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Centre earned highest revenue by taxing petrol and diesel: Gehlot
The Prime Minister talked about the VAT of the states but did not give information about the excise duty of the Central government, he said.
Modi Govt withdrew Farm Laws in fear of Loss in Polls: Congress
New Delhi, Nov 19 : The Centre on Friday withdrew the three controversial farm laws with Prime Minister…
Congress blames Modi Govt for 9.5 Lakh Suicides
New Delhi, Nov 8 : The Congress on Sunday blamed the Narendra Modi-led Central government for the death…
Income of 97% household has decreased: Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Centre over…
Govt failed to protect Kashmiri Pandits: Congress
The party said in the last 48 hours five persons, including M.L. Bindroo -- a prominent Kashmiri Pandit -- have been killed in terror incidents.
Congress slams govt over misappropriation of MGNREGA funds
New Delhi, Aug 22 : The Congress on Saturday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the reports of…
Government clueless on how to handle China: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi has been critical of the Modi-led Centre over its handling of China's actions in Ladakh and other areas.
7 Criminal Blunders in 7 Years of Modi Govt, says Congress
New Delhi, May 30 : On completion of seven years of the Modi government, the Congress has said…
45% believe Chinese encroachment in Ladakh is Failures of Modi Govt
The survey was carried out between May 23 and May 27 on 12,070 people across the country.
Handling of COVID-19, Farmers’ Protest “Biggest Failure” of Modi Govt: Survey
As per the survey, over 41% people think that Modi govt failed to handle the coronavirus crisis "effectively" and 23.7% pointed out the govt's failure on managing farmers' dissatisfaction and anger
Shiv Sena Takes A Dig At Modi Govt, Says India Surviving On System Created By Nehru-Gandhis
Poor countries are helping India in their own way, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not ready to stop the ambitious project of Central Vista worth Rs 20,000 crore, said Shiv Sena.
Deaths due to lack of oxygen insult to nation: Telangana Minister
Hyderabad : Telangana Health Minister E. Rajender said on Thursday that deaths of Covid-affected people due to oxygen…
Modi Govt’s new COVID Vaccination Policy similar to Demonetisation: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday compared the central government’s vaccine strategy with demonetisation, which according…
Rahul Gandhi attacks govt on COVID surge
Amid surging Covid cases, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the government on shortage of beds and…
Rahul Gandhi decries Centre’s ‘arrogance’ over not heeding to good suggestions
Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called for giving money into the hands of common people during the second wave of coronavirus, but lamented that the “arrogant government” is allergic to good suggestions
LIC IPO to bring in Rs 1L cr, BPCL sale may fetch Rs 80k cr: CEA
He was of the view that the disinvestment target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore for the financial year 2021-22 was "imminently achievable".
Senior DMK Leader Searched By Tax Officials As MK Stalin Campaigns For Him
DMK leader EV Velu's home and college premises were searched by taxmen. He is the MLA representing Tiruvannamalai and is seeking re-election from the constituency.
Modi Govt Uses Law To Defeat The Law Resulting In A State of Lawlessness: Indira Jaising
"The defining moment of the present situation is that this government uses law to defeat the law, resulting in a state of lawlessness. When a democracy fails, our courts also fails us", stated Senior Lawyer Indira Jaising.
Chidambaram slams Centre for ‘failing miserably’ in rolling out vaccination
According to the official data, a total of 3,71,43,255 vaccine doses were administered in the country, as per the provisional report till 8 am on Thursday.
1,117 cases pending probe with CBI, 18 of them for more than seven years: Govt
Over 1,100 cases were pending investigation with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), 18 of them for more than seven years, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday
Congress slams Centre, AAP for amendments of NCTD Act
The Bill gives discretionary powers to the L-G even in matters where the Legislative Assembly of Delhi is empowered to make laws.
Centre “Privatising Profit, Nationalising Loss”: Rahul Gandhi On Public Sector Bank Strike
Public Sector Bank Strike Day 2: "Government of India (GOI) is privatising profit and nationalising loss. Selling PSBs to Modicronies gravely compromises India's financial security," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
Maharashtra: Topic of emergency should be buried once and for all, says Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena on Sunday said the topic of India’s Emergency of 1975 is “outdated” and must be “buried once and for all”, as the current situation in the country is much worse
Kisan Congress protest in Delhi against farm laws
The workers held a protest outside the Congress headquarters in the national capital following which they were detained and taken to the nearest police station.
Centre pushing people into ‘morass of inflation’ to earn tax: Rahul Gandhi
Calling inflation a curse, Rahul Gandhi slammed the Centre and said, "The central government is only pushing the people into the morass of inflation to earn tax."
Congress demands answers from govt on new social media rules
The Congress has alleged that the government has subverted Parliament in bringing new social media rules to muzzle the voices critical of the government policies
Unemployment high in India due to govt’s “ill considered demonetisation decision”: Manmohan Singh
Inaugurating a development summit virtually organised by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies, an economic think tank aligned to the Congress ideology in poll-bound Kerala, Singh said temporary measures by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank to paper over the credit problem cannot blind us to the looming credit crisis ahead that could affect the small and medium sector.
Disparity In Wealth Distribution Much Stronger Under BJP Govt: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi promised that when the Congress is elected to power at the Centre it will implement its Nyay scheme, under which the party will provide Rs 72,000 every year to those below the poverty line
Supreme Court flags Centre’s lack of response on Ramesh’s plea against RTI amendment
The Right to Information (Amendment) Act 2 gives power to the government to prescribe tenure, allowances and salary of Information Commissioners, and run contrary to the statement of objects and reasons (SOR) of the RTI Act, 2005, it said.
