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Supports naxalism fight against exploitation, not violence: Digvijaya Singh clarifies Congress's position

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday clarified the party's position on Naxalism, stating that their suport extends to their fight against social progress and exploitation, they "never suppor... read..

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Kerala: LDF workers vandalise Youth Congress flagpoles, posters in Adoor

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) workers in Adoor vandalised the Youth Congress flagpoles and tore down posters related to the VD Satheesan-led "Pothuyatra" during a protest march held in response to the attack on Kerala Health Minister Veena George.... read..

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Kerala Minister Chinchu Rani condemns attack on Veena George, says "Congress and youth organisations creating provocations"

Kerala Minister J Chinchu Rani has condemned attack on state Health Minister Veena George accusing the Congress and its youth organisations of creating provocations within the state.... read..

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Should regret this like they regret Emergency: Nirmala Sitharaman slams Youth Congress' 'shirtless' protest

Amid the heated political debate over Youth Congress 'shirtless protest' at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday slammed the opposition, stating that they should regret the protest just like t... read..

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Action must be taken against Delhi Police for alleged warrantless raid at Himachal Sadan: Congress's Kuldeep Rathore

The Congress MLA and AICC national spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Wednesday alleged that attempts were being made to suppress the voice of youth by making an issue out of the shirtless protest staged by Youth Congress workers during the AI Impact s... read..

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"India must be bold and put deal on hold": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on US trade pact

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh launched an attack on the India-US trade deal yet again on Wednesday, calling it "distinctly one-sided" and asserting that the deal should be put "on hold."... read..

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Three Youth Congress workers brought back to Himachal, produced in court

Three Youth Congress workers detained by Delhi Police from Rohru in Shimla district early Wednesday were brought back to Himachal Pradesh after intervention by the state police, officials said.... read..

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"INC has become 'India-Virodhi Nangi Congress'": Shehzad Poonawalla slams party over 'shirtless protest' at AI summit

BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress over the Indian Youth Congress' recent "shirtless" protest at the AI Summit, terming the party the "Anti-India Naked Congress" and accusing it of promoting abuse... read..

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Who is the 'Designated Survivor'? Inside the tradition as Trump addresses Congress

As President Trump delivered his State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night (local time), one official was notably absent, the designated survivor.... read..

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"If there is merit, anyone can become a minister..." Congress leader M Veerappa Moily on MLas seeking cabinet berths

A day after 31 Congress MLAs wrote to top leadership demanding representation in the cabinet, Congress leader M Veerappa Moily pointed out that everyone starts somewhere and emphasized merit over experience.... read..

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Chandigarh Police issues notice ahead of Congress protest; Punjab and Haryana HC closes Suo motu case on traffic jam

The Chandigarh Police has issued a public notice prohibiting protests and gatherings at places other than the designated venue, as the Haryana Congress announced a demonstration over the issue of MGNREGA on Wednesday.... read..

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BJP betrayed poor by cancelling over 12 lakh BPL cards after polls: Congress MLA Aditya Surjewala

Kaithal's Congress MLA Aditya Surjewala on Wednesday accused the BJP-led Haryana government of "betraying the poor" by cancelling over 12 lakh BPL/AAY ration cards after the 2024 Assembly elections.... read..

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Telangana BJP chief welcomes BRS, Congress youth, cites growing support for PM Modi

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Telangana President Ramchander Rao on Wednesday welcomed new entrants as leaders from various parties, including the BRS and Congress, who joined the BJP at its state office.... read..

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J-K: Congress holds protest over IYC President's arrest for 'shirtless protest' at AI Impact Summit

Jammu Congress members on Wednesday held a protest in Jammu over the arrest of Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib following the 'shirtless' protest at AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.... read..

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"Gandhi family completely compromised": BJP slams Congress over AI Summit protest, Oppn questions PM's Israel visit

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against Congress' "PM is compromised" remarks, alleging the Gandhi family to be "compromised" instead.... read..

