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Congress split over Iran war? Shashi Tharoor backs Centre, says 'restraint is not surrender'
India | Mar 20, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks come after party veteran Sonia Gandhi, in a newspaper column, criticised the Centre's stance on Iran war and said that India should have condoled the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Congress issues notice to fifth Haryana MLA over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls: Who is he?
India | Mar 20, 2026, 11:55 AM ISTThe Congress has issued a notice to Janrail Singh, marking him as the fifth legislator accused of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections. The party’s disciplinary committee has demanded an explanation as it continues internal action against violators.
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Congress, Raijor Dal sign coalition agreement for Assam assembly polls at Gaurav Gogoi's residence
Assam | Mar 20, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTOn this occasion, Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi called the alliance a historic opportunity for the people of Jorhat and said, “It is now time to replace a Chief Minister who only talks with a capable leader. For this, the people must ensure a massive victory through their votes.”
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Kerala polls: Congress releases second list of candidates, state chief K Sudhakaran denied ticket
India | Mar 19, 2026, 11:22 PM ISTKerala assembly elections: The announcement came after senior Indian National Congress leader V D Satheesan earlier in the day said that all issues related to the selection of candidates for the upcoming state polls had been resolved.
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Assam assembly elections 2026: Congress announces 22 candidates in third list
Assam | Mar 19, 2026, 08:51 PM ISTAssam assembly elections 2026: The Congress has released its third list of candidates, featuring 22 candidates. So far, the party has announced 87 of its candidates in the northeast state.
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'If the party wants...': Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury hints at contesting Bengal polls from Baharampur
West Bengal | Mar 19, 2026, 06:26 PM ISTWest Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had contested the West Bengal assembly polls first in 1991 from the Nabagram constituency, but lost to CPI(M) leader Sisir Kumar Sarkar.
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Manish Tewari backs Centre's neutral stand on West Asia conflict, says 'It's not our war'
India | Mar 19, 2026, 03:30 PM ISTManish Tewari endorsed India's cautious stance on the West Asia crisis, noting that New Delhi has always been a marginal actor in the region. Stressing the need for strategic autonomy, he said India must safeguard its interests while avoiding entanglement in multi-layered regional conflicts.
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Confusing politics: How many Congress parties are there in Kerala?
India | Apr 03, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTAs Kerala heads into Assembly polls, voters face confusion due to multiple parties sharing the Congress name despite belonging to different alliances. Let's have a look at different Congress parties in the state.
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Kerala Polls: Congress faces internal tussle as MPs push for Assembly tickets, second list awaited
India | Mar 19, 2026, 12:44 PM ISTAccording to sources, Sudhakaran—a former State Congress President—went so far as to threaten to cause a split within the party if he was not allotted the Kannur constituency seat.
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Shashi Tharoor dismisses BJP as marginal force in Kerala elections, predicts LDF-UDF duel
India | Mar 19, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTTharoor acknowledged that recent surveys indicate a razor-thin UDF-LDF contest, rendering every single vote critical. "We're not writing off BJP or resting on laurels," he stressed, calling for maximum mobilisation even while dismissing saffron ambitions as no real governance challenge in Kerala.
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Speed News: PM Modi praises retiring Rajya Sabha members, says politics never truly ends
Originals | Mar 19, 2026, 12:06 AM ISTPM Modi praises retiring Rajya Sabha members, says politics never truly ends. Congress faces setback as Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP before Assam elections. Election Commission transfers five DIG officers in West Bengal ahead of polls. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Why did the Congress MP in Assam leave the Congress just before the elections?
Aaj Ki Baat | Mar 19, 2026, 03:25 AM ISTThe BJP released its list of candidates for Assam, but before that, the Congress suffered a major setback. Two prominent Congress leaders left the party just before the elections. Sitting Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi even officially joined the BJP.
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'Wo mohabbat humare saath kiye, shaadi Modi sahab ke saath': Kharge's jibe at Deve Gowda | VIDEO
India | Mar 18, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTThe Rajya Sabha farewell session saw heartfelt tributes and light-hearted moments as PM Modi acknowledged retiring MPs and encouraged new members to learn from veteran leaders. Kharge’s humorous remark about HD Deve Gowda also added warmth to the proceedings.
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Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP in big jolt to Congress ahead of Assam polls, may contest from Dispur
India | Mar 18, 2026, 03:49 PM ISTIn a big jolt to the opposition Congress, Pradyut Bordoloi on Tuesday resigned from the party, barely 20 days ahead of assembly elections in the state.
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Joining BJP? Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi's 'I suppose so' response fuels switch buzz
India | Mar 18, 2026, 12:33 PM ISTAssam MP Pradyut Bordoloi said, "I want to make it very clear that I am in my second term in Lok Sabha, and there are another three years to go. I could have accepted the humiliation if I wanted to remain as an MP. But I decided to leave and work."
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Shashi Tharoor hails UPI's global adoption, says 'India now a techno-diplomatic leader'
India | Mar 18, 2026, 07:40 AM ISTIndia's UPI has emerged as the world's most-used real-time digital payment system, powering over 50% of global instant transactions, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Haryana Congress Working President Ram Kishan Gujjar resigns from party
Haryana | Mar 17, 2026, 04:40 PM ISTRam Kishan Gujjar alleged that there was a “deep conspiracy” to malign party leader Shaili Chaudhary. He strongly denied allegations of cross-voting against her during the recent Rajya Sabha elections.
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Rajya Sabha Tally: NDA dominates, Opposition trails; who holds the upper hand in the Upper House?
India | Mar 17, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTThe National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has secured victory on 24 of the 37 seats. Out of the total 37 Rajya Sabha vacancies, polling was held for only 11 seats in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana, as candidates for the remaining seats were already elected unopposed.
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Congress suspends three Odisha MLAs, including Sofia Firdous, for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls
India | Mar 17, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTAnnouncing their suspension, the state Congress, in a social media post, said, "Those who betray Congress are betraying the nation." In connection with this matter, Ramachandra Kadama has sent two crucial letters to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
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Haryana Rajya Sabha poll: Congress wins by narrow margin, BJP bags one seat after high-voltage drama
Haryana | Mar 17, 2026, 07:05 AM ISTThe BJP has 48 MLAs, the Congress has 37, the INLD has two MLAs, and three legislators are Independents in the 90-member Haryana assembly.