Adani Ports acquires Dighi Port, earmarks Rs 10K cr for new gateway into Maharashtra
These investments will contribute to employment generation and socio-economic development of the port’s hinterland, the company statement said.
Budget was for 1% of population; gave wrong message to China: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a press conference, Gandhi said the conditions in India are "dangerous" which require Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take quick action.
Centre cuts Maharashtra’s tax transfers by 30%
According to the latest revised estimates for tax devolution to states in 2020-21, Maharashtra will now get Rs 33,742 crore as its share from the divisible pool in the ongoing fiscal, which is Rs 14,758 crore lower than the originally budgeted amount of Rs 48,500 crore.
Adopting Satyagraha, farmers’ protest should go on: Medha Patkar
“It is not just an issue of farmers but also of labourers, women, Dalits and Adivasis. The laws will affect every individual associated with agriculture and its branches. We all need to stand collectively to save the democracy.”
Barbarism unashamedly displayed by BJP goons: Punjab Minister
"The Central government is indulging in sheer demonstration of muscle power using the local people as pawns," added Randhawa.
Don’t commit ‘sin’ of using force against protesters: Sharad Pawar
The former Union Agriculture Minister asked the Centre to hold a dialogue with cultivators seeking scrapping of the new agri-marketing laws giving up its "extreme position" on the issue.
“Tremendous Growth In ‘GDP”’: Rahul Gandhi’s Dig Over Fuel Price Hike
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the record hike in…
Has China constructed village in Arunachal? Chidambaram latches onto BJP MP’s ‘allegation’ to corner Modi govt
BJP MP Tapir Gao has claimed that China has built a 100-house village in the "disputed area" deep into the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Ninth round of govt-farmer talks concludes, next meeting on Jan 19
The ninth round of talks between Centre and representative of farmer unions protesting on Delhi borders against the…
Modi Govt to sell up to 10% stake in SAIL via OFS
Shares of SAIL on the BSE closed at Rs 74.70 per share, lower by 1.58 per cent from its previous close on Wednesday.
SC stays implementation of farms law until further orders, 4-Member Committee to be constituted
In the hearing on Tuesday, the Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of Agrarian laws while paving way for the constitution of a committee to resolve the matter.
SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea for appointment in SC/ST panels
The Annual report of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has not been published for the years 2018-19 and 2019-20, as of yet.
Modi Govt plans to sell 10% stake in Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers via OFS
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd is a Mini-Ratna fertiliers and chemicals manufacturing company under the administrative control of Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.
Centre invites EoIs for 26% stake sale in Bharat Earth-Movers Ltd
Interested bidders who meet the requirements as per the preliminary information memorandum may submit their EOIs on or before 5 p.m. of March 1, 2021.
Shed arrogance, accept farmers’ demands: Congress to government
The Congress has been seeking the repeal of the three farm laws, alleging that they will ruin farming and the farmers. The Congress is also supporting the farmers agitation against the farm laws.
Agriculture can’t be run sitting in Delhi: Sharad Pawar on farm laws
Stressing that dialogue should have happened earlier, he said the government should have talked earlier to resolve farmers'' reservations about these laws.
Mamata Banerjee extends support to Amartya Sen over land row with Visva-Bharati
Kolkata: Expressing pain and anguish at recent developments alluding to Amartya Sen’s familial properties in Shantiniketan, West Bengal…
Farmers allege Facebook blocked their page on govt’s behest
The protests by farmers camping at the borders of the national capital entered the 25th day on Sunday.
Modi Govt interfering in West Bengal’s jurisdiction : Mamata Banerjee
In a stern message to detractors in TMC, Banerjee said she will not tolerate anti-party activities and attempts to weaken ot before the assembly polls due in April-May 2021.
Shiv Sena slams BJP, calls using water cannons on farmers amid cold wave cruel
The farmers have been protesting at Delhi’s borders since five days against the new farm laws and have said they will not accept any conditional dialogue.
Farmer unions reject Centre’s offer of early talks to resolve deadlock over farm laws
On Friday afternoon, the Delhi Police had agreed to let in the protesters, provided they move to the Burari ground, but not before a series of clashes between farmers and the police who used tear gas shells, lathis and water cannons.
Farmers’ bodies claim Centre has allowed them entry into capital; Capt welcomes move
Face-off between farmers, police near Delhi border; tensions rise
Another batch of farmers manages to enter Haryana
“The voice of farmers cannot be muzzled indefinitely. Centre should immediately initiate talks with the Kisan Union leaders to defuse the tense situation at the Delhi borders.
Langar preparations under way to serve thousands of protesting farmers
Other special committees are serving food to thousands of union members
Moody’s revises India’s FY21 GDP contraction to (-)10.6%
Under the scheme, manufacturers in key sectors will receive incentives in the form of direct payments over five years.
Keeping out of RECP ‘backward leap’ for India: Anand Sharma
However, the Congress had raised concern over joining the RCEP, set to become the world’s largest trading body of 15 nations in the Asia-Pacific region.
On Pfizer’s Covid vaccine announcement, Rahul Gandhi asks govt key questions
“Even though Pfizer has created a promising vaccine, the logistics for making it available to every Indian need to be worked out. GOI has to define a vaccine distribution strategy and how it will reach every Indian,” Gandhi tweeted.
Congress accuses Modi govt of cheating armed forces by diluting OROP
Surjewala said that the Congress stands in solidarity with 30 lakh personnel of our armed forces and we will not permit this dilution of the rights of those who serve their motherland day in and day out.
