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Following the US-Iran ceasefire, the Congress party is attacking Prime Minister Modi's diplomatic strategies, arguing that Pakistan's involvement highlights the failure of his personalised approach to foreign policy and his silence on critical international issues. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump, at The White House in Washington, DC on February 14, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Congress claims Pakistan's role in the US-Iran ceasefire is a setback to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 8: The Congress on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India's absence from the US-Iran ceasefire, describing Pakistan's role in brokering the deal as a "severe setback" to Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy." The opposition questioned why India, despite Modi's claims of strong ties with the US, Israel, Iran, and Gulf nations, as well as holding the BRICS+ presidency, was not involved in the negotiations. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighte ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lashing out at the government, the Congress on Wednesday (April 8) said that Pakistan's role in bringing about the ceasefire between the United States and Iran constitutes a "serious setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalized diplomacy" and that "the so-called Vishwaguru is completely exposed". The opposition party also said that "Prime Minister Modi's cowardice is demonstrated by his silence not only on Israel's belligerence, but also on the totally unacceptable ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday (April 8) reacted sharply to the reported two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, saying the development would be cautiously welcomed worldwide while questioning the Centre's handling of foreign policy. In a statement, Ramesh said, "The entire world will cautiously welcome the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict between the US and Israel on the one side and Iran on the other," referring to ongoing hostilities involving the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Taking a swipe at the government, the Congress on Wednesday said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US-Israel and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy" and asked what happened to "papa ne war rukwa di". The opposition party also asked why Modi, who claims very special friendship with the US, Israel, Iran, and the Gulf countries and who also holds the BRICS plus presidency this year ...Read More >
Srinagar: In a striking appeal for global harmony, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, stressing that dialogue remains the only viable path forward as wars have never yielded lasting solutions. NC patron told reporters in Srinagar that he was grateful both nations had "found the courage to sit across the table," adding that the conflict had shaken the entire world. "War has never been a solution, and it will never be. I congr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8: Taking a swipe at the Centre, the Congress, on Wednesday, said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy" and the "self-styled Vishwaguru" stands thoroughly exposed. The Opposition party also said Prime Minister Modi's "cowardice is demonstrated by his silence not only on Israel's belligerence, but on the completely unacceptable and disgraceful langu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The foreign policy of the PM Modi-led government came under fire from Congress, with one of its leaders levelling serious charges over the timing of the Prime Minister's "much-trumpeted" Israel visit, just two days before Israel, along with the US, launched military action against Iran on February 28 that eliminated top echelons of Tehran regime, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.He also raised strong objections over the perceived failure of Operation Sindoor's global outreach, drawing ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Taking a swipe at the government, the Congress on Wednesday said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalised diplomacy" and the "self-styled Vishwaguru" stands thoroughly exposed. The opposition party also said Prime Minister Modi's "cowardice is demonstrated by his silence not only on Israel's belligerence, but on the completely unacceptable and disgracefu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday raised strong concerns over the Central government's foreign policy, calling Pakistan's role in the ceasefire between the United States and Iran a "severe setback" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and accepting the 10-point proposal from Iran. The Iranian side then accepted Trump's peace overture and agreed to safe passage ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday raised strong concerns over the Central government's foreign policy, calling Pakistan's role in the ceasefire between the United States and Iran a "severe setback" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and accepting the 10-point proposal from Iran. The Iranian side then accepted Trump's peace overture and agreed to safe passage ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 7 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asserted that the opposition alliance will form a government in Assam by winning around 73 seats of 126 assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections. Addressing a press meet here, he described Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the "most corrupt" in India and sought comments from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on this. "The Congress-led alliance is going to form the next government in Assam. We will win 72-73 seats," ...Read More >
Sarbananda Sonowal, former chief minister and Union minister for shipping, ports and waterways in the Narendra Modi government, is among the key strategists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a star campaigner for the assembly elections in Assam. In an interview, he shared his views on the party's prospects and key issues as it eyes a third straight win. How is the campaign going so far, and how do you rate the prospects of the BJP and its allies? I have seen the brightness in the faces o ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 5 (PTI) Union Minister J P Nadda on Sunday accused the Congress of being ''mentally bankrupt'' without any proper manifesto or programmes. Addressing an election rally at Dimoria near here for the BJP's alliance partner AGP's Tapan Das, he claimed that the Congress does not understand anything and is a "tired and broken party." ''The Congress is mentally bankrupt without any manifesto or programme. They only know how to divide the society,'' the former BJP president said. Amid th ...Read More >
BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday (April 4, 2026) alleged that the previous Congress governments in Assam had turned Barak Valley into a "crime hub" for vote bank politics. He said people punished the grand old party for its "politics of appeasement of infiltrators" by voting it out of power in the State. Cow, buffalo for each Assam tribal family, promises Amit Shah Addressing a poll rally in support of the party's Ram Krishna Nagar candidate in Sribhumi district, Mr. Nabin said, ...Read More >
