News for 'US Congressmen'

Republican party re-nominates Trump as presidential candidate

Republican party re-nominates Trump as presidential candidate

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, who faces a formidable challenge from former Democratic vice president Joe Biden, 77, is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech from the South Lawn of the White House on August 27.

'Maoists sent a message to complacent people in power'

'Maoists sent a message to complacent people in power'

Rediff.com26 May 2013

With Saturday's attack on a Congress convoy that killed party members and police personnel along with Salwa Judum founder Mahendra Karma, the Maoists have issued a strong political message.

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'He always avoided eating non-vegetarian food in presence of his deputies if they were fasting for the month of Shravan.' 'There were no Hindu, Jain, Parsi and Swaminarayan festivals he would forget.' 'He was a conservative Muslim and therefore could get along well with conservative Hindus.'

US doing 'very serious' investigation against China: Trump

US doing 'very serious' investigation against China: Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Trump indicated that his administration is looking at a bigger compensation from Beijing than the $140 billion being sought by Germany over the coronavirus pandemic.

Sonia Gandhi is back in the driver's seat

Sonia Gandhi is back in the driver's seat

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

In early 2004, when the Congress had been routed in north Indian states, and even Congressmen were prophesying a two-digit tally for the party in the general elections, Sonia determinedly hit the road and stitched up alliances. Now, once again, she is displaying a similar resoluteness in circumstances that are even more trying, as evidenced by her piloting of the Food Security Bill, says Neerja Chowdhury

137 JD-U and BJP leaders join Congress in Bihar

137 JD-U and BJP leaders join Congress in Bihar

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

In a boost to Congress in Bihar, as many as 137 Janata Dal-United and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including the former JD-U spokesperson Shambhunath Sinha Thursday joined the Congress.

Behind Modi's success, a father-son duo new to the BJP

Behind Modi's success, a father-son duo new to the BJP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

With former Congressmen the Radadias in the BJP fold thanks to Narendra Modi's deft coup, the latest bye-election result may create an energetic power balance within Saurashtra, reports Sheela Bhatt

Clarify 'conspiracy theories' on Naxal attack: RSS to Cong

Clarify 'conspiracy theories' on Naxal attack: RSS to Cong

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Saturday asked Congress to clarify 'conspiracy theories' that some BJP leaders were behind the Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh last week which left 27 people, including Congress functionaries, dead.

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told the Rajya Sabha that this is an issue of concern not just for the government and the Opposition, but the entire House and the nation shares this concern

Sengar suspended from party long ago: UP BJP chief

Sengar suspended from party long ago: UP BJP chief

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Congressmen came out against the BJP in Lucknow staging a dharna and demanding Sengar's expulsion from the saffron party.

Go by the rulebook, Rahul tells partymen

Go by the rulebook, Rahul tells partymen

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Rahul Gandhi on Monday stressed on going by the rulebook and the need for "emotional unity" among Congressmen as he wrapped up his first formal interaction with office bearers which saw the leaders slamming ticket distribution system and work allocation pattern.

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Digvijaya Singh

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

A local court in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh and Ujjain's Congress MP Prem Chand Guddu after they failed to appear before it in connection with a case against them and others for allegedly thrashing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha workers.

Sunny Deol all set for politics?

Sunny Deol all set for politics?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Another Punjab da Puttar may become a neta soon... Why Sonia's illness caused heartburn...Gossip from the Dilli Durbar.

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

A delegation comprising United States parliamentarians and businessmen called on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who has been denied visa by that country after the 2002 riots.

Rahul Gandhi holds 'chane pe charcha' in Amethi

Rahul Gandhi holds 'chane pe charcha' in Amethi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Rahul Gandhi interacted with party workers over 'laiyya-chana' - a staple snack in this part of Uttar Pradesh.

Bill introduced in US House to end non-defence aid to Pakistan

Bill introduced in US House to end non-defence aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The lawmakers alleged that Pakistan "knowingly" provides resources to terrorists.

'Uphold Modi's US visa ban till Guj gets justice'

'Uphold Modi's US visa ban till Guj gets justice'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A letter signed by United States Congressmen urges the State Department to deny Modi entry for his involvement in human rights violations in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Mrs G, can you deal with the mess?

Mrs G, can you deal with the mess?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

Assam Cong chief urges Pranab Mukherjee to reconsider decision to attend RSS event

Assam Cong chief urges Pranab Mukherjee to reconsider decision to attend RSS event

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Ripun Bora in a letter wrote, "It is very surprising that you (Mukherjee) are going to attend the meeting of such an organisation which is totally opposed to the Congress's ideology of secularism, which is not only the basic foundation of the Constitution but also the social fabric of our nation."

US lawmaker steps up effort against Sikh, Hindu hate crime

US lawmaker steps up effort against Sikh, Hindu hate crime

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

United States Congressman Joe Crowley, who is the co-chair of Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, has launched a major effort among lawmakers asking the department of justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to track the hate crimes committed against Sikhs, Hindus and Arab Americans.