Govt to fetch Rs 60,000 crore from BPCL, Concor, SCI, BEML sale
The government plans to conclude the bidding process in four major PSUs -- BPCL, Shipping Corporation (SCI), Container Corporation (Concor) and BEML -- by November last as the stock market is heading to break above pre-Covid levels
Fight for people’s issues and to ease their suffering: Sonia Gandhi
Congress’ interim President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday asked the party’s new state in-charges and General Secretaries to fight for the people’s cause as the country’s democracy is in “difficult times”
‘Democracy passing through most difficult time’: Sonia Gandhi attacks Centre
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday presided over a meeting of the party’s general secretaries where she exhorted party leaders to wage a struggle for people’s issues.
‘Would’ve thrown out China in less than 15 mins’, says Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress president, who reached here from Pehowa to address his final public gathering as part of his ‘Kheti Bachao Yatra’, said none of the policies of the Modi government during the last six years were meant to benefit the poor, farmers or labourers.
Asked by Centre to file appeal in 2G case, CBI tells Delhi HC
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that the trial court verdict in the 2G spectrum scam case, which acquitted all the accused persons, was challenged following an opinion from the Central government that it is a “fit case” for appeal.
Serum Institute CEO has a question for govt: ‘Will it have Rs 80k cr to give each Indian Covid vaccine’
Serum Institute of India has the licence to produce and market two of the leading vaccine candidates, one being developed by AstraZeneca and the Oxford University, and the other one by US company Novavax.
‘Govt Insecure of Voices of Dissent’: Cong Fumes After Salman Khurshid, Udit Raj Named in Delhi Riots Chargesheet
New Delhi: The Congress hit out at the Modi government Thursday after Delhi police named its leaders Salman…
3-Day ‘Rail Roko’ Agitation Starts As Farm Bills Protest Intensifies; Trains Suspended
Railway authorities says, 14 pairs of special trains will remain suspended from September 24 till 26 amidst farmers protest in Punjab against farm bills.
How will the govt ensure farmers get MSP, asks Chidambaram
"Does the Minister and the government think that the farmers are so foolish to believe the empty promise of the government?"
Centre enhances approval free limits for FDI in defence
“Proposals for raising FDI beyond 49 per cent from such companies will require government approval.”
Govt’s stake divestment to be credit negative for PSBs: ICRA
Furthermore, ICRA expects the deposit franchise for these banks will be monitorable as these deposits could be highly sensitive to their ownership.
Centre to SC: No removal of 48,000 jhuggis along rail tracks for now
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi submitted before the bench that the court should order a status quo. The bench replied that it will not, as the Centre has already stated that there will be status quo till a decision is taken.
Govt to extract Banking Regulation Bill on Day 1 of Monsoon Session
New Delhi, Sep 12 : The Central government is all set to withdraw Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020…
Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi Govt on LIC stake sale report
He also stated that the government is selling the nation's assets to compensate the economic crisis created by it.
Modi dispensation’s thinking – minimum govt, maximum privatisation: Rahul Gandhi
With his tweet attacking the government, Gandhi tagged a media report which said there would be a freeze on creation of new posts except with the approval of the expenditure department.
‘Country’s prosperity has vanished’: Congress attacks Modi govt on jobs issue; demands end to privatisation
The Congress again attacked the central government on Friday over what it called increasing unemployment and bad condition of the Indian economy and demanded creation of jobs and an end to privatisation.
Monsoon Session: Congress seeks restoration of Question Hour
The idea of dropping the Question Hour in the mini Parliament session has the opposition up in arms. They are accusing the Centre of stifling its voice.
FB, WhatsApp interference an assault on India’s electoral process: Cong
Chowdhury said that the article states how Das boasted that she successfully lobbied with the BJP to include Facebook's priorities in their election manifesto and 'now they just need to go and win the elections'.
Govt can’t only focus on business and not care about people’s plight: SC
Justice Bhushan observed that the ongoing circumstances happened due to the nationwide lockdown. Justice Shah added this is not the time to think about business only.
Rahul Gandi attacks Modi Govt over alleged rise in unemployment
New Delhi, Aug 24 : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked the government over alleged rise in…
Kerala Assembly passes resolution against leasing airport to Adani
Kerala Assembly passes resolution against Centre's decision to lease Thiruvananthapuram airport to Adani
Supreme Court judgment on plea to transfer of funds from PMCARES to NDRF to fight COVID19
The Supreme Court dismisses plea while answering 5 questions formulated by the Bench.
Hotel industry will collapse without govt support: Hotel Association
New Delhi, July 28 : Highlighting the plight of the hospitality sector amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hotel…
Raghuram Rajan: Govt focussed on ‘majoritarian objectives rather than repairing impaired economy’
Raghuram Rajan argued that providing resources for relief and repair is going to be very important and what India has done so far in terms of fiscal support is not adequate when compared with many other economies.
Government diluted IBC, its steps hurt RBI’s move on bad loans: Urjit Patel
In his new book Overdraft: Saving the Indian Saver, Patel has said that the Supreme Court's April 2019 verdict had not found the RBI’s February 2018 one-day default regulation on the insolvency process “problematic”
‘If I meet him, he cannot say he didn’t know about crisis’: Gehlot on letter to PM Modi
Locked in a bitter power struggle with his former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot that has almost led to the collapse of the government in the desert state, Gehlot wrote to PM Modi alleging that the ruling party at the Centre had made attempts to offer money to Congress MLAs to defect.
