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Rahul Gandhi backs tribal students, says fight is also for Adivasi identity

Rahul Gandhi stated tribal students fight for their existence and identity. He met with students in Nashik who were protesting for their rights. These students had been on a hunger strike to press their demands. Gandhi promised the Congress party's full support for their cause. He emphasized education as a…

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After Penguin India controversy, HarperCollins says it will release Sonia Gandhi’s memoir on Nov 10

HarperCollins India will publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s much-anticipated memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, in India on November 10, 2026. The announcement comes amid a controversy over the book’s earlier publishing arrangements with Penguin Random House India.

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CJP protest at Delhi police station: What is the row over Swatantra Bhardwaj?

Supporters marched demanding action against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj for an alleged assault. The incident involved Sanjay Kumar, father of student activist Nishu Azad, during a protest. A resurfaced video of Bhardwaj's claims intensified the controversy and political debate. Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal have questioned the alleged lack…

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Karnataka Cabinet withdraws controversial park bill after protests and opposition

The Karnataka Cabinet decided to withdraw the controversial park preservation bill. This action followed widespread protests from citizen groups and opposition parties. The government will now consult the public widely on proposed amendments. Concerns were raised that the bill could allow diversion of public green spaces. The decision comes amid…

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Carrying out purification at Haldwani rally site was an act of 'untouchability': Mallikarjun Kharge

Kharge questioned Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah's silence on the issue. He urged people to support Rahul Gandhi's fight for Dalits and women.

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Direct Uttarakhand CM to ensure FIR against those involved in 'purification' incident: Kharge to Nadda

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has urged JP Nadda for action regarding a purification ritual. This ritual allegedly occurred after a public meeting addressed by Kharge in Haldwani. Kharge noted that no First Information Report has been registered against the involved individuals and organisations. He stated the issue affects the sentiments…

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Rahul Gandhi backs tribal students’ demands, says education is a right, not privilege

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met tribal students in Nashik. He stressed education is a right, not a privilege for any student. Gandhi listened to their concerns about ashram school conditions. He stated marginalized students need system support and assistance. The leader also urged Maharashtra Congress leaders to uphold party ideology.

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SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Kapil Sibal

Kapil Sibal alleges the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision manipulates voter lists. He claims this exercise aims to help the BJP win upcoming elections. BJP agents reportedly target minority voters for bulk deletions in Jharkhand. Congress leaders also criticized the Election Commission, calling it the "Vote Chori Aayog".

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Release of blockbuster Sonia Gandhi memoir in doubt after publisher ‘demands changes to Modi references’

Penguin Random House India says it will no longer publish or distribute book after failing to reach ‘understanding on a particular issue’

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Rahul Gandhi should apologise for spreading falsehood on Indian economy: BJP

The BJP has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for achieving an impressive 7.8 percent GDP growth. Senior BJP figure Ravi Shankar Prasad attributed this success to the financial acumen of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He also challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to apologize for his negative economic assessments, asserting that…

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Karnataka CM Shivakumar takes dig at BJP's padayatra, says Congress will plan counter strategy

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the BJP’s 10-day ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra gives Congress an opportunity to counter the opposition and that his party will plan a response. He also discussed drought assessment across Karnataka and criticised the FIR against Rahul Gandhi as politically motivated.

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‘No accountability’: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, UP government over Noida bus gang-rape

Rahul Gandhi criticized the central and Uttar Pradesh governments regarding a recent gang-rape incident. A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped on a moving bus in Noida earlier this month. The incident occurred on a sleeper bus traveling from Greater Noida to Delhi. Gandhi questioned the lack of accountability for police…

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Congress plans nationwide protests over FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Congress will organize state-level protest marches nationwide against Rahul Gandhi's FIR. They are demanding an FIR against BJP workers for a casteist ritual. The party opposes the BJP's anti-Dalit and anti-constitutional agenda. An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. This action follows remarks about a purification ritual…

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Fight against casteist mentality will be waged with full force: Congress slams FIR against Rahul Gandhi

An FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on a purification ritual. The Congress party criticized the Uttarakhand government for this action. They questioned why no case was filed against those who performed the ritual. The Congress stated they would respond through democratic and legal means. This incident…

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FIR against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Haldwani ‘purification’ ritual

An FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani. This action follows a complaint alleging casteist remarks made by the Congress leader. The complaint claims Gandhi gave a casteist spin to a religious ritual. Various laws, including the SC/ST Act, have been invoked against him. The FIR stems from…

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"Direct assault on dignity of every Dalit citizen": Shashi Tharoor slams "BJP's ideology" amid chaos over Haldwani 'shuddhikaran' row

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned a recent purification ritual as untouchability. He stated the act was unconstitutional and unacceptable under law. Rahul Gandhi also criticized the BJP and RSS for practicing untouchability openly. The controversy arose after a Congress rally in Haldwani on August 8. Kharge demanded strict legal action…

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'BJP has nothing to do with it': U'khand Minister Khajan Das rejects Cong's claim of Kharge's insult in Haldwani purification ritual

Uttarakhand minister Khajan Das firmly rejected Congress accusations about a purification ceremony at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground, asserting that the BJP has no links to the event and accusing the opposition of distorting facts to mislead the Dalit community. Rahul Gandhi condemned the act, labeling it as untouchability and a violation…

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'BJP-RSS oppose Dalit progress': Rahul Gandhi at party briefing calls for FIR over Haldwani 'purification'

Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR against individuals performing a purification ritual. He alleged this ritual reflected the BJP-RSS mindset against Dalits. Gandhi stated the act amounted to untouchability and violated constitutional law. He linked the incident to an ideological battle for the Constitution's protection. The Congress leader highlighted ongoing caste…

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‘Environment of FIRs harmful for India’: ABP journalist booked after report on Pune college

“Such an environment of FIRs against journalists is wrong for them and not just them but for the country. It is harmful,” says ABP Majha journalist Mandar Gonjari.

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Rahul Gandhi INDIA bloc's 2029 PM candidate: Tamil Nadu minister P Viswanathan

Tamil Nadu Minister P Viswanathan declared Rahul Gandhi the INDIA bloc's prime ministerial candidate for 2029. A ministerial committee was dispatched to Nepal to assist flood victims. Dedicated control rooms are monitoring the ongoing relief efforts around the clock. The minister defended Assembly proceedings as a vital forum for debate.…

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Penguin India backs out of publishing Sonia Gandhi’s memoir

Penguin Random House India (PRHI) will reportedly not publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s much-anticipated memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love in India after a disagreement over proposed editorial changes to the manuscript.

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Smriti Irani recalls miscarriage during 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Bahu Thi', being asked to return while bleeding, fired after pregnancy

Smriti Irani has returned to the BJP’s national organisational team as a general secretary with responsibility for Uttar Pradesh. Her journey has included an early McDonald’s job paying Rs 1,800 a month, difficult experiences during her television career and a major political breakthrough in Amethi, where she defeated Rahul Gandhi…

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Top Bollywood actor’s advert withdrawn after criticism over ‘bikini’ outfit for Hindu festival

Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in India, sides with Kriti Sanon: ‘Stop trolling women for exercising freedom’

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BJP-led Bihar govt weaponising police to evade accountability to students: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Bihar government's actions against student protesters. He accused the administration of using police to avoid accountability for exam irregularities. Students are protesting alleged paper leaks and delays in recruitment processes. Protesters clashed with police in Patna, demanding transparency in examinations. The government's response involved lathi-charges and…

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'Rahul Gandhi reduced to memes and reels,' says BJP on his smash-patriarchy remark

The BJP has taken a jab at Rahul Gandhi's recent claims about dismantling patriarchy, with Bansuri Swaraj accusing him of fabricating a deceptive narrative aimed at generating memes instead of meaningful dialogue. She also pointed out what she said was the Congress party's hypocrisy when discussing women's issues.

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