Congress

Fresh FIR in National Herald case: BJP claims clear 'loot', Cong alleges vendetta

November 30, 2025 8:16 pm

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called it a “bogus” case and alleged a vendetta against the party’s top leaders by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Inside Track: Leader Below Par

November 30, 2025 7:09 am

Sonia promised to speak to her son, but misgivings among the INDIA allies that Rahul lacks the the political acumen to lead the Opposition alliance are increasing, buttressed by the recent fracas in the Karnataka Congress.

Maharashtra civic polls: With 2 former party legislators in BJP camp, Congress virtually non-existent in Saswad and Bhor

November 29, 2025 6:59 pm

The Congress managed to field only one candidate in the Bhor Nagar Parishad, which has 21 wards.

Bihar to Karnataka, Congress must ask why

November 29, 2025 7:26 am

In Bihar, the Congress now has six MLAs, after an election in which it contested 61 seats.

Rahul narrative based on foreign social media support, says BJP; Congress hits back

November 28, 2025 3:34 am

The Congress hit back, accusing the BJP of misleading the country by discrediting questions on “vote chori”, faulty voter lists, deaths of BLOs and China’s claim on Arunachal Pradesh by raising issues of X handles of Congress leaders based abroad.

Raid drug peddlers, file NDPS cases in 15 days: Congress to govt

November 27, 2025 4:20 am

The party members also submitted representations to the respective district collectors.

Amid Karnataka power tussle, Congress chief Kharge says 'will discuss with Sonia, Rahul Gandhi'

November 26, 2025 7:29 pm

The leadership question has resurfaced as the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.

Constitution Day: India’s hallmarks under threat; history bears witness RSS opposed it, says Congress

November 26, 2025 4:02 pm

The Congress said it was marking Constitution Day as “Samvidhan Bachao Divas” across India.

Express Interview: 'Cong must fully occupy its political space, being visible on the ground and on the streets,' says Brijendra Singh

November 26, 2025 9:42 am

A beginning has already been made with the appointment of the state president and district chiefs, yet much remains to be done at the constituency and block levels. Once these structures are in place, things will smoothen out.

'Insult to India': Congress slams Centre after China reacts to Arunachal woman's 'detention' at Shanghai airport

November 25, 2025 8:25 pm

Thongdok, a financial advisor based in the UK, was travelling from London to Japan on November 21 when her scheduled three hour layover in Shanghai turned into an 18 hour ordeal.

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.