Kapil Sibal’s sharp attack at Modi Govt: ‘Has rule of law become law of he who rules?’
Kapil Sibal has joined the Congress leaders in attacking the Centre. The attack has been led by Rahul Gandhi.
India will cross 20 lakh COVID-19 cases by August 10: Rahul Gandhi
India recorded a spike of 28,498 fresh cases on July 14 taking the total number of cases to 9,06,752.
Eviction of Priyanka Gandhi govt’s arrogance of power: Sharad Pawar
Pawar's no-holds-barred response came in the final instalment of his three-part marathon interview to ''Saamana'' and ''Dopahar Ka Saamana'' Group''s Executive Editor Sanjay Raut.
Ahmed Patel asks ED, who in Gujarat Govt gave benefits to Sandesara
This is the third time the ED questioned Patel under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. Earlier he was first questioned on June 27 and then on June 30.
Congress slams eviction notice to Priyanka Gandhi
He said, "the land was to be vacated from the Chinese but government chose to vacate a house in Delhi."
Stop profiteering, roll back fuel prices, Rahul Gandhi tells Modi Govt
On one hand the government had written off loans of big people, on the other it was trying to profit from fuel prices, putting extra burden on the poor and the farmer, he said.
Rahul urges people to join campaign against rising fuel prices
Rahul Gandhi also shared a video wherein a person could be heard saying that the government is "rubbing salt on the wounds of people" by increasing the prices at a time when people are either unemployed or not receiving salaries.
‘Look at the robbery’, Priyanka Gandhi ups ante over fuel price
In the Capital, diesel is now priced at Rs 79.88 per litre while petrol prices remain at Tuesday level of Rs 79.76 a litre. This makes diesel the most expensive auto fuel in the basket for the first time in the Capital.
Border issue with China can lead to serious situation: Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh was criticising Modi's statement at the all-party meeting on Friday and later clarification by the Prime Minister's Office on the June 15 night''s violent face-off between the Indian and Chinese sides at Galwan Valley on the Line of Actual Control that led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, including a commanding officer.
‘Crystal clear that GOI was fast asleep’: Rahul Gandhi sharpens attack on Modi govt
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today launched a fresh tirade against the government over the Galwan clashes.”It’s…
Border clash: Country should be taken into confidence, says Congress
"The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers,"
Lockdown has proved ignorance is arrogance: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul said, this lock down proves that, "The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance."
Middle class will be the new poor if govt doesn’t inject cash in economy: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, June 13 : Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said if the government does not…
Insanity is doing the same thing again: Rahul Gandhi
"A horrific tragedy, resulting from a lethal blend of arrogance and incompetence,"
Modi Govt ‘incompetent’ in handling corona crisis: Rahul Gandhi
"A horrific tragedy, resulting from a lethal blend of arrogance and incompetence," he added.
Petrol, diesel prices rise for sixth consecutive day
New Delhi: Fuel prices were hiked for the sixth consecutive day since oil companies restarted revising prices in line with costs, after ending an 82-day hiatus. While petrol price was hiked by 57 pais
Government is poor it needs money: P Chidambaram
In a bid to increase revenues during the nationwide lockdown, several state governments raised taxes imposed on transportation fuel.
Centre to SC: No CBI probe into Markaz gathering; Saad veiled event from authorities
New Delhi, June 5 : The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that Maulana Saad and the Markaz…
Kapil Sibal mocks Modi Govt health sector as ‘2G – Gobar and Gaumutra’
"The alliance partner of NDA says ''Go Corona''," said Sibal, lashing out at Union minister Ramdas Athwale who was heard chanting ''Go Corona'' in various videos.
Rahul Gandhi: Can govt confirm that no Chinese soldiers entered India
He was responding to a question on the face-off on the LAC that was triggered after the Chinese objected to road construction and development of infrastructure by India within the Indian territory.
Govt ‘shrinking’ savings, income of common man: Congress
Middle class and lower middle class is in "economic grief". The decision to reduce interest rates and discontinue RBI Bonds during lockdown is "brainless, heartless and shameless".
Govt must come clean on border tension with China: Rahul Gandhi
"GOI must come clean and tell India exactly what's happening," further said Rahul Gandhi in the tweet.
Delhi HC to Centre: Verify and pay Bharti Airtel’s Rs 923 cr GST refund claim
On the back of the judgement, the company's shares surged on Tuesday. Around 3 p.m., Bharti Airtel shares on the BSE were trading at Rs 545.60, higher by Rs 17.75 or 3.36 per cent from the previous close.
Govt should not charge more taxes: Chidambaram
"Instead governments are doing a Reverse Transfer of money from the people to the government! Cruel. New or higher taxes will impoverish families further," he said.
Chidambaram asks govt to act, distribute free food to the poor
"These two questions are both economic and moral questions. Narendra Modi and Nirmala Sitharaman have failed to answer both questions, as the nation watches helplessly," the former Finance Minister said on Twitter.
Congress suggestion to Govt: Don’t worry about fiscal deficit, current account deficit
The Congress also slammed the Union Government for not allowing CSR funds to the CM relief fund and termed it discriminatory. The party said the PM-CARES Fund should be merged with PMNRF.
Yechury criticises govt over lower Covid-19 testing
According to data, India is testing 102 people per million, Pakistan 191 per million, the USA 6,336 per million. Hong Kong has fared the best by testing 12,900 per million.
Decision to suspend MPLADS will hurt poor, rethink it: Tewari
These funds will be used to strengthen the government's efforts in managing the challenges and adverse impact of Covid-19 in the country.
