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Rahul Gandhi expresses condolences over death of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

New Delhi, December 30: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her role in the country's political journey.

60 arrivals, 58 departures flights cancelled at Delhi airport due to dense fog

New Delhi, December 30: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport witnessed disruption in its flight operations due to dense fog prevailing in the city on Tuesday.

Will be remembered by generations to come: Chidambaram pays tribute to veteran documentary filmmaker S Krishnaswamy

Chennai, December 29: Renowned documentary filmmaker and Padma Shri awardee S Krishnaswamy passed away in Chennai. Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram paid tribute, recalling his landmark work and documentary 'Indus Valley to Indira Gandhi', which earned global acclaim.

Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi lead Congress 140th Foundation Day flag hoisting event in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 28: The Indian National Congress on Sunday marked its 140th Foundation Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, attended by the party's top leadership, including Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and several senior leaders.

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh, Shivraj Patil, and Sriprakash Jaiswal at Indira Bhawan

New Delhi, December 27: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to senior party leaders Dr Manmohan Singh, Shivraj Patil, and Sriprakash Jaiswal at Indira Bhawan, New Delhi, on Saturday.

CWC meet: Kharge calls for stir against 'discontinuation of MGNREGA'

New Delhi, Dec 27: Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday sought suggestions from partymen on a proposed agitation against the "discontinuation of MGNREGA" and directed early preparations for Assembly elections in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bengal, and other states in April-May 2026.

CWC meeting underway at AICC headquarters; Siddaramaiah, Shashi Tharoor in attendance

New Delhi, Dec 27: Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.

IANS Year Ender 2025: Revanth Reddy and Telangana's social justice agenda

Hyderabad, Dec 26: Caste census and the move to enhance reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) dominated Telangana politics in 2025. Sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs), two Cabinet expansions, the Congress party's victory in the Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll, and its strong showing in the recently conducted Gram Panchayat elections were among the other major political developments of the year.

Rahul Gandhi Pays floral tributes to Manmohan Singh on his first death anniversary

New Delhi, December 26: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi pays floral Tributes on the First Death Anniversary of the Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at 24, Akbar Road, New Delhi.

'Through visionary leadership, he empowered India economically': Rahul Gandhi on Manmohan Singh's death anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 26: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his death anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader whose policies empowered India economically and strengthened the nation's global standing.

Thanks Rahul Gandhi for recognising 'Make in India' success: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Dec 24: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday thanked Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for acknowledging the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme, saying India is steadily moving towards becoming a strong producer economy.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, reviews patient care

New Delhi, December 24: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday visited the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in Dilshad Garden, where she interacted with patients and reviewed the hospital's facilities.

'Congress always been in tukde-tukde mood': BJP on Priyanka Gandhi as PM face

New Delhi, Dec 24: As Congress MP Imran Masood pitched party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as a potential Prime Ministerial face, the BJP on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of being perpetually divided and confused.

'Raising questions over Rahul Gandhi's ability': JD(U) on Robert Vadra backing Priyanka Gandhi as PM

Patna, Dec 24: As businessman Robert Vadra expressed confidence in his wife, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying that many would like to see her as Prime Minister someday, the Janata Dal said on Wednesday that such statements raise questions about the leadership ability of the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi.

Newly recruited police personnel will also uphold the ideal that "Citizens are God": Gujarat CM Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), December 23: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while encouraging newly recruited police personnel, said that a selection letter is not just a government appointment but a pledge of responsibility, discipline, and service to the nation.

Former UBT Sena corporators join BJP ahead of civic polls in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), December 23: In a major setback to the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, former corporators Prithviraj Sutar, Sanjay Bhosale and Ashwini Bhosale joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday.

CM Bhupendra Patel launches several initiatives including Mukhyamantri Paushtik Alpahar Yojana for over 40 lakh students in Gujarat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), December 23: To promote the values of good governance across the country, 25 December, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is observed as "Good Governance Day." Guided by these principles, the Government of Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has launched several initiatives aimed at the holistic welfare of citizens. One such significant initiative is the Mukhyamantri Paushtik Alpahar Yojana, which strengthens children's education by ensuring adequate nutrition. At present, more than 40 lakh students across Gujarat are benefiting from this scheme.

Gujarat CM Patel calls for strengthening police-public trust at crime conference

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), December 23: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel called upon senior officers of the state police force to foster a robust environment that further strengthens the bridge of trust between the police and the public, ensuring that citizens face no difficulty in connecting with the police.

No one bigger than party, leadership decision rests with Rahul Gandhi: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Mysuru (Karnataka), December 22: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday sought to put to rest speculation over a possible leadership change in the state Congress unit, asserting that the decision rests with senior party leadership and reiterating that "no one is bigger than the party."

"Deeply saddened": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pays tribute to Malayalam actor Sreenivasan

New Delhi, December 21: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday paid her condolences to veteran Malayalam actor, screenwriter, and director Sreenivasan, who passed away at the age of 69.

