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New Delhi, March 17 Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday criticized the Congress and opposition-led state governments for ignoring the plight of the needy and marginalized, and said he "disgusted" at such politics that ruins the lives of poor people.In response to a...

New Delhi, March 17 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has told Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju that a meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, should be convened at the earliest to discuss the "modalities and roadmap for the implementation" of the Women's Reservation...

New Delhi, March 15 With the Election Commission set to announce the schedule for the upcoming assembly polls, the Congress on Sunday took a dig, saying it "would have been given the green light by the G2, since G1 would have completed this round of inaugurations, ribbon-cuttings, flag-offs, and...

New Delhi, March 10 The Congress on Tuesday attacked the Centre for easing foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for China, saying it is a part of the Modi government's "calculated capitulation" to that country.The government on Tuesday eased FDI norms for China and other countries sharing...

New Delhi, March 10 Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav engaged in a heated exchange with Congress members in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, accusing the previous Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan of encouraging illegal mining in the Aravalli hills, which formed the basis of the...

New Delhi, March 9 The Congress on Monday criticized the government over the implementation of the new Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, saying that details were still being finalized, and this was a perfect example of the Modi government's "FAST" approach...

New Delhi, March 8 With External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar set to make a statement in Parliament on the situation in West Asia, the Congress said on Sunday that the opposition wants a full-fledged debate on the matter, and recalled how a "spirited debate" was held in 2003 when Atal Bihari...

New Delhi, March 7 The Congress on Saturday strongly criticized the Modi government over US officials' remarks on India's purchase of Russian oil, accusing it of being "cowardly and compromised."The opposition party's statement came after the US said it had given "permission" to India to buy...

New Delhi, March 6 The Congress criticized the Modi government on Friday after the US announced a temporary waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, and asked how long this "American blackmail" would continue.In a post on X in Hindi, Congress general secretary in-charge...

Patna/New Delhi/Ranchi, March 5 The decision by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to enter the Rajya Sabha drew sharp criticism from his political opponents on Thursday, with the RJD and the Congress leading the charge against what they said was a "betrayal" of the people's mandate orchestrated...

New Delhi, March 5 The Congress stated on Thursday that there are clear downward pressures on China's GDP growth, which are now structural in nature, but there is nothing for India to celebrate as its economy is much larger and the trade deficit with China is rising.Congress general secretary...

New Delhi, March 5 With Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcing that he will be contesting the Rajya Sabha elections, the Congress said on Thursday that a "leadership coup and regime change orchestrated by G2" has taken place and is a "huge betrayal" of the people's mandate.Kumar...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 The BJP launched a scathing attack on senior Congress leaders on Wednesday over Jairam Ramesh's criticism of BJP MPs praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, comparing it to members of the North Korean assembly praising their supreme leader.The BJP said...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 Congress leader and senior parliamentarian Jairam Ramesh has criticized BJP MPs for "excessively" praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, saying their actions sometimes give him the feeling that he is sitting in the Supreme People's Assembly of North...

In Thiruvananthapuram, Jairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, has raised concerns about the BJP's efforts to gain electoral support in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, arguing that these southern states, which effectively manage their populations, should not be "penalized" with fewer parliamentary...

Kollam (Kerala), March 2 Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Monday that it is time for a "new era" in Kerala, asserting that the state is ready for political change.He was addressing a gathering in Kollam as part of the Congress party's state-wide 'new era' rally, led by Leader of...

New Delhi, March 1 – The Congress launched a scathing attack on the Union government's foreign policy on Sunday, citing the tensions in West Asia, claiming that the country's foreign policy has been "completely exposed".A day after criticizing the US-Israel joint strike on Iran and calling...

New Delhi, March 1 The Congress said on Sunday that the government's response to the war against Iran has been a betrayal of India's values, principles, and interests, as it claimed that the nation is paying a heavy price for both the substance and style of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign...

New Delhi, February 28 The ruling BJP on Saturday criticized the Congress for targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the US and Israel launching military strikes on Iran, calling it an "army of rats" and claiming that it has become the nature of the opposition party to make "negative...

New Delhi, February 28 The Congress on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that US President Donald Trump's "unwavering" support for Pakistan in its conflict with Afghanistan is another setback for "Indian diplomacy" and that the world, particularly the US, has recognized...