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PM stresses need to maintain peace on border with Li

May 19, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The importance of maintaining peace and tranquility on the border was stressed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his informal talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang here Sunday night.

PM, Li talk border at dinner diplomacy

May 19, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan held informal talks, in which the border stand-off figured, ahead of a dinner hosted by the latter at his official residence here Sunday.

Manmohan Singh only power centre in UPA Govt.: Digvijay Singh

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh has said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is the only power-centre in the UPA Government and calls all shots.

'Satyagraha' to begin with Gandhi's quote?

May 15, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha's political drama "Satyagraha", said to be about the uprising of the middle-class against a corrupt system, is likely to have a quote from Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography as its prologue.

UP to appeal against court's clean chit to Varun Gandhi

May 14, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday said it would appeal in a higher court against the relief given to BJP general secretary Varun Gandhi by exonerating him of a hate speech charge.

Proactive society needed for a safe environment for women: Sonia Gandhi

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi today expressed her concern over violence against women, and made a strong pitch for a proactive society to create a safe environment for the feminine gender.

'Eega' to be screened at Cannes film market

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Successful Telugu revenge-drama "Eega" will be screened at the Cannes International Film Fesitval's film market section May 20.

Society must be proactive in checking violence against women: Sonia

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi Tuesday said she was "pained" at society's failure to counter violence against women and called for it to be proactive in providing a safe and secure environment for women and girls.

Rahul Gandhi to meet party leaders in Rajasthan

May 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will meet party leaders and workers in poll-bound Rajasthan during his two-day visit to the state from Wednesday, party sources said Tuesday.

Congress backs Manmohan Singh,opposition wants him to go (Roundup)

May 13, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Congress Monday backed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and scotched rumours that he was going even as the opposition continued to press for his resignation over faulty allocation of coal blocks.

No rift between Sonia and Manmohan Singh, says Congress

May 13, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Congress Party on Monday made it clear that there is no rift between UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, saying there is no doubt about the fact that the latter will lead the party till 2014.

No rift, Manmohan Singh will be PM till 2014: Congress

May 13, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Dismissing reports that its vice president Rahul Gandhi may replace Manmohan Singh after a rift between the latter and party chief Sonia Gandhi over the dropping of two ministers, the Congress Monday said the prime minister will continue till the 2014 polls.

Kapil Sibal takes additional charge of law ministry

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday took additional charge of the law and justice ministry.

Decision to drop two ministers was joint, says Congress

May 12, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Congress Sunday said that decision to drop Pawan Kumar Bansal and Ashwani Kumar from the cabinet was "joint decision" of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and party chief Sonia Gandhi even as BJP sought his resignation over reports that he was nudged into taking the decision.

Advani says Karnataka results not surprising

May 12, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Bangalore, May 12 (ANI): Calling the electoral outcome in Karnataka as 'not surprising', Bharatiya Party Leader (BJP) leader LK Advani on Sunday said the party had erred in not taking immediate firm action on allegations of corruption against BS Yeddyurappa and its handling of the state had been "absolutely opportunistic".

Sonia Gandhi to lay foundation stone of Jamia's new hostel

May 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will Tuesday lay the foundation stone of a new hostel for girls at the Jamia Millia Islamia here, an official statement from the university said Sunday.

Will revamp administration for people's benefit: Siddaramaiah

May 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Bangalore, May 11 (IANS) Revamping of the state administration for efficient delivery of services to the people would be the focus of the Congress government, Karnataka Chief Minister-designate Siddaramaiah said here Saturday.

How Siddaramaiah pipped Kharge to Karnataka CM post

May 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Karnataka's Congress chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah Friday outsmarted union Labour Minister and rival Mallikarjun Kharge to the state's top executive post by securing the majority support of the party's 121 newly-elected lawmakers.

Congress high command authorised to name Karnataka CM

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) The Congress's newly elected members of the Karntaka assembly Friday authorised their party high command to decide the chief minister, a senior party leader said here.

Congress victory in Karnataka is impact of Rahul Gandhi's campaigning: Oscar Fernandes

May 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): Congress leader Oscar Fernandes on Wednesday said that the party's thumping victory in Karnataka victory in Karnataka is very much an impact of Rahul Gandhi's campaigning.

Don't take tickets for granted, Rahul Gandhi tells Congressmen

May 8, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Panchkula (Haryana), May 8 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday told legislators and party leaders in Haryana that winning candidates in elections should not take their nomination for granted in the next election.

