Pranav Jha

When asked about Singh's remarks, Congress secretary Pranav Jha said, "We heard about the comment. I don't know in what context it was made. But, the party thinks that criminals do not get affected by the robes they don. Criminals are independent of what they wear, what their beliefs are."

The Congress was ahead in 13 seats and the JMM in 23, according to the Election Commission. The BJP was trailing with leads in 27 seats, indicating that it may cede power to the opposition. The RJD was ahead in five seats and the AJSU in three. "People have voted for change," Congress spokesperson Pranav Jha told reporters at the Congress office, anticipating a victory for the opposition alliance.

Non-vegetarians in Ranchi on Sunday purchased meat and broiler chicken at inflated rates clandestinely as meat and fish markets of the city remained closed to comply with lockdown orders for the 14th consecutive day.

Leaders of the Congress, the BJP and the AAP have expressed their resolve to popularise the Maithili language and include it in the curriculum in schools in the national capital.

ongress alleged on Tuesday that the income tax notice to the wife of election commissioner Ashok Lavasa was an attempt to force him to resign from his post.

At an impressive passing out parade held on Saturday in Jamnagar, 79 electrical officers passed out of INS Valsura, the premier training establishment of the Indian Navy.

Congress undertakes a major reshuffle, appointing 66 secretaries to assist AICC general secretaries in state management and eight joint secretaries for organizational tasks. The move clarifies leadership in election-bound states like Maharashtra, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Jharkhand. It also includes new roles for leaders like Pargat Singh and Surender Sharma.

Personal liberty has always been respected in India's democratic tradition and the personal should not be mixed with the public life of an individual, the Congress said on Monday amid reports that its former president Rahul Gandhi was travelling abroad ahead of assembly elections.

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Wednesday evening admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. Singh had complained of weakness following a fever, said sources. Singh had complained of weakness following a fever, said sources. AIIMS officials confirmed the same and added that the former PM's condition is stable.

The delegation met CVC KV Chowdary and submitted a detailed memorandum, accusing the government of causing loss to the public exchequer and endangering national security by bypassing state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in favour of some businessman "friends" for offset contract.

As some G-23 dissidents continue to make ripples over internal elections and question their fairness, Congress Thursday received a vote of confidence, with letter-writer Bhupinder Hooda saying that he was satisfied that the party had agreed to the demand for polls to the president’s post, and extended his full support to the Gandhi family. Meanwhile, an AICC office-bearer tweeted that Rahul Gandhi should contest the polls for the top post.

Congress on Wednesday filed an official complaint at the Tughlak Road police station against the Delhi police entering the party premises. A delegation of leaders, including Avinash Pande, Harish Choudhary, Pranav Jha and Vamshi Reddy met with the ACP and SHO, and presented a detailed written complaint highlighting the illegal actions of officials of the Delhi Police in entering and attacking workers of the INC, without provocation.

Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) has planned a week-long offensive to mark the first anniversary of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre.

Rahul Gandhi is expected to commence his Bihar yatra from Sasaram on August 17, joined by Mallikarjun Kharge, aiming to rally support before the state assembly elections. The yatra, planned in three phases, will cover key regions like Shahabad, Magadh, Mithilanchal, and Seemanchal, with INDI Alliance leaders participating.

This Karwa Chauth, Bijnor district administration has appealed to married women to ask their husbands to buy helmets for their long lives. Karwa Chauth — when wives fast wishing long lives for their husbands — will be observed on October 17.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) charges a toll on Bellary Road for those coming from the airport.

Some 100 Congress leaders, including MPs, have written to Sonia Gandhi asking for a change in the political leadership and transparent elections in the party, suspended leader Sanjay Jha tweeted on Monday. Jha, who was suspended from the party in July this year, said that several leaders have been "distressed at the state of affairs within the party."

Three senior ministers rebuked Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his comment about outliving PM Narendra Modi and removing him from office. Despite his criticism, Modi checked on Kharge's health after his dizziness at a rally, showcasing a theme of political rivalry intertwined with personal interactions.

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has invested in Bengaluru-based startup Mubble, his first investment in a mobile tech company and second in an early stage startup this year.

MPCC president Nana Patole expelled MLAs Jitesh Antapurkar and Zeeshan Siddique for cross-voting in legislative council polls. Antapurkar joined BJP. An internal probe revealed five other Congress legislators involved, risking nomination denial. With AICC’s nod, Patole enforced a six-year expulsion, and further actions against others are awaited as elections approach.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra loses UP responsibility; Sachin Pilot gains in Chhattisgarh; Ramesh Chennithala is new Maharashtra manager; Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa continues in Rajasthan; Mohan Prakash given Bihar coordination; Naseer Hussain and Pranav Jha attached to Congress president; Milind Deora is new AICC joint treasurer.

“I hit the pedal today after 15 years. I totally enjoyed the event,” said George Samuel, 67. If seniors had fun, it was definitely a kids’ day out on Sunday as Cycle Day debuted in Whitefield. Residents in this sprawling IT suburb embraced the event with gusto.

If you don't have a garage, don't own a car. If principal secretary (transport) Shankarlinge Gowda has his way, then he won't give car licences to those who don't own garages.

Twitter on Thursday locked the official handle of Congress party stating that the handle violated rules of the microblogging site. Congress party's official handle on Facebook posted about this move and said that the party is not scared if Twitter closes its accounts.