Everything you need to know about Gandhi Path: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Gandhi Path: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul has criticised the opposition parties for stalling the Food Security Bill in Parliament, and asserted the UPA government was determined to enact the legislation for the benefit of people.
Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Already out of contention for a place in play-offs, Kolkatta Knight Riders is keen to finish off this Indian Premier League (IPL) with a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad here Sunday, its coach said.
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.
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Maharashtra has initiated steps to modernise its rural healthcare network with a tie-up with an international consortium, an official said here Friday.
Mysore, May 17 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Friday he will induct 29 members to his ministry Saturday, four days after he took office.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission with the objective of conserving and restoring the heritage sites associated with 'Father of the Nation'.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved the establishment of the Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission to conserve and restore the sites associated with the Father of the Nation.
Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi met party workers and office bearers here Thursday while continuing his task of collecting feedback over the party's prospects in the upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha elections, party sources said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Congress Saturday accused the BJP of engaging in "negative politics" as the opposition party also demanded the resignation of the prime minister after two union ministers resigned over allegations of graft and interference.
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Kiran Rao has taken a new step to support young talent and launched her own banner called Kiran Rao.
Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj late Friday appointed Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Siddaramaiah as the state's chief minister. The 64-year-old leader is expected to be sworn in Monday.
Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) The Congress High Command Friday named 64-year-old Siddaramaiah as Karnataka's new chief minister.
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.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's pet legislation, the national food security bill, could not be passed in the budget session of parliament that ended Wednesday as the BJP did not allow the house to run.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday met the family of Sarabjit Singh, Indian death row prisoner who died in a Lahore hospital after being severely beaten up in jail.
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".
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Cooperation among workers, employers, governments and civil society can ensure a solid foundation for the nation, Minister for Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge said Wednesday.
Mandya (Karnataka), May 1 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday mocked the BJP's attack on the central government over corruption, saying that the party does not talk about its former chief minister going to jail for graft in Karnataka.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Signifying a "total breakdown", the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday announced it would not be attending any meetings called by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar or the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Millions of Mumbaikars could go hungry Monday as around 20,000 hotels, restaurants, licenced tea and snacks outlets as well as ubiquitous vada-paav stalls go on strike to protest the new service tax (ST).
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.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Around 20,000 hotels and restaurants in Mumbai will join an all-India strike Monday (April 29) to protest the new service tax on fully or partly air-conditioned eateries, an official said here Friday.
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) The 12-hour strike called by the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha Friday against the central government's alleged neglect of the state evoked a mixed response, an official said.
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.
New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is very critical of Sonia Gandhi, chief of the ruling Congress party for having dismissed the opposition's demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in the wake of his government's alleged attempt to influence the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) report on its investigation into how coal fields were allotted.
New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday challenged the opposition led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to ask for the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over his alleged role in the Coal Gate scam.
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.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Offering an informed glimpse into India's rich heritage, spanning the pre-historical to modern era, the National Museum would be starting free guided tours of from Tuesday, it was announced here.
Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Monday held a demonstration here to protest against the alleged neglect of the state by the Congress-led central government.
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.
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.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The National Museum is starting a free conducted tour of over 90 minutes with 30 halts from April 23 to give visitors an informed glimpse into India's rich heritage, spanning pre-history to modern works, in its labyrinthine galleries.
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.
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.
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New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The CPI-M Wednesday accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of selling "wares ... completely dislocated from the ground realities of real India".
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.
New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirti Azad on Wednesday said if former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's offer to her Pakistani counterpart Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in 1974 to share nuclear technology is found true, then it tantamounts to treason.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Margaret Thatcher did not approve of the state of emergency in force during her visit to India in 1976. But she was so touched by a gesture of her host and prime minister Indira Gandhi that she made it a point to mention it in her memoirs.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a jibe at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's 'beehive' remark, and said mothers come above everyone else in our culture and heritage.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
New Delhi/Ahmedabad, April 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Saturday avoided a direct reply on whether Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would be the party's prime ministerial candidate in the 2014 Lok Sabha poll, saying the parliamentary board will decide.
