Rahul Gandhi

October 8, 2024 12:02 PM

“Indian Air Force admired for courage, professionalism”: PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on Air Force Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the occasion of its 92nd anniversary, praising the force for its courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation's skies. In a post on X, PM Modi lauded the bravery and dedication of IAF personnel. "Air Force Day greetings to our brave air warriors. Our Air Force is admired for their courage and professionalism. Their role in protecting our nation is extremely commendab...

October 8, 2024 10:37 AM

Counting Day: Congress workers celebrate with laddoos, jalebis as party leads in early trends in Haryana, JK

As the counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir commenced on Tuesday, early trends indicated a strong lead for Congress candidates in both regions. In response, Congress workers celebrated with traditional sweets, including laddoos and jalebis, accompanied by lively dhol beats and chants of support. By 9:30 AM, Congress was leading in 18 seats in Haryana and 33 in Jammu & Kashmir. Visuals captured Congress worker Jagdish Sharma and others distributing ...

October 5, 2024 1:08 PM

Pune Court summons Rahul Gandhi in defamation case filed by Savarkar’s grandnephew

A Pune court has issued summons to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, requiring him to appear before the court on October 23 in a criminal defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of the late Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The complaint, represented by advocate Sangram Kolhatkar, alleges that Gandhi made objectionable remarks about Savarkar during a visit to the United Kingdom last year. Following Gandhi's statements made on March 5,...

September 20, 2024 3:48 PM

Congress insults India on foreign land: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke out against the Congress party, highlighting remarks made by its leaders during foreign visits as being disrespectful to the nation. Addressing the National PM Vishwakarma Programme in Wardha, Maharashtra, he alluded to recent comments made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who criticized the BJP-led government during his visit to the U.S. "The spirit of patriotism has died in today's Congress. The ghost of hatred has entered today's Congress. Look at the...

September 17, 2024 9:03 AM

Union Minister Puri attacks Rahul Gandhi for his comments on Sikhs, terming them sinister attempts

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri who is in Washington DC for discussions with United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm on Monday (local time) hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The Union Minister said he sees a more sinister attempt to form a divisive narrative in the comments of the LoP. "I have worn a turban 62 years of my life. I've worn a kada even longer. I think most children in our families when they're born, the first occasion, you know, they put a kada ...

September 9, 2024 9:23 AM

Rahul Gandhi is not Pappu, he is strategist with deep thinking: Congress leader Sam Pitroda

Congress leader Sam Pitroda, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Texas, said that his party leader Rahul Gandhi has a vision contrary to what BJP promotes and that he is not a "Pappu". Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Pitroda said that Gandhian thoughts, inclusion and diversity were at the core of his (Pitroda's) learning. "He (Rahul Gandhi) has a vision contrary to what BJP promotes by spending crores of rupees. I must tell you, he is no Pappu. He is highly educated, well-read, a stra...

September 16, 2024 4:31 PM

Centre convenes all-party meeting on Bangladesh crisis

The Indian government on Tuesday convened an all-party meeting chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to address the ongoing crisis in neighboring Bangladesh. The meeting follows Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and subsequent departure amid a violent uprising against her administration. Jaishankar briefed political leaders on the situation and confirmed that India would ensure Hasina's safety after her arrival at Hindon Air Base near Delhi on Monday, ANI reported, citin...

September 16, 2024 4:46 PM

Wayanad landslides: Rescue operations speed up with new metal bridge, death toll rises to 308

The search for survivors and bodies after devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad is expected to speed up on Friday, after the army completed construction of a bridge that will help in transportation of heavy equipment to the affected area. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that the death toll in the region has risen to 308, with 195 bodies and 113 body parts recovered so far. Heavy vehicles had begun to ply on the 190-foot (58-metre) bridge constructed by army engineers, and drones ...

September 16, 2024 5:59 PM

10% constable posts in CISF reserved for Agniveers: DG Nina Singh

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has allocated 10% of its constable positions for Agniveers, according to Director General Nina Singh. This move comes with additional benefits, including relaxations in age criteria and Physical Efficiency Tests for ex-Agniveers. "CISF has made all arrangements to recruit Ex-Agniveers. Ten percent of constable posts have been reserved for them. Ex-Agiveers will be given relaxation in the Physical Efficiency Test. There is also relaxation in age, ther...

September 16, 2024 4:15 PM

”Jiske darshan hote hai uske pradarshan nahi hote hai”: PM Modi targets Rahul Gandhi over Lok Sabha speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a passionate defense of Hinduism in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, responding to recent comments made by Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi. In his reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, PM Modi accused the opposition of conspiring to falsely portray Hindus as violent. “Today, there is a conspiracy to falsely accuse Hindus, a serious conspiracy is unfolding. It has been said that Hindus are violent. This is your culture, this is y...