Rahul Gandhi: News
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician born on June 19, 1970, in New Delhi. He is the son of Sonia Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. He is a former member of the Indian Parliament, who represented the constituencies of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad, Kerala in the Lok Sabha. He is a member of the Indian National Congress and was the party president from December 2017 to July 2019. https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi
27 Dec 2024
Barack ObamaExplained: What is the 7-day mourning announced for Manmohan Singh
India is observing a seven-day national mourning period after the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
26 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP accuses Congress of displaying 'distorted' India map in Belgavi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party of displaying a "distorted" map of India on posters celebrating the centenary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, Karnataka.
24 Dec 2024
Jagdeep Dhankhar'Constitutional positions not for settling scores': Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday emphasized the need to maintain constitutional integrity for those in high offices. He said such positions are not for "settling scores."
24 Dec 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge'Flawed selection process...': Congress on NHRC panel chief appointment
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have expressed their dissent against the recent appointment of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson and members.
23 Dec 2024
KeralaKerala CPI(M) backs leader's remarks against Rahul, Priyanka
The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), in Kerala, has come out in support of its politburo member A Vijayaraghavan, who is at the center of a political controversy.
23 Dec 2024
Lalu Prasad Yadav'Congress...be ready...': Aiyar's big remark on INDIA bloc leadership
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has pitched that the party should be willing to not lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) opposition bloc.
22 Dec 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsRahul Gandhi summoned by Bareilly court over economic survey remarks
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a district court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
22 Dec 2024
Amit Shah'Rahul attacked like a bouncer': Giriraj Singh on Parliament scuffle
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput suffered injuries to their heads in a scuffle in the Parliament.
21 Dec 2024
Amit ShahWinter Session: Lok Sabha lost 65 hours due to disruptions
The recently concluded Winter Session of the Indian Parliament, which was held from November 25 to December 20, was marred by repeated disruptions, resulting in a loss of 65 hours and 15 minutes in the Lok Sabha.
20 Dec 2024
Amit ShahCan Rahul Gandhi be arrested for Parliament scuffle
The Delhi Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after a scuffle broke out in Parliament.
20 Dec 2024
Adani GroupOpposition boycotts Speaker's customary tea party as winter session ends
The winter session of Parliament ended on Friday amid massive protests and controversy.
20 Dec 2024
Amit ShahWinter session ends today; everything that has happened so far
The Winter Session of the Parliament will end on Friday after four weeks of severe disruptions and protests.
19 Dec 2024
Bengaluru'Just Google Atul Subhash': Justice seekers for techie chase Rahul
A group of activists, led by lawyer-activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, chased Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy in Delhi on Wednesday.
19 Dec 2024
Amit Shah'Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with me, felt extremely uncomfortable': Woman MP
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Phangnon Konyak has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misbehaving with her during a protest in Parliament.
19 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Opposition's motion to remove Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chairman rejected
The deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha has rejected the opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing a lack of 14-day notice and Dhankhar's incorrect spelling.
19 Dec 2024
Amit ShahPM Modi calls 'injured' BJP MPs, inquires about health
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached out to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, who were allegedly injured in a scuffle in Parliament.
19 Dec 2024
Amit Shah'Parliament not...wrestling arena': BJP attacks Rahul after 2 MPs 'injured'
The ongoing political slugfest over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar resulted in the injuries of two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Thursday, allegedly as a result of a push by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
19 Dec 2024
Amit ShahCongress leaders get X notice for sharing Shah's 'edited' video
A political storm has been stirred between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over a video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech about BR Ambedkar.
18 Dec 2024
Amit ShahTrinamool MP moves privilege notice against Shah over Ambedkar remarks
Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Derek O'Brien has moved a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.
18 Dec 2024
Amit ShahCongress vs BJP in Parliament over Shah's Ambedkar 'fashion' remark
Parliament proceedings faced disruptions on Wednesday as Congress objected to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar during his Rajya Sabha speech.
17 Dec 2024
Anurag Thakur'Nehru's granddaughter': Pakistani politician praises Priyanka over Palestine bag
Pakistani politician Fawad Chaudhry has praised Congress MP and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for taking a bag with "Palestine" written on it to Parliament on Monday.
16 Dec 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru'Return Nehru's letters taken by Sonia': PM memorial to Rahul
The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library (PMML) has officially asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to return personal letters of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
15 Dec 2024
Amit Shah'Like double maths period...boring': Priyanka on PM Modi's Parliament speech
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament, calling it "boring" and likening it to a "double period of mathematics."
14 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Madhya Pradesh couple die by suicide, leave Rahul Gandhi note
A suicide note left by a Madhya Pradesh couple has triggered a political row.
14 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Ridiculing Savarkar by speaking about protecting Constitution': Rahul jabs BJP
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a debate commemorating 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution.
