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"Massive failure of government, police": Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil on Tiger Shroff firing incident

Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe Patil on Monday criticised the state government and police administration following the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, alleging a failure of law enforcement and raising questions over ... read..

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"India not Bangladesh or France": Congress rejects 'regime change' allegations, says demand is for free and fair elections

Even as several reports pointed to a wider consipracy behind riots in France with footprints traced to India, the Congress has rejected the comparision of the two situations.... read..

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Congress has become breeding ground for anti-national agents: BJP's CR Kesavan

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that the party has become a "toxic breeding ground for anti-national agents of anarchy" hatching a conspiracy to overturn Indian democracy.... read..

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"Anti-India forces can never break India": Kiren Rijiju slams Congress after Indian flags seen with Pakistan, PoK flags at London protest

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday criticised the Congress over a protest in London, alleging that the party's flags were displayed alongside those of Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and said that “anti-India forces can ne... read..

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Congress' Kumari Selja accuses BJP government of undermining democracy, seeks fair probe into Ankita Bhandari case

Congress leader and AICC General Secretary Kumari Selja criticised the BJP-led government over alleged attacks on democracy, the handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and the investigation into the Ankita Bhandari murder case in Uttarak... read..

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 “He wants to make Pakistan inside India": Congress leader Shama Mohamed criticises Asaduddin Owaisi

Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Monday criticised All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his remarks about providing young Muslims a platform to emerge as leaders, questioning why his party contests only nine of the 11... read..

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Congress' Udit Raj flags growing menace of gangster extortion, links Tiger Shroff firing incident to wider law and order concerns

Congress leader Udit Raj expressed concern over the reported firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, alleging that criminal gangs and international extortion networks had become a serious threat across the country. He questioned the govern... read..

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"If actors, politicians aren't safe...": Congress slams Maharashtra govt over Tiger Shroff firing incident

Questioning whether the rule of law "even exists" in Mumbai anymore, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Monday mounted a fierce attack on the Maharashtra government over the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff, asking how ordinary citizens can feel se... read..

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Telangana: Congress leaders mark Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavna Yatra in Hyderabad

Telangana Congress leaders, including state party president Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud, Congress leader Hanumantha Rao, and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, participated in the Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavna Yatra at Charminar in Hyderabad, where they highlighted the for... read..

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"People sitting outside country are running show in India": Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury targets Centre over Tiger Shroff firing case

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Monday targeted the government over the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area, saying people sitting outside the country are running the show in India on a remote control. ... read..

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BJP begins preparations for 2027 Himachal Assembly polls, LoP Jairam Thakur targets Congress government

With the 2027 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections approaching, political activity in the state is gaining momentum, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) projecting its performance in the recent Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local body elections a... read..

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World Uyghur Congress weekly brief raises concerns over forced labour, Uyghur assimilation and transnational repression

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised concerns over alleged human rights abuses in East Turkistan, including forced labour linked to desert fish farming, the suppression of the Uyghur language and culture, and transnational repression targeting Uyghu... read..

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Uttarakhand LoP Yashpal Arya welcomes Ram Sharan Nautiyal back to Congress

Leader of the Opposition in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, Yashpal Arya, welcomed former BJP leader Ram Sharan Nautiyal into the Congress, stating that his return would strengthen the organisation and bring valuable experience. AICC General Secreta... read..

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Kumari Selja welcomes Ram Sharan Nautiyal back to Congress, accuses Uttarakhand government of corruption

AICC General Secretary and Uttarakhand in-charge Kumari Selja welcomed Ram Sharan Nautiyal back into the Congress party, stating that his experience within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had given him an understanding of its functioning. She also launch... read..

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US Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s Illinois office receives “suspicious package” amid nationwide threats

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Saturday (local time) said his district office in Schaumburg, Illinois, received a suspicious package containing unknown substances, amid an ongoing federal investigation into similar mailings targeting congressional ... read..

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BJP questions Congress over ‘Regime Change’ claims, alleged payments to protesters

BJP Himachal Pradesh State General Secretary Sanjeev Katwal on Sunday questioned the Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over alleged plans for “regime change”, claims of payments to protesters and an alleged assault on a woman police officer, ... read..

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Congress express grief over Kolkata's Chorbagan pandal stampede, urges probe and assistance for victims

Congress has expressed deep anguish over the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, which claimed 19 lives, and urged the West Bengal government to ensure immediate medical assistance, adequate compensation and a thorough inves... read..

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Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over EVMs, cites 1972 CPI(M) document on ballot rigging in West Bengal

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey took a swipe at the Congress and opposition parties over their persistent criticism of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), sharing historical documents from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) dating back ... read..