Veerappa Moily targets Modi, says 'K'taka has given clear mandate to Congress'

May 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (ANI): Expressing his delight over the Congress Party's clear majority in the Karnataka state assembly elections, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily on Wednesday said the BJP had got its just political desert by being relegated to third position, and said talks about Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi having a pan-India image have proved to be a non starter.

PM lauds Rahul, says 'Karnataka result rejection of BJP's ideology'

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): Asserting that the result of the Karnataka assembly election is a rejection of the BJP's ideology, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday showered praise on Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi for the party's splendid performance in the state.

With arm around Sushma's shoulder, Sonia reaches out

May 7, 2013 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) In a rare gesture, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Tuesday reached out to BJP leader Sushma Swaraj by placing her arm around her shoulder and walking a few steps with her in the parliament corridor.

Congress core group meets to discuss parliament logjam

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Congress core committee met Tuesday to discuss the logjam in parliament with the opposition refusing to let the house function till Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Law Minister Ashwani Kumar and Railway Minister P.K. Bansal resign.

Indian man drowns off Bahrain beach

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

The body of Sajith Somarajan Pillai was Sunday found on the Al Jazair beach of the country, the Gulf Daily News reported Monday.

Karnataka polls: Ananth Kumar lauds Modi, takes on Rahul Gandhi

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bangalore, May 3 (ANI): As the speculation of a Rahul Gandhi versus Narendra Modi fight for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections gathers steam, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ananth Kumar on Friday said the Gujarat Chief Minister has carved a niche for himself through three hat-trick victories in his state, while the nation doesn't know the merits and demerits of the Congress vice-president "who sounds hollow and empty".

Karnataka Assembly Polls: Campaigning ends today

May 3, 2013 at 11:59 AM

Today is the last day of the campaigning for the Karnataka Assembly election to be held on May 5th in the state. The elections have been going to play major role for not only the Congress, but also for BJP after choosing the separate way by dissident Yeddurappa

Karnataka polls: BJP is neck-deep in corruption, alleges Sonia

May 2, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Gulbarga, May 2 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday took potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for pointing fingers at her political outfit, and alleged that the main opposition party is neck-deep in corruption.

Vote for Congress for stable government in Karnataka: Sonia

May 2, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Bangalore/Gulbarga, May 2 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi Thursday sought a clear mandate for her party to provide a stable government in Karnataka, which, she alleged, had slipped on development due to the BJP misrule in the past five years.

Varun Gandhi likens Rajnath Singh to Vajpayee

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Amid talks of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) anointing Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi as prime ministerial candidate for upcoming Lok Sabha polls, party general secretary Varun Gandhi Wednesday called party president Rajnath Singh "fit for the top job".

Naranayasamy condemns Sushma Swaraj's 'Act' in Parliament

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy on Wednesday condemned Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj's "act" in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday describing it as 'unfortunate' and 'not expected'.

Congress condemns BJP comments against Sonia

April 30, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Tuesday condemned as "objectionable" the comments by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj accusing Congress president Sonia Gandhi of inciting Congress members and creating a ruckus in the lower house.

BJP set world record in corruption in Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi

April 26, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Haveri (Karnataka), April 26 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Friday said the BJP government in Karnataka has created a "world record" in corruption but was talking about corruption of the central government.

Rahul Gandhi blames BJP Govt. in poll-bound Karnataka

April 26, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Haveri (Karnataka), Apr. 26 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Karnataka has created a world record in corruption.

Samsung's Q1 profit surges on smartphone sales

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Beijing, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of handsets, memory chips and flat screens, said Friday that its operating profit surged in the first quarter on the back of solid demand for its Galaxy smartphones.

Samsung's Q1 profit surges on smartphone sales

April 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Seoul, April 26 (IANS) Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of handsets, memory chips and flat screens, said Friday that its operating profit surged in the first quarter on the back of solid demand for its Galaxy smartphones.

Rahul Gandhi urges party workers to fight unitedly in poll-bound MP

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Bhopal, Apr. 25 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday urged the party workers to fight unitedly to unseat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Madhya Pradesh.

Hold panchayat polls on time, win benefits from Centre: Minister

April 24, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) States which hold elections to panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) on time will get benefits from the programme of the central government to fund construction of gram panchayat offices, Panchayati Raj Minister K.C. Deo said Wednesday.

