Ranchi, June 11 (UNI) Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee media in-charge Rakesh Sinha on Thursday rejected BJP leader Babulal Marandi''s assessment of the Narendra Modi government''s 12-year tenure, alleging that the ruling party was attempting to divert attention from issues such as unemployment, inflation and farmers'' concerns.
New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) The Delhi Congress and the Indian Youth Congress have announced that they will jointly organise a mega job fair at Talkatora Stadium on June 19, coinciding with the birthday of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
Bhopal, June 11 (UNI) Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Thursday congratulated all three Rajya Sabha candidates of the BJP, who were declared elected unopposed from Madhya Pradesh.
Ranchi, June 11 (UNI) Jharkhand Congress spokesperson Sonal Shanti on Thursday accused the BJP of compromising the people''s mandate by extending support to an industrialist-backed candidate in the ongoing Rajya Sabha election and demanded an apology from senior BJP leaders.
Washington, Jun 11 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has urged congressional Republicans to swiftly pass a $350 billion defence spending package that would also introduce sweeping changes to federal election rules ahead of next year''s midterm elections.
Mumbai, June 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi took India in the wrong direction and India will continue to pay a heavy price for it for many years to come, Maharashtra State Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal said today.
Mumbai, June 11 (UNI) In a significant development that has triggered intense speculation within Maharashtra’s political circles, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut has proposed that all regional parties and factions originating from the Congress ideology should consolidate under the Congress party banner to mount a robust challenge against the current regime.
Raipur, Jun 11(UNI) The next Assembly election in Chhattisgarh is still more than two years away. Yet political activity in the state is already beginning to take on an unmistakably electoral character. From organisational restructuring to constituency-level outreach and booth management, both major parties have quietly begun laying the groundwork for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Nalgonda, June 11 (UNI) Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) President K Kavitha on Thursday accused the Congress government of neglecting the agricultural sector and failing to fulfil key promises to farmers, including farm loan waivers and Rythu Bharosa payments.
New Delhi, Jun 11 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday further bolstered its strength in the Rajya Sabha by securing all seven seats that fell vacant in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, with its candidates in both states elected unopposed.
Parmod Kumar New Delhi, Jun 11 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Friday (June 12) a petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh, even as it raised a question on the maintainability of the plea.
Ranchi, June 11 (UNI): Jharkhand BJP vice-president Bhanu Pratap Shahi on Thursday accused four Congress ministers of behaving in an "inappropriate and disrespectful" manner towards Assembly staff, including guards, marshals and support personnel, during recent developments in the Assembly premises.
Mancherial, June 11 (UNI) Telangana Labour, Mines and Employment Minister G Vivek Venkataswamy and Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna on Thursday strongly opposed the deletion of voters'' names under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and demanded that such removals be immediately reversed to safeguard citizens'' voting rights.
New Delhi, Jun 11 (UNI) The Congress on Thursday announced that it will launch an extensive nationwide campaign against the Narendra Modi-led government by the end of June, with the outreach programme expected to continue for two to three months across the country, focusing on issues such as price rise, unemployment, the alleged examination crisis, and what the party described as threats to democratic institutions and electoral processes.
Chennai, June 11 (UNI) With the backing of the ruling TVK headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, All India Professionals'' Congress Chairperson Praveen Chakravarthy was declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from the Tamil Nadu Assembly on the last day for withdrawals on Thursday afternoon.
Hyderabad, June 11 (UNI): Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy left for New Delhi on Wednesday night to attend the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog scheduled to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Thursday.
Siddipet, June 11 (UNI) Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday asserted that the BJP is steadily gaining public support in Telangana while the Congress and BRS have lost the trust of the people due to their failures and corruption.
Hyderabad, June 11 (UNI) Lok Satta Party President Jayaprakash Narayan on Thursday criticised the rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for the Rajya Sabha election in Madhya Pradesh, describing the Returning Officer’s (RO) decision as “a travesty of democracy”.
New Delhi, Jun 11 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a writ petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan on Friday, challenging the rejection of her candidature for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh.
