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Cong announces 13-month campaign on 'attack on Constitution', price rise

The party also called for a major organisational overhaul based on accountability and capability starting immediately and running through the next year

Cong announces 13-month campaign on 'attack on Constitution', price rise
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 9:05 PM IST

From Ram Mandir inauguration to Gukesh's chess glory: India's 2024 rewind

Year ender 2024: This year India saw historical milestones, political showdowns, sporting triumphs, and tragedies. Here's a look back on key moments that made headlines in 2024

From Ram Mandir inauguration to Gukesh's chess glory: India's 2024 rewind
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 8:58 PM IST

CWC meet: Cong deliberates on 2025 roadmap, vows to protect Gandhi's legacy

The meeting, steeped in historical contexts, began at the same venue where Mahatma Gandhi had assumed the presidency of the party 100 years ago

CWC meet: Cong deliberates on 2025 roadmap, vows to protect Gandhi's legacy
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 6:19 PM IST

Congress putting up banners with 'distorted' map of India, alleges BJP

BJP charge came after its Karnataka unit posted on X pictures of a banner and a welcome flex allegedly put up by the Congress in Karnataka ahead of its working committee meeting

Congress putting up banners with 'distorted' map of India, alleges BJP
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 2:25 PM IST

AAP accuses Cong of colluding with BJP for polls, threatens alliance split

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Rajya Sabha MP of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sanjay Singh alleged at a press conference here that the actions of the Congress are damaging the unity of INDIA alliance

AAP accuses Cong of colluding with BJP for polls, threatens alliance split
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 1:49 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP over police action against job seekers in Patna

Job seekers claimed that several protesters were injured during the police action but a senior officer denied the charge

Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP over police action against job seekers in Patna
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 12:32 PM IST

From Somnath to Sambhal, battle for knowing historical truth: Organiser

RSS chief Bhagwat expressed concern last week over the resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes in the country

From Somnath to Sambhal, battle for knowing historical truth: Organiser
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 11:52 AM IST

Delhi CM Atishi inaugurates flyover between Anand Vihar and Apsara Border

The flyover is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion, benefiting lakhs of commuters daily

Delhi CM Atishi inaugurates flyover between Anand Vihar and Apsara Border
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 7:13 AM IST

NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy

Sources said NDA leaders discussed the Congress' recent political attack on the ruling alliance and emphasised to speak in a united voice to counter fake narrative

NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

Delhi govt depts disown Kejriwal's 'mahila', elderly welfare schemes

Under Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP promises Rs 2,100 monthly allowance, and under Sanjeevani free treatment to voters above 60

Delhi govt depts disown Kejriwal's 'mahila', elderly welfare schemes
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 9:13 PM IST

Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Vajpayee, BJP holds nationwide events

Ruling alliance members were also present in the prayer ceremony at Sadaiv Atal where Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla besides the members of Vajpayee's adopted family

Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Vajpayee, BJP holds nationwide events
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 8:59 PM IST

Govt reforms must start at grassroot level: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

The initiative is expected to create scalable models of citizen-centric governance, enabling PRIs to drive equitable and sustainable development across rural India, according to a Personnel Ministry

Govt reforms must start at grassroot level: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 8:12 PM IST

Modi lays foundation stone of Ken-Betwa project, hails Ambedkar's vision

Tap water reached 12 crore new families in the last five years against just three crore before that, the PM said

Modi lays foundation stone of Ken-Betwa project, hails Ambedkar's vision
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 8:11 PM IST

Manipur was on right track of development before May 2023: CM Biren Singh

Singh said 'Meeyamgi Numit (People's Day)' was launched with the basic aim of providing people-oriented governance

Manipur was on right track of development before May 2023: CM Biren Singh
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 7:59 PM IST

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in a fake case, says Arvind Kejriwal

He also claimed that central agencies have been instructed to conduct raids on all senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) before arresting Atishi in the coming days

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in a fake case, says Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 7:08 PM IST

Adopt 'nation first' mindset to counter inimical forces, says V-P Dhankar

Dhankhar, who was speaking at a convention of organic farmers in Medak district of Telangana, also underscored that dialogue is the only way to address problems in a democracy

Adopt 'nation first' mindset to counter inimical forces, says V-P Dhankar
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 6:17 PM IST

Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said the highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, should be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former CM of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik.

Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 4:33 PM IST

Atishi accuses BJP of offering cash to voters in Kejriwal's constituency

In a statement, Verma said the 'Rashtriya Swabhiman' was behind the scheme to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,100 to women from poor sections of society

Atishi accuses BJP of offering cash to voters in Kejriwal's constituency
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 4:23 PM IST

Delhi Congress brings out 12-point 'white paper' targeting AAP, BJP

AICC treasurer Ajay Maken lashed out at AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, saying his party came to power riding on the Janlokpal agitation but has failed to set up the anti-corruption ombudsman

Delhi Congress brings out 12-point 'white paper' targeting AAP, BJP
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 2:46 PM IST

Cong didn't want Ambedkar to grow bigger than Nehru-Gandhi family: Fadnavis

Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule will discuss the issue of appointment of guardian ministers of districts with allies NCP and Shiv Sena

Cong didn't want Ambedkar to grow bigger than Nehru-Gandhi family: Fadnavis
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 1:57 PM IST