Lot needs to be done to empower panchayats: PM

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Pushing for power and responsibilities to panchayati raj institutions (PRIs), Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday called for change in the thinking that comes in the way of delegating power to the grassroots democratic organisations.

Rahul Gandhi promises to rekindle 'sparkle' in Karnataka, if elected

April 23, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Raichur, Apr. 23 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, who kicked off a high-voltage campaign for the May 5 Karnataka assembly polls on Tuesday, launched a frontal attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in the state, and said that his party would heal all the wounds of the people and fight for their rights.

Sonia rebuffs BJP demand for PM's resignation

April 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Tuesday rebuffed the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation.

Getting a divorce can be hard on your finances

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 22 (ANI): Divorcing your spouse can be a very expensive affair, according to a research.

Dual power centre breeds perception of uncertainty: Digvijaya

April 21, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh Sunday said he still believes that the party's "dual power centre model" - Sonia Gandhi as party chief and Manmohan Singh as prime minister - has created a perception of uncertainty.

Sonia Gandhi should do something rather than feel sorry, says BJP women's wing chief

April 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): The president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Mahila Morcha, Saroj Pandey, on Sunday criticised Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi, saying that rather than feeling sorry for the five-year-old girl who was raped, she should use her clout and proximity to the government to act firmly against the accused, besides putting in place a tougher regime to prevent crimes.

Mahatma Gandhi third most admired leader by CEO's across globe

April 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Sydney, Apr. 21 (ANI): India's independence hero Mahatma Gandhi is the third most admired leader by CEOs around the world.

'UPA playing politics over funds for rural jobs'

April 20, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday blamed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in New Delhi for playing "sheer politics" by not yet releasing its share of the funds for the rural job scheme.

Sonia Gandhi condemns rape of five-year-old girl

April 20, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Saturday condemned the brutal rape of the five-year-old girl in Delhi and said "action and not words are required to check incidents like this heinous rape".

Rahul Gandhi pays surprise visit to Punjab

April 19, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Chandigarh, April 19 (IANS) Paying a surprise visit to Punjab, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Friday expressed his desire to correct the system within the party, saying the problems of grassroots level workers did not reach its top officials due to a communication gap.

Sonia holds strategy meet with Congress leaders

April 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) With politics hotting up over the draft of the 2G Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report before the second half of parliament's budget session starting April 22, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Friday reviewed the party's strategy with leaders, said party sources.

Foreign Trade Policy announcement is the right step at the right time: CII President

April 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Welcoming the announcement and complementing the government, S. Gopalakrishnan, President, CII, said that "This announcement is the right step at right time as it could revive investors' confidence in SEZs".

Anand Sharma announces sops to revive exports

April 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): In a bid to revive India's exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma today extended several benefits to spur exports and to encourage domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports.

Aloula Geojit launches NRI advisory service in Saudi Arabia

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Kochi, April 18 (IANS) To serve the investment needs of non-resident Indian investors in Saudi Arabia, Aloula Geojit Capital Co. (AGC) launched its NRI advisory service. An announcement to this effect was made by Ibrahim M. Al Gadah, CEO of AGC.

Rahul Gandhi never said no to being PM: Digvijaya Singh

April 13, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh said that party vice president Rahul Gandhi never said that he was not interested in being the prime minister.

Pass resolution on Rajiv killers' death penalty: DMK

April 13, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, April 13 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi Saturday urged the Tamil Nadu government to pass a cabinet resolution to commute to life terms the death sentences of the three killers of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Finally, a cure for terminal laziness! (The Funny Side)

April 12, 2013 at 9:56 AM

A scientist has invented angle-changing glasses for people suffering from a terrifying modern disease: terminal laziness. As a long-term sufferer, I would shed tears of happiness but it's just too much effort.

For Baba Ramdev, Rahul Gandhi has no vision

April 11, 2013 at 3:59 PM

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has once again targeted Congress and its vice president Rahul Gandhi for his ability to the PM post. Ramdev said that Rahul Gandhi is not mature and he has not any vision.

Congress to target BJP on corruption in Karnataka

April 10, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Congress will target the BJP in Karnataka on corruption and will release a charge sheet ahead of the assembly polls, said party sources Wednesday.

Spanish writer Jose Luis Sampedro is dead

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Madrid, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Spanish writer, economist and academic Jose Luis Sampedro died in Madrid, his family told EFE Tuesday. He was 96.