Bengaluru, June 11 (UNI) The political row over Karnataka’s Gruha Lakshmi scheme intensified on Thursday, with the Congress government firmly rejecting Opposition allegations of largescale exclusion of beneficiaries and defending the implementation of its flagship welfare programme.
Nagpur/Amravati, June 11 (UNI) Congress candidate for the Amravati Local Authorities Constituency Legislative Council election, Harshjeet Deshmukh, has been admitted to a private hospital in Nagpur after reportedly experiencing uneasiness, triggering political speculation ahead of the June 18 polling.
Patna, June 10 (UNI) Congress has urged the Bihar government to immediately release the pending salaries and pensions of more than 50,000 teachers and non-teaching employees of the state''''s 13 universities, as well as a similar number of pensioners, whose payments have reportedly been pending since March.
Bahraich, June 10 (UNI) A team from the Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Department arrested former Congress MLA Mukesh Srivastava, alias Gyanendra Pratap Srivastava, one of the main accused in the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scam, from Wave Mall in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Ranchi, June 10 (UNI) The scrutiny of independent candidate Parimal Nathwani''s nomination for the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election triggered a political confrontation on Wednesday, with the Congress questioning the neutrality of the Returning Officer and demanding greater transparency in the process.
Ranchi, June 10 (UNI): Jharkhand BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu on Wednesday accused the Congress of attempting to disrupt the constitutional process of the Rajya Sabha election by creating disturbances in the Assembly premises.
Kolkata, June 10 (UNI) Speculation over Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee’s possible alignment with the Congress has generated a fresh political debate, with senior Congress leaders in West Bengal offering mixed reactions to the reports.
Bhopal, Jun 10 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari said on Wednesday that a delegation of Congress MLAs and leaders from Madhya Pradesh will go to New Delhi to meet President Droupadi Murmu to seek justice in the matter where Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination was cancelled on Tuesday evening in a ''''high-handed manner''''.
Bhopal, Jun 10 (UNI) MLAs, leaders, and workers of the Congress sat on a day-long hunger strike on Wednesday outside the Election Commission (EC) Office in Bhopal to protest the rejection of the party''s Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination form.
New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received congratulatory messages from several world leaders after becoming India’s longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister, a milestone that leaders across continents described as a reflection of the trust reposed in his leadership by the people of the world''s largest democracy.
Bengaluru, June 10 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate''s (ED) summons to Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad in the alleged Bitcoin scam-linked money laundering case sparked a political controversy on Wednesday, with Karnataka Minister U T Khader questioning the timing of the move and describing it as appearing "motivated".
Varanasi, June 10 (UNI) After the Municipal Corporation''s decision to allow meat and fish shops to operate outside the city limits in the religious city of Kashi, politics has now heated up regarding this decision.
Jammu, June 10 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Sports Minister Satish Sharma on Wednesday congratulated 223 outstanding sportspersons who were selected for government jobs under the Sports Quota in the union Territory.
New Delhi, Jun 10 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday appealed to the Election Commission to immediately intervene and overturn the rejection of senior leader Meenakshi Natarajan''s Rajya Sabha nomination, arguing that the Returning Officer''s decision was legally untenable and threatened the principles of free and fair elections by excluding a candidate from the contest before the electoral process could even begin.
Mangaluru, June 10 (UNI) Two persons, including a Youth Congress functionary, have been arrested in connection with an alleged honey-trap and blackmail case in coastal Karnataka in which a contractor was allegedly extorted of Rs 2.57 crore, police said on Wednesday.
Vijayawada, June 10 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has congratulated Narendra Modi for completing 4,399 days as Prime Minister.
Hyderabad, June 10 (UNI) Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, describing the milestone as a reflection of the immense trust and faith reposed in him by the people of the country.
Bhopal, June 9 (UNI) In a major twist in the Rajya Sabha polls for Madhya Pradesh, Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination was rejected today evening amidst a high- voltage drama between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress leaders.
Mumbai, June 9 (UNI) Maharashtra State Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal here today demanded that State Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan must be expelled from both the cabinet as well as the BJP for insulting the Indian Army''s role in fighting Khalistani terrorists during ‘Operation Blue Star’ conducted at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, in June 1984.