14 Dec 2024
MaharashtraNana Patole seeks to step down as Maharashtra Congress chief
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has reportedly sought to be relieved of his post.
13 Dec 2024
Amit ShahLok Sabha to debate on Constitution today amid BJP-Congress standoff
The Lok Sabha will begin a two-day debate on the Constitution on Friday to mark 75 years of its adoption.
11 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Parliament must function': Rahul meets Om Birla over 'derogatory' remarks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, asking for the removal of "derogatory" remarks of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey from parliamentary records.
11 Dec 2024
George Soros'No money came directly': PM's adviser on Soros funding charge
Professor Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), has refuted Congress leader Pawan Khera's allegations that she received funds from an organization supported by US investor George Soros.
'NDA has majority...': Rijiju on no-confidence motion against Dhankhar
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has hit back at the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) for moving a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
10 Dec 2024
BJP GovernmentRahul Gandhi's role in question? More INDIA leaders back Mamata Banerjee
Several opposition leaders in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc have backed Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee to lead the alliance.
10 Dec 2024
Adani Group'Disappointing conduct...': Speaker warns opposition amid Parliament standoff
The Parliament was adjourned early on Tuesday after a fierce face-off between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition MPs.
10 Dec 2024
Kiren Rijiju'Rahul enjoys creating tamasha, abusing PM': Rijiju on Adani protests
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for holding a mock interview over the Gautam Adani bribery case.
09 Dec 2024
Adani Group'We're patriots...': Congress refutes BJP's 'Sonia-Soros' allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised an alarm over alleged connections between Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Hungarian-American businessman George Soros.
09 Dec 2024
Adani GroupSonia Gandhi linked to Soros Foundation-funded group: BJP's claim
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Sonia Gandhi, the co-president of the Forum of the Democratic Leaders in Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, of having links with an organization funded by the George Soros Foundation.
08 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Attack-dog behavior': Tharoor slams BJP over anti-India agenda allegations
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its allegations against the United States, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), and Rahul Gandhi.
07 Dec 2024
Jama MasjidImam makes emotional appeal to Modi over Sambhal mosque row
Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk to Muslims of the country as communal tensions rise over mosque surveys across India.
06 Dec 2024
Devendra Fadnavis'Like devil, deep sea': Fadnavis on choice between Rahul, Kejriwal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in for a third term on Thursday at a ceremony at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.
06 Dec 2024
Adani Group'Modi ji...sansad mein aao'—Rahul's message to PM amid Adani row
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come to the ongoing Parliament session and answer the allegations against the Adani Group.
05 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Traitor': BJP alleges nexus between Soros, US-backed OCCRP and Rahul
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being part of an alleged conspiracy against India.
05 Dec 2024
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)Sambhal violence: 400 identified, 'posters of suspects to be released'
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal have identified over 400 people in connection with the recent violence.
05 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Modi-Adani ek hain...': Opposition MPs—including Rahul—stage protest in Parliament
Congress MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged an unusual protest in Parliament on Thursday.
04 Dec 2024
Akhilesh YadavVideo: Rahul questions cop 'basis' for stopping him enroute Sambhal
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was stopped by the Uttar Pradesh Police from visiting Sambhal, a district that recently witnessed violent clashes, on Wednesday.
04 Dec 2024
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka stopped on way to violence-hit Sambhal
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were stopped at the Ghazipur border on Wednesday while they were heading to Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
03 Dec 2024
Abhishek BanerjeeAfter TMC, Samajwadi Party skips Congress's Parliament protest
The unity of the opposition bloc in India was put to test on Tuesday as key allies skipped a Congress-led protest in Parliament.
02 Dec 2024
Abhishek BanerjeeParliament session: Opposition divided on Adani issue; Trinamool skips meeting
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) skipped a key meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc leaders on Monday.
30 Nov 2024
All India Congress Committee (AICC)'Infighting hurting Congress': Kharge schools own party at key meet
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for unity and discipline within the party at a recent Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting.
30 Nov 2024
IndiaProbe ordered after audio 'defaming' Rahul Gandhi played in bus
The Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has launched a probe against a bus driver and conductor after a passenger played an audio clip criticizing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on a bus plying between Dhalli and Sanjauli on November 5.
29 Nov 2024
Joe BidenMEA condemns Rahul over 'Modi losing memory like Biden' remark
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has called "unfortunate" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's memory to that of United States President Joe Biden.
28 Nov 2024
Devendra Fadnavis'If they lose, they cry...': BJP mocks Congress over EVMs
Taking a dig at the Congress over its EVM complaints after losing Haryana and Maharashtra elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday took to its X handle.
28 Nov 2024
AllahabadExplained: What's the controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
The Allahabad High Court has asked the central government to take a decision on a petition that alleges that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has British citizenship.
28 Nov 2024
Communist Party of IndiaPriyanka Gandhi Vadra takes oath as Lok Sabha MP
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was sworn in as a Lok Sabha member from Kerala's Wayanad on Thursday.