Congress dubs WikiLeaks on Rajiv baseless, BJP says come clean

April 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) An explosive Wikileaks cable that claimed the late Rajiv Gandhi may have been a middleman for a Swedish firm trying to sell its fighter aircraft to India has led to a storm, with the Congress dismissing it as "baseless" and the BJP asking the government to "come clean".

Delhi to host Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4)

April 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Energy ministers from more than 20 of the world's leading economies will gather here on April 17-18 for the fourth international Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4).

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Arun to make modelling debut for charity

April 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM

New York, April 8 (ANI): The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi- Arun Gandhi, 48- is set to make his modelling debut at the annual 'From Scotland With Love' at Stage in Manhattan on Monday.

Congress dismisses WikiLeaks on Rajiv Gandhi; politicos demand Sonia's explanation

April 8, 2013 at 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, leaders of various political outfits on Monday sought an explanation from Congress President Sonia Gandhi over the latest revelations by US cables WikiLeaks naming late former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in a scandal.

WikiLeaks allegations: BJP wants explanation from Congress

April 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party has questioned the Congress party over the latest revelations by US cables WikiLeaks naming late former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in a scandal.

Come clean on WikiLeaks cables on Rajiv, BJP tells Congress

April 8, 2013 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Congress should "come clean" on the "WikiLeaks revelations" that the late Rajiv Gandhi had been a middleman for a Swedish company looking to sell fighter jets to India in the 1970s, the BJP said Monday.

Rajiv Gandhi was 'middleman' for Swedish jets in 1970s: WikiLeaks

April 8, 2013 at 9:57 AM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): Rajiv Gandhi was a middleman in the 1970s for a Swedish company that was looking to sell fighter jets to the Indian Air Force, whistle blowing website Wikileaks has claimed.

Congress slams Modi over jibe at Rahul Gandhi

April 7, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Congress Sunday slammed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for criticising Rahul Gandhi's "beehive" remark and said that metaphors about unity of the country had not been comprehended by self-appointed jingoists.

BJP criticises Rahul Gandhi for 'beehive' remark'

April 7, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday criticized Congress Party vice president Rahul Gandhi for comparing the country to a beehive in a recent speech at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Sonia-Manmohan debate useless, says Congress; hasn't delivered, charges BJP

April 7, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The issue of dual power centres has hit the ruling United Progressive Alliance prompting both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Congress to dismiss it as a "useless debate" and a "media creation". The BJP says the model failed to deliver, while the CPI says it shouldn't interfere with governance.

Starbucks to open outlets in more Indian cities

April 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Encouraged by the "tremendous response", Starbucks Coffee is planning to expand to more locations to tap the full potential of the vast Indian market where the coffee shop industry is growing at a fast clip.

Congress knows it will not win again: BJP

April 6, 2013 at 10:05 PM

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), April 6 (IANS) BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Saturday said Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Manmohan Singh are both saying they are not in the prime minister's race as they know their party would not win in 2014.

Rahul Gandhi not running for any post: Sachin Pilot

April 6, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will lead the party in the 2014 general elections but he is not running for any post, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Sachin Pilot said Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi has given direction: Congress

April 5, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A day after Rahul Gandhi shared his views with industry leaders on development, the Congress Friday said he has given a direction to progress.

PM does not rule out third term for himself

April 5, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday did not rule out a third term at the helm if the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance was returned to power in the next elections but added that he would welcome Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi to be prime minister "any day".

Ramdev pitches for 'prime minister Modi'

April 5, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Backing BJP leader Narendra Modi as a potential prime minister, yoga guru Ramdev Friday described the Gujarat chief minister as a symbol of development and good governance and asked people to support him.

Debate over two power centres useless: PM

April 5, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said the debate over two power centres was "useless" and did not rule out a third term at the helm if his Congress-led United Progressive Alliance came to power in the next election.

With eye on PM's post, Modi says he wants to repay India's debt

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat)/New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): With an eye on projecting himself as a suitable candidate for becoming the country's next prime minister, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said in Gandhinagar that he had repaid the state's debt, and now people wanted him to repay India's debt.

Highlights of Rahul Gandhi's speech at CII meet

April 4, 2013 at 8:12 PM

* Congress vice-president Gandhi denied he was in the race to be India's prime minister.

Rahul disavows PM ambition, says empowerment his focus (Roundup)

April 4, 2013 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday denied he was in the race to be the prime minister and said his aim was to "give voice to a billion-plus Indians" and fight for inclusive growth.