Shimla, June 9 (UNI): The Himachal Pradesh Congress Disciplinary Committee directed all party leaders and office-bearers to refrain from making statements against fellow party members in the media or on social media, warning of strict disciplinary action against violators.
Malda, June 9 (UNI) Amid reports of growing discontent within the Trinamool Congress following the political change in West Bengal, sections of TMC leaders and workers are exploring a shift to the Congress in several districts, including Malda, Cooch Behar and Darjeeling district.
New Delhi, Jun 9 (UNI) Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the recently reported Rs 650 crore medical procurement scam, in which Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has registered an FIR over alleged irregularities in the purchase of medicines and medical equipment, highlights systemic issues in the Capital’s public healthcare administration.
New Delhi, Jun 9 (UNI) Stepping up its attack on the Narendra Modi-led government as it completed 12 years in office, the Congress on Tuesday released an "accountability report" detailing what it described as the Centre''s failures across key sectors, including the economy, employment, agriculture, governance and social welfare.
Ranchi, June 9 (UNI) Jharkhand Congress leaders on Tuesday paid tributes to tribal icon and freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day, recalling his contribution to the struggle against colonial rule and the protection of tribal rights.
Ranchi, June 9 (UNI) Jharkhand Congress on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the reported reduction in the number of subsidised LPG cylinders available under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, alleging that the move would increase the financial burden on poor and rural households.
Ranchi, June 9 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jharkhand unit president Aditya Sahu on Tuesday rejected Congress allegations of horse-trading in the Rajya Sabha election and accused the party of attempting to secure support beyond its numerical strength in the Assembly.
Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) Telangana BJP State President N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday alleged that the Congress government in Telangana was neglecting farmers’ interests and failing to fulfil promises made before the elections.
Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Mandya (Karnataka), Jun 9 (UNI): union Minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday accused the Congress of orchestrating a political campaign to weaken the BJP-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka, alleging that its recent expressions of sympathy for former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda were aimed at creating distrust between the two partners ahead of crucial elections.
Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) The Telangana Pradesh Mahila Congress on Tuesday organised a protest rally from Gandhi Bhavan to Gun Park in Hyderabad against the hike in gas, petrol and diesel prices under the leadership of State Mahila Congress President Errabelli Swarna.
Mangaluru, June 9 (UNI) Police in Karnataka''s coastal city of Mangaluru have arrested a Youth Congress leader and his associate for allegedly extorting Rs 2.77 crore from a local businessman through threats and intimidation, police sources said on Tuesday.
Bengaluru, June 9 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of shedding "crocodile tears" over former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda despite allegedly working against him throughout his political career.
New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav today addressed training camps for Booth Level Agents (BLA-2) organized by the party in Adarsh Nagar and Tilak Nagar as part of its preparations for the ongoing voter verification exercise and future elections.
Hyderabad, June 8 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday congratulated Moti Kumar, a young mountaineer who successfully reached the highly treacherous Everest Base Camp.
Bengaluru, June 8 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday launched a sharp counter-attack on Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, questioning the party’s political conduct and alleging deep contradictions within the opposition INDIA bloc, triggering a fresh escalation in alliance-related tensions in Karnataka politics.
Haveri, June 8 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai on Monday launched a sharp political attack on the Congress leadership, stating that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has not yet received full acceptance within his own party, and that this internal situation is triggering a series of developments in Karnataka politics.
Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) A city police team on Monday searched a south west Kolkata flat linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Swarup Biswas, who has been arrested on multiple charges including extortion, molestation and violation of the Arms Act.
Kolkata, June 8 (UNI) A police team from the Alipore Police Station searched a flat linked to arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) functionary Swarup Biswas on Monday.
Hyderabad, June 8 (UNI) Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Monday accused the Congress party of functioning with a “Hitler-like mindset” and alleged that the ruling party in the state was undermining democratic values and misleading the public on key governance issues.