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.
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Saturday avoided a direct reply on whether Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would be the party's prime ministerial candidate in the 2014 Lok Sabha poll, saying the parliamentary board will decide on that.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi Thursday rubbished speculation over him being a prime ministerial candidate, saying it was an irrelevant question.
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.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday praised India Inc for introducing the country to the world.
New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will address the annual general meeting of industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here today.
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.
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.
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.
President of the Delhi Pradesh BJP Vijay Goel has said that strength of BJP has always been its cadre and this strength is further enhanced by going to booths with its dedicated team and organization.
New Delhi/Bangalore, March 28 (IANS) Karnataka Congress leaders said Thursday they had briefed party president Sonia Gandhi on the probable candidates for the May 5 state assembly polls and another meet would be held Saturday to finalise the names.
New Delhi, Mar.27 (ANI): Congress Party general secretary Digvijay Singh has said that the impression that Rahul Gandhi is reluctant to become prime minister is misplaced.
Shimla, March 19 (IANS) The Congress party's "obsession" with the Gandhi family Tuesday turned out to be a topic for animated discussions in the Himachal Pradesh assembly.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will take part in the party celebrations scheduled here for May 18, which would also be the second anniversary of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's Kerala government.
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The government must get the anti-rape bill passed by parliament by March 22 after consensus was reached at the all party meeting on the issue, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi said Tuesday.
Bangalore, March 17 (IANS) Stepping up preparations for the Karnataka assembly polls due in two months, the Congress said Sunday that it has finalized the list of probable nominees for all the 224 seats.
Congress Party chief Sonia Gandhi has said that Congress is completely dedicated to protecting the secular character, which is the strength of the party. She said that now time has come for an all out struggle
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Congress party Thursday congratulated Sonia Gandhi, its longest serving president, for completing 15 long years in office.
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Congress party Thursday congratulated its chief Sonia Gandhi for having completed 15 years in office, making her the longest serving president of the 127-year-old party.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor, who has produced quite a few films, says he stays true to the script given by the writer and never tries to change or meddle with it.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor, who has produced quite a few films, says that as a producer he stays true to the script given by the writer and never tries to change or meddle with it.
Dehradun, March 8, (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi arrived here on Friday to take stock of the party's affairs in Uttarakhand.
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.
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.
Sydney, Mar 6 (ANI): The inexperience of Australian batsmen in the sub-continent conditions can't be accepted as an excuse for their disastrous showing so far in the first two Test matches against India, according to sports journalist, Chris Barrett.
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.
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.
Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) Skipper Michael Clarke didn't mince words to criticise his misfiring batsmen as Australia lost the second cricket against India by an innings and 135 runs with more than five sessions to spare at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Tuesday.
Dhaka, March 4 (IANS) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, a "true friend of Bangladesh", was Monday conferred the Liberation War Honour Award for his "outstanding contribution" to the 1971 war even as the country sees a massive youth-led uprising for "justice" for those who died in the conflict.
Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) Australia were 74 for two at stumps on day three and trailed India by 192 runs in the second cricket Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, here Monday.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Setting the stage for a likely national role in the BJP, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Sunday hit out at the Congress, comparing it to a termite while party leaders stressed on unity, discipline and a clean image for success in the upcoming elections.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Delhi's Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's ambition is to make the capital an electronically-run city with open and transparent governance and better and more modern infrastructure, a place "which everybody loves and feels happy in".
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) BJP president Rajnath Singh's speech at the party's national council meeting here Saturday appeared to have little by way of new ideas or demands to catch popular imagination but he spoke with ease and command.
Hyderabad, Mar 2 (IANS) Australia added 104 more runs without losing a wicket in the second session of the first day of the second cricket Test match against India to end at 187/4 at tea Saturday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here.