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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to lay foundation stone for Congress-built houses for Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide victims on Feb 26

The foundation stone laying ceremony for houses being constructed by the Congress for the victims of the Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide disaster will be held on February 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM in Kalpetta, with Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Ga... read..

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"Shameful, condemnable and punishable": Former UP DGP slams Youth Congress over 'shirtless' protest

Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Vikram Singh termed the recent Youth Congress 'shirtless' protest at Bharat Mandapam during India AI Impact Summit "shameful, condemnable and punishable", calling for strict action in the case.... read..

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National event's image tarnished by Youth Congress protest, says Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Wednesday criticised the recent protest by the Indian Youth Congress at the India AI Impact Summit, stating that the incident at a prestigious national event has negatively impacted the c... read..

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"If there is any morality, then....": Congress MP Imran Masood on PM Modi's Israel visit

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day Israel visit, Congress MP Imran Masood on Wednesday said that India's diplomatic stance on Palestine remains clear with the government supporting Palestine.... read..

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"DMK, Congress spreading propaganda to distract from their own alliance issues": TTV Dhinakaran

Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran said that there is uncertainity betwen DMK and Congress in Tamil Nadu and claimed that the opposition is spreading false claims about NDA's stability to distract attention from their o... read..

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"I don't know what difference it makes...": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised the Union Government over the renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam', stating that it has not given an All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), development projects or any new institutions to Kerala, but ra... read..

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BRS working chief KTR slams Congress over former MLA Balka Suman's arrest

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao on Tuesday launched a sharp attack against the Congress government in Telangana over former MLA Balka Suman's arrest in a violence case.... read..

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IYC chief sent to four-day police custody in "shirless protest" case, Congress condemns arrest

Delhi Police Crime Branch on Tuesday said eight persons, including Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib, have been arrested in connection with the "shirtless protest" during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national cap... read..

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IYC chief sent to four-day police custody in "shirtless protest" case, Congress condemns arrest

Delhi Police Crime Branch on Tuesday said eight persons, including Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib, have been arrested in connection with the "shirtless protest" during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national cap... read..

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DMK MP condemns 'degrading' remarks against Congress MP Jothimani

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian on Tuesday voiced strong support for Congress MP Jothimani following the registration of a police case against Karur Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district president Senthil Nathan. The DMK leade... read..

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"Those who are afraid intimidate, INC will not be deterred": Jairam Ramesh over arrest of Youth Congress Chief

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.... read..

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"Proud of my Babbar Sher comrades in Youth Congress": Rahul Gandhi slams centre after IYC President's arrest

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed solidarity with the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) following the arrest of its National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact... read..

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BJP's Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over 'shirtless' protest as Standing Committee passes resolution on AI Summit

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday defended the Prime Minister's leadership at the recently concluded AI Impact summit, saying it was "more successful than France" and attracted global tech giants like Google and industry leaders l... read..

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Government will do several things to "divert attention" from real issues: Congress leader Harish Chaudhary

Congress leader Harish Chaudhary on Monday accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to divert attention from the "real issues."... read..

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"No citizen should feel alien in their own country": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Arunachal women's alleged racial abuse case

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday condemned the racist abuse faced by Arunachali women in Delhi, urging authorities to take swift action and ensure the complainants receive full protection.... read..

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"Wrong to consider it as a sporadic incident": Congress MLA Barman on Tripura girl assaulted in Gurugram

Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman said it would be wrong to treat the alleged assault of a 19-year-old girl from Tripura in Gurugram as a "sporadic incident," claiming that it reflects the broader situation of crimes against women across the country.... read..

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Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib arrested under multiple BNS sections, brought at Patiala House Court

Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib on Tuesday was arrested under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, including section... read..

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Congress delegation presents memorandum against IYC chief's arrest to Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena

A Congress delegation led by Member of Parliament and AICC Treasurer Ajay Maken, and Delhi Congress President Devendra Yadav, on Tuesday met Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, presenting a memorandum regarding the arrest of Indian Youth Congress chief U... read..