Rahul denial no reflection on his future as PM: Congress

April 4, 2013 at 5:57 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's dismissal of a question on speculation that he would pitch to be prime minister was no reflection on whether or not he would take the job, the party said Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi interaction at CII meet impressive: India Inc

April 4, 2013 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi's maiden interaction with industry leaders after he became the Congress vice president was impressive and touched broader political issues, India Inc. said.

Rahul Gandhi's speech at CII was superb: Sam Pitroda

April 4, 2013 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): Sam Pitroda, Advisor to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Public Infrastructure, Information and Innovations, on Thursday applauded Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's address at the annual general meeting of industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), saying the latter talked about the future and aspirations of the people, and very well blended it with his personal experiences.

Rahul Gandhi dismisses speculation about becoming PM and his marriage

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday dismissed the speculation about his becoming the Prime Minister and his marriage as hypothetical, saying political life should be a mission and should not be geared for personal gains.

Rahul Gandhi's speech lacklustre: BJP

April 4, 2013 at 3:33 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Labelling Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's speech here "lacklustre and without direction", the BJP said Thursday that it was a tacit admission that the UPA government had not empowered people in the last nine years.

Rahul praises Left, Dravidian parties

April 4, 2013 at 3:33 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday had some words of praise for the Left and the Dravidian parties who, he said, had structures to give voice to people at the village level.

'Hero riding horse cannot solve India's problems': Rahul Gandhi

April 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): Emphasizing that a beehive is stronger than an elephant, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday highlighted the need to give powers to the people, and said that no person on a horse can fix all the problems of the country.

Rahul says he won't be PM, pushes for inclusive India

April 4, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday denied he was in the race to be the prime minister, and came out strongly in favour of an inclusive India.

Modi phobia reflected in 'confused' Rahul Gandhi's speech, alleges BJP

April 4, 2013 at 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): Expressing its disappointment with Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's address at the annual general meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said a confused youth leader had presented his confused ideology, and added that the ruling party's phobia over Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was reflected in his speech.

Modi phobia reflected in 'confused' Rahul Gandhi's speech, alleges BJP

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): Expressing its disappointment with Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's address at the annual general meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said a confused youth leader had presented his confused ideology, and added that the ruling party's phobia over Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was reflected in his speech.

Rahul rubbishes speculation over PM post

April 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi Thursday rubbished speculation over him being a prime ministerial candidate, saying it was an irrelevant question.

Rahul says he won't be PM candidate

April 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Thursday rubbished speculation that he may be the prime ministerial candidate in the next parliamentary election.

Rahul Gandhi says growth can only be inclusive

April 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday pitched for inclusive growth, saying whenever certain groups like women, tribals and Dalits have been left behind, India has fallen back.

India is bursting with dreams and fearless ideas: Rahul Gandhi

April 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 4 (ANI): Asserting that the nation is bursting with dreams and fearless ideas, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that the spirit of the people of India is energetic and optimistic.

Rahul addresses CII meet, praises India Inc

April 4, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday praised India Inc for introducing the country to the world.

Dwivedi stands by his comment, says PM-Sonia relationship is 'incomparable'

April 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Reiterating his earlier view that Dr. Manmohan Singh may continue if the party retains power after the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Congress General Secretary Janardhan Dwivedi on Tuesday said the incomparable relationship between party chief Sonia Gandhi and the Prime Minister for the past nine years serves as an example for the future.

Congress justifies twin power structure

April 2, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday justified the power sharing structure in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and hinted that it could be followed in the future as well.

R.P.N. Singh backs Dwivedi, says UPA successful because of Manmohan, Sonia's teamwork

April 2, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 2 (ANI): Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh on Tuesday backed his senior party colleague Janardhan Dwivedi's comment that the relationship between Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi is unique, saying whatever the UPA has achieved in its tenure is only because of their teamwork.

BJP pulls up UPA over Janardhan Dwivedi's comment

April 2, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Taking on the UPA Government over Congress General Secretary Janardhan Dwivedi's comment that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and party chief Sonia Gandhi share a very good relationship, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said it would be better if the Centre spends sometime in laying emphasis on the issues concerning the Indian economy and the common man of this country.

Rahul Gandhi to address CII meet April 4

April 1, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Industry honchos as well the common people will get to hear Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's views on economic and growth imperatives for India at an industry body meet April 4, party leaders said Monday.

I missed Manisha while making 'Dee Saturday Night': Prakash

April 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Jay Prakash says Manisha Koirala is his lucky mascot and that she was supposed to play the protagonist in "Dee Saturday Night".