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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav's four staff members abruptly removed; Congress questions move
India | Jul 08, 2026, 03:55 PM ISTThe sweeping clearing of the minister's deck was executed through separate official directives, citing a mix of administrative grounds, premature repatriations and immediate terminations.
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Court summons Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, Ragini Nayak in criminal defamation case by Rajat Sharma
India | Feb 03, 2026, 10:08 PM ISTThe complaint relates to false allegations by Congress leader Ragini Nayak in June, 2024 against Rajat Sharma, wherein he was accused on social media and in press interactions of having used derogatory language against her during a live television debate.
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Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera pass mic to each other after question on Turkey boycott | Video
India | May 15, 2025, 09:22 PM ISTCongress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera faced backlash from the BJP after a video showed them hesitating to address a question on boycotting Turkey for its support to Pakistan amid recent military tensions. The clip, shared by BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya, sparked sharp criticism.
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EC responds to Congress' charge of its site showing slow updates, 'Commission unequivocally rejects'
India | Oct 08, 2024, 02:58 PM ISTThe EC’s letter read, “The Commission unequivocally rejects your attempt to surreptitiously give credence to irresponsible allegations.”
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Haryana Election Results: Congress claims EC website showing slow updates, to file complaint
Haryana | Oct 08, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTAs per the initial trends of counting in Haryana Assembly Elections, it appears the BJP is poised for a surprise hat-trick by defeating the Congress which was expecting a landslide victory.
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Jairam Ramesh Critiques PM and Home Minister as 'Ram Ke Vyapari'
News | Oct 02, 2024, 11:52 PM ISTCongress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2 regarding the Ram Mandir issue. He accused PM Modi of being an expert at lying and reminded him that when the Supreme Court ruled in 2019 that the Ram Mandir would be built in Ayodhya, Congress accepted the decision.
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Ahead of Day 1 of Parliament Session, Rijiju, Jairam Ramesh engage in war of words
India | Jun 24, 2024, 10:46 AM ISTThe first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin today with the swearing-in of the newly elected Members of the Parliament, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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NEET-PG exam postponed: Congress' Jairam Ramesh targets PM Modi, says 'It is happening due to...'
India | Jun 23, 2024, 06:51 AM ISTThe NEET-PG examination was postponed as a "precautionary measure" in the wake of recent allegations on the integrity of certain competitive exams drawing a fresh round of criticism.
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Congress slams government over relocation of statues in Parliament complex, calls it unilateral
India | Jun 16, 2024, 10:48 PM ISTCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the statues of great leaders were removed from their locations without consultation, violating democratic principles emphasising that those statues were placed in prominent locations after due deliberation.
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Delhi High Court directs Congress leaders to remove all tweets, videos posted against Rajat Sharma
India | Jun 15, 2024, 11:35 PM ISTThe court prima facie observed that no abusive language was used by Rajat Sharma for Ragini Nayak, but in subsequent videos, insertion was made saying "Rajat Sharma Ne Di Gaali", which prima facie was a "total misrepresentation of the true facts."
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Jairam Ramesh poses five questions to Kumaraswamy on his appointment as Minister of Steel
India | Jun 11, 2024, 04:31 PM ISTHD Kumaraswamy as part of NDA alliance has been appointed by the Prime Minister as the Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries. He successfully contested Mandya Lok Sabha seat by defeating Venkataramane Gowda of the Congress by a margin of 2,84,620 votes.
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Jairam Ramesh's big hit at Modi 3.0 ahead of oath-taking
India | Jun 09, 2024, 06:41 PM ISTCalling PM Modi one-third prime minister, Congress leader asked him about his stance on billionaire tax. He said PM Modi has a chance to show whether he stands with the common people, or with billionaires.
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Congress leader Kharge to attend swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Modi: Sources
India | Jun 09, 2024, 12:56 PM ISTMallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi.
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Ahead of NDA govt formation, Congress asks PM Modi, will Bihar, Andhra get Special Category Status
India | Jun 06, 2024, 02:51 PM ISTThe TDP and JD(U) have already dismissed suggestions of defecting to the opposition alliance and have clearly stated that they will remain with the NDA.
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EC rejects Jairam Ramesh's request seeking week time to furnish details of charges against Amit Shah
India | Jun 03, 2024, 05:43 PM ISTCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made calls to 150 District Magistrates and Collectors to influence counting of votes.
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Lok Sabha polls 2024: EC asks Jairam Ramesh to share details of claim on Amit Shah calling up DMs
India | Jun 02, 2024, 02:51 PM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024: The Congress leader had alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been calling up district magistrates and indulging in blatant and brazen intimidation.
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Sam Pitroda resigns as Indian Overseas Congress chief after row over his racist remarks
India | May 08, 2024, 08:06 PM ISTSam Pitroda, said to be the political mentor of Rahul Gandhi, found himself in the eye of the storm over his statements, the latest being a 'racial slur' on the country's citizens.
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Sam Pitroda racist remarks row: 'Congress dissociates itself from his analogies', says Jairam Ramesh
India | May 08, 2024, 01:36 PM ISTSam Pitroda racist remarks row: Earlier, Pitroda stoked a controversy while speaking about the concept of inheritance tax prevailing in America and said these are issued that will need to be discussed.
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'Why TMC, better to vote for BJP': Congress leader Adhir Ranjan's remark sparks controversy | VIDEO
India | May 01, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTLok Sabha elections 2024: Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s remarks, captured in a video shared by BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla, prompted swift reactions from both within and outside the Congress party.
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OPINION | PITRODA STIRS A HORNETS’ NEST ONCE AGAIN!
India | Apr 25, 2024, 03:21 PM ISTSam Pitroda's remark created a political uproar in India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking a dig by rephrasing a popular ad tagline, “Loot Ka Khel, Zindagi Ke Saath Bhi, Zindagi Ke Baad Bhi”, meaning the Congress wants to loot people when they are alive and also after they die.