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Youth Congress Chief Uday Bhanu Chib arrested over AI summit protest, Cong calls move 'dictatorial'

Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Delhi Police said.... read..

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"Congress is not cowardly": Mallikarjun Kharge condemns arrest of Youth Congress Chief Uday Chib

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capit... read..

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"Cabinet finalised Budget Session from March 16 to 30": Telangana Congress' Sama Ram Mohan Reddy

Telangana Congress leader Sama Ram Mohan Reddy on Tuesday announced the schedule for Telangana's 2026-2027 Budget Session and highlighted key decisions taken by the Cabinet.... read..

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Court reserves order on custody of Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib

The Delhi Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the police plea seeking seven days' custody of Uday Bhanu Chib, president of the Indian Youth Congress, in connection with the AI Summit protest case.... read..

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Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel slams arrest of IYC President, calls move "dictatorial"

Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bhara... read..

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Congress 'compromised' under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, says BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi this Tuesday, alleging that the Congress party has become "compromised" under his leadership. Dubey further claimed that the Leader of the Opposition's current political ... read..

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Congress workers hold protests in several states against IYC chief's arrest

Congress workers on Tuesday held protests in several states against the arrest of Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib, who was sent into a four-day police custody in connection with the AI Impact Summit protest.... read..

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Delhi: Two Youth Congress members detained in connection with AI Summit protest released

The Delhi Police released 2 members of the Indian Youth Congress from the Tilak Marg police station following their detention for protesting at the AI Summit held at Bharat Mandapam. Delhi Police has detained another Youth Congress protester and is conduc... read..

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Academicians across India condemn Youth Congress' protest at AI Impact Summit

About 150 academicians from across India on Monday condemned the Indian Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest during the India AI Impact Summit, terming the act "disgraceful and shameful," Director of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, Binay Kum... read..

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"Display of Congress party's lowliness and nakedness": Sudhanshu Trivedi condemns Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam

Amid the political discourse over the Youth Congress's 'shirless' protest at Bharat Mandapam, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi has strongly criticised the Congress party for its conduct at the recent AI Summit, describing it as a "cunning... read..

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Discussion was cordial, waiting for results: KC Venugopal on DMK-Congress alliance

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday said that information regarding the DMK-Congress alliance would be shared soon, and that talks with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin were "cordial" but the results are awaited.... read..

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"Congress leaders are hell-bent on ruining the country": BJP Spokesperson RP Singh

BJP National Spokesperson RP Singh on Sunday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's criticism of Congress, stating that the party is "hell-bent on ruining the country".... read..

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Congress recognized me as backward caste leader, gave me CM opportunity twice: Siddaramaiah defends caste article; hits back at BJP-JD(S)

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday defended his article on the caste system and social justice, asserting that the Congress party has recognized and empowered leaders from backward castes like him, which sets it apart from the BJP and JD(S).... read..

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"At international events, there has to be dignity": Congress' Margaret Alva on IYC protest at AI Summit

Amid the row over the Youth Congress 'shirtless' protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit, Former Union Minister and Veteran Congress leader Margaret Alva emphasised that a sense of discipline and responsibility has to be maintained du... read..

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"How can Hindu people stay in Congress?": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that no Hindu can stay in the Congress.... read..

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Have a schedule in which Congress leaders will join BJP: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

A day after former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hinted that several other Congress leaders will also switch the party as per the "schedule."... read..

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Karnataka: Congress MLAs request high command to induct at least 5 first-timers in cabinet

Congress leader Mantar Gowda on Monday affirmed that several MLAs from the party have written to the high command, requesting that at least five first-time MLAs be given a chance to be inducted into the Karnataka cabinet.... read..

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Opposition alliance moving in positive direction: Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi

The Congress will contest the 2026 Assam legislative assembly elections in a strong and united manner against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in alliance with other opposition forces. This was reiterated today in New Delhi by Assam Congress presi... read..

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