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"More have died": Congress’s Suman Roy Chaudhuri questions Bengal govt’s death toll, police role after Chorbagan stampede 

Congress leader Suman Roy Chaudhuri on Sunday questioned the West Bengal government's reported death toll of 19 in the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, claiming that the actual number of deaths and injuries could be... read..

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"Bengal is at God's mercy": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari blames mismanagement for Kolkata pandal stampede

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday blamed mismanagement for the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durgotsab Samity Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives and left many injured, criticising the West Bengal government over the handling... read..

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BJP accuses Congress of “Naari Shakti virodhi mentality” over lack of women’s representation in Karnataka, Himachal Cabinets

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Sunday accused the Congress of having a “Naari Shakti virodhi mentality”, alleging that the absence of women ministers in the Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh Cabinets reflected the party leadership's attitude towards... read..

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India-US strategic ties must respect sovereignty: Congress' Anand Sharma backs firm stand on 'indentured servants' remark

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Sunday said India-US strategic ties must be based on mutual respect and recognition of India's sovereignty, asserting that New Delhi cannot be dictated to on its trade and energy decisions, ... read..

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Gwalior truck accident: Congress seeks compensation for victims' families, raises questions over crowd management

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths of devotees in a truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and sought immediate compensation for the victims' families, while raising concerns over c... read..

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?Congress should dissolve itself and merge with CJP: Basavaraj Bommai

It would be better if Congress dissolves itself and merges with the CJP, said former Karnataka Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday. ... read..

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"Gun jammed, my family escaped": US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi breaks down, recalls attempted attack at Hindu temple in Aurora

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi broke down as he recalled an attempted mass shooting targeting Indian Americans at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. He said that the shooter’s gun jammed and his family, who were present there, escaped.... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi brought aspirations, indignation of younger generation onto streets": Congress' Amit Chavda amid Delhi protests

Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda on Saturday highlighted how Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had given voice to the aspirations and grievances of the country's youth, who were raising concerns over alleged paper leaks, voter theft and various forms of ... read..

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"Modi govt acting arbitrarily on delimitation": Congress Leader Vijay Wadettiwar questions alleged "delay" in all-party meeting

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Saturday accused the Centre of acting arbitrarily on the proposed delimitation exercise, questioning its reluctance to convene an all-party meeting on the issue.... read..

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"Congress fighting for its existence", says UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak 

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that the party had lost its political ground in Uttar Pradesh and was struggling for its survival in several parts of the country.... read..

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KTR calls Revanth Reddy "EMI CM", alleges foreign coal purchases planned to pay Congress high command

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to order a probe by a sitting judge into alleged Singareni scams, proposed foreign coal purchases and other alleged irregularities under the Congress ... read..

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 "Extremely heartbreaking": Congress leader Ashok Gehlot mourns deaths of 8 in Kota bus accident

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Saturday expressed grief over the deaths of eight passengers in a bus accident in Kota district, calling the incident “extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching”.... read..

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"Centre on sugarcane growers' side:" Karnataka LoP R Ashoka slams Congress over farmers' condition 

Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Saturday targeted the Congress-led state government over the condition of sugarcane growers in the state, asserting that the Central Government is actively working in favour of sugarca... read..

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BK Hariprasad says Congress will fund CJP, other agitations against PM Modi to protect Constitution

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad on Saturday said that Congress members would contribute funds to the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and other agitations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at protecting the Constit... read..

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Sowmya Reddy resigns as Karnataka Mahila Congress President; raises concern over absence of women ministers in state cabinet

In a significant organisational development within the Karnataka unit of the Congress party, Sowmya Reddy, President of the Karnataka Pradesh Mahila Congress (KPMC), has submitted her resignation from her post. ... read..

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Congress workers protest in Mandya over HD Kumaraswamy's remarks against Priyank Kharge

Congress workers, along with Dalit and progressive organisations, staged a protest in Mandya condemning Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for remarks against Home Minister Priyank Kharge. The protest was held at Sanjaya Circle in Mandya.... read..

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'Congress funding 'Cockroach Janata Party:' Karnataka BJP Chief BY Vijayendra 

BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra on Saturday alleged that the Congress party is providing financial assistance to the 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP), asserting that the latter is also receiving funds from abroad.... read..

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Congress to hold 'Nyay Yatra' across Uttarakhand; to corner govt over Ankita Bhandari murder case

The Congress will organise a Nyay Yatra across Uttarakhand from October 22 to 25, covering all Assembly constituencies in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, and gherao the state Assembly in Gairsain on October 27 during the Assembly session, All India Congre... read..

