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The Gandhis’ state of funk may have been enhanced last week by Gujarat where, contrary to the promise of 2017, the Congress has been beaten to a pulp by the BJP in the local body elections. (Photo: PTI)

Saeed Naqvi | Gandhis have had it if Congress flops in May

As for the Congress Party (The House), senior members have already bolted and joined the BJP

13 Mar 2021 4:30 AM

The Congress and the UDF need to device a scheme that can rival that of the LDF if they were to return to power following the four-decade-old pattern. (Photo:DC)

AA Edit | Chacko exit: Is it too late for Cong to stop Kerala loss?

The Congress has of late demonstrated an unenviable ability to watch nonchalantly the sight of its bastions falling to the rivals

12 Mar 2021 4:42 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (LSTV/PTI Photo)

Congress is a divided and confused party: Modi

Mr Modi again used the “andolanjeevi” jibe to target protesting farmers, which he had used in his speech in the Rajya Sabha earlier

11 Feb 2021 12:47 AM

Anand K Sahay l Can Rahul or anyone salvage Congress, or will it break?

The BJP had come into its own and formed governments at the Centre under a well-liked figure. In contrast, the Congress had haemorrhaged

29 Jan 2021 4:15 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference at Circuit House, in Patiala. (PTI)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Congress drifts as real issues are left ignored

Interestingly, neither the Gandhis’ camp nor the dissidents have any clear idea of how to oppose the BJP

22 Dec 2020 6:56 AM

Congress urges NBSA to enforce strict code of conduct for TV news debates

Media houses, journalists, anchors and spokespersons must be held accountable for their actions and conduct: Congress

20 Aug 2020 1:04 PM

Amit Shah targets Gandhi family, alleges its interests took precedence over party, nation

Shah claimed leaders are feeling suffocated in the Congress and the party's disconnect with people keeps widening.

25 Jun 2020 12:27 PM

File image of Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Congress calls for Opposition meet to discuss migrant issue, change in labour law

Around 17 opposition parties have agreed to participate in the meeting which will be held via videoconferencing.

19 May 2020 5:12 PM

Migrants with their belongings walk along ISBT and Seelampur road to reach their native places, during the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, in New Delhi. PTI Photo

Congress demands setting up of multimodal agency to resolve migrant crisis

Interestingly it was the Congress almost 38 days back that demanded that migrant labourers who wanted to go home should be allowed

10 May 2020 7:43 PM

: Congress President Sonia Gandhi during a video appeal to migrants, in New Delhi. PTI Photo

Waqyanawis: Amid Modi-Shah inertia, Congress Party makes presence felt

Slowly, the Congress Party in the coronavirus pandemic is not looking bad at all

10 May 2020 5:39 PM

The government must listen with open mind to all stakeholders and experts, Former prime minister Manmohan Singh said adding that he does not perceive any targeted approach by the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on this subject. (Photo: File | ANI)

Former PM Manmohan Singh suggests five steps to tackle slowdown

The first step is to accept that the economy is in crisis, said Congress party leader Manmohan Singh.

12 Sep 2019 4:43 PM

‘Priority will be given to youth and grassroots workers. The party is eyeing on 2022 Assembly Polls. In every district, there will be a women leader as vice president. Dalit and OBC leaders will also be given a chance. Every person will be given a specific task to work in their target area,’ the sources said. (Photo: ANI)

Congress to revamp UP unit, Priyanka Gandhi to take full charge of state unit

The party has also set a target of one crore membership and hopeful of achieving it within a year.

03 Sep 2019 5:04 PM

The Central government on Tuesday scored a major victory in the Rajya Sabha on the back of cracks in the opposition when the House passed the Triple Talaq Bill after rejecting the opposition's demand to refer the Bill to the Select Committee. (Photo: PTI/File)

Congress asks Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House from 11 am

The sittings of the Rajya Sabha, which were earlier scheduled up to July 26 has been extended up to August 7.

01 Aug 2019 10:57 AM

The party in a statement said the Congress workers are praying because the victim's life is in danger and that it stands with her in her fight for justice. (Photo: File)

Lucknow: Congress holds prayer meet for well-being of Unnao rape victim

The prayer meeting, which is being held in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in GPO, will continue all through the night.

30 Jul 2019 9:37 AM

‘So, a powerful leader, who is acceptable to all, is necessary. If we are looking for such a person, then there is no one other than the members of the Gandhi family. Such is the situation of Congress party that there will be a question mark on its existence without Gandhi family,’ added Shastri. (Photo: ANI)

Without Gandhis, Congress might disintegrate, says Shastri's son

He also warned that if somebody else is made president and some do not accept him, then there are chances of disintegration of the party.

19 Jul 2019 2:03 PM

The strength of the ruling coalition in Karnataka has come down to 105, which is eight short of the half-way mark of 113. (Photo: File)

Congress gives adjournment motion notice in LS over Karnataka crisis

The party has charged the BJP with conspiracy to topple the Congress-JD(S) government.

09 Jul 2019 11:25 AM

In the 200-member strong Rajasthan State Assembly, the Congress has 100 MLAs and its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has one MLA. (Photo: ANI)

BSP and 20-25 Cong' MLAs unhappy with Rajasthan govt: Gyandev Ahuja

Meanwhile, Rajasthan BJP leader Bhawani Singh Rajawat said that the Congress government is unstable and might fall.

28 May 2019 3:30 PM

No party for loyalists?

The high-profile exit of decade-old Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi is just one instance of the gross injustices within the party.

02 May 2019 1:16 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI/File)

Congress, in power, had ‘insulted’ all institutions: PM Modi

Discussing the freedom of expression, the PM alleged that dynastic parties had never been comfortable with a free and vibrant press.

21 Mar 2019 1:52 AM

Farmers under the banner of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee raise slogans during a protest against government policies including low milk procurement rates and loan waiver in Amritsar on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

On development, populism & nation’s interest

The Congress party has been planning to pitch for a national farm loan waiver policy in the forthcoming general election.

06 Feb 2019 2:45 AM

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