Lucknow, June 8 (UNI) Supporting Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi''s campaign to conserve the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Great Nicobar Islands), Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President, Ajay Rai, has launched a signature campaign here on Monday to oppose the Great Nicobar Project.
New Delhi, Jun 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following the victory of the Civil Contract Party in Armenia''s parliamentary elections, saying the renewed mandate reflected the enduring trust and confidence of the Armenian people in his leadership and vision.
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UNI) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das today intensified the party''s demand for the resignation of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for repeated examination-related irregularities and alleging a failure to address systemic shortcomings in the education sector.
Ranchi, June 8 (UNI) Jharkhand Congress today criticised the BJP for extending support to Independent Rajya Sabha candidate Parimal Nathwani, alleging that the move reflected a lack of confidence in the party''s own leaders and organisation.
Chennai, June 8 (UNI) With the backing of the ruling TVK headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, All India Professionals'' Congress Chairperson Praveen Chakravarthy is all set to be declared elected unopposed, as filing of nominations for the lone Rajya Sabha seat for the June 18 bye-election from the Tamil Nadu Assembly, ended on Monday afternoon at 3.00 pm.
Ranchi, June 8 (UNI) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate Baidyanath Ram and Congress nominee Pranav Jha on Monday filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election from Jharkhand, with the ruling Mahagathbandhan putting up a united front after recent differences over seat sharing.
Bengaluru, June 8 (UNI) With more than 60 Congress legislators reportedly vying for just 20 vacant ministerial positions, the party leadership in Karnataka finds itself walking a political tightrope as it prepares for the next phase of Cabinet expansion in the newly formed government headed by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
Vijayawada, June 7 (UNI) Congress leaders Sunday raised concerns over the alleged disappearance of a young man and demanded a thorough investigation by the police to trace him.
Ranchi, June 7 (UNI) Jharkhand Congress on Sunday opposed the recent increase in domestic LPG cylinder prices and demanded that the Centre immediately roll back the hike.
Hyderabad, June 7 (UNI) A felicitation meeting was held at Gandhi Bhavan on Sunday to honour INTUC leader Mogulla Raji Reddy following his emphatic victory in the Water Board elections.
Chennai, June 7 (UNI) Even as the DMK has opted out of the Congress-led INDIA Bloc citing betayal by its former ally, veteran P Chidambaram struck a discordant note, saying that the party hasn''t snapped its ties with the DMK even as it joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of Chief Minister Joseph Vijay much to the chagrin of the Dravidian major.
New Delhi, June 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian Women''s Football Team on winning the 2026 South Asian Football Federation Women''s Championship, praising the players for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament and expressing confidence that their success would inspire more young people to take up the sport.
New Delhi, Jun 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, describing the honour as a recognition of her exemplary service and India''s longstanding contribution to global peacekeeping efforts.
New Delhi, Jun 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian Women''s Football Team on winning the 2026 South Asian Football Federation Women''s Championship, praising the players for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament and expressing confidence that their success would inspire more young people to take up the sport.
Patna, Jun 6 (UNI) The Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) today reviewed the progress of its ongoing organisational restructuring campaign aimed at strengthening the party from the grassroots to the state level.
Lucknow, Jun 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Indian hockey team for winning the gold medal in the Hockey Men’s Under-18 Junior Asia Cup 2026.
Panchkula, Jun 6 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has congratulated Rohtak''s promising boxer Meenakshi Hooda on becoming the world''s No. 1 boxer for the second consecutive time, describing her achievement as a matter of pride for both Haryana and the country. .
Ranchi, June 6 (UNI) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Saturday named former minister and Latehar MLA Baidyanath Ram as its candidate for one of the two Rajya Sabha seats from the state, while senior Congress leaders moved to ease alliance concerns ahead of the June 8 nomination deadline.
Ghazipur, Jun 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai on Saturday met the family members of late Vineet Rai, son of hotelier Alok Rai, who was murdered by criminals here recently. Rai visited the late Vineet Rai''s residence in Mohalla Ashtabhuja Colony, Ghazipur, and met with the bereaved family, expressing condolences and offering solace and comfort.