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A Raja says DMK "primary party to oppose SIR"; questions Congress’s "moral right" after party passes resolution 

Shortly after the DMK Parliamentary Party adopted a resolution demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, DMK MP and former Union Minister A Raja on Saturday defen... read..

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"Let's tell BJP: Goa not for sale": Rahul Gandhi to join culmination of Congress's 'Goy Rakhonn Yatra' on October 18

Stepping up the election campaign efforts ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly Elections, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to join the party's Goy Rakhonn (Save Goa) Yatra on Sunday (October 18) which commenced on September 22. The yatra will begin from Daivadny... read..

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"Minister can never be helpless victim": Uttarakhand Congress chief seeks Rekha Arya's dismissal over Rs 210 crore graft claims

Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Ganesh Godiyal on Saturday demanded the immediate dismissal of State Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya, urging Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to clarify the allegations of a Rs 210-crore cor... read..

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams P Chidambaram over ‘regime change’ narrative, accuses Congress of ‘whitewashing’ scams

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday criticised senior Congress leader P Chidambaram over remarks concerning “regime change”, saying that the Congress leader has not been "truthful" since he tried to whitewash the 2G spectr... read..

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"Moral responsibility of Gyanesh Kumar to step down": Congress' Anand Sharma expresses faith in SC for protecting voters' rights

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma, on Saturday, called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to take moral responsibility for the alleged deletion of lakhs of voters’ names from electoral rolls, expressing confidence th... read..

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Delhi Police grants NOC to Congress for Ramlila Maidan rally

A No Objection Certificate (NOC) has been issued to the Congress for a rally at Ramlila Maidan, said Delhi Police on Saturday.... read..

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"Unwarranted and uninformed": MEA condemns US Congresswoman's comments on India's electoral process

India strongly rejected US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's remarks concerning the country's electoral process on Friday, categorising them as "unwarranted, uninformed" and equivalent to interfering in the electoral practices of a fellow democracy.... read..

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"Let CM Dhami provide clarification on the matter:" Uttarakhand Congress President Ganesh Godiyal on Rekha Arya’s husband mid-day meal allegations 

Uttarakhand Congress President Ganesh Godiyal on Friday demanded a response from CM Pushkar Dhami over state Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya’s husband's allegations of the minister amassing assets worth ?210 crore through irregularities in the mid-day meal sc... read..

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Ankita Bhandari case: "BJP government just picks one of those names and makes him the Guv": Congress MP Kumari Selja 

Congress MP and AICC in-charge for Uttarakhand, Kumari Selja, launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the appointment of a leader whose name has surfaced in connection with the Ankita Bhandari case as a Governor, stating that t... read..

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"Congress will sink itself, drag INDIA down with it too": UP BJP chief slams Rahul Gandhi for resorting to chaos for "Regime Change"

Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Pankaj Chaudhary on Friday criticised the Congress and the INDIA bloc, accusing them of seeking to bring about regime change through alleged unrest instead of relying on constitutional and democratic pr... read..

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"Drought brought by Congress!!": KTR slams Telangana govt over water crisis

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, terming the prevailing water distress across the state a "drought brought by Congress", resulting from administ... read..

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Himachal Pradesh BJP slams Congress over SIR protests, questions Rahul Gandhi's stand on Bangladesh model

BJP Himachal Pradesh spokesperson Seema Thakur on Friday criticised Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, his cabinet colleagues and Congress and INDIA bloc leaders over their protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accu... read..

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Verbal clash between BJP, Congress leaders at Tumakuru community meet; V Somanna walks out

A heated verbal altercation broke out between BJP and Congress-affiliated leaders during a breakfast meeting of Veerashaiva-Lingayat community leaders at Murugharajendra Auditorium in Karnataka's Tumakuru, following objections to election campaigning at t... read..

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"Conspiracy to seize power by anarchy": Rajnath Singh slams Congress protest against EC, says party seeks 'regime change' 

The Union Government has taken the fight to the Congress after the party and its allies staged protests over the Electoral process and the Election Commission. Leading the charge at a news conference in Lucknow Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday sai... read..

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ABVP holds nationwide protests under 'Stop Anarchy, Embrace Democracy' call, opposes Congress-Left agitations

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organised protests across major universities and state and metropolitan centres nationwide under its ‘Stop Anarchy, Embrace Democracy’ call, opposing what it described as attempts by Rahul Gandhi and the Congr... read..

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