Bagalkote (Karnataka), Apr 4 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the BJP's criticism of the Congress government reflects a "fear of defeat" ahead of the April 9 bypolls. He added that the state's guarantee schemes are an investment in social commitment and inclusive development. Speaking to reporters in Bagalkote, he expressed confidence that the Congress would win both bypoll-bound constituencies, adding that the campaign has received an unprecedented response, surpas ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally in Nagercoil for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000, said, "Hereafter, the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu), Apr 4 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally here for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000 said, "hereafter the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Eradication of Maoism needed only a strong will, which the Narendra Modi government has, and the Congress, in contrast, not only allowed Maoist violence to proliferate but the growth of urban Naxals also took place under their watch, Union Minister Amit Shah said today. Responding to the debate in the Lok Sabha on eradication of Left-wing terror -- the government's deadline for which ends tomorrow -- Shah said the Maoist violence has cost the lives of 20,000 young people and affected 120 millio ...Read More >
Kaliabor (Assam), Apr 2 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday made it clear the BJP was not against the indigenous Muslims of Assam and was against infiltrators, as he accused the Congress of facilitating illegal immigration during its rule in the state. Addressing an election rally here for AGP's Keshab Mahanta, he also asserted that the alliance between the BJP and the AGP was "like the Sun and the Moon", and asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to stop day-dreaming that the partnersh ...Read More >
"I want to tell, the main reason of Naxalism is not the demand of development, but an ideology, to win the Presidential election, from 1970 Indira ji accepted that due to leftist ideology, Naxalism spread," he said, alleging that Gandhi used the ideology to tilt the 1971 presidential election in favour of V.V. Giri. "Twelve states- Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Bengal, Kerala, parts of Karnataka, and three districts of Uttar Prad ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader A K Antony has claimed that the prospect of a third term for chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has 'shocked' the people of Kerala, asserting that Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is poised to sweep the election.Antony said his primary appeal to voters is to end the LDF administration, alleging that even traditional Left supporters are shifting allegiance to UDF this time. He cited cultural figures such as K Satchidanandan and Sara Joseph as havi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 31 (ANI): Veteran Congress leader A K Antony, who served as Chief Minister of Kerala thrice, on Tuesday said that if a government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan comes to power for a third time, the development of the State will come to a standstill. Addressing a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Antony also said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) "is not suited for the soil of Ker ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (UNI) Pledging to enforce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within three months and end 'Love Jihad' and 'Land Jihad', the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Assam Assembly polls. The document, christened "Sankalpa Patra", also promises to pump in Rs 5 lakh crore to elevate Assam as the country's Eastern Gateway. The "Sankalpa Patra", containing 31 promises, was released by union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence o ...Read More >
Dibrugarh/Jorhat, Mar 31 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday claimed that India's neighbours wanted to "break up" Assam by taking advantage of the unrest here earlier, but their "dreams were shattered" as the Narendra Modi government brought peace to the region. Militancy has come to an end, and 92 per cent of the assurances made in the peace agreements with various groups have already been implemented, he told a poll rally. Fadnavis maintained that the BJP-led govern ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday slammed the Centre after the rupee crossed the 95-mark against one USD, saying the prestige of the Prime Minister is sliding along with the value of the currency. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Surjewala recalled PM Narendra Modi's critique of the then PM Manmohan Singh over the depreciating value of the rupee. "When one USD was equal to Rs 54, the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi used to tell the t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday declared that the country has become free from Naxals with the apex body of the Maoists and the central structure almost completely dismantled, and accused the Congress of doing "nothing" to end the long spell of violence perpetrated by the ultras. Replying to the debate in the Lok Sabha on 'Efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism (LWE)', Shah also alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen multiple times in pu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday blamed the Congress for the long spell of Naxal violence, saying it did "nothing" during its rule to end the menace despite acknowledging the gravity of the problem, and declared that Maoists are almost eradicated now from their den Bastar in Chhattisgarh. Replying to the debate in the Lok Sabha on 'Efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism (LWE)', Shah said that 12 states had turned into the Red Corridor with no rule of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that Naxalism has almost ended in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. He was speaking in the Lok Sabha on "Discussion Under Rule 193: Discussion on efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism." The Centre has announced multiple times that Naxalism would be wiped out of the country by March 31, 2026. Before Shah, several MPs, including Anurag Thakur, took part in the extensive debate. He thanked the Speaker for holding a debate in t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Being a senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar Declaring that he is a "Gandhian, Nehruvian, Rajite, but not a Rahulite" may, at first glance, sound like another round of his familiar provocations. But this statement is based on congressAn attempt to show discipline and unity ahead of crucial parliamentary elections soon triggered a larger debate within the great old party over ideology, authority and dissent.The Congress party was quick to distance itself from Aiyar's remarks and said the l ...Read More >
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