Rahul Gandhi hails Centre’s financial assistance to poor
New Delhi, March 26 : After the Centre announced a financial assistance package of Rs 1,70,000 crores, the…
Supreme Court interlocutors urge Shaheen Bagh protesters to not escalate matters
The agitation at Shaheen Bagh began on December 15, 2019 after police action in Jamia Millia Islamia wherein police force was used against anti-CAA protesters, injuring many students.
Corona threat should have been taken seriously: Rahul Gandhi
She tagged her tweet to the Prime Minister and chief minister of the state.
Rahul says India will pay heavy price for govt’s inability
On March 13, he added that he will keep repeating the statement adding that the government is in "a stupor".
Delhi violence hurt Bharat Mata: Rahul Gandhi
"This school is the future of India, but hatred and violence razed it. No one has benefited from this."
Delhi violence has hurt India’s prestige in the world: Rahul
Asking people in the violence-hit areas to maintain peace , he said, "Brotherhood, unity and love is our strength, which we must maintain."
Congress attacks Centre over economy
He also raised concerns about the manufacturing sector saying it is in the negative. "This section provides jobs, and such performances are dismal.
Priyanka Gandhi slams govt on rising unemployment
New Delhi, Feb 28 : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Friday slammed the government for diverting attention…
Congress reiterates its demand for resignation of Home Minister NIA chief over Pulwama Case
The papers mentioned that the charge sheet couldn't be filed due to lack of evidence against Chopan. "How is this possible? Is this not a clean chit to JeM? What kind of madness is this?"
Kamal Haasan welcomes Rajini’s comments on Delhi violence
Chennai, Feb 26 : Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday welcomed Rajinikanth’s criticism of the Central government in failing…
No action against Kapil Mishra is shameful: Priyanka Gandhi
"I appeal to the people of Delhi to not indulge in violence, exercise caution and maintain peace. We have told our workers in Uttar Pradesh to do all they can to maintain peace if violence spreads there."
Dubbing dissent as disloyalty totally wrong: Montek
Speaking on the importance of dissent, Ahluwalia pointed to Rahul GAndhi's act of tearing up an ordinance copy during the UPA rule.
Priyanka Gandhi attacks govt over purported Jamia video
New Delhi, A purported video has been leaked online about the December 15 Jamia incident that shows men…
Congress: Govt extorting money from prepaid cell phone users
Chandigarh, Feb 15: The Congress on Saturday queried the Centre whether the increase in tariff of cell phone…
BJP, govt cannot distance themselves from SC verdict on reservation, must spell out corrective measures: Chidambaram
"If the BJP does not agree with the judgement, let it say so and spell out the corrective measures," he said on Twitter.
BJP trying to destroy Constitution: Priyanka
Kejriwal government of refurbishing the three-time Chief Minister's works. "Kejriwal claims he worked a lot to develop Delhi, but the reality is he has not anything,"
Tweeple erupt as CAG reveals ‘poor gear’ with Siachen troops
"Army jawans posted in Siachen forced to recycle snow boots due to acute shortage, there was a critical shortage (upto 98 per cent) of snow goggles too."
Govt sets Rs 2.1 lakh cr disinvestment target for FY21
"Listing on the stock exchanges disciplines the company, provides access to financial markets and unlocks value. It also gives an opportunity to retail investors to take part in the wealth so created,"
Reflection on partition as government opens wounds on citizenship
Since the word “Partition” has figured in the discourse on CAA, NCR, NPR the mind turns towards Maulana…
Rahul raps Modi over wealth holding of India’s richest 1%
"Modi extracts wealth from poor & gives it to his crony capitalist friends & the big power brokers he's dependent on. 1% of India's super rich, now own 4 times more wealth than 1 Billion of India's poor,"
Deploy CRPF to protect universities and students: Stalin
The Centre has decided to withdraw the VIP security of Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and Stalin based on the Threat Assessment Review.
Narendra Modi government ‘illiterate’ says Anurag Kashyap
The filmmaker also replied to a tweet by the PMO where he has requested the PM not to speak "bakwas" or rubbish.
Mixed reactions on Twitter over Rahul’s Assam rally speech
Guwahati, Dec 28 : As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally here on Saturday, Twitter users…
Modi Govt busy with divisive policies: Congress
"The Congress is fighting against the anti-people policies of the government over the issues of economic slowdown, high unemployment rate and farm distress."
Centre supplying inadequate, rotten onions, alleges Mamata
Kolkata, Dec 6 : With the price of onions touching Rs 150 a kilo in West Bengal, Chief…
Indian economy in ‘state of doom and gloom’: Mamata
Kolkata, Dec 5 : With the GDP projections revised downwards, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday…
Govt mulls diluting FDI rules ahead of Air India sell-off
Relaxation in FDI rules for airlines may help generate interest among foreign players keen to get a foothold in the Indian market.
Shrinking naval budget a concern: Indian Navy chief
The navy's budget has come down from 18 per cent of the overall defence allocation in 2012-13 to below 13 per cent in the 2019-20.
Twitterati slams govt as GDP growth fell to its lowest in 6 years
"Nirmala Tai said there is an economic slowdown but there is no recession…Thik usi tarah jaise Heera Thakur Zeher wali kheer kha ke marne wala hi tha but at least uski Abhookh to miti."
