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INDIA's PM face will be ....: Rahul Gandhi puts speculation to rest

INDIA's PM face will be ....: Rahul Gandhi puts speculation to rest

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Speaking at the Congress manifesto launch programme, Gandhi said it is a much closer contest than what is propagated by the media, and expressed confidence in winning the polls.

Rahul Gandhi moves beyond overseeing party affairs

Rahul Gandhi moves beyond overseeing party affairs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Rahul Gandhi's birthday greeting to the DMDK supremo signifies that the Congress vice president is expanding his ambit of functioning and graduating from handling just organisational affairs, reports Anita Katyal.

VHP Calls for Stringent Action in Uttam Nagar Holi Clash Death

VHP Calls for Stringent Action in Uttam Nagar Holi Clash Death

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has condemned the killing of Tarun Khatik during a Holi clash in Delhi and demanded strict action against the culprits, invoking the 'Yogi model' of justice.

Speaker Om Birla to stay away from LS till no-confidence move is disposed of

Speaker Om Birla to stay away from LS till no-confidence move is disposed of

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will stay away from House proceedings until a no-confidence motion against him is resolved. This follows a no-confidence notice submitted by Congress, alleging partisan conduct.

The importance of being Rahul Gandhi

The importance of being Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Rahul Gandhi turns 40 on June 19. Rediff.com's special series will look at various aspects of the life, times and politics of the man who could be prime minister.

Rahul Gandhi on leave for 2 weeks

Rahul Gandhi on leave for 2 weeks

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Rahul Gandhi has gone on a two-week leave, Congress said on Tuesday frowning upon attempts to give various meanings to the action and virtually snubbed party General Secretary Digvijaya Singh who had found fault with the "timing".

Ahead of Modi's reply, Lok Sabha adjourned amid disruption

Ahead of Modi's reply, Lok Sabha adjourned amid disruption

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to the debate on Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, the Chair adjourned the House for the day soon after it reassembled at 5 pm.

14 first-time ministers to be inducted in Satheesan cabinet

14 first-time ministers to be inducted in Satheesan cabinet

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Kerala's Chief Minister-designate, V D Satheesan, has announced his new ministerial team, emphasising social and regional balance within the coalition. Senior leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan are set to be inducted, with Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan nominated as Speaker.

How Rahul Gandhi's clout is growing

How Rahul Gandhi's clout is growing

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Sheela Bhatt explores and explains the Rahul Gandhi phenomenon and what it means for the Congress party and the nation's politics.

The marketing of Rahul Gandhi

The marketing of Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

If a creed has to work, it must carry the weight of conviction, not just the frippery of an electoral tactic. Is Rahul Gandhi indulging in ritual appeasement, or is he seeding the climate for economic policies that he will implement when he becomes prime minister? asks M J Akbar.

Rahul Gandhi spells hope for Congress party

Rahul Gandhi spells hope for Congress party

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The new party president, the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to lead the political outfit, takes charge from his mother Sonia Gandhi at a time when the party is facing one of its worst crises, with the Bharatiya Janata Party occupying the centre stage of national and state politics.

Rahul Gandhi likely to open debate on no-trust motion in LS

Rahul Gandhi likely to open debate on no-trust motion in LS

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Lok Sabha is set to witness a fierce debate on the no-confidence motion against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government on Tuesday with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, whose membership was restored following a Supreme Court direction, likely to be the lead speaker of the opposition bloc INDIA.

If you are Dalit, you can be...: Rahul on Haryana IPS officer's suicide

If you are Dalit, you can be...: Rahul on Haryana IPS officer's suicide

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Gandhi said there was a lot of pressure on Kumar's family, particularly his two daughters.

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib was arrested after a disruptive shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, leading to further investigation into potential conspiracy and funding.

Rahul disowns lawyer's 'life threat' claim, seeks withdrawal in court

Rahul disowns lawyer's 'life threat' claim, seeks withdrawal in court

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Congress party stated that Rahul Gandhi's lawyer raised the issue of a threat to his life without his consent and will withdraw the statement in court. The lawyer filed an application stating Gandhi could face harm from followers of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Nathuram Godse's ideology.

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

While agency sources informed that Gandhi recorded his statement and checked its transcript minutely, Congress leaders said the investigators took multiple breaks during his questioning

Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Lal Chowk in PM-like security

Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Lal Chowk in PM-like security

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Taking a 30-minute break from the Kanyakumari to Kashmir foot march at Sonawar, Gandhi drove to the Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters on Maulana Azad Road before heading to the clock tower, locally known as 'Ghanta Ghar', to unfurl the tricolour.

MISSING: Rahul Gandhi, the Congressman

MISSING: Rahul Gandhi, the Congressman

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

While believing that the senior leadership does not have what it takes to resurrect the party, members at the same time are often heard repeating, "It's the Gandhi family that holds the party together". Kavita Chowdhury explains

Mahila Congress Calls For Hathras Case Re-Investigation

Mahila Congress Calls For Hathras Case Re-Investigation

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The All India Mahila Congress has demanded a fresh probe into the 2020 Hathras gang-rape and murder case, citing revelations made in a new documentary film. The party also criticised the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the case and alleged a cover-up.

