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Stage being set for levying UPI transaction fee: Cong slams govt

Congress criticizes the government's UPI transaction notification. The party claims this move sets a stage for future user fees. This notification prohibits charges on UPI transactions up to two thousand rupees. However, it leaves transactions above this cap unspecified for merchants. The government states charges are needed for system upgrades…

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PM Modi keeps saying 'sab changa si' but actually 'sab mehenga si': Congress on WPI inflation data

Wholesale price inflation reached 9.92 percent in August, showing a consistent rise. Food and manufactured items contributed significantly to this ongoing price increase. Real wages have also declined, with rural wages experiencing a substantial drop. This data contradicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims that everything is well. Rising global costs…

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'Calibrated capitulation': Congress slams PM Modi after his meeting with Xi Jinping

The Congress party has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach to India-China relations. They accused the Prime Minister of "calibrated capitulation" to China. The party raised concerns about territorial advances and trade deficits with China. Prime Minister Modi recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit. Both…

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'What a tragic fall from Singh is King': Congress slams 'weak Modi govt' over controversial US ad

Congress has criticized the Modi government for its silence on a US Department of Homeland Security advertisement. The advertisement asked 'Mr Singh' to self-deport, sparking controversy and accusations of racism. Congress stated the Modi government appears weak and unable to advocate for India's interests. This incident follows previous instances of…

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Ahead of BRICS, Congress recalls 2012 summit where former PM Manmohan Singh proposed development bank

Congress highlighted BRICS' origins and India's 2012 summit hosting. Then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proposed the BRICS Development Bank idea. This institution later became the New Development Bank headquartered in Shanghai. India has since borrowed approximately ten billion US dollars from the NDB.

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Census 2027 totally perverted, intent dubious: Congress

Congress criticizes Census 2027, calling its intent dubious and content flawed. Jairam Ramesh stated the census has been perverted with worthless and superfluous questions. The party also raised concerns about new questions and data collection quality. Congress leaders previously wrote to Prime Minister Modi about the caste census. They expressed…

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Ecocide being executed with full support of PM Modi: Cong on Tara coal block auction

The Congress party has strongly criticized the Modi government's recent auction of the Tara coal block. This action is taking place within Chhattisgarh's biodiversity-rich Hasdeo-Aranya ecosystem, a region vital for local communities. The party alleges this decision constitutes ecocide, executed with the Prime Minister's full support. Local Adivasi communities have…

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It seems PM Modi wants entire caste census process to fail: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Congress has criticized the government's approach to the caste census, labeling the use of open-ended questions instead of a drop-down list as a "very serious flaw." The party alleges this method could lead to the failure of the entire process, suggesting Prime Minister Modi intends for it to falter.

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Bharat Jodo Yatra was not to sermonise 'Mann ki Baat' but to listen to 'Janta ki Chinta': Congress

Congress leaders praised Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra as a historic turning point. The yatra aimed to listen to public concerns and challenge the ruling party's ideology. Millions of Indians supported the march, which covered thousands of kilometers across the nation. Various celebrities and opposition leaders participated in the significant…

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PR can polish picture of GDP, but not economy itself: Congress slams Modi government

Congress criticizes the government's GDP figures citing former finance secretary Subhash Garg. Garg stated real GDP growth is closer to 2.6 percent. He explained that revising previous year's numbers inflated current growth. The opposition demands the government acknowledge economic realities and implement reforms. They believe PR cannot fix the actual…

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Make in India achieved little but govt's 'Fake in India' continues: Cong on GDP numbers

Congress leaders criticized the government's latest GDP numbers as statistical gymnastics. They claimed the "Make in India" initiative has achieved very little. The "Fake in India" scheme continues unabated, according to the party. India's economy grew at 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the GDP…

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Modi govt destroyed 'lifeline of poor' - MGNREGA; conspired to snatch employment guarantee: Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the Modi government of weakening rural employment after MGNREGA was replaced by the VB-G RAM G Act. Citing low work generation in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia, he alleged the new system had taken away the employment guarantee available to the poor.

