Congress

EC announces assembly polls: Cong welcomes decision, says people will give ‘befitting’ reply to BJP

11:29 pm February 26, 2021

New Delhi: The Congress on Friday welcomed the Election Commission’s announcement of the schedule of assembly elections in four states and a Union territory and said people will give a ”befitting reply” to the BJP for its ”anti-people” policies. The Opposition party also hoped that the Election Commission, fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities, will conduct the elections impartially without any ”fear […]

Why mention Modi’s name ‘10 times’ in Guv address? asks Nath

11:46 am February 25, 2021

Bhopal: Taking potshots at the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh, Leader of Opposition Kamal Nath on Wednesday asked what was the fear that led to the mention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name ”10 times” in the Governors address to the Assembly. The Congress leader was speaking during a debate in the Assembly on Governor […]

UP Assembly passes bill on religious conversion amid din

11:39 pm February 24, 2021

Lucknow: Amid protests by the Opposition, the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed by voice vote a bill aimed at curbing religious conversions by fraudulent or any other undue means, including through marriage. The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2021 seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated in November last year […]

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Rajasthan govt presents first paperless budget

2:02 pm February 24, 2021

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government on Wednesday presented its first paperless budget in the state assembly. ”The state budget 2021-22 will be paperless this time. Efforts have been made to take every section of society together. Corona has affected the economy so efforts will be made to gather financial resources,” Gehlot said […]

Rahul emphasises power of local languages

I admire what you do: Rahul Gandhi tells fishermen of Kerala; sails with them

1:57 pm February 24, 2021

Kollam: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday turned seafarer and pulled the net with local fisherman in high sea here to get a taste of their life and understand the issues facing them. In an emotional talk with thousands of fisherfolk, including women gathered at the Thangassery beach in this southern coastal district, the Nehru […]