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Everything you need to know about Kalol Gandhi Road: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Amar Singh cuts sorry figure at PM residence (Dinner Snippets)

May 23, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The once confident Amar Singh was a pale shadow of his old self when the UPA celebrated nine years in power at the residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

With Sonia backing, PM vows to build better India (Roundup)

May 22, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Marking nine years of the UPA government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday promised to build "an economically resurgent and socially just India" and unveil a transparent regime to do away with corruption.

Antony is my guru, says Rahul

May 22, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday described Defence Minister A.K. Antony as his "guru".

JKP Education gets Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award (With Image)

May 22, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Twenty-two eminent personalities, including Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP) Education president Vishakha Tripathi, were honoured here with the Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award.

Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune's Yerwada Jail

May 22, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was early Wednesday quietly shifted from Arthur Road jail to Pune's high-security Yerwada Central Jail, officials said.

'Anti-Terrorism Day' being observed today

May 21, 2013 at 10:22 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): The Anti-Terrorism Day is being observed throughout the country today.

Nation pays homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his 22nd death anniversary

May 21, 2013 at 10:22 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): The nation on Tuesday paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 22nd death anniversary.

'Anti-Terrorism Day' to be observed tomorrow

May 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Anti-Terrorism Day will be observed throughout the country tomorrow.

Global prosperity not possible without development of India and China: Premier Li Keqiang

May 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who is on a three-day state visit to India, on Monday said that global prosperity would not be possible without the simultaneous development of China and India.

Manmohan talks firm on border with Li (Roundup)

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The festering boundary row figured prominently in talks between visiting Premier Li Keqiang and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Sunday as the Chinese leader arrived in India on his maiden overseas tour since taking over in March.

Rahul Gandhi praises Chandy, slams Kerala CPI-M

May 18, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Saturday praised Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and asked the CPI-M to introspect and rethink its ideology.

C.P Joshi takes additional charge of Railway Ministry

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways C.P Joshi on Monday took additional charge of the railway ministry.

A bow here, wow there, bow-wow everywhere (Letter from Shimla)

May 12, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Shimla, May 12 (IANS) Just over a month after the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Shimla Municipal Corporation to ensure that the streets of this popular hill resort, once the summer capital of British India, are free of stray dogs, animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi has stepped in.

Congress breaks tradition, names Karntataka CM in hours

May 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) The Congress Friday set a record by swiftly naming Siddaramaiah as its chief minister in Karnataka - just about four hours after the meeting of central observers with its newly-elected legislators here. This is perhaps the shortest time the party has taken to decide on its leader in a state.

Sonia meets prime minister

May 10, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, amid speculations that Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal may have to quit.

Badal meets PM, urges re-investigation of 1984 Sikh riots

May 8, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister, Parkash Singh Badal met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday to ask for the formation of a special investigation team under the supervision of the Supreme Court to re-examine the 1984 Sikh riots case.

Acquittal of Sajjan Kumar: Protesters march towards PM house

May 5, 2013 at 4:08 PM

It seems that the rage among the Sikh groups against acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in connection from anti Sikh riots of 1984 has not been going to lessen.

Angry Sikhs march towards PM's house, detained

May 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Several angry Sikhs Sunday broke barricades as they tried to march towards the official residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to protest the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Congress core group to meet on Bansal

May 4, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Congress core group will meet here Saturday evening to consider the political ramifications of the arrest of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew for allegedly taking a bribe to ensure the promotion of a railway official.

VIPs throng Sarabjit Singh's cremation

May 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) They may have failed to secure his release but VIPs of all shades came together here Friday at the cremation of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was beaten to death in Pakistan.

VIPs throng Sarabjit Singh's cremation

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) They may have failed to secure his release but in Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh's death, political leaders and VIPs lined up for his cremation here Friday afternoon. Sarabjit was accorded full state honours at the cremation.

Gandhi's prayer beads, letters to go under hammer in UK

May 2, 2013 at 7:24 PM

London, May 2 (IANS) The sale of effects and documents belonging to Mahatma Gandhi will be organised in Ludlow in England May 21, a statement from a renowned auction house in Europe said Thursday.

Sikh protests at 10 Janpath, Congress office

May 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) On the second day of protests, Sikh groups shouted slogans Thursday outside Congress president Sonia Gandhi's residence and the Congress office over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Sikh protests at 10 Janpath, Congress office

May 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) On the second day of protests, Sikh groups shouted slogans outside Congress president Sonia Gandhi's residence and the Congress office Thursday, over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

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".

