Articles tagged with: congress

Tit for tat by CM Vijayan: MLA, ex-legislator named in FIR in Cong leader's suicide case

Wayanad, Jan 9: In a swift move that has landed the Congress party in trouble, the Kerala Police on Thursday registered an FIR in which several party leaders have been named in a suicide case.


Antony asks Cong leaders to concentrate on Kerala local body polls, not on next CM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9: Breaking his silence, veteran Congress leader and former Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Thursday asked his junior colleagues in the party to concentrate on the upcoming local bodies elections and not on the 2026 Assembly polls in Kerala.


MCD removes over 1.26 lakh posters, banners and flags ahead of Delhi assembly polls

New Delhi, January 8: In view of the model code of conduct (MCC) imposed after announcement of the assembly election in the national capital on Tuesday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday said that it removed a total of 1.26 lakh of political advertisement including posters, banners, hoardings, wall paintings, signage, and flags from 12 zones of the city.


Amid divided opinions, parliament panel discussed 'One Nation, One Election' Bill

By Nishant Ketu, New Delhi, January 8: The first meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament to examine Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 convened on Wednesday, marking the beginning of an intense debate between ruling and opposition parties over the proposed legislation.


Delhi polls: Gehlot rejects Kejriwal's 'Congress-BJP alliance' claim, says Cong aiming to win (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Jan 8: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday outrightly rejected AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's allegation that there is "secret cooperation" between the Congress and the BJP for the Delhi polls. Talking to IANS, Gehlot called it totally untrue.


Actual normalcy can't return to Manipur unless displaced people return to their homes: Congress

Imphal, Jan 8: Manipur's opposition Congress on Wednesday said that actual normalcy cannot return in the state unless the violence-hit displaced people are allowed to return to their respective homes and villages.


Congress legislator Uma Thomas' condition improves further, to stay in ICU

Kochi, Jan 8: On the 10th day after she sustained serious injuries on falling 15 feet down at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, Congress' first-time Kerala legislator Uma Thomas on Wednesday spoke to her office staff and gave the necessary directions.


Delhi gears up for Assembly Elections 2025: CEO meets political parties to ensure fair polls

New Delhi, January 8: Following the announcement of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Election - 2025, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi R Alice Vaz, convened a meeting with representatives of National/State recognised Political Parties on Wednesday.


Delhi election: Cong promises Rs 25 lakh health insurance under 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana'

New Delhi, Jan 8: Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled next month, the Congress party on Wednesday promised 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana', a health insurance scheme promising Rs 25 lakh coverage for all residents of the national capital.


After challenging CM Vijayan, Anvar seeks Cong-led UDF

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8: Two-time Left-supported Independent legislator P.V. Anvar after being ousted from the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front for taking cudgels against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has started to knock the doors of the Congress-led UDF now.


DoJ's selective probe of Adani officials can derail India ties: US Congressman Lance Gooden

New York, Jan 8: Lance Gooden, a Republican lawmaker from the US state of Texas, has slammed the Joe Biden Administration's probe of senior Adani Group officials, saying this could derail US-India ties and economic growth.


Congress to inaugurate its new headquarters 'Indira Gandhi Bhawan' on January 15

New Delhi, January 8: The Indian National Congress (INC) on Tuesday announced that its new headquarters, named Indira Gandhi Bhawan, will be inaugurated at a grand ceremony on January 15, at a grand ceremony in New Delhi, according to a press release.


Sonia Gandhi to inaugurate Congress' new HQ 'Indira Bhawan' on Jan 15

New Delhi, Jan 7: The Congress will have its new headquarters at 'Indira Bhawan' on Kotla Marg here which is likely to be inaugurated next week. Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate the HQ on January 15.


Delhi Assembly elections announced; AAP, BJP, Congress in high-stakes battle

New Delhi, January 7: The election contest in Delhi gathered momentum on Tuesday with the Election Commission announcing that the national capital will go to the polls on February 5 and results will be announced on February 8. All the key contenders - ruling AAP, BJP and Congress said they were ready and talked about their plans to woo the voters.


Appu John Joseph: Another son rises in Kerala politics

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 7: The rise of sons in Kerala politics, particularly within the Kerala Congress party, is far from novel. The latest entrant into the mainstream politics is Appu John Joseph, the eldest son of veteran Kerala Congress leader and 10-time legislator P.J. Joseph.


US Congress certifies Donald Trump's 2024 election win

Washington, DC, January 7: US Congress convened on Monday to count electoral college votes and certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election held in November, The Hill reported.


US Congress certifies Trump winner of 2024 election (Ld)

Washington, Jan 7: The US Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the November 2024 election, peacefully wrapping up a ritual his supporters had tried to prevent in 2021 in the misleading belief that he had been cheated of a win.


US Congress to certify Trump winner of 2024 election

Washington, Jan 6: The US Congress on Monday will certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the November 2024 election, peacefully wrapping up a ritual his supporters had tried to prevent in 2021 in the misleading belief that he had been cheated of a win.


Lack of genuine political leadership led to Manipur violence: Apex Meitei body

Imphal, Jan 5: An apex civil society organisation (CSO) of the Meitei community in Manipur on Sunday attributed the ethnic conflict in the state to a "lack of genuine political leadership".


Assam Congress plans major organisational reshuffle ahead of 2026 assembly elections

Guwahati, January 5: The Assam Congress is planning a major reshuffle after the panchayat elections as part of its preparations for the 2026 assembly polls.


PM Modi greets Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on her 70th birthday

Kolkata, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, greeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her 70th birthday.


Republican Mike Johnson re-elected as US House Speaker

Washington DC, January 4: President-elect Donald Trump backed Republican Mike Johnson was re-elected as the US House Speaker in a close race after two opponents switched their votes.


Seriously injured Cong legislator Uma Thomas taken off ventilator

Kochi, Jan 4: Six days after she fell 15 feet down at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, Congress; first-time Kerala legislator Uma Thomas on Saturday was taken off of a ventilator at a private hospital where she is being treated.


This government has made it a routine...: Kumaraswamy criticizes bus fare hike in Karnataka

Bengaluru, January 3: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy expressed strong displeasure over the Karnataka Congress government's decision to increase bus fares by 15 per cent and said the government has made it a "routine" to hike prices and burden the public,


US Lawmakers move to restrict investments in China citing security concerns

Washington DC, January 3: Chairperson John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Rep Andy Barr (R-KY), has introduced new legislation to limit US investments in Chinese sectors that contribute to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) military growth, technological advancements, and human rights violations.


'Bhog' of 'Akhand Path' kept in memory of former PM Manmohan Singh at his residence

New Delhi, January 3: The family of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held a 'Bhog' of the 'Akhand Path' kept in the memory of Singh at his residence on Friday.


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