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Modi govt giving people high-voltage inflation shock, misleading via statistical jugglery: Congress

Congress party has strongly criticised the Modi government, alleging that rising prices are putting pressure on ordinary citizens while accusing the government of using statistical manipulation to conceal the impact of inflation. Recent increases in the prices of raw materials such as copper, aluminium and electrical components have also contributed…

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Congress slams government on 'skyrocketing' price rise, takes swipe over 'achche din' promise

The Congress party has criticized the central government for escalating inflation rates. Onion prices have significantly increased, impacting household budgets across the nation. Essential commodities like milk and oil are also becoming unaffordable for many. The party questions how the poor and middle class can manage their expenses.

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Modi government strangulating, emasculating ISRO, says Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh

The Congress party criticises the Modi government's aggressive privatisation agenda for India's space program. They question the rationale behind weakening ISRO's capabilities and transferring its assets. Reports indicate ISRO's role in rocket development will be severely limited by this new policy. The party also notes that key ISRO professionals have…

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Adjourned, not prorogued: Parliament's Monsoon Session awaits formal closure

Parliament's Monsoon session remains open ten days after adjournment, sparking legislative speculation. The government may seek to pass a key women's reservation bill without a new session. This legislation aims to implement the law before the upcoming 2029 parliamentary elections. Opposition parties express concerns about potential delimitation impacts on their…

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Is Home Minister in search of 2/3rd majority to get delimitation-linked bill passed: Congress on LS prorogation delay

Congress questions the prolonged delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session. The party suggests this pause may relate to a stalled constitutional amendment bill. This bill concerns delimitation and requires a two-thirds majority for passage. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13. Ten days have…

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No end to march of grave ecological folly in Great Nicobar: Cong slams govt

Amid environmental concerns, the Congress party is vocally opposing the Modi administration's Great Nicobar project. They deem it an ecological disaster waiting to happen and advocate for its cancellation. The party underlines that the abandonment of recent data center proposals illustrates the pressing need to prioritize genuine community and ecological…

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Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to country

Congress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential food items like sugar and rice. Vehicle owners face reduced mileage and potential damage from the ethanol blend. The party demands an urgent review and non-ethanol fuel options for the public.

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Led India decisively into IT era: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hails Rajiv Gandhi

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted Rajiv Gandhi's legacy on his birth anniversary. Gandhi lowered the voting age to eighteen, empowering young citizens across India. He also declared January twelfth as National Youth Day, honoring Swami Vivekananda's birth. The former prime minister introduced the 1988 New Education Policy and established Navodaya…

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Congress to stick to 1937 resolution on Vande Mataram

The Congress Working Committee has chosen to embrace a 1937 resolution by singing two stanzas of Vande Mataram. This decision comes amidst accusations from the BJP, who claim Congress is disrespecting the national song. In response, Congress argues that the BJP is diverting attention from more significant national matters while…

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Census 2027 has 'deeper nefarious purpose': Congress slams questionnaire methodology

The Congress party has alleged that Census 2027's caste question methodology is flawed. They claim the census has a deeper nefarious purpose, citing new micro-questions. Previously, the government had rejected a caste census in its Supreme Court affidavit. The party questions the absence of a drop-down caste selection menu. This…

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PM Modi a 'U-turn ustad', wants to sabotage caste census: Congress

Congress accused the Modi government of sabotaging the caste census. The party questioned the absence of a caste drop-down menu in the 2027 census. This menu was recommended by the government in a 2021 Supreme Court affidavit. The Prime Minister had previously announced a caste census, which is now being…

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Government received setback on its delimitation move, is engaged in 'narrative management': Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated the BJP government faced a setback regarding the women's reservation bill. He mentioned the government failed to achieve the required two-thirds parliamentary majority for the legislation. Opposition parties, including Congress, Samajwadi Party, and DMK, advocated for immediate implementation.

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"Didn't call opposition leaders Dimagi Naxals:" Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on PM Modi's Red Fort remark

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” remark was not aimed at opposition leaders but at supporters of Maoists and separatism. Congress rejected the clarification, accusing Modi of using the term against political opponents.

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