Congress

‘Sleeper cell within Congress sabotaged alliance with VBA’: Prakash Ambedkar on why the tie-up faltered ahead of BMC polls

January 14, 2026 2:03 pm

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar opens up on how he does not believe the Thackeray brothers’ reunion will alter Maharashtra politics, and on whether voters will ultimately choose development over identity or constitutional concerns.

Weeks after RSS row, Digvijaya Singh says won't seek another Rajya Sabha term: Why the Congress veteran is stepping aside

January 14, 2026 1:25 pm

The former Madhya Pradesh CM is likely to be deployed for strengthening the Congress's grassroots network, help it rebuild, say party insiders

Eyeing 2027 UP Assembly polls, Congress launches 100-day action plan. Here's what's in focus

January 14, 2026 11:49 am

Party says will also make preparations to contest panchayat polls 'independently' and elections for 11 MLC seats

Mallikarjun Kharge rebukes Congress Govt over teacher shortages at Kalyana Karnataka schools

January 12, 2026 10:39 pm

If the education department wanted to fill posts of 10,000 teachers, it should fill vacancies in the backward Kalyana Karnataka region before focusing elsewhere, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says.

After 2022 setback, is Priyanka Gandhi back in UP Congress plans?

January 12, 2026 6:57 pm

State Congress set to launch two big outreach initiatives on Monday, Priyanka’s birthday; brings focus back on her in UP, which she left after Assembly poll rout

Jagraon: BJP defends VB-G RAM G Act amid labour union protest

January 10, 2026 2:00 pm

Jakhar concluded that people of Punjab were now looking towards the BJP with hope, believing that only a strong and decisive government could pull the state out of the present crisis.

Punjab ground to viral songs, Channi presence grows: Will he be Congress face for 2027 polls?

January 10, 2026 1:56 pm

Jalandhar MP and ex-CM Charanjit Channi has been increasingly active on the ground and on social media, with Congress putting up a good show in his belts in rural polls despite AAP’s statewide win

Birthday party turns fatal; ex-Madhya Pradesh minister’s daughter, Congress leader’s son killed in accident

January 09, 2026 7:29 pm

Deputy Police Commissioner Krishna Lal Chandani said the four were returning after celebrating Prakhar Kasliwal’s birthday in Mhow when their car hit the truck around 5.15 am.

As Chandigarh mayoral polls near, race for top posts heats up; nominations to be filed on January 22

January 09, 2026 12:00 pm

Speculation about a possible AAP-Congress tie-up had been doing the rounds ahead of the Chandigarh mayoral polls, but recent sharp exchanges between leaders of the two parties have diluted the buzz.

'Don't have options': How Congress put D K Shivakumar's CM bid in cold storage

January 09, 2026 10:08 am

AICC's move to appoint Shivakumar as one of its senior Assam observers indicates Siddaramaiah's continuance as the CM, at least until the completion of the Assembly polls

Congress workers protest in Lucknow over ED action in National Herald case

December 17, 2025 9:39 pm

Congress workers, led by Uttar Pradesh Congress State President Ajay Rai, staged a protest in Lucknow today against the ED’s action in the National Herald case, with several participants detained by police

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

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.