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What We Know About the Murder of a Youth Congress Leader in Dharwad

What We Know About the Murder of a Youth Congress Leader in Dharwad

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Youth Congress leader, Fairoz Pathan, was murdered in his Dharwad home by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating the incident and have obtained CCTV footage.

Kerala CM Accuses Congress of Being BJP's 'B-Team'

Kerala CM Accuses Congress of Being BJP's 'B-Team'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi of acting as the 'B-team' of the BJP, alleging appeasement politics and seeking support from communal groups.

Kerala CM Vijayan Slams Rahul Gandhi, Alleges Congress is BJP's 'B-Team'

Kerala CM Vijayan Slams Rahul Gandhi, Alleges Congress is BJP's 'B-Team'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and his party of acting as the BJP's 'B-team'. Vijayan's remarks follow Rahul Gandhi's claims of collusion between the LDF and BJP due to alleged inaction in corruption cases against Vijayan.

Congress Alleges BJP Leader Concealed Assets in Kerala Election Affidavit

Congress Alleges BJP Leader Concealed Assets in Kerala Election Affidavit

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A political controversy has erupted in Kerala ahead of the Assembly elections, with the Congress party accusing BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar of concealing details of a high-value property in his election affidavit. Chandrasekhar has denied the allegations, challenging the Congress to prove their claims in court.

MP Congress MLA Disqualified Over Bank Record Tampering Case

MP Congress MLA Disqualified Over Bank Record Tampering Case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly after being convicted in a bank fraud case involving the tampering of bank records to secure illegal interest payments.

Trinamool Congress Accuses BJP of Voter Fraud in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress Accuses BJP of Voter Fraud in West Bengal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections by submitting a large number of Form 6 applications to illegally register voters from outside the state.

Police Investigate Alleged Congress Ticket Scam in Delhi

Police Investigate Alleged Congress Ticket Scam in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have registered an FIR concerning allegations of a 'ticket-for-money' scheme involving individuals connected to the Congress party, following a complaint by a Haryana-based man who claims he was asked to pay substantial amounts to secure an election ticket for his wife.

Congress Calls for Thorough Probe in Ashok Kharat Case

Congress Calls for Thorough Probe in Ashok Kharat Case

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Following the resignation of Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad calls for a comprehensive probe into the Ashok Kharat case, demanding investigation of all individuals allegedly linked to the self-styled godman arrested for rape.

Congress Leader Venugopal Alleges Vijayan's Collusion with BJP in Open Letter

Congress Leader Venugopal Alleges Vijayan's Collusion with BJP in Open Letter

Rediff.com7 days ago

AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal has released an open letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging secret deals with BJP leaders and the central government, raising questions about the LDF government's functioning ahead of the Assembly elections.

Congress Alleges CPI(M)-BJP Deal in Kerala Election

Congress Alleges CPI(M)-BJP Deal in Kerala Election

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Congress leader K C Venugopal has accused the CPI(M) and BJP of forming a nexus in the ongoing Kerala election, alleging a deal to help each other, while also highlighting the UDF's promises, including free bus travel for women and increased welfare pensions.

PM Modi assures safety of Indians amidst West Asia conflict, slams Congress

PM Modi assures safety of Indians amidst West Asia conflict, slams Congress

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed concerns about the impact of the West Asia conflict on India, assuring efforts to minimise its effects and prioritising the safety of Indian citizens working in the region. He also criticised the Congress party for making remarks that could endanger Indian lives for political gain.

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government Over Sangamner Acid Attack Case

Congress Slams Maharashtra Government Over Sangamner Acid Attack Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Congress party has criticised the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly following an alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner, raising concerns about law and order in the state.

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned after being accused of abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The resignation follows allegations of harassment and pressure related to warehouse tenders.

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Congress workers protested and performed a purification ritual after statues of Kakori incident martyrs were allegedly demolished and dumped in Shahjahanpur, India, sparking outrage and demands for an investigation.

