West Bengal Cogress turns volte-face over TMC MP arrest
Jan 05, 2017, at 05:21 am
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS): Changing its stand within 24 hours, West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) on Wednesday supported Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s statement on its Parliamentary leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay's arrest.
Congress questions appointment of Rawat as new Indian Army chief
Dec 18, 2016, at 01:55 pm
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Congress on Sunday questioned the appointment of Lt General Bipin Rawat as the new Indian Army chief.
Rahul does not have guts to expose anything against Modi: Kejriwal
Dec 16, 2016, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said Congress vice-presideent Rahul Gandhi does not have guts to expose anything against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sonia Gandhi remembers Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary
Nov 20, 2016, at 04:49 am
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said former Indian PM Indira Gandhi was the person from whom she had imbibed earliest political lessons.
500-1000 currency notes scrap: Congress slams PM
Nov 09, 2016, at 02:49 am
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Congress on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to scrap Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes.
GST Bill debate in RS : Chidambaram lends Congress support, wants counter-assurance
Aug 03, 2016, at 09:13 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS) : As a historic debate on the Goods and Services Tax Bill started in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with the hope of it being passed, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram assured his party's support to the bill.
Over 1 million netizens follow Congress party's Twitter handle
Jun 13, 2016, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): The official Twitter page of the Congress party is followed by more than 1 million users.
Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi likely to float new party
Jun 02, 2016, at 08:09 pm
Raipur, Jun 2 (IBNS) Ajit Jogi, the first (former) chief minister of Chhattisgarh announced that he is planning to float a new party whose name will be declared on June 6, media reported.
After PM Modi's visit to Meghalaya, Congress sends SOS to Sonia
Jun 02, 2016, at 03:46 am
New Delhi, Jun 1 (IBNS): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Meghalaya, the Congress-led government in the state has sent a three-page SOS to party President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul, stating that the BJP's campaign in Shillong is "worrying", media reports said.
Robert Vadra lands in controversy again, inquiry expands to Dubai
Jun 01, 2016, at 04:44 am
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra is once again amidst controversy over his purported proxy ownership of the London house of an arms dealer.
Violence erupts as new Puducherry CM's name got declared
May 29, 2016, at 08:09 pm
Puducherry, May 29 (IBNS): As the Congress party has picked up former Union Minister of State V. Narayanasamy as the new Chief Minister of Puducherry, violence has erupted in the Union Territory, media reports said.
Modi government have been full of hollow promises: Congress
May 26, 2016, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS): The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre as it completed two years in the office and said it has made ' hollow promises' to the people of the country.
Congress targets Big B over Panama papers leak
May 25, 2016, at 11:12 pm
Mumbai, May 25 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday questioned the decision to name Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as the host of a special event here on Saturday to mark two years completion of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre after his name allegedly emerged in the Panama papers leak.
Left-Congress alliance will stay in future: Surya-Adhir confirm
May 24, 2016, at 05:07 am
Kolkata, May 23 (IBNS): The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) state secretary Surya Kanta Mishra and West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday confirmed that the 'understanding-based-alliance' between the Left Front and the Congress, which was formed before Bengal assembly polls, will be continued in future.
No failure is permanent, stick to your principles: Sonia tells party workers
May 22, 2016, at 03:57 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Following the debacle in recently concluded Assembly Elections, Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi, in an attempt to boost up the morale of her party workers, has said that no failure is permanent and everyone should stick to their basic principles.
Will work harder till we gain trust of people: Rahul Gandhi
May 19, 2016, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) The Congress may have been routed by the results in the assembly polls of five states, but party vice president Rahul Gandhi is unwilling to surrender as he said that he will continue to be patient and is hopeful of winning back the confidence of voters.
Puducherry polls: Congress, NRC in a close fight
May 19, 2016, at 05:05 pm
Puducherry, May 19 (IBNS) The Puducherry Assembly polls is set for a close contest as the trends suggest an even honours for the Congress and NRC.
Rishi Kapoor floats angry tweets, wants change of names of important assets
May 18, 2016, at 05:11 pm
Mumbai, May 18 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor set twitter ablaze on Tuesday night, as he floated angry tweets, directing them towards the Congress and their patriarch, the Gandhi's.
MCD by-elections: BJP loses to AAP, Congress
May 18, 2016, at 03:21 am
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): In a big setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), it has lost its grounds in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress.
MCD byelection : AAP and Cong share honours
May 17, 2016, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) In a neck and neck fight in the by-election to 13 wards in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress have shared honours winning five wards each, reports said.
RS: 53 members to retire today
May 13, 2016, at 03:39 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) The Rajya Sabha on Friday will witness the retirement of 53 members, making it one of the largest in recent times, reports said.
Why are you afraid of fair investigation?: Prasad tells Sonia Gandhi
May 06, 2016, at 11:38 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) A day when the national capital witnessed rally and debates in the Parliament, participated by members of the BJP and the Congress ,over numerous issues, the ruling on Friday targeted the Congress over the AgustaWestland scam and said why an earnest debate on corruption is treated as 'anti-national'.
Sonia, Rahul, Manmohan breathe fire at save democracy rally
May 06, 2016, at 07:27 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS) Launching a scathing attack on the Narrendra Modi government, the Congress on Friday accused it of "murdering democracy".
WB polls: Over 84 pct voters turnout recorded in sixth phase
May 06, 2016, at 01:38 am
Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): A staggered six phase seven rounds Assembly Elections in West Bengal concluded with the final phase of balloting on Thursday in which more than 84 percent turnout was recorded, said officials.
The country wants to know who instigated, benefited from AgustaWestland scam: Parrikar
May 05, 2016, at 03:13 am
New Deli, May 4 (IBNS) Amid repeated disruptions, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar made a strong statement on the ongoing AgustaWestland scam issue, which was debated in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, as he said the country wanted to know who instigated, supported and benefited from the corruption.
AgustaWestland scam: Cong-BJP exchange barb on RS floor
May 04, 2016, at 11:11 pm
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): Debating over the AgustaWestland scam, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy targeted the former Congress-led UPA government and said a clear effort could be seen to eliminate all other companies so that only Agusta would fit the required criteria.
AgustaWestland deal : BJP and Congress spar in Rajya Sabha showdown
May 04, 2016, at 08:56 pm
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up a discussion on the alleged graft in the purchase of AgustaWestland VVIP helicopters, with both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress going aggressive against each other.
Uttarakhand row : Seriously considering suggestion of floor test, Centre tells Supreme Court
May 04, 2016, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is "seriously considering" the suggestion of floor test in the Uttarakhand Assembly and will inform its decision by Friday, reports said.
Govt saving Congress top brass in Augusta?: Kejriwal
Apr 28, 2016, at 07:42 pm
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS) Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday questioned that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre government whether it was saving the Congress over the AugustaWestland chopper deal.
Apr 28, 2016, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS) Attacked by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over the Augusta Westland chopper deal, Congress leader AK Antony on Wednesday said it is a political conspiracy to malign the Congress party.