Don't ever vote for Congress, Rahul Gandhi, says Modi

April 28, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Bangalore, April 28 (IANS) BJP's star campaigner and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday made a virulent attack on the Congress, especially on its vice president Rahul Gandhi, who he termed "a child born with a golden spoon", asking people never to vote for the party.

Consult people before making new laws: NAC

April 26, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) All central ministries will have to declare the intent of legislation they propose, hold consultations with the affected people and obtain feedback before taking it to parliament, the Sonia Gandhi headed National Advisory Council said Friday.

Coalgate: PM chairs Congress Core Group meet over CBI affidavit in Supreme Court(Update)

April 26, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): The Congress Core Group meeting has begun at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's official 7, Race Course Road (RCR) residence here over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) affidavit in the Supreme Court on the coal blocks allocation issue.

Coalgate: PM to chair Congress Core Group meeting, likely to discuss CBI affidavit placed before SC

April 26, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): The Congress Core Group will meet at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's official 7, Race Course Road (RCR) residence here this evening, and is likely to discuss the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) affidavit in the Supreme Court on the coal blocks allocation issue.

Anti-rape protests rage on in Delhi

April 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Protests against the rape of a five-year-old here continued Monday with several women groups, student organisations as well as political parties coming together on the same platform and demanding strict measures to ensure women's safety.

Delhi Police respond to anti-rape protests, 3 Metro stations shut

April 22, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Responding to the running protest against the brutal rape of a in the capital, Delhi police on Monday morning closed three metro stations to check the intrusion of protestors for agitation near India gate. The three metro stations Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhavan and Race Course Road Metro stations were closed at around10.15 am as a precautionary measure.

Anti-rape protests continue, 3 Metro stations shut

April 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Protests against the rape of a five-year-old here continued Monday with several women groups, student organisations as well as political parties coming together on the same platform and demanding strict measures to ensure women's safety.

Anti-rape protests continue, 3 Metro stations shut

April 22, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Protests against the rape of a five-year-old in the national capital continued Monday leading to three Metro stations in central Delhi being closed.

Anti-rape protesters target PM, Sonia houses, victim stable (Roundup)

April 21, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Angry protesters staged a second day of demonstrations here Sunday to voice outrage over the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl -- storming the barricades outside the residences of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Protests reach PM, Sonia houses; anger spills onto Delhi streets

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Outrage at the rape of a five-year-old in Delhi spilled onto the capital's streets Sunday as scores of angry protestors stormed the barricades outside the residences of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Five-year-old girl rape case: 'It is time for action, not words', says Sonia

April 20, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi has condemned the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in the national capital, and demanded strict action against the accused.

Narrative on Modi that will annoy supporters, detractors (Book Review)

April 12, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Book: "The NaMo Story, A Political Life"; Author: Kingshuk Nag; Publisher: Roli Books; Pages: 188; Price: Rs 295.

Modi uses FICCI meet to showcase himself (Roundup)

April 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Widely seen as a prime ministerial candidate, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Monday advocated women's empowerment even as he took a dig at the Congress and its star leader Rahul Gandhi.

Women should be a part of decision-making process: Modi

April 8, 2013 at 2:12 PM

After Rahul Gandhi's not so influencing speech on the economy of India at CII, Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi is addressing the ladies' wing of industry lobby Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry or FICCI here at New Delhi. Mr Modi interacted on various issues with the women entrepreneurs of country and the discussion is still on. The major points of discussion were as follows:

Narendra Modi to address FICCI meet today

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 AM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual general meeting of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) here today.

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).

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.

'Not a beehive, but our mother,' Modi's direct attack on Rahul Gandhi

April 6, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Ahmedabad, Apr 6 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister and a member of Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) newly formulated Central Parliamentary Board, Narendra Modi on Saturday in Ahmedabad attacked Rahul Gandhi's 'beehive' comment saying, "For you (Congress) India may be a beehive, but for us India is our mother."

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Pune warriors by 22 runs

April 5, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Pune Warriors by 22 runs in their first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Friday.

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.

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 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 invokes the Gita, Buddha at CII meet

April 4, 2013 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday invoked the Bhagavad Gita, the sacred Hindu text, saying compassion was key to peace and development. He noted that Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Buddha too reiterated this message.

Modi to address FICCI meet

April 4, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual general body meeting of the ladies' wing of industry lobby Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on April 8 here.

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.

Tanzania building collapse toll reaches 20

March 31, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), March 31 (IANS) The number of people killed in the 16-storey under construction building collapse in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam has risen to 20, police said Saturday.

Three dead in Tanzania building collapse

March 30, 2013 at 7:54 AM

Dar es Salam, March 30 (IANS) At least three people died and 17 seriously injured when a 16-storey underconstruction building collapsed in Tanzania's commercial capital city of Dar es Salaam Friday, Xinhua reported.