‘We have been urging govt to control economic slowdown’
New Delhi, Nov 21 : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday hit out at the central…
Cabinet approves sale of stakes in BPCL, 4 other PSUs
New Delhi, Nov 20 : The Cabinet on Wednesday approved sale of government’s stake in five blue-chip PSUs,…
Congress slams government on electoral bonds
New Delhi, Nov 18 : Attacking the government over electoral bonds, the Congress on Monday alleged that anonymous…
WhatsApp snooping on journos, activists ‘shameful’: Sonia
New Delhi, Nov 2 : Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday criticised the government over the WhatsApp…
Congress to launch nationwide protests from November 5
The earlier schedule of the program was slated between October 15 and 25. The program had to be postponed because of the assembly elections.
Home sales decline 25% in July-September: Report
New Delhi, Oct 17 : Housing sales across major cities declined 25 per cent during the July-September quarter…
Air India Saga: new EoI for divestment likely by November
New Delhi, Oct 14 : The Centre is likely to issue the expression of interest (EoI) for divestment…
SC seeks Centre’s response on appointments in NGT
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Central government on a plea seeking appointment…
India’s debt up 4% in first quarter of FY20: Congress
The government chose to give money to corporates, thinking they would invest. "But when there is no demand, who will invest?
Govt messed up macro-economy, should have axed IT: Subramanian Swamy
The situation has not improved as demand has not picked up, he said: "Because Finance Ministers in our BJP government don't know any economics. That's the problem."
Congress to foil bid to divert focus from serious issues
New Delhi, Sep 21 : The Congress has said it will raise the issues from which the Bhartiya…
SC raps governments for lack of safety gear for manual scavengers
Nowhere else in the world are people sent to die into gas chambers, referring to the recent deaths in different municipalities of cleaners who had descended for cleaning blocked sewer drains.
An era of ‘super emergency’ exists now: Mamata Banerjee
"In this era of 'Super Emergency', we must do all it takes to protect the rights and freedoms that our Constitution guarantees," she said.
Why BJP govt is so confused over economy: Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi, Sep 12 : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday took a swipe at Union…
Shivakumar’s arrest a political vendetta: Congress
"The arrest is a clear case of political vendetta by the fascist government at the Centre. After P. Chidambaram, yet another leader facing vengeance for standing up against the horse trading and petty politics of the BJP."
Who is guarantor for such big bank frauds, asks Priyanka
The RBI is saying that bank frauds are increasing under the government's nose. In 2018-19, the theft increased further. The banks have lost Rs 72,000 crore. But who is the guarantor who is allowing such a big fraud?" she asked in a tweet, attaching a news report.
Modi undermined spirit of bilateralism: Qureshi
Qureshi said under the Simla agreement, both Pakistan and India were bound to bilaterally resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Arun Jaitley — the last liberal in BJP
He was a leader who came to prominence during the Vajpayee era. But the smoothness with which he made a transition after May 2014 when NaMo landslide shook politics of India was unparallel.
‘One nation, one election’ a diversionary tactics: Congress
Congress leader and MP Gaurav Gogoi told reporters at a press conference here that "when we talk of '
India 2nd in government requests for users’ data on Facebook
"This increase was primarily driven by 16,600 items we restricted in India based on a Delhi High Court order regarding claims made about PepsiCo products,"
Chandigarh ignored in funds’ allocation: Congress candidate
"I do not know of any Modi factor in India. In Chandigarh, people have felt they were let down during the last five years,"
Congress says govt should push for bounty on Azhar’s head
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday welcomed blacklisting of Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as…
BJP to get mandate bigger than in 2014: Jaitley
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said that the BJP would get a…
Demonetisation Scam Video 3 : Modi’s silence is evidence of guilt, says Congress
New Delhi, April 17, 2019 : Releasing third video on the Demonetisation scam, Senior Congress leader and former…
Why were demonetisation ‘scams’ not probed: Kapil Sibal
"Demonetisation is the biggest scam of the country," Sibal said, while slamming the November 2016 decision of the Modi government to ban currency of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination.
Congress releases one more video on the Demonetisation ‘scam’
New Delhi, April 17, 2019 : Senior Congress leader and former union minister Kapil Sibal releases one more…
Modi killing public sector for capitalists: Congress
The suit-boot-loot Modi government bails out select crony companies but has left the largest public sector telecom company BSNL and its sister company MTNL in dire straits.
Congress seals alliance with Apna Dal faction in UP
New Delhi, March 16 : The Congress on Saturday sealed an alliance with the Krishna Patel-led faction of…
Rafale case: Petitioners guilty of leaking secrets: Centre
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that former Finance Minister Yashwant…
Universal Basic Income a great idea, but needs to be tested
In this national election year, the concept of a universal basic income has become a political football. The…
Will act if Pakistanis involved in suicide bombing: Imran Khan
Islamabad, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday pledged that his government will act against…
Truth, transparency brazenly tossed aside during Modi Govt: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Feb 13: UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the Narendra Modi government saying…
Rahul provoking armed forces against government: Sitharaman
"The then Defence Minister (Manohar Parrikar) has seen that noting and also signed it. What was the response of then Defence Minister Parrikar? I said the same thing in Parliament."
Modi govt moves to build Ram Temple in Ayodhya
New Delhi, Jan 29 : The Modi government, who came to power promising to construct Ram Temple in…
Modi Govt’s objective is to muzzle voice of opposition: Anand Sharma
New Delhi, Jan 25: Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Friday said that “there is a mindset that…
Government curtails tenure of Asthana, 3 other CBI officers
New Delhi, Jan 17 : The Central government on Thursday curtailed the tenure of Special CBI Director Rakesh…
NHRC issues notice to Modi Govt over suicide of 49 JNV students
New Delhi, Jan 1: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Ministry…
Founding fathers envisaged Ram Rajya, Modi govt working for it: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Dec 10 :Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Monday said the founding fathers of…
Modi Govt has caused considerable damage to Democratic structure: Kapil Sibal
New Delhi, Nov 30 : Charging the Narendra Modi government of destroying institutions and making attempts to change…
If 10 parties gang up against BJP, then it shows who is strong: Rajinikanth
If they (non-BJP parties) have said it like this, then it must be definitely correct.
