In a heated debate on 'Vande Mataram', Congress claims Prime Minister Modi is attempting to distort historical contributions of Jawaharlal Nehru. They assert that the Congress party has historically championed the song, while Modi's references to Nehru are politically motivated.
2 min read05:01 PM ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor labels dynastic politics a 'grave threat' to Indian democracy. His remarks incite sharp reactions from the BJP, while Congress leaders defend the legacy of the Nehru-Gandhi family.
4 min read4 Nov 2025South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace reportedly confronted law enforcement at Charleston Airport, demanding preferential treatment and calling officers incompetent.
2 min read1 Nov 2025Two candidates from the INDIA bloc in Bihar have withdrawn from assembly seats in Nawada and Madhubani. Congress' Satish Kumar and Vikassheel Insaan Party's Bindu Gulab Yadav will allow RJD candidates to contest as Mahagathbandhan nominees in the upcoming elections on November 11.
2 min read23 Oct 2025Bihar Elections: INDIA bloc faces turmoil as JMM exits the opposition alliance, claiming a 'political conspiracy' by RJD and Congress. With nominations finalised, the fragmented INDIA bloc grapples with internal disputes as it gears up for a crucial electoral showdown.
3 min read21 Oct 2025As Bihar gears up for assembly elections, the Mahagathbandhan alliance faces internal disputes over seat sharing, prompting Union Minister Chirag Paswan to criticise the notion of 'friendly' fights.
2 min read21 Oct 2025PM Modi accused the Congress party of harbouring Maoist sympathisers, emphasising the significant decline in Naxal violence under his government. He declared a commitment to eradicating Maoism from India, highlighting recent successes and a hopeful future for formerly affected regions.
1 min read17 Oct 2025Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Rahul Gandhi criticise PM Modi's lack of transparency following Trump's assertions about India's oil purchases from Russia, questioning the government's foreign policy and its implications for national interests.
3 min read16 Oct 2025BJP's Bihar chief criticises the Congress-RJD alliance for delaying seat-sharing announcements, suggesting internal discord. As the NDA swiftly reveals its candidates, questions arise about the Mahagathbandhan's stability before the crucial Bihar Assembly elections on November 6 and 11.
1 min read16 Oct 2025Kannan Gopinathan, a former IAS officer known for his bold stance against government policies, has joined the Congress party. He had resigned from the civil service in protest of the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
2 min read13 Oct 2025The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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