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Play safe and persist with an ailing Sonia Gandhi as interim chief and wait for an opportune moment to foist the crown prince yet again,' predicts Virendra Kapoor.

'K'taka may go the U'khand way' S M Krishna warns Congress leadership

'K'taka may go the U'khand way' S M Krishna warns Congress leadership

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Former external affairs minister and veteran Congressmen S M Krishna met with party president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday.

C P Joshi: The man who has Rahul Gandhi's ear

C P Joshi: The man who has Rahul Gandhi's ear

Rediff.com26 Nov 2013

Dr C P Joshi, the rising star in the Congress party, explains his strategy for the Rajasthan poll.

Days after Chintan, Congress back to old ways

Days after Chintan, Congress back to old ways

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Congress party seems to have already deviated from the stance it took at recent Chintan Shivir in Jaipur and gone back to old ways of functioning. Renu Mittal reports

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Launching our new Election Gupshup series: Congress pulls out its Brahmastra to dent the Modi mystique.

'Scindia is welcome if he upholds Hindutva nationalism'

'Scindia is welcome if he upholds Hindutva nationalism'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'He too can become a good BJP worker like Rajmata and those from his family before him.'

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'100 per cent, the BJP will form the government in Madhya Pradesh and Shivraj Singh Chouhanji will be once again chief minister.'

Why Dr Manmohan Singh won't go in a hurry

Why Dr Manmohan Singh won't go in a hurry

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's Rajya Sabha term is ending next month. There is virtually no doubt that Manmohan would get re-nominated from Assam but a section of the Congress is said to be "hoping against hope" that he opts out.

'BJP and CPM coming together'

'BJP and CPM coming together'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Both the CPM and the BJP have one agenda, and that is to keep the Congress out.' 'That's why they are coming together.'

After K'taka and Goa, Digvijaya removed as party in-charge of Telangana

After K'taka and Goa, Digvijaya removed as party in-charge of Telangana

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Satish Jarkiholi has been appointed the AICC secretary in the new team for Telangana.

Rahul's remarks on 1984 riots 'full of hypocrisy': Akali Dal

Rahul's remarks on 1984 riots 'full of hypocrisy': Akali Dal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday termed as "full of hypocrisy" Rahul Gandhi's remarks that the Congress government tried to stop the anti-Sikh riots and accused it of shielding individuals involved in the "carnage" and delaying deployment the army.

View: Absurd to deny Narendra Modi a US visa

View: Absurd to deny Narendra Modi a US visa

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The move by four US Congressmen to deny Narendra Modi a US visa is a disrespect to India's free and fair ballot and even its Supreme Court, says Aseem Shukla.

Congress battle-ready to fight the chopper scam

Congress battle-ready to fight the chopper scam

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Unless the name of a Congress-linked person or leader having links with the middlemen is revealed, the target of the Opposition party will remain blurred, says Sheela Bhatt

IAC supporters, Congmen clash at Scindia's press meet

IAC supporters, Congmen clash at Scindia's press meet

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Trouble broke out when IAC supporter Archana Sharma was pushed out of the conference hall, where the press conference was being held, by Congress workers while she was trying to ask a question to Scindia, the Union Minister of State for Industries and Commerce.

No pressure on India for Iran oil import cut: US

No pressure on India for Iran oil import cut: US

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Responding to the questions from Congressmen, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Robert Blake said India is making progress in this regard not because of any pressure from the US, but because of "financial and commercial considerations".

All hail Rahul Gandhi @ Congress Chintan Shivir

All hail Rahul Gandhi @ Congress Chintan Shivir

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Rahul Gandhi has occupied the centre-stage at the Congress 'Chintan Shivir' in Jaipur, as a majority of the Congressmen have demanded that he should be named as the Prime Ministerial candidate.

US formally withdraws from WHO

US formally withdraws from WHO

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

In April, the US stopped funding to WHO as the Trump administration reviewed the ties.

FBI asked to check hate crimes against Sikhs in US

FBI asked to check hate crimes against Sikhs in US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Led by New York Congressman, Joseph Crowley, the Congressmen wrote a letter to Department of Justice urging FBI to begin collecting data on hate crimes committed against Sikh-Americans, noting that this is a community, which is acutely susceptible to violence because of their appearance.

No change in policy on visa to Narendra Modi: US

No change in policy on visa to Narendra Modi: US

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The United States on Thursday said that there has been "no change" in its policy with regard to granting a visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Tytler arrives in Odisha amid demands for his arrest

Tytler arrives in Odisha amid demands for his arrest

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Amidst demands for his arrest for giving a provocative speech at a Congress rally on September 6, Congress leader Jagdish Tytler arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday along with Union minister V Narayansami.