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Congress, National Conference pact for ‘friendly’ contest

The alliance, they asserted, was formed in the national interest and to help strengthen secular forces in the sensitive state and beyond.

21 Mar 2019 1:55 AM

"Jawaharlal Nehru's daughter (India Gandhi) gave atom bomb to the nation to make it strong. She gave her blood for the nation and her son," Abdullah said. (Image: File)

J-K alliance sealed: Congress gets 2, NC 1; friendly contest on 3 LS seats

There will be a "friendly contest" between the two parties on the Baramulla, Anantnag and Ladakh seats, Abdullah said.

20 Mar 2019 9:06 PM

The BJP has been consistently under attack from the Opposition after Niram Modi managed to flee the country weeks before investigating agencies opened probe. (Photo: File)

You can run, but can't hide from chowkidaar: BJP on Nirav Modi arrest

Nirav Modi, and his uncle Mehul Choksi are wanted in India's biggest scam of over Rs 13,500 crore.

20 Mar 2019 4:23 PM

Farooq Abdullah would contest from Srinagar. (Photo: ANI)

Cong, NC forges alliance for J&K Assembly polls

Ghulam Nabi Azad said, 'Alliance finalised in the national interest, to strengthen secular forces in J&K.'

20 Mar 2019 3:29 PM

Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha and chairman of the committee Ghulam Nabi Azad chaired the two-and-a-half-hour-long meeting at his official residence (Image: File)

2019 LS election: Congress discusses poll preparedness in J-K

The Congress and the National Conference are likely to fight the Lok Sabha elections jointly on seat-sharing basis.

16 Mar 2019 7:33 PM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday briefed the opposition leades over the IAF strike at terror camps deep across the Line of Control.(Photo: ANI)

'United against terror,' says Sushma Swaraj after all party meet post IAF strikes

The meeting was attended by Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Arun Jaitley, Congress leader Azad and Omar Abdullah among others.

26 Feb 2019 7:07 PM

Members of both Houses attended the event where President Kovind unveiled the life-size portrait of the former prime minister. (Photo: Twitter | @rashtrapatibhvn)

'Vajpayee never had anger against opposition': Ghulam Nabi Azad

Speaking at a function to unveil a life-size portrait of Vajpayee, Azad said the former PM will always be remembered for his speeches.

13 Feb 2019 9:47 AM

After the meeting, Naidu said, 'To bring transparency to the election process we should go back to the paper ballot but due to time constraint, we are demanding that 50 per cent of VVPATs should be counted at random and be tallied with EVMs. (photo: file)

EVM most vulnerable device as anyone can tamper it: N Chandrababu Naidu

On Feb 1, oppn had met and announced that they will approach EC on Monday over issue of alleged tampering of EVMs.

05 Feb 2019 9:39 AM

Cautious Congress rethinks Mamata strategy

Wary of revolt in Bengal unit, Congress avoids discussion with Opp. parties on political turmoil in Bengal.

05 Feb 2019 2:16 AM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Congress banks on Rahul Gandhi to woo voters in UP

The first rally will be held in Lucknow, and the party hopes to get at least 10 lakh supporters to attend it.

18 Jan 2019 6:10 AM

RLD cozies up to SP, Congress keeps its door open

RLD vice-president Jayant Chowdhary on Wednesday met SP President Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow to discuss seat-sharing.

17 Jan 2019 5:22 AM

The Congress’ ambition appears to have been raised by the fact of perceived general disappointment with the BJP governments at the Centre as well as in UP.

Congress’ move on UP is no surprise

It is evident that the Cong cannot win too many seats independently, although it had taken 21 in 2009, going it alone.

15 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said Prime Minister Narendra Modi government had failed to extradite those who allegedly committed scams and fled with public money. (Photo: File)

PM Modi's foreign trips will not help bring black money back: Congress

Ghulam Nabi Azad said PM Modi government had failed to extradite those who allegedly committed scams and fled with public money.

03 Nov 2018 8:34 PM

Kanhaiya has been politically active in the state after CPI recently gave hints that he may contest 2019 general elections from Begusarai.

CPI, Congress put up show of strength with Patna rally

However, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav gave the rally a miss, choosing to send emissaries instead.

26 Oct 2018 6:45 AM

Ghulam Nabi Azad reportedly made the comments at an event of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Lucknow on Wednesday. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘Abuse for Hindus’: BJP slams Ghulam Nabi Azad for his remarks at AMU event

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said the number of Hindu candidates inviting him for campaigning has reduced drastically in last 4 yrs.

18 Oct 2018 5:55 PM

The leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha indirectly charged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the change as he stated that the shift in mindset has occurred over the last four years. (Photo: File)

Hindu candidates fear losing votes, don't call me for campaigning now: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Azad asserted that in last 4 years figure has dropped significantly as Hindu candidates fear losing out on votes if he campaigns for them.

18 Oct 2018 2:19 PM

Senior Congress leaders Vivek Tankha (left to right), Randeep Surjewala, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jairam Ramesh, Ahmed Patel, Anand Sharma and others leave after a meeting with CVC K.V. Chowdary at Central Vigilance Commission in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Congress asks CVC to file case over Rafale

Party leader Singhvi asserts govt has no answers to various questions concerning deal.

25 Sep 2018 5:09 AM

The Congress chief has also formed a manifesto committee, with 19 members, and a publicity committee, with 13 members. (Photo: File)

Congress forms 9-member core committee for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

The Congress Core Group Committee will include senior leaders AK Antony, Ghulam Nabi Azad, among others.

25 Aug 2018 4:34 PM

'If I am wrong, I will quit my post or else Sachin Pilot should morally resign,' Ahuja added. (Photo: ANI)

Nehru wasn't Pandit, ate beef, pork, says BJP MLA Gyan Dev Ahuja

Claiming that Gandhi scion never visited temples with Indira Gandhi, Ahuja vowed to step down from his post if anyone could prove him wrong.

11 Aug 2018 3:48 PM

A file photo of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and BJP president Amit Shah during a press conference to announce a coalition in Jammu and Kashmir at Amit Shah’s residence in New Delhi on March 25, 2016.

In Kashmir, the situation has worsened in last 4 years

Azad tried his level best to stay in power by garnering support of Farooq Abdullah’s National Conference (NC).

07 Aug 2018 1:04 AM

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