Congress

BJP MP ‘slaps’ crane operator after glitch while trying to garland statue in Madhya Pradesh, Congress slams ‘power intoxication’

October 31, 2025 9:18 pm

Local authorities did not comment on the matter and it is not known if the crane operator filed a complaint.

Cong gears up for 2026 civic body polls, to launch 'booth to ballot' campaign

October 31, 2025 8:52 am

The detailed review and strategy session focused on booth-level empowerment, which forms the foundation of any successful electoral campaign.

'Learnt Amar Sonar Bangla as a child!' says bewildered 74-yr-old Congress worker in Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's crosshairs

October 30, 2025 4:47 pm

Bidhu Bhushan Das, a lifelong Seva Dal activist, sang the Tagore song -- now Bangladesh national anthem -- at an event in Sribhumi. Once, this Assam district was part of Sylhet, a majority of which is now in erstwhile East Pakistan, a past that lingers in the area

Congress Govt U-turn: Doctor's appointment in Karnataka cooperative health trust rolled back after his RSS links revealed

October 28, 2025 3:57 pm

The Congress government has not been allowing RSS shakhas on the premises of government and government-aided schools, and public grounds.

PM Modi: ‘Bihar will keep Jungle Raj away,’ praises Nitish Kumar, hints at him as NDA's CM candidate

October 24, 2025 1:44 pm

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Bharat Ratna awardee and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur at his native village, Karpoori Gram.

Scale of dynastic politics, across political parties, is a warning and a symptom

October 24, 2025 7:35 am

Over half of India's population is under 30. How many of them can look up to a leadership that can empathise with their struggles and aspirations? For political parties, this is an important question to ask themselves and work on reforms for their own long-term future.

Congress' 'bachke rehna re baba' jibe at Modi after PM skips Malaysia visit for ASEAN Summit

October 23, 2025 12:22 pm

In his tweet, Ramesh said that the reason for PM Modi not going to the summit is "clear", that the prime minister doesn't want to come face to face with Donald Trump

Rebels loom large over Congress, BJP in Anta bypoll

October 23, 2025 7:39 am

Congress rebel Naresh Meena and former BJP MLA Rampal Meghwal may queer pitch for the two parties

Calls go out, leaders dash down as Congress, RJD in alliance rescue mode

October 22, 2025 3:54 am

Try to avoid ‘friendly fights’ as the clock ticks. But, sources say, tensions have been building up on multiple fronts for past month

JMM says it won't contest Bihar polls, blames 'political conspiracy' by Congress-RJD for decision

October 21, 2025 3:45 pm

The deadline for the submission of nomination papers in these seats was Monday.

In Pictures: Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Congress' new headquarters in Delhi

January 15, 2025 4:40 pm

The event began with party leaders hoisting the Congress flag and chanting 'Vande Mataram.'

From 'jai samvidhan' to 'jai bhim', Rahul Gandhi, other MPs raise slogans in LS during oath

June 25, 2024 10:30 pm

The oath-taking of newly elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha resumed on Tuesday, the second day of the first session of the Lower House of Parliament.

PM Narendra Modi at the victory celebrations in New Delhi

June 04, 2024 11:34 pm

With NDA rising victorious in the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi addresses the crowd and congratulates all the candidates and NDA workers for the win.

Remembering Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

May 21, 2025 12:04 pm

Rajiv Gandhi's death anniversary is observed annually as National Anti-Terrorism Day.

At Delhi rallies, PM attacks INDIA bloc with ‘corruption’ charge; Rahul Gandhi questions ‘Modi-Adani ties'

May 18, 2024 10:27 pm

Oppn forms INDIA alliance to take on BJP-led NDA in 2024 polls

July 19, 2023 3:58 pm

The meeting in Bengaluru where 26 Opposition parties participated came to an end on Tuesday.

As Rahul Gandhi turns 53, a look at his life and politics: From the archives

June 19, 2023 2:46 pm

As Rahul Gandhi turns 53, we take a look at his life and politics. Take a look at pictures from Express Archives.

In Pictures | Congress, Opposition parties hold 'Tiranga March' from Parliament to Vijay Chowk

April 06, 2023 1:57 pm

From launching a 'Tiranga march', to boycotting the customary evening tea hosted by the Speaker — the Opposition continued their protest against the Centre even after the Lok Sabha's Budget session ended as scheduled on Thursday.

Congress holds day-long 'Satyagraha' across country

March 26, 2023 2:38 pm

Congress leaders protest against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification in Parliament

March 25, 2023 11:35 am

Delhi HC sends Sajjan Kumar to jail for life in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

After 34 years, the Delhi High Court held Sajjan Kumar guilty of being involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Here's what the court said and how political leaders reacted.

Congress picks Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Sachin Pilot is deputy CM

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

After deliberations, Congress President Rahul Gandhi has picked Ashok Gehlot for the post of Rajasthan Chief Minister. Sachin Pilot, who fought for the position, will be made deputy Chief Minister of the state.

Why the election in Chhattisgarh was not neck-and-neck | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

For at least the last two elections, in Chhattisgarh it was a tight race between Congress and BJP. What changed this time around? Dipankar Ghose decodes the result.

How Congress sealed the deal in Rajasthan and MP | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

It was a close contest in both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh between the Congress and BJP. But the grand old party did get a few things right which helped it get ahead of the bump in both the states. Manoj CG breaks it down.

As TRS sweeps Telangana, here’s what worked in KCR’s favour | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

K Chandrashekhar Rao will continue as Chief Minister of Telangana for a second term. The victory is, for the most part, not a surprise. But here’s what worked in his favour. And what about the Congress-TDP alliance? Liz Mathew breaks it down.

Campaign heat: The allegations, the promises and more. Who said what on the campaign trail

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

In the five states where elections were held, here's what national leaders of the BJP and Congress promised to the people.

DECISION 2018: What's at stake in the 5 states this election

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

As the results of assembly elections in five states unfold, here's a look at the mammoth exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.

Chhattisgarh elections: Congress and BJP manifestos focus on farmers, cows and women

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Both Congress and the BJP are fighting a tough battle in Chhattisgarh this year. As the second phase on voting state in underway, we look at what both parties are promising, to woo the voters.

PM Modi inaugurates Kundli-Manesar expressway, Congress calls in unsafe

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

At the inauguration of the Kundli-Manesar expressway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacks Congress. The grand old party responds by calling it a publicity stunt in election season.

PM Modi brings Sitaram Kesri into Chhattisgarh election battle, Congress retorts

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

PM Narendra Modi says former Congress President Sitaram Kesri was sidelined and treated badly to make way for Sonia Gandhi. Congress says his statement is factually incorrect and asks him to introspect.