Shimla, June 6 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar on Saturday distanced the Congress from remarks made by his son and former MLA Neeraj Bharti, saying the statements neither reflected the party''s official position nor conformed to its principles of organisational discipline.
Kakinada, June 6 (UNI): Andhra Pradesh Kisan Congress Chairman Kamana Prabhakara Rao on Saturday demanded that the State government immediately release nearly ₹20,000 crore in arrears due to farmers by directly crediting the amount into their bank accounts.
Bengaluru, June 6 (UNI): With the June 8 deadline for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections approaching, the Karnataka unit of the Congress has adopted a "wait and watch" approach over its final seat, KPCC President BK Hariprasad said on Saturday.
Mumbai, Jun 6 (UNI) Maharashtra''s opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) parties, Congress and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, accused the Sharad Pawar-led NCP of being hand in glove with the ruling BJP on Saturday after the candidate fielded by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP from Pune, withdrew from the Legislative Council (Vidhan Sabha) election at the last minute. .
New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI) The Congress on Saturday intensified its attack on the Centre over alleged lapses in the Central Board of Secondary Education''s (CBSE) digital examination infrastructure, with senior party leader Jairam Ramesh accusing the board of being forced to admit shortcomings in its COEMPT On Mark portal and demanding accountability from Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa on his latest international success, describing the achievement as a remarkable milestone that underlines the young grandmaster''s sustained excellence on the global stage.
New Delhi, Jun 5 (UNI): The Congress on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government over SEBI’s interim findings against Rajesh Exports, calling the case evidence of the BJP’s “crony capitalist model” and raising questions on regulatory oversight.
Bengaluru, Jun 5 (UNI) The Congress on Friday approved the candidature of Vinay Karthik for the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, marking a parallel organisational move alongside the high-profile Rajya Sabha nomination filed by party president Mallikarjun Kharge.
Mumbai, June 5 (UNI) The Congress here today officially announced that it has expelled two of its Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) candidates who withdrew their candidatures leading to a situation where ruling Mahayuti candidates managed to win unopposed.
Mumbai, June 5 (UNI) The Congress here today officially announced that it has expelled two of its Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) candidates who withdrew their candidatures leading to a situation where ruling Mahayuti candidates managed to win unopposed. Congress candidates Sahebrao Kamble, who was supposed to contest from the Yavatmal constituency, and Shailesh Agarwal, who was fielded from the Chandrapur constituency, withdrew their candidatures without notifying the Maharashtra Congress leadership, which led to their expulsion from the party.
Jadcherla (Mahbubnagar Dist.), June 5 (UNI):Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday evening challenged former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao to a public debate in the Assembly on the performance of the BRS government during its 10-year tenure and the Congress government’s two-and-a-half years in office.
Bengaluru, June 5 (UNI) Senior Karnataka Congress leader and former minister KN Rajanna on Friday delivered a sharp political broadside against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, dismissing his "troubleshooter" tag as a media-built narrative and openly questioning its relevance within the party’s internal power structure.
Similarly, National President of India Against Corruption, Hemant Patil, here today demanded that the administration must take immediate and permanent action to shut down the illegal production and sale of country liquor at various locations across the state.
Mahabubnagar, June 5 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday launched a sharp attack on BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), accusing him of neglecting Palamuru district and failing to complete a single irrigation project during his ten-year rule.
Bengaluru, Jun 5 (UNI) The Karnataka Congress on Friday found itself in damage-control mode after senior minister Ramalinga Reddy resigned citing "humiliation" over his portfolio allocation, casting an early shadow over the newly formed government led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Mumbai, June 5 (UNI) The Maharashtra unit of Congress party today blamed the Devendra Fadnavis-led state government for the loss of 22 lives who died last week after consuming toxic liquor in Pune and also sought to know whether the recommendations of the Malvani Committee were implemented or not.
Hyderabad, June 5 (UNI) Telangana Director General of Police C V Anand on Friday congratulated Telangana Police athletes for winning one silver and two bronze medals at the 3rd All India Police Weightlifting Cluster Championship 2026-27 held at Madhuban, Haryana.
