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Opposition Vs Govt in Vande Mataram debate led by PM Modi: Congress says ‘BJP can’t blot out Nehru’

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 IST
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Shashi Tharoor says dynastic politics 'grave threat' to democracy: Here's how Cong, BJP reacted to Kerala MP's remarks

Congress 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 2025
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Nancy Mace gets involved in heated confrontation with Charleston airport police - Here's what happened

South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace reportedly confronted law enforcement at Charleston Airport, demanding preferential treatment and calling officers incompetent.

2 min read1 Nov 2025
Politics

Bihar Election: Four Congress, VIP candidates withdraw nominations to support RJD allies | Who are they?

Two candidates from the INDIA bloc in Bihar have withdrawn from assembly seats in Nawada and Madhubani.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 2025
Elections

Bihar Elections: INDIA bloc hit by last-minute JMM exit — where do Congress, RJD and others stand as polling nears?

Bihar 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 2025
Elections

‘Nothing called as friendly fight’: Chirag Paswan taunts RJD-Congress feud over seat-sharing in Bihar Elections

As 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 2025
Politics

PM Modi's scathing attack on Congress: 'Those flaunting copies of Constitution are sheltering Maoists'

PM 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 2025
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‘Yahan se tareef, wahan se tariffs’: Jairam Ramesh jabs PM Modi after Trump's Russia oil buy remark

Congress 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 2025
Elections

Cracks in INDIA bloc? Bihar BJP chief's big claim as Oppn delays seat-sharing announcement

BJP'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 2025
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Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan joins Congress, years after quitting over Article 370 move. Who is he?

Kannan 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 2025

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