Can the Yamuna be saved?

March 10, 2013 at 10:43 AM

Agra, March 10 (IANS) Even as thousands are undertaking a march from Mathura to Delhi to raise awareness to save the "dying" Yamuna river, people in this Taj city wonder in sadness if it was still possible to revive one of India's holiest rivers that is now seen as a mere sewer.

Gandhi's letter fetches less than Emir's specs at Dubai charity dinner

March 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Manama, Mar 9 (ANI): A letter written by Mahatma Gandhi has fetched less than a pair of glasses belonging to Qatar's Emir Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, at a gala dinner in the Qatari capital Doha.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Uttarakhand March 8

March 7, 2013 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will visit Uttarakhand Friday to discuss with local party leaders ways to further strengthen the organisation, party sources said Thursday.

Rahul tells leaders to bridge communication gap

March 6, 2013 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) There is no dearth of talent in the Congress but the problem is lack of coordination and communication between the leaders, party vice-president Rahul Gandhi said Wednesday and called for interactive sessions up to the block level.

BJP ridicules Rahul Gandhi over comment on marriage and children

March 6, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday poked fun at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi over his comment on marriage and children, saying does that mean those married are not capable of serving the nation.

Party my focus, not PM's post: Rahul Gandhi

March 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said his focus was strengthening the party and not becoming its prime ministerial candidate ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Congress slams Modi for targetting Gandhis, PM

March 4, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Congress Monday lashed out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for attacking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Gandhi family.

Rahul Gandhi to meet party workers in Mumbai today

March 1, 2013 at 10:19 AM

Mumbai, Mar 1 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will meet party workers in Mumbai today.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Mumbai Friday

February 28, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will arrive here Friday on a day's visit -- his first to Maharashtra after being appointed the party's No.2.

Rahul Gandhi meets Congress leaders from northeast

February 25, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Continuing his sessions with state leaders, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Monday interacted with chief ministers, state unit chiefs and legislative party leaders from six northeastern states on strengthening the party ahead of the 2014 general elections.

Rahul Gandhi to meet Congress leaders from northeast today

February 25, 2013 at 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi will hold talks with Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chiefs from the Northeast here today.

Hyderabad blasts dastardly attack: PM

February 21, 2013 at 11:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday strongly condemned the serial blasts in Hyderabad, which killed at least 11 people and injured 57, saying the guilty should not "go unpunished" in the "dastardly attack."

Strike hits life in Odisha

February 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 (IANS) A two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions hit normal life across Odisha Wednesday, disrupting road and rail traffic, officials said.

India urging Bangladesh to curb illegal migration: Sonia

February 19, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Jowai (Meghalaya), Feb 19 (IANS) India has urged Bangladesh to take "concrete steps" to prevent its citizens from crossing across illegally into India, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said Tuesday.

Step out of offices and hear partymen's grievances, says Rahul Gandhi to PCC chiefs

February 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday met with all the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chiefs and asked them to step out of their offices to increase contacts with partymen and strengthen the organisation.

Protest in Odisha over fuel price hike

February 16, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) Non-Congress political parties, including the state's ruling Biju Janata Dal and the opposition BJP, Saturday organised separate protests in Odisha against the latest diesel and petrol price hike, police said.

Rahul Gandhi snubs leaders pitching him for PM

February 16, 2013 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Saturday made his displeasure known to leaders who tried to please him by demanding that he be declared the party's prime ministerial candidate, party sources said.

Leaders list poll challenges before Rahul Gandhi

February 15, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Disconnect between party and government, political rivals and preparedness for the assembly polls this year, dominated the deliberations of state leaders with Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Friday aiming at strengthening the party, said party leaders.

Antony promises 'strongest action' in VVIP chopper deal (Roundup)

February 13, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday pledged "strongest action" if it is proved that bribes swung the $750 million deal for 12 VVIP helicopters for the IAF, as the opposition prepared to raise a storm in parliament opening a week later.

Crafts of Rajasthan comes to New Delhi

February 8, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): To provide marketing support to the artisans of Rajasthan, an eight-day exhibition titled "The Shilpangan" opened in New Delhi.

Kejriwal, Bhushan give undertaking to court in rioting case

February 5, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Arvind Kejriwal, Prashant Bhushan and 24 other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members facing rioting charges Tuesday gave an undertaking to a Delhi court that they would appear before it to attend the proceedings.

Follow party constitution to strengthen Congress: Rahul Gandhi

February 4, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Monday said the party would be stronger if its constitution was implemented in letter and spirit.