Nagpur, June 5 (UNI) Ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections, the Congress on Friday expelled its candidates, Shailesh Agrawal from the Chandrapur-Wardha-Gadchiroli Local Authorities constituency and Sahebrao Kamble from Yavatmal, for withdrawing their nominations.
Jaipur, June 5 (UNI) With the ruling BJP and the principal opposition Congress have fielded two and one contestants in accordance of their respective vote strength in the state assembly, the stage in the Rajya Sabha biennial polls in Rajasthan on 3 seats is set for unopposed election.
Bengaluru, June 5 (UNI) Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Friday intensified his attack on the Congress government, alleging that the state is being run by "four power centres" and has lost administrative balance.
Ranchi, June 5 (UNI) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Friday staked claim to both Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand and said Chief Minister Hemant Soren would take the final decision on candidates for the June 18 election.
Chennai, June 5 (UNI) All India Professionals'' Congress Chairperson Praveen Chakravarthy filed his nomination papers for the lone Rajya Sabha seat for the June 18 bye-election from the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the backing of the ruling TVK headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, on Friday afternoon.
Bengaluru, Jun 5 (UNI) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday congratulated Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on assuming office and expressed gratitude to the state and its people for their longstanding support and hospitality towards the Tibetan community living in exile.
Bengaluru, June 5 (UNI) In a move signalling Karnataka''s growing importance in the Congress party''s national power structure, the party on Friday nominated its president Mallikarjun Kharge for a Rajya Sabha seat from the state while fielding key organisational figures and strategists for the June 18 biennial elections to the Upper House.
Bengaluru, Jun 5 (UNI) Fresh signs of unease within the Karnataka Congress surfaced on Friday amid speculation that senior leader KH Muniyappa could emerge as the next flashpoint in the ruling party''s simmering discontent over Cabinet formation and portfolio allocation, days after DK Shivakumar took over as Chief Minister.
Kinshasa, June 5 (UNI) Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have risen to 381, including 63 deaths, Health Minister Roger Kamba said. .
Kangra, Jun 4 (UNI) State BJP Vice President and Kangra MLA Pawan Kajal on Thursday launched the party''s "Mission 2027" campaign during a roadshow in Kangra town, accompanied by newly-elected Panchayat Pradhans, Deputy Pradhans, Ward Panchs, Panchayat Samiti members and Zila Parishad members elected in the recent Panchayati Raj polls.
Chennai, June 4 (UNI) A day after clinching the deal with the ruling TVK, All India Professionals'' Congress Chairperson Praveen Chakravarthy was on Thursday night announced as the party''s candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat for the June 18 bye-election from the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Ranchi, June 4 (UNI) The Congress on Thursday nominated Pranav Jha as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha election from Jharkhand.
New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra has welcomed the Delhi government’s decision to withdraw the Bed and Breakfast Licensing Scheme that has been in operation in the national capital since 2007. He also suggested that the Rekha Gupta-led government should similarly focus on strengthening safety regulations and compliance mechanisms for small nursing homes.
Buldhana, June 4 (UNI): Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday accused the BJP-led Mahayuti government of attempting to influence the upcoming Legislative Council elections by allegedly offering “crores of rupees” to Opposition candidates to withdraw from the fray.
Hyderabad, June 4 (UNI) Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday alleged that both the BRS and Congress governments had deceived the people of Telangana by failing to fulfil the aspirations behind the statehood movement, particularly in the areas of water, funds and employment.
Pune, June 4 ( UNI): In an effort to find practical solutions to Pune’s worsening traffic congestion, the Pune City District Congress Committee has organised a ‘Pune Traffic Conference’ on June 6 at the Patrakar Bhavan, Navi Peth.
Chennai, June 4 (UNI) Wounded by the betrayal of Congress, which broke ranks with it and allied with the ruling TVK after the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, the DMK, once a prime force in the Opposition INDIA bloc at the National level, on Thursday announced its decision to boycott the June 8 meeting of the Bloc to be held in New Delhi.
Chandigarh, June 4 (UNI) Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh''s potential return to the Congress fold has triggered intense political speculation ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. The development gained momentum following statements from senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who confirmed that the veteran leader is in regular contact with the party.
