capt Amarinder Singh to support the Gandhis since none of the 23 'rebels' had any mass base, the truce was important for his ambition to lead the party in the February 2022 state elections. Archis Mohan reports.

EC has no powers to change party's name: Uddhav

EC has no powers to change party's name: Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

'The name Shiv Sena was given by my grandfather, how can the EC change the name?'

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'Gehlot is right now doing things, which are not appreciated by the Gandhis.' 'The Gandhis have realised that their writ does not run in Rajasthan, therefore they have deflected the issue to Kharge.'

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

On May 5, the Gauhati high court had rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Srinivas in a case lodged by expelled chief of Assam Youth Congress Angkita Dutta, accusing him of causing mental agony to her.

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

While recusing himself from hearing the matter, Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of Rao's daughter.

'Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi'

'Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'It is this fear that is behind all that has happened to Rahul Gandhi.'

Cong to launch yatra 'from Kanyakumari to Kashmir'

Cong to launch yatra 'from Kanyakumari to Kashmir'

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Speaking at the concluding day of the three-day brainstorming session, Chintan Shivir, in Udaipur, Sonia Gandhi said, "We will launch a national Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra beginning on Gandhi Jayanti this year. All of us will participate in it."

EC recommends ouster of 20 AAP MLAs, HC refuses interim relief

EC recommends ouster of 20 AAP MLAs, HC refuses interim relief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The President is bound by the recommendation of the Commission.

Cong calls Pawan Khera's arrest as 'Hitler-shahi'; BJP hits back

Cong calls Pawan Khera's arrest as 'Hitler-shahi'; BJP hits back

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The BJP leader said Congress leaders "flouted law" by starting protests on the Delhi airport tarmac and endangered the lives of fellow passengers. People were inconvenienced by the Congress' protests, he said.