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Congress accuses BJP of horse-trading to topple party's govt in Rajasthan

The party also suspended rebel MLAs Bhanwarlal Sharma and Vishvendra Singh from the party for allegedly being involved in the conspiracy to topple the government

Congress accuses BJP of horse-trading to topple party's govt in Rajasthan
Updated On : 17 Jul 2020 | 12:42 PM IST

Congress leader says doors open for Pilot, hopes he 'comes out of BJP trap'

Sachin Pilot was sacked as Rajasthan deputy chief minister and state party president

Congress leader says doors open for Pilot, hopes he 'comes out of BJP trap'
Updated On : 15 Jul 2020 | 1:45 PM IST

Sachin Pilot, rebel MLAs face disqualification from Rajasthan Assembly

Sacked deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot and the other MLAs asked to respond to Speaker's notice by Friday

Sachin Pilot, rebel MLAs face disqualification from Rajasthan Assembly
Updated On : 15 Jul 2020 | 11:56 AM IST

Rajasthan Congress Legislature Party passes resolution supporting CM Gehlot

The Congress Legislature Party expresses full faith and confidence in the leadership of party president Sonia Gandhi and leader Rahul Gandhi

Rajasthan Congress Legislature Party passes resolution supporting CM Gehlot
Updated On : 13 Jul 2020 | 5:52 PM IST

Legislative meeting underway in Jaipur; doors open for Pilot, says Congress

In a statement, Pilot, however, had made clear that he would not attend. He also claimed that he had the support of over 30 Congress MLAs and some independents.

Legislative meeting underway in Jaipur; doors open for Pilot, says Congress
Updated On : 13 Jul 2020 | 3:02 PM IST

Gehlot's govt will complete term; BJP has no reason to cheer: Surjewala

Congress government in Rajasthan totters after deputy chief minister Rajesh Pilot threatens to walk out, saying he has the support of 30 party MLAs.

Gehlot's govt will complete term; BJP has no reason to cheer: Surjewala
Updated On : 13 Jul 2020 | 7:53 AM IST

Amid Rajasthan political crisis, Kapil Sibal says he is worried for party

"Will we wake up only after the horses have bolted from our stables," he said on Twitter

Amid Rajasthan political crisis, Kapil Sibal says he is worried for party
Updated On : 12 Jul 2020 | 3:59 PM IST

Cong MPs meet to discuss Covid, ask Rahul to take over as party chief again

Rahul quit as Congress president after the party's 2019 Lok Sabha poll and Sonia Gandhi became interim chief in August that year.

Cong MPs meet to discuss Covid, ask Rahul to take over as party chief again
Updated On : 11 Jul 2020 | 8:56 PM IST

Congress appoints Hardik Patel as 'working president' of Gujarat unit

Hardik Patel was the leader of an agitation demanding reservation for Gujarat Patidar community.

Congress appoints Hardik Patel as 'working president' of Gujarat unit
Updated On : 11 Jul 2020 | 8:27 PM IST

Gehlot says attempts made to destabilise govt; BJP blames Cong 'infighting'

"BJP leaders are playing the game at the behest of Central leaders. MLAs were offered money... Rs 10 crore in advance and Rs 15 crore after the government is toppled," the chief minister claimed

Gehlot says attempts made to destabilise govt; BJP blames Cong 'infighting'
Updated On : 11 Jul 2020 | 5:49 PM IST

Jungle raj in UP, says Priyanka; Cong to launch e-campaign against crime

She said the state's law and order situation has been demolished due to the nexus of ruling party leaders and government officials with criminals

Jungle raj in UP, says Priyanka; Cong to launch e-campaign against crime
Updated On : 04 Jul 2020 | 8:52 PM IST

Follow 'raj dharma', tell people reality of Chinese incursions: Cong to PM

Congress leader Kapil Sibal used satellite images of Ladakh's Pangong Tso from May and June to show Chinese structures in the area

Follow 'raj dharma', tell people reality of Chinese incursions: Cong to PM
Updated On : 04 Jul 2020 | 5:55 PM IST

Vacate bungalow by August, govt tells Priyanka as SPG cover is withdrawn

The government had in November last year replaced the Special Protection Group (SPG) cover of Congress president Sonia Gandhi

Vacate bungalow by August, govt tells Priyanka as SPG cover is withdrawn
Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 7:57 PM IST

Fuel prices: After 22 hikes, petrol now costs Rs 80.43, diesel Rs 80.53

Petrol price in the national capital was increased for the 22nd day by 5 paise to Rs 80.43 and diesel price by 13 paise to Rs 80.53.

Fuel prices: After 22 hikes, petrol now costs Rs 80.43, diesel Rs 80.53
Updated On : 29 Jun 2020 | 8:10 AM IST

Claims & counter claims over 'China donation to RGF': Story so far in pics

Amid an ongoing war of words over the Sino-India standoff in eastern Ladakh, the BJP on June 25 accused the Congress of receiving a huge donation of $300,000 from the Chinese Embassy in 2005-06

Claims & counter claims over 'China donation to RGF': Story so far in pics
Updated On : 28 Jun 2020 | 3:13 PM IST

Congress appoints Maken, Gogoi to supervise political situation in Manipur

The Congress on Thursday staked claim to form the government in Manipur and wrote to the Governor calling for a floor test to prove their majority in the state Assembly

Congress appoints Maken, Gogoi to supervise political situation in Manipur
Updated On : 19 Jun 2020 | 8:21 AM IST

Will move no-confidence motion against BJP-led Manipur govt: Congress

The total strength against the chief minister is now 29 -- 20 from Congress, 4 from NPP, 3 from BJP (who quit on Wednesday), one from TMC and an Independent.

Will move no-confidence motion against BJP-led Manipur govt: Congress
Updated On : 18 Jun 2020 | 3:52 PM IST

Ajit Jogi's death likely to change political contours in Chhattisgarh

A charismatic personality, Jogi had always made his presence felt in Chhattisgarh

Ajit Jogi's death likely to change political contours in Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 08 Jun 2020 | 3:02 AM IST

Ajit Jogi, 74, finally loses battle for life after 16-year struggle

Wheelchair-bound former bureaucrat-turned-politician suffers cardiac, goes into coma; ends comes at around 3:30pm; last rites at his village Gaurella in undivided Bilaspur district on Saturday

Ajit Jogi, 74, finally loses battle for life after 16-year struggle
Updated On : 29 May 2020 | 7:29 PM IST

'True patriot': Rahul pays homage to father Rajiv on 29th death anniversary

I am proud to be the son of a true patriot, liberal and a benevolent father, said Rahul Gandhi

'True patriot': Rahul pays homage to father Rajiv on 29th death anniversary
Updated On : 21 May 2020 | 11:51 AM IST