New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI) Congress on Thursday cited the recent interim findings of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) concerning Rajesh Exports and questioned how public sector institutions, particularly Life Insurance Corporation of India, failed to detect alleged irregularities despite having significant exposure to the company.
Hyderabad, June 4 (UNI) Telangana BJP president N Ramachander Rao on Thursday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party is rapidly emerging as a formidable political force in Telangana and alleged that the Congress and the BRS are working in tandem to counter the party’s growing influence.
New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI) Congress on Thursday claimed that the Narendra Modi government was in “panic mode” over the state of the economy and accused it of resorting to short-term measures instead of addressing deeper structural issues affecting private investment and growth.
BD Narayankar Bengaluru, Jun 4 (UNI) Politics often reveals itself not through speeches or manifestos but through moments, symbols and songs.
Panchkula, Jun 3 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated candidates selected in the recently declared results for 3,007 Group D posts and wished them success in their future careers. .
New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and his Council of Ministers, asserting that the trust reposed by the people of the state in the Congress government would remain the party’s foremost responsibility.
Shimla, June 3 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday congratulated D.K. Shivakumar on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka following his swearing-in ceremony in Bengaluru.
Mumbai, June 3 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Wednesday that the loan waiver scheme announced by the BJP-led Mahayuti government under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis is merely a showpiece.
New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Wednesday said that the massive fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar’s Hauz Rani, claiming the lives of 21 persons, was the fourth such major fire mishap in the Capital in the last three months.
New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on assuming office for a third consecutive term, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and advancing the two countries’ Green Strategic Partnership.
New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated D K Shivakumar on taking oath as Karnataka''s Chief Minister and assured that the Centre would work closely with the new state government for the welfare of the people.
BD Narayankar Bengaluru, June 3 (UNI) Karnataka, on Wednesday, changed not just its Chief Minister but, in a quieter sense, the grammar of its politics as DK Shivakumar was sworn in at Lok Bhavan, stepping into a chair that has never quite been a seat of comfort in a state where caste arithmetic often matters more than cabinet arithmetic.
Chennai, June 3 (UNI) Further strengthening its ties and recognising its gesture of being the first party to jump to its aid to prove its majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the ruling TVK headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday evening allotted the lone Rajya Sabha seat to its key ally, the Congress.
Hyderabad, June 3 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government was using the proposed “Future City” project for real estate interests and vowed that the BRS would scrap the project immediately after returning to power.
New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the widening of key stretches of National Highways 63 and 563 in Telangana to four-lane standards at a combined capital cost of Rs 7,597.16 crore, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at reducing congestion, improving logistics efficiency and strengthening regional connectivity across northern Telangana.
Hyderabad, June 3 (UNI) The Youth Congress on Wednesday organised a massive protest rally in Achampet town of Nagarkurnool district against the alleged anti-people policies of the BJP-led Central Government.
Chennai, June 3 (UNI) As the filing of nominations for the June 18 biennial elections to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the Tamil Nadu Assembly were underway, Congress on Wednesday urged Chief Minister and ruling TVK Founder C Joseph Vijay to allot the seat to it.
Hyderabad, June 3 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday alleged that the BJP and Congress have joined hands in Telangana and asserted that the BRS would return to power with 90 Assembly seats whenever elections are held in the state.
Bengaluru, June 3 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and Bhalki MLA Eshwar Khandre is set to be inducted into the Karnataka Cabinet on Wednesday as Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar unveils the first batch of ministers in his new government.
Bengaluru, Jun 3 (UNI) As DK Shivakumar prepared to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on Wednesday, the Congress leadership projected a strong message of unity and confidence, with Sonia Gandhi personally reaching out to the Chief Minister-designate and senior party leaders rallying behind the new administration.
New Delhi, Jun 3 (UNI) Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi''s Malviya Nagar area and appealed to party workers to assist in relief and rescue operations.
