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The Congress leaders feel that the party needs to demand answers from the prime minister on status of the promises made by him five years ago and on his governance track record.

Congress to sound LS poll bugle from PM Modi's home state at CWC meet

The CWC meeting is being held in Gujarat after a gap of 58 years.

11 Mar 2019 6:27 PM

Vadra also shared two photographs: one with his mother-in-law and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and his mother Maureen Vadra around a table and another of Priyanka Gandhi and their daughter Miraya. (Photo: Facebook | Robert Vadra)

Robert Vadra’s message for ‘four strong women’ in his life on Women’s Day

Vadra said, 'I will celebrate the day with them, once I am back from ED interrogation. I have already deposed for 10 days of almost 64 hrs.'

08 Mar 2019 1:08 PM

Thursday’s announcement ended the speculation about Sonia Gandhi retiring. (Photo: PTI | File)

In Cong first list, Sonia to contest from Rae Bareli, Rahul from Amethi

However, this list does not include Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who has joined politics in January.

08 Mar 2019 9:05 AM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi (Photo: PT/File)

Sonia, Rahul on Congress first list of 15 for LS polls

The party also stole a march over the BJP by coming out with a list of 15 candidates from two important states of UP and Gujarat.

08 Mar 2019 6:00 AM

Rahul Gandhi greets the ambassadors/high commissioners of G-20 and neighbouring countries during a meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul, Sonia meet G-20 envoys

The Congress chief also made it clear to the diplomats that the party is committed and united in carrying forward the fight against terrorism.

07 Mar 2019 1:33 AM

The Pakistan Ambassador was not invited to the meet which was attended by the ambassadors of the United States and China, the UK High Commissioner among others, Congress leaders said. (Photo: Twitter)

Rahul, Sonia, Manmohan meet G20 ambassadors over lunch

In the meet the party leadership shared its economic and political vision ahead of LS Polls.

06 Mar 2019 7:57 PM

A team of Land and Development of Ministry of Urban Development reached Herald House to take possession on Friday. (Photo: File)

National Herald case: AJL to move Supreme Court against Delhi High Court judgement

Delhi High Court had dismissed the petition filed by AJL, challenging the Centre’s decision to cancel its lease and vacate Herald House.

01 Mar 2019 4:15 PM

A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao rejected the appeal of Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) in which it had challenged the Centre's decision asking it to vacate the ITO premises. 'We have dismissed the appeal,' the bench said. (Photo: File)

National Herald case: Delhi HC dismisses AJL's plea against eviction order

The Delhi HC also rejected the oral request of AJL's counsel that they be granted two week's time to vacate the premises.

28 Feb 2019 12:11 PM

The Samajwadi party was absent from the meeting. (Photo: ANI)

Meeting of opposition parties in Parliament over security situation underway

The Opposition on Tuesday had decided to drop the formulation of the Common Minimum Programme as the agenda for their meeting.

27 Feb 2019 3:45 PM

Congress will pick Lok Sabha faces from February 27

At present, the main Opposition party is busy screening candidates from various states, sources said.

26 Feb 2019 1:54 AM

Swamy, in a private criminal complaint, had accused the Gandhis and others of conspiring to cheat and misappropriate funds by paying just Rs 50 lakh, through which the Young Indian (YI) Private Limited obtained the right to recover the Rs 90.25 crore the Associate Journals Limited owed to the Congress. (Photo: File)

Swamy's cross-examination extended to March 30 in National Herald case

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal deferred the matter as Swamy was unavailable.

23 Feb 2019 3:44 PM

Sonia Gandhi likely to contest again from Rae Bareli

Her poor health in the past few years had sparked speculation that she might take a break from electoral politics and make way for Vadra.

20 Feb 2019 3:05 AM

The counsel also raised the issue of a large media contingent following Vadra during all his appearances and said that Robert Vadra is accompanied by a 'baraat' wherever he goes, whether to ED or to court. (Photo: File)

Robert Vadra skips ED summons due to ill health

Tulsi, who appeared for Vadra and Arora, had said that his clients have no problem in appearing for interrogation.

19 Feb 2019 2:18 PM

Centre’s philosophy is bluff, bluster & intimidation: Sonia Gandhi

Says recent electoral victories in 3 states have enthused Congress workers.

14 Feb 2019 2:02 AM

The Congress leaders were seen carrying paper planes and posters, alleging scam in the multi-crore fighter jet deal. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PM's defence on pricing of Rafale deal 'demolished': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul's attack came after a report in The Hindu which claimed that the Rafale deal was not on 'better terms' than the UPA-era offer.

13 Feb 2019 2:41 PM

Sonia Gandhi, in her remarks at the meeting, said the people of the country were wise and know that "jumlabaazi" (rhetoric) is no substitute for sensitive and responsive governance. (Photo: File)

'Bluff, bluster, intimidation have been philosophy of Modi govt': Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi also praised her son for bringing in fresh energy and putting together a team which blends experience and youth.

13 Feb 2019 2:22 PM

Robert Vadra arriving at ED office in Jaipur on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI)

Robert Vadra reaches ED office for day 2 of questioning in money laundering case

Rajasthan High Court had directed Vadra, Maureen, and his partners in Skyline Hospitality to appear before the ED on February 12.

13 Feb 2019 11:55 AM

‘I must say here that all MPs, cutting across political affiliations, have been appreciating me for the work being done by my ministry in their respective constituencies,’ BJP MP Nitin Gadkari said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

In Parliament, Sonia Gandhi thumps desk to appreciate Nitin Gadkari’s ‘wonderful’ work

Seeing this, Congress MPs, including party leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, too started thumping the desks.

07 Feb 2019 5:49 PM

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi start cross examination of Swamy

The Gandhis, through their lawyer, started cross examination of Swamy who had filed a private criminal complaint against them in the case.

04 Feb 2019 11:51 AM

In new role, Priyanka faces tough challenge

Gandhi had laid the groundwork in that election by mobilising the farming community, and Ms Vadra captivated audiences at election meetings.

25 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

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