Congress

‘If Priyanka Gandhi were PM, she would have answered (Bangladesh) … My remark had nothing to do with Rahul’: Congress MP Imran Masood

December 24, 2025 2:07 pm

“She connects very well with the public. Everything about her has a glimpse of Indira Gandhi. That is why I said she would give a great reply to Bangladesh, like her grandmother,” says Masood after BJP latches onto his remark

Himachal Congress launches talent hunt program for party spokespersons

December 23, 2025 8:25 pm

State coordinator of the programme, State Planning Commission Chairman and MLA Bhavani Singh Pathania, said educated and experienced candidates would be selected through a structured interview process.

As Karnataka Congress leadership row drags on, hopes pinned on Delhi meet in January

December 24, 2025 3:36 am

While Mallikarjun Kharge blames the state unit for continued confusion, CM Siddaramaiah, in a pointed remark, says he will abide by Rahul Gandhi’s diktat

Rana Gurjeet criticises stoppage of potable water project in Kapurthala, seek immediate resumption

December 23, 2025 11:52 am

project in Kapurthala, seek immediate resumption

In Goa zila panchayat poll results, BJP sees resounding win, Congress incremental gains

December 23, 2025 11:13 am

In North Goa, the BJP won 18 seats, the Congress won two. In South Goa – which has been a traditional stronghold of the Congress – BJP won 11 seats, the Congress won eight.

Congress indifference to blame for plight of farmers, PM Modi says in Assam

December 22, 2025 11:12 am

The prime minister performed the “bhoomipoojan” of the new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project at Namrup in Dibrugarh, within the existing premises of the Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL). The project involves an estimated investment of Rs 10,600 crore.

Donations to Congress halves to Rs 522 crore in 2024-25

December 22, 2025 1:20 pm

The total donations received by Congress is just a fraction of the Rs 6,088 crore the Bharatiya Janata Party received in 2024-25.

When a Railway Minister had to resign after hiking train fare

December 22, 2025 3:12 pm

In India's political history, a railway minister had to once put in his papers after hiking train tickets. The opposition came from his own political party, a coalition partner at the Centre, demanding for its nominee minister's resignation and a rollback of the fare hike.

N-Bill ‘bulldozed’ to help Modi restore ‘SHANTI’ with ‘once good friend’: Congress

December 21, 2025 6:18 am

Congress general secretary in-charge for communication Jairam Ramesh said the SHANTI Bill does away with key provisions of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, a concern raised in the United States’ National Defence Authorisation Act for 2026.

2nd phase of Jan Aakrosh Yatra begins: ‘25 lakh in Gujarat have become drug addicts due to inaction’: Cong launches scathing attack on govt

December 20, 2025 11:18 pm

Removing Gandhi’s name from rural job scheme an insult to him, says GPCC chief Amit Chavda

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.