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PM's museum wants Cong to return Nehru's letters to Edwina

PM's museum wants Cong to return Nehru's letters to Edwina

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Rizwan Kadri, a member of the Prime Minister's Museum and Library (PMML) Society has written a letter to the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi requesting to give back the documents, that he called are 'important aspect of its history' and were withdrawn from the museum allegedly on the order of Congress senior leader Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia, Kharge, Adhir invited to Ram Temple consecration ceremony

Sonia, Kharge, Adhir invited to Ram Temple consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and party leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have received invitations for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

BJP's Telangana manifesto panel chief Vivek joins Congress

BJP's Telangana manifesto panel chief Vivek joins Congress

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

In a setback to the BJP ahead of the November 30 assembly polls in Telangana, former MP G Vivek Venkataswamy resigned from the party and joined the Congress in the presence of AICC former president Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad.

Rahul starts vacating official bungalow, shifts belonging to mother's house

Rahul starts vacating official bungalow, shifts belonging to mother's house

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

While Rahul Gandhi has seen a number of houses, he may also opt to stay with his mother and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

'He can live with his mother or...': Kharge on Rahul bungalow row

'He can live with his mother or...': Kharge on Rahul bungalow row

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Kharge said he condemn this attitude of the government to threaten, scare and humiliate

Sonia Gandhi may attend Opposition meet in Bengaluru

Sonia Gandhi may attend Opposition meet in Bengaluru

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi is expected to attend the next meeting of opposition parties in Bengaluru on July 17 and 18, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday.

Rahul may have to vacate his official bungalow in a month unless...

Rahul may have to vacate his official bungalow in a month unless...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Following his disqualification as a member of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi may have to vacate his official bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi within a month if he does not get relief from a higher court in the criminal defamation case, an official said on Friday.

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Congress on Wednesday asserted that the only way to comprehensively investigate the Adani issue is through a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and claimed that the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee would be a 'clean chit' panel for the government.

VIPs who cast their vote in fourth phase

VIPs who cast their vote in fourth phase

Rediff.com7 May 2009

President Pratibha Patil, Vice-President Hamid Ansari, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka were among those who turned up early to vote in the fourth phase of elections on Thursday.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Sonia in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Sonia in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrived here today in the wake of the deadly Naxal attack on a convoy of Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.

PHOTOS: Festivities mark President Pranab's triumph

PHOTOS: Festivities mark President Pranab's triumph

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

A festive atmosphere prevailed outside the residence of Pranab Mukherjee with beating of drums, distribution of sweets and bursting of crackers as a host of political leaders, associates and his relatives congratulated him on being declared elected as President.

Lokpal Bill: Anna cries betrayal, Opposition sees red

Lokpal Bill: Anna cries betrayal, Opposition sees red

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Accusing the government of going back on its assurances to give a strong Lokpal Bill, anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Friday threatened to start another country-wide agitation to achieve his demand of a pro-people Jan Lokpal.

Dilli Gupshup: How PM, Sonia beat Dilli ki sardi!

Dilli Gupshup: How PM, Sonia beat Dilli ki sardi!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Arun Jaitley's laud-worthy effort... Revealed! The new 'best friends' in politics... Akhilesh Yadav's big dilemma... All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

PM, Sonia meet to discuss ways to resolve Parl logjam

PM, Sonia meet to discuss ways to resolve Parl logjam

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

With proceedings in Parliament being disrupted, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday discussed ways to resolve the logjam over Walmart lobbying and quota in promotions issues.

PM launches Aadhar-enabled service delivery system

PM launches Aadhar-enabled service delivery system

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

With UPA facing allegations of corruption, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said his government wants to use new technology to curb dishonesty and bring transparency in governance.

Rahul meets Sarabjit's grieving family

Rahul meets Sarabjit's grieving family

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Gandhi spent around 40 minutes with the family and consoled them

BJP to finalise candidate for VP poll on July 16

BJP to finalise candidate for VP poll on July 16

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

With the United Progressive Alliance declaring Hamid Ansari as its candidate for the post of vice president, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday decided to go for a contest, but maintained that it will finalise its nominee after consulting National Democratic Alliance allies.

Pranab likely to be next President

Pranab likely to be next President

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Pranab Mukherjee appears set to be the next President with his candidature announced on Friday by the ruling UPA and endorsed swiftly by supporting parties Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party amid indications that he will gather more support ahead.

S&P's comment on PM smacks of politics: Moily

S&P's comment on PM smacks of politics: Moily

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Corporate Affairs Minister Veerappa Moily on Tuesday lashed out at global credit rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) for describing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as "unelected" leader and saying the comment "smacked of politics".

Did Sonia Gandhi, Rahul misuse IAF aircraft?

Did Sonia Gandhi, Rahul misuse IAF aircraft?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are not eligible to travel by IAF aircraft and helicopters. They have to travel in the company of eligible persons which includes the prime minister, the home minister and the defence minister for official purposes.