27 Nov 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)'There's one at...Modi's house': BJP responds to EVM tampering allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after he protested against the use of voting machines (EVMs) and suggested a return to ballot paper.
27 Nov 2024
Congress PartyTelangana caste census 'Social Justice 3.0' by Congress: CM
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has asserted that the ongoing caste census in the state marks the "third social justice movement" under the Congress Party's leadership.
27 Nov 2024
Asaduddin OwaisiParliament Day-2: Congress to protest against Centre's 'neglect' of Wayanad
The second day of the Parliament Winter Session began at 11:00am on Wednesday.
26 Nov 2024
Chief Justice of India'Judiciary not here to perform opposition's role...': Ex-CJI Chandrachud
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has emphasized the separate functions of the judiciary and political opposition in a democracy.
26 Nov 2024
Allahabad High Court'Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship': HC seeks Centre's response
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has asked the central government to respond to a petition which alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has dual citizenship with the United Kingdom.
26 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Arrogant...': BJP claims Rahul skipped greeting President Murmu in Parliament
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of not greeting President Droupadi Murmu during her address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Constitution Day.
24 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren resigns, oath-taking on November 28
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Governor Santosh Gangwar at 4:00pm on Sunday to formally stake his claim to form the government, ANI reported.
23 Nov 2024
Congress PartyPriyanka Gandhi wins Wayanad bypoll, thanks Rahul in heartfelt note
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has won the Wayanad bypoll, her first electoral victory.
23 Nov 2024
Bhupender YadavDelhi's air quality turns 'severe' again
Delhi's air quality has plummeted to "severe" levels again with an AQI of 420 on Saturday.
23 Nov 2024
KeralaWayanad bypoll results: Priyanka Gandhi leads in debut contest
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi is leading in the Wayanad parliamentary by-election, early trends showed.
22 Nov 2024
Adani Group'Confident' in navigating crisis: White House after Gautam Adani indictment
The White House has reacted to the recent indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, in New York.
21 Nov 2024
Adani GroupBJP vs Congress over US department's move against Adani Group
The recent move by a United States government department to name the Adani Group in a case of alleged misconduct has sparked a political showdown between India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress.
21 Nov 2024
MaharashtraRift in MVA? Raut, Patole spar over CM face
A day after the assembly elections ended in Maharashtra, a public spat has emerged between Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and Congress leader Nana Patole.
21 Nov 2024
Adani Group'Arrest Adani, interrogate him, Modi's name will come out': Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called for the immediate arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani after United States prosecutors leveled bribery and fraud charges against him.
20 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'I'm not stupid...': BJP's Vinod Tawde on cash distribution allegations
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Vinod Tawde has denied charges of distributing money to influence voters before the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
17 Nov 2024
Bal ThackerayRahul Gandhi 'remembers' Balasaheb Thackeray after PM Modi dares him
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remembered Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on his 12th death anniversary on Sunday.
17 Nov 2024
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)'They will bear...brunt': Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum to government
Manipur is reeling under massive unrest after six bodies were found in Jiribam district on Saturday.
16 Nov 2024
Amit ShahEC issues notices to Congress, BJP over poll code violations
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sent notices to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) seeking explanations for alleged violations of the model code of conduct.
16 Nov 2024
Amit Shah'Even toilet..reserved for PM?': Kharge alleges favoritism toward BJP leaders
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of delaying opposition leaders' helicopters in Jharkhand on Saturday.
15 Nov 2024
Congress PartyCongress complains to poll body after Rahul's chopper take-off delayed
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was left stranded in Jharkhand's Godda for over 45 minutes after his chopper was grounded due to a lack of clearance for takeoff.
15 Nov 2024
Amit ShahShah dares Uddhav to make Rahul praise Savarkar, Bal Thackeray
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to make Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speak positively about Veer Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.
15 Nov 2024
JharkhandPM Modi leaves Jharkhand in another aircraft after 2-hour delay
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew back to Delhi in another plane after being stranded at Jharkhand's Deoghar airport for about two hours on Friday due to a technical issue with his special Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft.
14 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Modi thinks I carry blank Constitution...since...he never read it: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his allegations that the Constitution book he carries is blank.
14 Nov 2024
Communist Party of IndiaWayanad—where Priyanka made election debut—records lowest-ever voter turnout in bypolls
Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency witnessed its lowest-ever voter turnout of 64.24% during the recent bypolls.
12 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'What are they complaining...': Ramesh defends Rahul after BJP's complaint
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
10 Nov 2024
MaharashtraMVA promises 'caste census, stipend for youth, loan-waivers' in manifesto
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has promised a caste census in Maharashtra if the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance wins the upcoming assembly polls.
10 Nov 2024
Ajit PawarBJP's 'batenge toh katenge' won't work in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, has expressed his opposition to Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign slogan "batenge toh katenge" in Maharashtra.