Man arrested for abusing Modi at Rahul's Bihar rally

Man arrested for abusing Modi at Rahul's Bihar rally

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Bihar Police arrested a man for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Darbhanga.

Rahul Gandhi considers reviving the 'janata darbar'

Rahul Gandhi considers reviving the 'janata darbar'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi calls for free and frank suggestions from AICC members to end factionalism and infighting in the Congress, reports Renu Mittal

Rahul Gandhi visits Golden Temple

Rahul Gandhi visits Golden Temple

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

It was the first visit to the shrine by the 38-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family who was escorted by employees of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee to the sanctum sanctorum where he was given a siropa (robe of honour) by a priest.

BUSTED! Rahul Gandhi, the anti-corruption crusader

BUSTED! Rahul Gandhi, the anti-corruption crusader

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's recent attempts to fashion himself as an anti-corruption crusader were blown apart on Wednesday.

BUSTED! Rahul Gandhi, the anti-corruption crusader

BUSTED! Rahul Gandhi, the anti-corruption crusader

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's recent attempts to fashion himself as an anti-corruption crusader were blown apart on Wednesday.

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of weakening the country by spreading fear and hatred, and said only the Congress can unite the country and take it to the path of progress.

ED Opposes Robert Vadra's Plea In Money Laundering Case

ED Opposes Robert Vadra's Plea In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed Robert Vadra's petition in the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court order that summoned him in a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur.

CM Vijay promises to be the only power centre in Tamil Nadu

CM Vijay promises to be the only power centre in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 May 2026

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, marking the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in the state in 60 years. The ceremony was attended by Rahul Gandhi, and Vijay promised transparent governance and asserted his sole authority. He signed files to implement key promises, including free power for domestic consumers.

Rahul's rare 1.5-hr-long meeting with Modi. Here's what happened

Rahul's rare 1.5-hr-long meeting with Modi. Here's what happened

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Sources said the Leader of Opposition sought more details of the appointees and is learnt to have questioned the criterion adopted for the selection of Chief Information Commissioner and eight other Information Commissioners.

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for over 10 hrs, summons him again

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for over 10 hrs, summons him again

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over 10 hours by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering probe linked to the National Herald newspaper and was called to depose again on Tuesday, as his party protested across the country, alleging that the Centre was targeting the Opposition by misusing agencies.

Rahul Gandhi's 'fishy' business in Mumbai

Rahul Gandhi's 'fishy' business in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

During his two-day visit to Mumbai, Congress Vice-president Rahul Gandhi had some rather 'fishy' business to attend to.

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Youth Cong AI protest ignites nationwide BJP-Congress street clashes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh also witnessed a tense atmosphere amid confrontation between the party workers.

Defamation complaint against Rahul Gandhi

Defamation complaint against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

A defamation case has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh's Prabudhnagar district by a Shiv Sena activist for his alleged derogatory remarks against people of the state at a rally.

Minister's exit rocks Shivakumar govt; damage control begins

Minister's exit rocks Shivakumar govt; damage control begins

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy has resigned from his ministerial position in the newly formed Shivakumar government in Karnataka, expressing strong displeasure over the portfolio allocated to him. He had sought the Bengaluru Development portfolio but was given Major and Medium Irrigation projects, leading to a significant setback for the new administration.

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.

The real truth about Rahul Gandhi's RTI

The real truth about Rahul Gandhi's RTI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

While Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi insists the Act brought transparency into governance, Congressmen say it has become the party's bane, says Kavita Chowdhury

DMK to boycott INDIA meet, to sit separately in Lok Sabha

DMK to boycott INDIA meet, to sit separately in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is reportedly set to skip the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi, signalling a growing rift with the Congress party. This development follows a political realignment in Tamil Nadu where Congress allied with the TVK, leading to the end of its long-standing cooperation with the DMK and a request for separate seating in the Lok Sabha.

Why Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday just before Modi's speech

Why Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday just before Modi's speech

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The prime minister is now expected to speak on Thursday in the Rajya Sabha, where the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address has taken place without any disruption.

Yunus meets Pranab, Rahul Gandhi

Yunus meets Pranab, Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Nobel Laureate and chief architect of Grameen Bank Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh had 45-minute meeting with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday during which the two discussed micro-financing activity in Bangladesh and India.

Rahul Gandhi halts Bharat Jodo Yatra to make way for ambulance in Delhi

Rahul Gandhi halts Bharat Jodo Yatra to make way for ambulance in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

He halted for a while to let the ambulance pass.

Uddhav's leader threatens to blacken Rahul's face for...

Uddhav's leader threatens to blacken Rahul's face for...

Rediff.com28 May 2025

A local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader has threatened to blacken Rahul Gandhi's face for his remarks about freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, sparking a strong reaction from Congress leaders in Maharashtra. The threat, made by Bala Darade, a deputy city unit chief of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party in Nashik, could put the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) under strain. The Congress leadership has condemned the threat, stating that their party believes in non-violence but is capable of responding to such threats.