Congress Leader Alleges Vijayan is Appeasing Modi and Shah

Congress Leader Alleges Vijayan is Appeasing Modi and Shah

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Congress leader V D Satheesan has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of targeting Rahul Gandhi to curry favour with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging blackmail and compromised investigations.

Congress Leader Kurien Predicts UDF Victory and Chennithala as Kerala CM

Congress Leader Kurien Predicts UDF Victory and Chennithala as Kerala CM

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Senior Congress leader P J Kurien has asserted that the UDF will return to power in Kerala after the April 9 Assembly polls, with Ramesh Chennithala as Chief Minister.

Kerala CM Vijayan Accuses Rahul Gandhi and Congress of Aiding BJP

Kerala CM Vijayan Accuses Rahul Gandhi and Congress of Aiding BJP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi of acting as the 'B-team' of the BJP, criticising their stance on various issues and alleging a tacit alliance between the two parties.

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Raises Concerns Over BJP's Governance

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Raises Concerns Over BJP's Governance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'chargesheet' against the West Bengal government, accusing the BJP of attempting to polarise voters and evade accountability on issues such as women's safety and infiltration.

Congress MLA and Former Bank Employee Sentenced in Cheating Case

Congress MLA and Former Bank Employee Sentenced in Cheating Case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A Delhi court sentenced Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti and a former bank employee to three years' imprisonment each in a cheating case involving the forging of bank records to obtain illegal interest payments between 1998 and 2011.

Congress MP's Car Rams into CNG Truck Near Nagpur

Congress MP's Car Rams into CNG Truck Near Nagpur

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Bhandara-Gondiya MP Prashant Padole escaped serious injury after his SUV collided with a CNG truck near Nagpur. The incident occurred early Monday morning while Padole was en route to the airport to attend Parliament.

Congress Accuses CPI(M) and BJP of Collusion in Kerala Election

Congress Accuses CPI(M) and BJP of Collusion in Kerala Election

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Congress leader K C Venugopal has accused the CPI(M) and BJP of forming a 'nexus' in the ongoing Kerala election, alleging a tacit understanding between the parties. He also highlighted the UDF's promises, including free KSRTC bus travel for women and increased welfare pensions.

Haryana Congress issues notice to 5th MLA over RS cross-voting

Haryana Congress issues notice to 5th MLA over RS cross-voting

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The Congress party has issued a show-cause notice to a fifth MLA from Haryana, Jarnail Singh, for alleged cross-voting during the recent Rajya Sabha elections, further exposing internal rifts within the state unit.

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Accuses BJP of Polarisation

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Accuses BJP of Polarisation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has launched a strong rebuttal against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'chargesheet' on the West Bengal government, accusing the BJP of attempting to polarise the state ahead of elections and failing to address critical issues such as violence in Manipur and women's safety in BJP-ruled states.

Trinamool Congress Persists in Seeking Meeting with President Murmu

Trinamool Congress Persists in Seeking Meeting with President Murmu

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Trinamool Congress has sent a third letter to President Droupadi Murmu requesting a meeting to discuss West Bengal's welfare initiatives, following previous rejections and a recent controversy surrounding the President's visit to the state.

Indian Congress Party Denounces Kabul Hospital Air Strike

Indian Congress Party Denounces Kabul Hospital Air Strike

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Indian National Congress has strongly condemned the air strike by Pakistan that hit a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulting in a high number of casualties. The party calls for global rejection of such acts of barbarism and expresses solidarity with the Afghan people.

Karnataka Congress MLA accuses KSCA of selling IPL tickets on black market

Karnataka Congress MLA accuses KSCA of selling IPL tickets on black market

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa has accused the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) of selling IPL 2026 complementary tickets meant to be issued to legislators and ministers on the black market.