Section of jewellers call off strike

Section of jewellers call off strike

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Feels assured by FM's promise that givt will consider their demands.

In PHOTOS: The Padma awards ceremony

In PHOTOS: The Padma awards ceremony

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Late cartoonist Mario Miranda, actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, top mathematician M S Raghunathan, former Chief Vigilance Commissioner N Vittal and industry leader B Muthuraman were among those conferred the Padma awards by President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Naxal attack: Sonia appreciates courage of Cong leaders

Naxal attack: Sonia appreciates courage of Cong leaders

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Appreciating the courage of Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said the "cowardly" Maoist strike was not an attack on the Congress or its leaders but on democratic values.

Modi wonders how FDI call came day after Sonia's US trip

Modi wonders how FDI call came day after Sonia's US trip

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of "acting" in the interest of United States first in getting the nuclear deal through and then allowing FDI in multi-brand retail and questioned why he did not "turn active in India's interest".

Shinde takes over home ministry; promises to plug gaps

Shinde takes over home ministry; promises to plug gaps

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Sushilkumar Shinde on Wednesday assumed charge as the new home minister and promised to work closely with the states in dealing with internal security challenges and contentious issues like setting up of National Counterterrorism Centre.

WATCH! President Pranab Mukherjee's swearing in ceremony

WATCH! President Pranab Mukherjee's swearing in ceremony

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Scripting a new chapter in his illustrious career, Pranab Mukherjee will on Wednesday take over as India's 13th President. Watch the momentous ceremony LIVE on rediff.com

WATCH: President Pranab Mukherjee's swearing-in

WATCH: President Pranab Mukherjee's swearing-in

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Scripting a new chapter in his illustrious career, Pranab Mukherjee will on Wednesday take over as India's 13th President.

I have NOT quit UPA govt: Sharad Pawar

I have NOT quit UPA govt: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The NCP on Friday sought to push the Congress leadership into a corner with its two senior leaders Sharad Pawar and Praful Patel believed to have resigned from the Union cabinet aggrieved over a variety of issues including no 2 slot for Pawar and Congress' treatment of its allies.

UPA wants Ansari as vice prez, Trinamool undecided

UPA wants Ansari as vice prez, Trinamool undecided

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Incumbent Hamid Ansari is the United Progressive Alliance's candidate for the Vice President's post and he is all set to get a second consecutive term.

Tributes paid to Indira on her 94th birth anniversary

Tributes paid to Indira on her 94th birth anniversary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

The nation on Saturday remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 94th birth anniversary with President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari among prominent personalities who paid rich tributes to the leader.

Rahul selling big dreams to people of UP, says BJP

Rahul selling big dreams to people of UP, says BJP

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday attacked Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, saying he was selling big dreams to the people of Uttar Pradesh while the United Progressive Alliance at the Centre had failed to alleviate the sufferings of the poor.

Rahul selling big dreams to people of UP, says BJP

Rahul selling big dreams to people of UP, says BJP

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday attacked Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, saying he was selling big dreams to the people of Uttar Pradesh while the United Progressive Alliance at the Centre had failed to alleviate the sufferings of the poor.

Sonia to talk to Oppn on Prez poll after budget session

Sonia to talk to Oppn on Prez poll after budget session

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Congress sources said the process of consultations initiated by party chief and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was a three-stage affair.

Land bill finalised, to go to Cabinet for approval

Land bill finalised, to go to Cabinet for approval

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

After UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi had intervened and asked government to take consent from 80 per cent land owner for purchase of land.

Former PM I K Gujral cremated with full state honours

Former PM I K Gujral cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Amid prayers and a 21-gun salute, his body was consigned to flames at Smriti Sthal on the banks of Yamuna where Vice President Hamid Ansari and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi were also present.

Norms made stringent in draft of Land Acquisition Bill

Norms made stringent in draft of Land Acquisition Bill

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Following Sonia Gandhi's suggestion, the percentage of landowners, whose consent is necessary for acquiring land for private purpose, has been raised from 67 per cent to 80 per cent in the proposed bill.

DLF extends fall on corporate governance issues

DLF extends fall on corporate governance issues

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

DLF extends fall on corporate governance issues, down 10% in two days DLF is trading lower by 2.2% at Rs 219, extending its previous day's over 7.4% after Arvind Kejriwal, a social activist-turned-politician has accused the real estate developer of favouring Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress chief and the UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, with easy loans for some undue gains.

BJP plays vindictive politics: Opposition on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

BJP plays vindictive politics: Opposition on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Several opposition leaders hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party following the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as an MP on Friday, alleging the ruling party was involved in vindictive politics, and said it was a new low for democracy.

Hyderabad metro project draws activists' ire

Hyderabad metro project draws activists' ire

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, the activists expressed concerns over the negative impact of the project.