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NEP 2020 policy of the people, by the people and for the future of people: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday hit out at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, saying that corruption and governance deficit were the defining features of the country’s educational past, and the NEP 2020 represents a decisive break from this inglorious past.
Gujarat to host AICC national convention after 64 years
Ahmedabad, March 31: Ahmedabad is gearing up to host the 84th National Convention of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on April 8-9, marking a historic return of the event to Gujarat after a gap of 64 years.
Result of her limited knowledge: CM Mohan Yadav demands apology from Sonia Gandhi
Indore, April 1: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has demanded an apology from the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi for her criticism of the National Education Policy (NEP), stating that her remarks are the result of her "limited knowledge."
Congress didn't let rural population study English: UP minister takes jibe at Sonia Gandhi's NEP remarks
Prayagraj, March 31: With the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticising the National Education Policy (NEP), Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Kumar Nishad took a jibe at the Opposition party on Monday, claiming that the "public rejected Congress" because their own Education Policy was bad, as the party "did not allow rural population to study English."
For 60 years, Congress kept the country in colonial mindset, says BJP's Tarun Chugh
New Delhi, March 31: BJP leader Tarun Chugh criticised Congress, stating that the party has a "colonial mindset," accusing it of communalism, appeasement, and nepotism.
NEP is Indianisation of education system... Sonia Gandhi should know about it: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Nagpur, March 31: Maharashtra Chief Devendra Fadnavis on Monday lauded the New Education Policy (NEP) saying that NEP is "Indiansation" of the education system of India.
'Communal, coercive agenda', Sonia Gandhi attacks Modi govt on education
New Delhi, March 31: Sonia Gandhi, MP and Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, has accused the Modi-led government at the Centre of following an agenda “leading to damaging consequences in the domain of education.”
Telangana: Government to provide free fine rice to majority of Population
Hyderabad, March 29: Telangana Minister for Irrigation, Food & Civil Supplies, Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday announced that the state government will provide free fine rice to 84% of the population from Ugadi.
DMK to stage statewide agitation over pending MGNREGA dues
Chennai, March 29: The DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has announced a large-scale agitation against the Central government over the non-release of pending wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Aurangzeb grave issue a bid to divert attention from inflation, jobs: Robert Vadra
New Delhi, March 27: Robert Vadra, husband of Wayanad Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi and son-in-law of Sonia Gandhi, on Thursday demanded answers on the issues like joblessness, inflation and women security, lashing out at alleged attempts by the BJP to divert public attention with divisive matters like renaming of roads and removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave.
RS Chairman dismisses Cong privilege motion notice against Amit Shah
New Delhi, March 27: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday rejected the notice of privilege motion given by Congress member Jairam Ramesh against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Cong gives privilege notice against Amit Shah for 'casting aspersions' on Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, March 26: Congress party on Wednesday moved a privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for ‘casting aspersions’ on its Rajya Sabha MP and former party president Sonia Gandhi.
PM Matru Vandana Yojana severely underfunded: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, March 26: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha MP, Sonia Gandhi, on Wednesday raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over the underfunding of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and the non-fulfilment of maternity entitlements under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
MGNREGA has been weakened, says Sonia Gandhi in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 18: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha member Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday raised concerns over the weakening of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme.
Himachal Congress celebrates International Women's Day, felicitates women for their contributions
Shimla, March 8: The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) observed "Women's Honour Day" on Saturday at Rajiv Bhavan in Shimla, felicitating women from various fields for their contributions to society.
Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 20: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to a hospital in Delhi on Thursday.
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi's Ganga Ram hospital for stomach-related issues
New Delhi, February 21: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Thursday.
Bhakta Charan Das appointed new Odisha Congress chief
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11: Veteran Congress leader and former union minister Bhakta Charan Das has been appointed as the new chief of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) and will replace Sarat Pattanayak.
Sonia Gandhi seeks early Census to include 14 crore people in food subsidy scheme
New Delhi, Feb 10: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha MP, Sonia Gandhi, on Monday demanded an early conduct of the Census, claiming that its four-year delay has denied social benefits, like food security, to crores of people.
Sonia Gandhi criticises Census delay in Rajya Sabha speech, says 14 crore people deprived of NFSA benefits
New Delhi, February 10: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that the delay in the census has deprived 14 crore Indians of their rightful benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), adding that food security is not a privilege but a fundamental right.
What all is being said to insult President?: PM Modi slams Sonia Gandhi over her remarks
New Delhi, February 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a veiled attack on former Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her remarks following President Droupadi Murmu's speech in Parliament and said a woman President "is being humiliated".
BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over poor thing remarks against President Murmu
New Delhi, February 4: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs from the tribal community have filed a breach of privilege notice against Congress parliamentary party leader Sonia Gandhi over her "poor thing" remarks against President Droupadi Murmu.
Odisha CM seeks apology from Sonia, Rahul for 'disrespectful' remarks on Prez Murmu
Bhubaneswar, Jan 31: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday demanded an apology from the Congress, terming the remarks made by its senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on President Droupadi Murmu as 'offensive' and 'disrespectful'.
Royal family of Congress has insulted President, should apologise: PM Modi targets Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi over their remarks
New Delhi, January 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over their remarks on President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of two Houses of Parliament, saying the remarks of are an insult to the "tribal brothers and sisters" of the country.
Union Minister Anupriya Patel condemns Sonia Gandhi's poor thing remark against President
New Delhi, January 31: After Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday stoked a controversy following her "poor thing" remark against President Droupadi Murmu, the BJP came up with sharp criticism.
Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident, JP Nadda slams Sonia Gandhi's remarks
New Delhi, January 31: Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda termed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's remarks pertaining to President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of two Houses of Parliament as "deeply disrespectful"
'President wasn't tired at any point': Rashtrapati Bhavan slams unacceptable remarks by Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, January 31: In response to senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's remarks, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, without mentioning her name called it "unacceptable" and said it "clearly hurt the dignity of the high office."
Cost of chaos: How disruptions have dominated Parliamentary sessions over the years
New Delhi, Jan 31: India, as the world's largest democracy, is expected to set the standard for effective Parliamentary functioning. However, in recent years, opposition's continuous disruptions, protests, and walkouts have hindered the nation's democratic processes.
Unfortunate, unacceptable: Rashtrapati Bhavan reacts to Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark
New Delhi, Jan 31: Rashtrapati Bhavan has strongly responded to Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's remark referring to President Droupadi Murmu as a "poor thing".
'Indira Bhawan' a reflection of party's rich legacy: Congress holds first presser from new HQs
New Delhi, Jan 18: Days after the inauguration of its party headquarters at 9 A, Kotla Road, the Congress party held its first press conference from the new building on Saturday, shedding light on the rich history and legacy of the grand old party that it represents.
Congress inaugurates new office in Delhi; Rahul Gandhi's remarks draw outrage from BJP
New Delhi, January 15: Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, on Wednesday inaugurated the new Congress headquarters 'Indira Bhawan' in a cherished moment for the party that was founded in 1885.
Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Congress party's new HQ in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 15: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the new Congress Headquarters, 'Indira Bhawan', in the national capital on Wednesday.
Congress flag unfurls at new HQ: Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi mark moment
New Delhi, January 15: The Congress flag was ceremoniously hoisted at the newly established headquarters of the party, in the presence of key figures including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, LoP Rahul Gandhi, along with other distinguished leaders of the party.
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.