Congress | The Asian Age

Friday, Apr 26, 2024 | Last Update : 12:43 PM IST

Congress Page-9

Expressing concern over the withdrawal of SPG cover given to Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka, the Shiv Sena on Saturday said political differences should be kept aside in such matters and one should not play with anybody's life. (Photo: File)

'Who felt threat perception reduced?' Sena raises concern over Gandhis SPG removal

The party also urged PM Modi, who is now the only person being protected by the elite SPG commandos, to look into the issue.

30 Nov 2019 12:18 PM

The first of the five-phase polling began in 13 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand on Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Maoists blow up bridge in Jharkhand amid voting 13 constituencies

Key candidates in the fray are BJP nominee and state Health Minister Chandravanshi and state Congress president Oraon.

30 Nov 2019 9:12 AM

Sule is a three-time MP from Baramati in Pune district, the bastion of the Pawars. (Photo: PTI)

Supriya Sule 'rightful heir' to Sharad Pawar's 'great' legacy, says Milind Deora

The former Union minister said he shared Sule's belief that social work and policy change are the paths to political empowerment.

29 Nov 2019 2:29 PM

The case relates to protests near the IT office here by the leaders including the then Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy against the Income Tax raids at the residence of Congress and JD(S) leaders. (Photo: File)

Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy booked for sedition over protest against I-T raids

A city court recently directed the commercial street police registered cases under various sections of IPC.

29 Nov 2019 1:51 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the three parties – Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena -- who formed the Maharashtra government have “lust for power” and not a common ideology. (Photo: File)

'Sena betrayed us, not Ajit or Sharad Pawar': Amit Shah on BJP's Maharashtra ‘miscalculation’

Shah asserted that BJP had never indulged in horse trading or even attempted it, but it was Congress that did horse trading.

29 Nov 2019 11:45 AM

Congress workers also burnt the effigy of Bhopal MP on Thursday at Biaora municipality in Rajgarh district while sloganeering against her. (Photo: ANI)

Will not just burn Pragya’s effigy, will burn her also when she comes back: Cong MP MLA

The Congress leader was agitated over Thakur's remark in praise of Nathuram Godse during discussion in Parliament on SPG Bill on Wednesday.

29 Nov 2019 11:29 AM

Addressing his first press conference as Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray was asked whether his party's decision to tie up with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) amounted to the Shiv Sena accepting secularism. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘What does secular mean? It's what is written in Constitution,’ says Uddhav

Hours before the swearing-in ceremony, leaders of the ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi’ had laid down their joint vision on secularism at a press meet.

29 Nov 2019 10:55 AM

Ally-turned-political rival Devendra Fadnavis was eager to fill the opposition leader’s shoes as Shiv Sena chief and newly-elected CM Uddhav Thackeray dived into his new role right after his swearing-in ceremony on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Now in Oppn, this is what Fadnavis expects from new govt

The common minimum programme prepared by the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP government stated ways to assist farmers with floods and drought.

29 Nov 2019 9:33 AM

Soon after taking oath, Thackeray held the new cabinet’s meeting. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Uddhav takes charge of Maharashtra, all eyes on trust vote, portfolio allocation

After the Cabinet meet, Uddhav said: 'I want to assure the people of the state that we will give a good government.'

29 Nov 2019 9:12 AM

'Congratulations to Uddhav Thackeray Ji on taking oath as the CM of Maharashtra. I am confident he will work diligently for the bright future of Maharashtra. @OfficeofUT.' (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, others congratulate Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray was sworn in as the CM of Maharashtra by hovernor B S Koshyari.

28 Nov 2019 8:18 PM

Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena at the press conference of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' here said, 'In Maharashtra, farmers are facing problems. This government will do best for farmers. This will be a strong government.' (Photo: File)

Immediate loan waiver for farmers, promises Maha Vikas Aghadi's CMP

Sena leader Shinde was flanked by NCP leaders Nawab Malik and Jayant Patil.

28 Nov 2019 7:12 PM

The same bench had heard the plea of three parties against the decision of Maharashtra Governor to swear-in BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as the chief minister and NCP's Ajit Pawar as his deputy last week. (Photo: File | Representational)

SC to hear petition challenging Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance tomorrow

The petition has been filed by the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha spokesperson Pramod Pandit Joshi.

28 Nov 2019 6:40 PM

The ceremony was held in Mumbai's Shivaji Park where Uddhav's father, the late Bal Thackeray, founded the Shiv Sena in 1966. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray chairs first cabinet meet of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi'

The meeting is being held at the Sahyadri guest house along with the 6 ministers who were sworn-in today.

28 Nov 2019 5:04 PM

The Bombay High Court has refused to take up urgent hearing on a petition filed by a group of lawyers seeking a stay on the swearing-in of Uddhav Thackeray as chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening. (Photo: File)

Bombay HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Uddhav's swearing-in

However, two different benches of the high court refused to take up the petition for hearing.

28 Nov 2019 2:55 PM

'What she (BJP MP Pragya Thakur) said has been expunged from the record. How can there be a debate if it is not on record?' said Om Birla. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Not on record, don't discuss': Speaker on Pragya's Godse remark

The MP from Bhopal had triggered uproar during a discussion in the LS on Wednesday when she praised Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Godse.

28 Nov 2019 2:35 PM

Hitting out at BJP MP Pragya Thakur for her remarks in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called her a "terrorist" and said it was a sad day in the history of India's Parliament. (Photo: File)

'Terrorist calls Godse a patriot, sad day in history': Rahul slams Pragya Thakur

Congress MPs on Thursday staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha amid uproar over BJP MP Pragya Thakur's now expunged remarks.

28 Nov 2019 12:50 PM

With Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray set to take oath as Maharashtra's chief minister, the party on Thursday heaped praises on NCP chief Sharad Pawar and termed him 'margdarshak' (guide) of the new government in the state. (Photo: File)

Sena lauds Pawar, dubs him 'margdarshak' of Maha Vikas Aghadi

The Sena asserted that the state machinery will not be used for conspiring against anyone.

28 Nov 2019 12:27 PM

"How is Josh? Jai Maharashtra" tweeted Raut on Thursday. (Photo: File)

How's the josh?: Sanjay Raut jabs BJP ahead of Thackeray's swearing-in

Thackeray would be sworn-in as the 18th chief minister of Maharashtra at a grand ceremony at Shivaji Park here on Thursday evening.

28 Nov 2019 12:01 PM

On being asked whether NCP leader Ajit Pawar will be the deputy chief minister, Raut said, "I don't know. It is NCP's matter.' (Photo: File)

What is going to happen in Maharashtra will affect national politics, says Sanjay Raut

'Maharashtra is a state which influences the politics of the entire country,' Raut told media.

28 Nov 2019 11:13 AM

The poster has photos of Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar, whose party is the key constituent of newly- formed ''Maha Vikas Aghadi'' with the Shiv Sena and the Congress. (Photo: ANI)

Posters in Pune project Ajit Pawar as Maharashtra's future CM

An NCP activist said they were hopeful that Ajit Pawar would take oath as deputy chief minister on Thursday with Uddhav Thackeray.

28 Nov 2019 10:29 AM

9 of 181

Columns

Sunil Gatade