"VB-G RAM-G Bill expands rural employment to 125 days, benefits workers and farmers": BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal

Bettiah (Bihar), December 21: Following the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) in the Parliament and the opposition accusing the Centre of "bulldozing" MGNREGA, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sanjay Jaiswal defended the move, saying the new law expands employment days, integrates livelihood schemes, and balances farmers' labour needs.

"Saving the Aravalli is not an option but a resolve," says SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), December 21: Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called for the protection of the Aravalli hills, following the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills on November 20.

"Flight operations at Delhi Airport functioning seamlessly": Delhi Airport advisory

New Delhi, December 21: Delhi airport's passenger advisory at 8 am on Sunday confirmed that flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport are functioning smoothly and without disruptions.

AAI issues advisory as fog disrupts flight operations across northern India

New Delhi, December 21: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued an advisory on Sunday, warning that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility and may lead to delays or changes in flight operations at select airports.

Gujarat CM to hand over appointment letters to over 11,600 newly recruited police personnel tomorrow

Gandhinagar, Dec 22: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will hand over appointment letters to 11, 607 newly recruited candidates of the Gujarat Police at a grand ceremony to be held, December 23, at the Ramkatha Ground, Sector 11, Gandhinagar.

Mahatma Gandhi's name removal from MGNREGA an insult to the Father of the Nation: Congress

Imphal, Dec 22: Opposition Congress in Manipur on Monday strongly criticised the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for removing the name of Mahatma Gandhi from the rural employment act.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to chair this month's SWAGAT Programme on Dec 24

Gandhinagar, Dec 22: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will chair the State SWAGAT Online Public Grievance Redressal Programme for December 2025 on Wednesday, December 24, instead of the usual fourth Thursday, due to the Christmas holiday.

Haryana govt formed with mandate, CM clarifies on 'vote chori'

Chandigarh, Dec 22: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday informed the Assembly that the people of the state formed the government with an overwhelming mandate.

Rahul Gandhi should decide on leadership change in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

Mysuru, Dec 22: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi should decide on the leadership crisis in the state.

National Herald case: Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul on ED's plea

New Delhi, Dec 22: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others on a criminal revision petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint in the alleged National Herald case.

Sonia Gandhi accuses Centre of bulldozing MGNREGA, warns of 'catastrophic fallout'

New Delhi, Dec 22: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, accusing it of systematically bulldozing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and cautioning that its replacement would have "catastrophic consequences" for India's rural population.

'Has Sonia Gandhi even read G RAM G Bill?' BJP MP counters Cong criticism

New Delhi, Dec 21: The political debate over the proposed Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill intensified on Sunday after BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal strongly rebutted Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's criticism of the legislation, accusing the party's leadership of opposing reforms without understanding their content.

Have 420 promises to T'gana been thrown into Musi River, asks Kishan Reddy in letter to Sonia Gandhi

Hyderabad, Dec 21: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday wrote to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, questioning why the six guarantees promised in the Congress manifesto during the Telangana Assembly elections "have not been fulfilled" even after two years of the party forming the government in the state.

Gujarat to mark World Meditation Day today with state-level programme, yoga board convocation

Gandhinagar, Dec 21: A state-level celebration of World Meditation Day, along with the convocation ceremony of yoga coaches and trainers of the Gujarat State Yoga Board, will be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on Sunday.

K'taka: Congress stages protest in B'luru over National Herald case; slams MNREGA renaming

Bengaluru, Dec 20: The Karnataka Congress unit on Saturday staged a protest titled "Satyameva Jayate" at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, condemning what it described as false Enforcement Directorate (ED) cases filed against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald case.

'Anti-India' strategy of Rahul Gandhi fully exposed: BJP leader Tarun Chugh as LoP meets George Soros's aide

New Delhi, Dec 20: As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of meeting an aide of billionaire investor George Soros in Berlin, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh said on Saturday that the Congress leader's alleged 'anti-India' strategy has now been fully exposed.

'Bulldozer on MGNREGA': Sonia Gandhi attacks Modi govt over G RAM G Bill

New Delhi, Dec 20: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday mounted a sharp attack on the PM Narendra Modi-led government, accusing it of systematically running a "bulldozer" over the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and undermining the rights of rural poor, farmers and landless workers, terming it an “assault on rural livelihoods”.

SpiceJet passenger alleges assault by Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport

New Delhi, Dec 20: A SpiceJet passenger has accused an Air India Express pilot of assaulting him following a dispute over allegedly cutting the boarding queue at Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Terminal 1 in an incident that has triggered widespread attention on social media.

Scene of bonhomie, light-hearted moments mark Lok Sabha Speaker's tea party

New Delhi, Dec 19: The customary “tea party” hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the close of Parliament’s Winter Session on Friday turned into an occasion of cross‑party civility with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra being present, among others.

Gujarat to mark World Meditation Day with state-level programme, yoga board convocation

Gandhinagar, Dec 19: A state-level celebration of World Meditation Day, along with the convocation ceremony of yoga coaches and trainers of the Gujarat State Yoga Board, will be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on December 21.