Tibetans' struggle a test for non-violence: Sangay

February 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Tibetans across the globe have invested in democracy and non-violence in their 50-year struggle for autonomy but have not got adequate international support, Lobsang Sangay, the elected leader of the Tibetan people, has said.

Rahul to meet Congress leaders today

January 31, 2013 at 11:45 AM

In a bid to give some significance changes, the newly elected Vice President Rahul Gandhi is all set for a formal meeting with the all General secretaries and other functionaries

Rahul Gandhi calls Congress leaders' meeting

January 30, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Newly-appointed Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has called his first formal meeting with all general secretaries and senior functionaries of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Thursday, party sources here said.

Rahul Gandhi urges youth to contribute to India's growth

January 30, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan.30 (ANI): Congress Party vice-president and scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family Rahul Gandhi has urged the youth to come forward and contribute to the growth of the country.

Where Gandhi died 65 years ago - this day

January 30, 2013 at 8:46 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The faintly heard traffic commotion does not affect the serenity of 5, Tees January Marg, a leafy avenue in the heart of the Indian capital, where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and where he was assassinated on Jan 30, 1948.

TRS chief vows to intensify agitation

January 28, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao Monday vowed to continue and intensify the agitation for a separate Telangana state.

More youth to get key Congress roles: Digvijaya Singh (Interview)

January 28, 2013 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) More youth could be given key roles in the party after Rahul Gandhi's elevation as Congress vice president, party general secretary Digvijaya Singh has said.

Reduce negative politics: Rahul Gandhi tells party

January 23, 2013 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi told party leaders here Wednesday that he wanted to reduce "negative politics".

Goa CM slams Rahul Gandhi

January 23, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Panaji, Jan 23 (IANS) Being vice president of a party doesn't mean that a person becomes intelligent, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Wednesday in a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Want to reduce negative politics: Rahul tells party leaders

January 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Newly-appointed Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said he wanted to try and reduce the "negative politics" and get into "positive politics", which would take the country forward.

Defying law, Congress hails Rahul with posters

January 23, 2013 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Defying a law against defacement of public places, sycophantic Congress leaders in the capital have vied with one another in hailing the elevation of Rahul Gandhi as party vice president by plastering the city with congratulatory posters.

Congress a funny party, quips Rahul

January 20, 2013 at 10:24 PM

Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) Congress's newly appointed vice president Rahul Gandhi Sunday termed his party funny as it functioned without any rules or regulations despite being the largest in the world.

System needed to be transformed completely: Rahul Gandhi

January 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Jaipur, Jan. 20 (ANI): Newly appointed Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday sought a change in the prevailing political system and said there should be greater participation of the Aam Aadmi (common people) in the political and decision making system.

I am confident we can transform Congress: Rahul Gandhi

January 19, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Newly-appointed Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Saturday thanked party leaders for honouring him with the No.2 post and said he was confident they could "transform" the Congress party.

Rahul Gandhi is officially No. 2 in Congress

January 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi was Saturday named the Congress vice president, making him officially the number two in the India's oldest party.

Rahul Gandhi new Congress vice president

January 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi was Saturday made the party vice president by the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision making body, amid huge demand that he be given a bigger role.

PM, Sonia inaugurate Jaipur tunnel

January 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi Saturday inaugurated a 2.8-km tunnel here that offers an alternative route to connect the Rajasthan capital with Agra in Uttar Pradesh, an official said.

Chorus intensity grows for Rahul Gandhi at Congress 'Chintan Shivir' in Jaipur

January 19, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Jaipur, Jan. 19 (ANI): Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Saturday said Rahul Gandhi should now assume a bigger role and responsibility in the party.

Jaipur gets facelift before Congress meet

January 17, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Jaipur, Jan 17 (IANS) Authorities are working overtime to beautify the Rajasthan capital ahead of a three-day Congress party meeting that starts Friday.

Governor versus Bengal government: Replaying history (West Bengal Newsletter)

January 12, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IANS) Tussles between the governor and the state government, common in politically volatile West Bengal during the Left Front's 34-year rule, seem to have returned with the governor locked in verbal duel with a senior Trinamool Congress minister following recent clashes between the ruling party's and opposition CPI-M cadres.

'We have heard your voice,' Sonia Gandhi tells protesters (Update:Sonia)

December 29, 2012 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec.29 (ANI): UPA Chairperson and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said the government has heard the people's voice over a demand to end crimes against women.

Thoughts with gang-rape victim, no Happy New Year for Congress

December 28, 2012 at 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) A young gang-rape victim struggling to stay alive occupied the Congress' mindspace on its foundation day Friday with party president Sonia Gandhi joining Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in promising quick justice and saying there would be no Happy New Year greetings them.