Demonetisation: About 50 families, 1 percent super rich benefitted, says Rahul Gandhi

Demonetisation: About 50 families, 1 percent super rich benefitted, says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): Slamming the demonetisation move by the BJP government, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi said that only about a 50 families and one per cent of the super rich benefitted from it.

by IBNS December 28, 2016

Sonia Gandhi pays homage to B R Ambedkar on death anniversary

Sonia Gandhi pays homage to B R Ambedkar on death anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday paid homage to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his death anniversary.

by IBNS December 06, 2016

Sarcastic Digvijaya wants hacking as an Olympic event

Sarcastic Digvijaya wants hacking as an Olympic event

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IBNS): Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday suggested hacking as an event in the next Olympics.

by IBNS December 03, 2016

Rahul Gandhi greets LK Advani on birthday

Rahul Gandhi greets LK Advani on birthday

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday greeted senior BJP leader LK Advani on his birthday.

by IBNS November 08, 2016

Congress loses power in Arunachal Pradesh as CM Prema Khandu leads sweeping exodus

Congress loses power in Arunachal Pradesh as CM Prema Khandu leads sweeping exodus

New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS) : In a tale of fluctuating fortune, the Congress in Arunachal Pradesh once again lost control over the state as Chief Minister Prema Khandu on Friday led almost all but one lawmaker to join an ally of the BJP, turning the ruling party a minuscule minority, reports said.

by IBNS September 16, 2016

You may try to paint Modi, but can't dent his image: M Venkaiah Naidu

You may try to paint Modi, but can't dent his image: M Venkaiah Naidu

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday took apart the Congress and came to the defence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who's under the pump following several reports of atrocities against the backward caste people.

by IBNS August 12, 2016

Monsoon Session of the Parliament to begin today

Monsoon Session of the Parliament to begin today

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament will commence from Monday.

by IBNS July 18, 2016

Nabam Tuki congratulates new Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Nabam Tuki congratulates new Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Itanagar, July 18 (IBNS): Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Monday congratulated his successor Pema Khandu, after the latter was sworn in as the new Chief Minister following the Supreme Court verdict, which reinstated the Congress government in the state.

by IBNS July 18, 2016

Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP

Sheila Dikshit likely to be named as CM candidate for Congress in UP

New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS) : Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is likely to be be announced on Thursday as the Chief Ministerial candidate for the Congress in the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Punjab : Controversy refuses to  leave Congress as it appoints  Asha Kumari in place of Kamal Nath

Punjab : Controversy refuses to leave Congress as it appoints Asha Kumari in place of Kamal Nath

Chandigarh, June 27 (IBNS) Controversy continues to dog the Congress over its choice of leader for poll-bound Punjab as the party appoints Asha Kumari, an MLA from Himachal Pradesh, to replace Kamal Nath as the general secretary in-charge of the state.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

Rahul Gandhi to travel out of country for a short visit

Rahul Gandhi to travel out of country for a short visit

New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that he will be travelling to foreign shores for a short visit, though he did not name the places of his visit.

by IBNS June 20, 2016

Rajya Sabha polls begin : Keen contest between BJP and Congress

Rajya Sabha polls begin : Keen contest between BJP and Congress

New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) : Voting has begun for 27 Rajya Sabha seats in seven states as both the ruling BJP and the opposition are in an all out effort to clinch it in their favour.

by IBNS June 11, 2016

Congress, BJP hold rallies in Delhi

Congress, BJP hold rallies in Delhi

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Highlighting several issues,including the AgustaWestland scam and the President's rule in two states, political opponents BJP and Congress will hold rallies in the national capital on Friday.

by IBNS May 06, 2016

Congress,BJP attack Tomar over his degree

Congress,BJP attack Tomar over his degree

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): The Congress on Tuesday demanded Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar's resignation over a fresh controversy on his law degree.

by IBNS April 28, 2015

Congress moves to EC over airing Modis Madison Square Garden speech

Congress moves to EC over airing Modis Madison Square Garden speech

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IBNS): The Congress complained to the Election Commission over airing of Prime Minister Narendra Modis speech at New York's Madison Square Garden.

by IBNS October 13, 2014