BD Narayankar Bengaluru, June 3 (UNI) In politics, surrendering office does not always mean surrendering influence. If anything, the Congress has ensured that outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remains firmly within the party''s circle of power by inducting him into the Congress Working Committee.
Shahpur, (Kangra) June 2 (UNI) Shahpur MLA and Deputy Chief Whip Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Monday attributed the success of Congress-backed candidates in the recently concluded Panchayati Raj elections to the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the dedicated efforts of party workers.
New Delhi, June 2 (UNI) The Congress today sharpened its attack on the Centre over the alleged irregularities in the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) On Screen Marking (OSM) system, accusing the government of attempting to shield political accountability and demanding the immediate removal of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with an independent judicial inquiry into the matter.
Mumbai, June 2 (UNI) The Mumbai Youth Congress organised a massive "Yuva Aakrosh Morcha" in Dadar, Central Mumbai, on Tuesday in protest against the scams in the NEET and CBSE examinations and demanded that union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign taking moral responsibility.
Bhubaneswar, June 2 (UNI) Odisha Congress on Tuesday demanded a fair and independent investigation into the alleged custodial death of a youth at Kabisuryanagar police station in Ganjam district, accusing the state government and police administration of failing to curb growing incidents of police brutality.
Chennai, June 2 (UNI) As the nomination having already opened for the election to the June 18 lone Rajya Sabha seat from the Tamil Nadu Assembly, veteran Congress leader and former union Minister P Chidambaram met Chief Minister and TVK Fouder C Joseph Vijay, triggering speculations of the National party seeking allotment of the seat to it.
New Delhi, Jun 2 (UNI) Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Tuesday alleged that corruption and negligence within the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) contributed to the recent building collapse in Saidulajab near Saket Metro Station, which claimed six lives and left several others injured.
Ashok Raina Dharamshala, Jun 2 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has consolidated its political dominance in Dharamshala, securing a decisive mandate in both the Municipal Corporation and Block Development Committee (BDC) elections, according to party leaders.
Chandigarh, Jun 2 (UNI) Congress MLA from Bholath and Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, Sukhpal Singh Khaira, has urged the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to immediately stop toll collection at the Dhilwan and Mannawala toll plazas, claiming that the concession period for the Jalandhar-Amritsar highway project has already expired.
Ranchi, June 2 (UNI): The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee will organise a one-day training camp for party spokespersons, media panellists and members of its media research team here on June 3.
Hyderabad, June 2 (UNI): Telangana Government Whip and MLC Addanki Dayakar on Tuesday alleged that the BJP was using Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan as a political pawn to create unrest and emotional divisions in Telangana.
Chandigarh, Jun 2 (UNI) The Congress high command is contemplating a major organizational reshuffle in its Punjab unit ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls, with discussions primarily revolving around balancing Hindu and Sikh representation in key positions, party sources said on Tuesday.
Bengaluru, June 2 (UNI) Even before the dust has settled on Karnataka''s high-profile leadership transition, fresh signs of discontent have surfaced within the Congress, with senior leader and Home Minister G Parameshwara reportedly expressing disappointment over being overlooked yet again for the Chief Minister''s post.
Hyderabad, June 2 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud on Tuesday made sharp remarks against Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan, stating that the Congress would support him as an actor but oppose him as a politician.
Hyderabad, June 2 (UNI) union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Tuesday accused the Congress government in Telangana of misleading people on the implementation of the “Six Guarantees” and paddy procurement.
Hyderabad, June 2 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging that it came to power in Telangana through “false propaganda” and “deceptive promises.” Addressing Telangana Formation Day celebrations at Telangana Bhavan, KTR claimed the Congress party had polluted Telangana politics with lies and malicious campaigns against former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and the previous BRS government.
New Delhi, Jun 2 (UNI) Senior Congress leaders on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of the state''s Formation Day, paying tribute to the sacrifices that led to the creation of India''s youngest state and reaffirming the party''s commitment to advancing social justice, inclusive development, and people-centric governance in Telangana.
Bengaluru/Delhi, June 2 (UNI) Congress MLA and former Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi amid intense consultations over the formation of the new Karnataka Cabinet ahead of the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar on June 3.