The statue of unity: We need ideals not idols
The present Govt cannot claim this to be an architectural feat because it is difficult to sell this as an Indian achievement considering the extensive work by Chinese companies in the project.
Opinion : CBI Vs CBI, the match is on
In an unprecedented development in the early morning yesterday, the CBI chief Alok Verma was dramatically thrown out,…
Sinha, Shourie move SC seeking CBI probe in Rafale
The petitioners moved the apex court after the CBI "under pressure from the government" did not register an FIR on their complaint.
Bengal parties accuse Centre of using CBI as ‘political tool’
The CBI took a new turn on Monday with the agency arresting its Deputy Superintendent of Police Devender Kumar following bribery allegations against CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana, the number 2 who is at war with Director Alok Verma.
Modi govt dedicated only 7 airports in 4 years: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 25 : A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed his government dedicated 35 airports…
PIL on EVM: Bombay HC issues notices to EC, Centre, Maharashtra
In recent RTI queries raised by Roy, it had been revealed how the Bengaluru-based BEL had despatched large quantities of electronic voting machines by 'hand-delivery' and ‘by post' to various unidentified recipients.
Congress leaders to meet CAG seeking probe into Rafale deal
A Congress delegation would meet CAG on Wednesday at 11.15 a.m. Party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ahmed Patel, Randeep Singh Surjewala and Vivek Tankha are expected to be part of the delegation.
Modi’s personal culpability in Rafale scam: Shourie, Sinha
New Delhi, Sep 11 : Alleging Narendra Modi’s “personal culpability” in the Rafale jet purchases, former BJP Ministers…
SC asks Centre, states to give wide publicity on mob lynching consequences
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The supreme court on Friday asked the Centre and States to give wide…
Jaitley rejects Rahul’s allegations on Rafale deal
New Delhi, Sep 5 : Hitting back at Congress President Rahul Gandhi over his allegations concerning the Rafale…
Yashwant Sinha slams government for hike in petrol, diesel prices
New Delhi, Sep 4 : Former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday slammed the union government for unprecedented…
NPAs through phone calls generated during NDA rule: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 3 : Congress on Monday said Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) through phone calls were generated during…
Stop giving excuse on fuel prices, Congress tells Centre
New Delhi, Aug 27 : As diesel prices touched a record high across metro cities on Monday, the…
BJP causing divisions in society, we will defeat it in 2019: Rahul Gandhi
Berlin, Aug 24 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the BJP and RSS were weakening the…
Supreme Court questions Centre, reserves verdict on adultery law
New Delhi, Aug 8 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Central government for defending the adultery…
Railways becomes the new Failways!
If you think the railways are finally shining as Modiji had promised before coming to power, think again.…
Modi government forcing AgustaWestland middleman to frame Sonia: Congress
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday accused the Modi government of forcing alleged middleman in…
Mamata tells party MPs to stay in Delhi for no-confidence motion, whip issued
Kolkata, July 18 (IANS) With Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee instructing all Lok Sabha members of her party…
The All India Kisan Sabha gives ‘Jail Bhoro’ call on Quit India Day
The AIKS, the peasant arm of the Communist Party of India-Marxist, said 10 crore signatures would be collected from the people and sent to the Prime Minister through the district collectors.
Modi government a one-trick horse with no policy on Kashmir: Arun Shourie
There is no government and no policy regarding Kashmir or Pakistan or even the banks ... What we have is a one-trick horse that only knows how to divide the Hindus and Muslims of this country.
Rahul Accuses Government Of Asking Soldiers To Buy Their Clothes, Shoes
A media report has claimed the Army is seeking to cut 50 per cent supply from state-run ordnance factories, to back his charge.
Ukraine seeks India help in probing $2.6mn kickbacks related to IAF contract
Ukraine's self-supporting foreign trade enterprise, Spetstechnoexport, a subsidiary of state-owned Ukrspetsexportm, and a little-known Global Marketing SP Ltd signed the agreement in 2015.
People troubled by fuel price hike, Modi govt should act: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, May 28: Urging Prime minister Narendra Modi-led government at centre to “act” on the surge in domestic petrol…
Four years of Modi: an era of all round disaster
Modi Govt has made it necessary for all those who cherish secular democracy, economic development and the parliamentary democratic set-up to unite urgently to resist the fascistic onslaught which may restrain the present regime from further damaging our country.
Opposition should forge a state-specific anti-BJP front: Kamal Nath
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS)The Congress cannot be isolated by those trying to form a Third Front or…
Unemployment to be main issue in 2019 polls: Chidambaram
"This government completely killed demand. What little was left, it was killed by demonetisation, what little enterprise was there, was killed by the GST."
Despite FM’s red flag, Railways to push 99-year lease proposal for station redevelopment
The initial proposal for redevelopment of 400 stations on a 45-year lease was made when Suresh Prabhu was Railway Minister. However, the proposal did not receive a good response in terms of bidders.