K Sudhakaran breaks down during tribute to Congress worker

K Sudhakaran breaks down during tribute to Congress worker

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Congress MP K Sudhakaran became emotional while paying tribute to a party worker, Kappadan Ramesh, at a function in Kannur. The event was organised to hand over the key of a house built for Ramesh's family. Sudhakaran also addressed speculation about his candidature in the upcoming Assembly elections.

'For 2 Years Facing Humiliation, Feeling Isolated Within Congress'

'For 2 Years Facing Humiliation, Feeling Isolated Within Congress'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

'I could have accepted the humiliation if I wanted to remain as an MP. But I decided to leave.'

Trinamool Congress Unveils Manifesto with Focus on Healthcare and Welfare

Trinamool Congress Unveils Manifesto with Focus on Healthcare and Welfare

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly polls, outlining 10 key pledges focused on expanding welfare schemes, improving healthcare access, and developing infrastructure.

BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Claims of BJP-CPI(M) Alliance in Kerala

BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Claims of BJP-CPI(M) Alliance in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar dismisses Rahul Gandhi's charge of a BJP-CPI(M) understanding in Kerala as baseless, asserting the NDA is competitive and criticising Congress's performance.

Punjab CM Refuses CBI Inquiry, Backs State Police in Suicide Case

Punjab CM Refuses CBI Inquiry, Backs State Police in Suicide Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected calls for a CBI investigation into the alleged suicide of an official in Amritsar, asserting the Punjab Police's capability to conduct a fair probe and promising no protection for anyone involved.

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Conditions

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Conditions

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has accused the state government of imposing arbitrary conditions on crop purchases, alleging anti-farmer policies and demanding compensation for weather-related crop damage.

Trinamool Congress Unveils Manifesto with Focus on Healthcare and Women's Empowerment

Trinamool Congress Unveils Manifesto with Focus on Healthcare and Women's Empowerment

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly polls, outlining 10 key pledges focused on expanding welfare schemes, improving healthcare access, and developing infrastructure.

Trinamool Congress Alleges BJP Will Raise Fuel Prices After West Bengal Elections

Trinamool Congress Alleges BJP Will Raise Fuel Prices After West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP-led central government of planning to increase fuel prices after the West Bengal assembly elections. He challenged the BJP to promise no price hikes for LPG, petrol, and diesel over the next five years.

HC nullifies MP Congress MLA's election for concealing criminal case

HC nullifies MP Congress MLA's election for concealing criminal case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has nullified the election of a Congress MLA due to the deliberate suppression of information regarding criminal charges, declaring the runner-up BJP candidate as the elected representative.

Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the attack on former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and called for accountability from those responsible for maintaining law and order.

Congress Slams Kerala Government for Ads Attacking Oommen Chandy Administration

Congress Slams Kerala Government for Ads Attacking Oommen Chandy Administration

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The Congress party in Kerala has strongly criticised the state government's Public Relations Department (PRD) for publishing advertisements in major newspapers that highlight alleged shortcomings of the previous Oommen Chandy administration, accusing the government of misusing public funds for political gain ahead of upcoming elections.

Sarma's 'point-blank' video: Assam Congress drags to police

Sarma's 'point-blank' video: Assam Congress drags to police

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Assam Congress has filed a police complaint against the BJP for circulating a controversial video of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media, alleging it incites communal disharmony.

29 Congress MLAs suspended from Chhattisgarh assembly over opium row

29 Congress MLAs suspended from Chhattisgarh assembly over opium row

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Chhattisgarh assembly was disrupted by Congress protests over alleged illegal opium cultivation on a BJP functionary's farm, leading to the suspension of several MLAs.

Ramesh Chennithala Confident of UDF Victory in Kerala Elections

Ramesh Chennithala Confident of UDF Victory in Kerala Elections

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala expresses confidence in the UDF's victory in the Kerala assembly elections, attributing it to Rahul Gandhi's leadership and a strong anti-incumbency sentiment.