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  We accept Rahul Gandhi as leader: Lalu Prasad Yadav

  December 07, 2017 20:37 IST

  Lalu was asked if the RJD would accept Gandhi's elevation as the Congress President by virtue of which he may also come to head the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA).

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  Shah lists expressions used by Congress leaders against Modi

  December 07, 2017 19:37 IST

  BJP President Amit Shah expressed no surprise on Mani Shankar Aiyar's derogatory remark against PM Modi, here's why:

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  'Neech' remark: Mani Shankar Aiyar tenders apology after reprimand from Rahul Gandhi

  December 07, 2017 18:45 IST

  Aiyar, who had termed PM Modi uncivil in an earlier statement on Thursday, was forced to mince his words later in the day, "By 'neech' I meant 'low', if there is any other meaning of the word then I apologise for it."

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  Manmohan Singh slams Modi govt for economic slowdown

  December 07, 2017 17:00 IST

  A report released by the UPA government in 2014 had claimed that India's average economic growth rose to 7.7% in the 10-year regime of the Manmohan government.

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  Omar Abdullah questions India's silence on Jerusalem

  December 07, 2017 16:27 IST

  United States' decision to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem has left India in diplomatic lurch. A long-standing Palestinian cause supporter, India has distance itself from US on the matter. But is it enough?

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  2005 cash for query scam: Trail against 11 former MPs to begin from January 12

  December 07, 2017 13:58 IST

  A sting operation against the then MPs was conducted by two journalists which was telecast on a private news channel on December 12, 2005.

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  PM Modi on Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Neech' remark: 'People will answer them on Dec 9, 14'

  December 07, 2017 19:10 IST

  "Yes, they called me 'Neech' but our value systems are strong. We have nothing to say to such elements. Our answer will come through ballot box."

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  'Apologise to Namo, Sibal!', says Swamy after SC order lists him as advocate for Waqf Board

  December 07, 2017 14:03 IST

  "Meanwhile, Sibal in more trouble. Thanks to Gaurav Bhatia of BJP, and SC lawyer, I find that SC Order of 5/12 lists Sibal as Advocate for Sunni Wakf Board. Apologise to Namo, Sibal!", the BJP MP tweeted.

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  Never represented Waqf Board, check your facts before saying something: Sibal to PM

  December 07, 2017 10:53 IST

  Sibal said instead of worrying about whom he represents in court, the prime minister should be more concerned about the problems before the country and his home state of Gujarat.

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  Ayodhya dispute: PM’s concern should be country's priorities, not who is representing whom in court, says Sibal

  December 07, 2017 7:11 IST

  In a retort to PM Narendra Modi, senior lawyer Kapil SIbal asked him to check facts before saying something in public.

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  Have been admirer of Shashi Kapoor since I saw ‘Shakespearewallah’: Sonia Gandhi in her condolence letter

  December 06, 2017 19:45 IST

  Sonia Gandhi also wrote that Kapoor has left a lasting legacy in some wonderful classic films, and in the Prithvi Theatre which he passionately recreated.

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  PM congratulates Sunni board for distancing itself from Sibal

  December 06, 2017 23:30 IST

  Haji Mehboob from the Sunni Waqf Board, the petitioner in the case, had earlier said that the board has nothing to do with Sibal’s statement even though he is representing them in the matter.

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  Gujarat polls proved Rahul Gandhi not a ‘pappu’ anymore: Shiv Sena

  December 06, 2017 16:49 IST

  Rahul Gandhi has been campaigning extensively in the election-bound state, where the first phase of polling will take place on Saturday.

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  Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute: Sunni Waqf Board distances itself from Sibal's stand in SC, says it wants immediate solution

  December 07, 2017 6:35 IST

  Sunni Waqf Board member Haji Mehboob said that Kapil Sibal argued the case in the apex court as a Congress leader and not on behalf of the board.

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  Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid: Supreme Court decision should be acceptable to all, says Congress

  December 06, 2017 10:16 IST

  Surjewala's comments came soon after BJP chief Amit Shah asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party to clear their stand on the Ram Janmabhoomi case.

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  Maharashtra government irate as police feed agitating Yashwant Sinha

  December 06, 2017 6:09 IST

  Sinha and several scores of farmers were reportedly detained late on Monday evening after they launched an agitation outside the police headquarters.

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  Disqualified from Rajya Sabha for uniting parties against BJP: Sharad Yadav

  December 05, 2017 21:28 IST

  Sharad Yadav today claimed the decision is a part of a "conspiracy" as the ruling BJP is in "panic" mode due to his efforts to bring together Opposition parties against it.

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  Sangh Parivar wants to use Ram temple issue to save Narendra Modi in 2019: Asaduddin Owaisi

  December 05, 2017 20:25 IST

  Owaisi justified the stand taken by Sunni Wakf Board's lawyer Kapil Sibal in Supreme Court that the hearing of the title suit be deferred till the elections.

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  ‘Future Congress President, please clear your stand on Ram Mandir issue: Amit Shah to Rahul

  December 05, 2017 19:46 IST

  Amit Shah accused the Congress of having "double standards" on the contentious issue and said the BJP on the other hand wanted an end to the matter as soon as possible.

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  RK Nagar by-poll: Nominations of actor Vishal, Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa rejected

  December 05, 2017 19:19 IST

  The nomination papers of actor Vishal Krishna and late J Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar for the December 21 R K Nagar bypoll here, were today rejected by Election authorities.

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  Shatrughan Sinha flays PM Modi, BJP President Amit Shah for sidelining Advani, Joshi

  December 05, 2017 17:23 IST

  The actor-turned-politician criticized Modi and Shah -- without naming them -- for not responding to queries being raised in the national interest by Sinha, Arun Shourie and himself.

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  Congress president: Rahul Gandhi emerges as ‘only validly nominated candidate’

  December 11, 2017 15:10 IST

  Rahul Gandhi is all set to take over as the Congress President as the Returning Officer M Ramachandran today said that the Gandhi scion is the only validly nominated candidate in the fray for the party top post’s election.

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  Posters hailing ‘Pandit Rahul Gandhi’ appear outside Congress headquarters in Delhi

  December 05, 2017 15:10 IST

  The poster congratulates Rahul Gandhi on being elected as the president of the Congress party and claims that he has been blessed by all the gods.

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  After his disqualification from RS, Sharad Yadav vows to continue fight against ‘undemocratic’ style of functioning

  December 05, 2017 14:03 IST

  On Monday, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, who is also the Rajya Sabha Chairman, disqualified Yadav and Ali Anwar as members of the upper house of Parliament.

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  AAP snubs Kumar Vishwas’ proposal to reinstate former leaders, says no such plan under consideration

  December 05, 2017 11:30 IST

  The party also distanced itself from Kumar Vishwas' assertion against caste-based reservations, and expressed support for quota in education, jobs and in elections.

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  Rebel JD(U) MPs Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar disqualified as Rajya Sabha members

  December 04, 2017 23:35 IST

  Rebel JD(U) leaders Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar were on Monday disqualified as Rajya Sabha members.

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  Congress leaders rejoice ahead of Rahul's imminent elevation as party president

  December 04, 2017 19:27 IST

  Congress leaders said that Rahul's ascent to the top will help the party regain the lost glory after a string of electoral reverses.

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  Rahul Gandhi files nomination for Congress president's post: Here is how party leaders reacted on Twitter

  December 04, 2017 13:35 IST

  Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday filed his nomination papers for the post of President of the party.