Why can’t Centre take care of Red Fort: Mamata
olkata, (IANS) Amid a controversy over an MoU with Dalmia Bharat Limited vis-a-vis the Red Fort, West Bengal Chief…
Yechury re-elected to helm CPI-M, vows to oust Modi government
Hyderabad, April 22 (IANS) The CPI-M on Sunday unanimously re-elected Sitaram Yechury as its General Secretary for another three…
CPI-M terms 15th Finance Commission’s TOR anti-federal
Hyderabad, (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Friday voiced over what it called the anti-federal and…
Dear friend, speak up : Yashwant Sinha
“I am urging you to also express your opinion frankly before the bosses on all issues confronting us. If you remain silent now you will do a great disservice to the country.”
Nordic competencies fit well with our vision for India’s transformation: Modi
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The globally-recognized strengths of Nordic countries in areas of clean technologies, environmental solutions,…
TDP MPs attempt to protest near PM’s residence, detained
New Delhi, Apr 8 : Telugu Desam Party (TDP) parliamentarians were today detained by police when they tried…
AI’s divestment process takes-off, govt to off-load 76% stake
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The divestment process of the flag carrier Air India (AI) took-off, after the government…
Budget Session: No confidence motion not introduced, both houses adjourned for the day after continuous uproar
New Delhi, March 19: Following a near-washout last week, the Second phase of the Budget session again halted for…
YSRCP President YS Jagan challenges Chandrababu to support no-confidence motion against Modi Govt
Parchuru, March 9: YSR Congress Party president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy has challenged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N…
Complicit Modi government permits another Rs 6,712-cr bank fraud: Congress
The three 'Ms' -- Modi, Mehul and Mehta -- have followed the same modus operandi -- raise money through Letters of Credit, fleece and fly away to foreign shores.
RSS-affiliated Mazdoor Sangh calls for nation-wide protest against Modi govt on Feb 20
New Delhi, Feb 9: RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh has called for a nationwide agitation and will observe February…
Actor Prakash Raj takes dig at BJP’s ‘promise’
Bengaluru, Feb 5 : Actor Prakash Raj has taken a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government at…
National security: India needs to nurture indigenous-technology driven policy focus
IANS: India’s overall financial outlay in the national budget offers some instructive insights about the constraints and the…
Scrapping ‘8% bonds’ a deplorable act: Chidambaram
New Delhi: Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday said that the Narendra Modi…
Remove ‘bail-in’ clause in FRDA Bill: Assocham
New Delhi, Dec 14 : Assocham on Thursday urged the government to remove a clause in the Financial Resolution…
Modi govt. spent Rs, 3,755 cr. on publicity, reveals RTI query
I&B Ministry responds to RTI query The Modi government spent a whopping Rs 3,755 crore on its publicity…
I Was “Bullied” By Government: Former Censor Board Chief Pahlaj Nihalani
"To how many committees is Bhansali answerable? And where does this end?" Pahlaj Nihalani said, reacting to the "Padmavati" controversy.
Expect shower of Changes in GST from ‘Panic-Stricken’ Modi govt at meet: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Nov 10: Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said thanks to the Gujarat assembly elections,…
How the future was compromised
NPA crisis was accentuated by court judgments cancelling telecom licences and coal block allocations. An overzealous CAG, bloodthirsty media, myopic Opposition hurt India’s progress Presumptive loss is actionable.
Modi: A journey of Hero to Zero in 40 months
These were the heady days for nation when Modi came to occupy the seat of power in Delhi…
Shiv Sena agitates against fuel price hike, inflation
Mumbai, Sep 23: The Shiv Sena, which is an alliance partner in both the BJP-led Central and Maharashtra governments,…
Except for demonetisation, Modi government has no original move: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 20 : Alleging that the Modi government has rehashed, repackaged and renamed 23 schemes which…
Modi govt freezes bank accounts of over 200,000 suspected shell companies
NEW DELHI: The bank accounts of 209,032 suspected shell companies have been frozen as part of a crackdown…
Centre modifies rules to end cattle slaughter
New Delhi, May: The Union Environment Ministry on Friday modified the animal cruelty rules, making it mandatory to ensure…
Modi regime creating intolerance across nation: Congress
New Delhi, May 16: The Congress on Tuesday attacked the Narendra Modi government for its failures during the past…
Changes in RTI Act: Congress questions government’s motive
New Delhi: Congress has opposed the Modi government’s proposal to change the RTI Act rules. The Congress has…
Every AIDS affected will be treated: Government
New Delhi, March 21 Nobody would be denied treatment for AIDS in the country, the government announced on…
The budget of 2017 is much ado about nothing
Modi govt’s much-expected budget of this year was a classic example of “Much ado about nothing” as Jaitley…
EC to govt: Ban anonymous political funding to cut black money
New Delhi, December 19 Keeping black money and poll funding on radar, the Election Commission on Sunday urged…
Supreme Court asks Centre to spell out ways to ease inconvenience
New Delhi, December 2: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to spell out measures taken to…
Demonetization caused severe hardship to Fishing Industry
The demonetization move has affected ‘fishing industry’ tremendously. Fishing operations have drastically come to a grinding halt since…
People using binoculars to spot ‘achche din’: Uttarakhand CM
Dehradun, May 27 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Friday took a dig at the BJP’s ‘achche din’…
Doctors’ retirement age to be extended to 65 years: Modi
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 26 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government will soon take a…
Pathankot probe: Congress attacks Modi govt, says it ‘messed up’
Congress on Friday accused the Modi government of “messing up” while dealing with Pakistan on the Pathankot attack…
Congress says , Will punish those defaming Nehru
The Congress Party Calling former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru the ‘mahanayak’ (great hero) of India’s freedom struggle, a…
‘Start-up India’ initiative is landmark moment: FICCI
Leading Indian industry body, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and other business associations…