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Rahul Gandhi to launch nationwide student conventions against "Exam Scandals" from Kota on June 17

Rahul Gandhi will lead a series of student conventions across India, starting in Kota on June 17, to address alleged examination scandals and youth issues. The Congress aims to unite students and demand accountability for repeated exam failures and paper leaks, advocating for reforms like decentralizing NEET and abolishing exam…

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RO's order rejecting Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination is like saying '2+2=7': Abhishek Manu Singhvi after meeting with EC

"We have told them, and we have demonstrated, according to us, beyond doubt and beyond any matter of controversy, that the RO has passed a perverse order. An order akin to writing 2+2=7, not 4," Singhvi said.

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INDIA bloc meeting to convene tomorrow with 23 parties; Congress says 'Janbandhan united' as DMK opts out

The INDIA bloc prepares for a key meeting amid internal disagreements. While some parties are absent, leaders assert unity against government policies. Key allies like DMK and CPI(M) express concerns over Congress actions. The Trinamool Congress also faces internal challenges.

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Karnataka to get new CM on June 3 as DK Shivakumar wins Congress Legislative Party race

D K Shivakumar has been unanimously elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka. He is set to take oath as the next Chief Minister of the state on June 3. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.

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DK Shivakumar arrives at CM Siddaramaiah's residence for 'breakfast meeting' amid Karnataka leadership change reports

The meeting comes as conversations over a potential leadership transition have resurfaced intermittently over the past several months, despite repeated assertions from the party leadership dismissing such reports.

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Karnataka final decision coming? Rahul Gandhi-Siddaramaiah meeting ends with possibility of change of guard

Amidst swirling political winds in Karnataka, the Congress party is seemingly on the brink of a leadership change. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly paved the way for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take the helm. Following a meeting in Delhi with top party leaders, the speculations are deepening on…

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Leadership tussle in Karnataka: BJP's Sanjay Saraogi says infighting 'permanent feature' of Congress

"The Congress party's internal affairs--specifically, their constant internal squabbling and infighting--are a permanent feature of the party. That is why you may have observed that whenever the opposition, even by some fluke, manages to form a government, they rarely return to power," Saraogi told ANI.

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"We'll talk about it tomorrow:" Siddaramaiah maintains stoic silence amongst leadership change reports

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will discuss leadership change speculation with the Congress high command tomorrow. This follows a meeting in Delhi with party leaders. A breakfast meeting with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is also scheduled. Speculation about the chief ministerial post has been ongoing. Upcoming meetings in Bengaluru are…

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Karnataka leadership tussle: Siddaramaiah to meet DK Shivakumar over breakfast tomorrow

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will meet for breakfast. This meeting fuels speculation about a possible leadership change in the Karnataka Congress. The party leadership has dismissed these reports. Discussions were held in Delhi regarding Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections. The meeting is being…

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'Everything is alright': KC Venugopal welcomes dignitaries for VD Satheesan's swearing-in as Keralam CM

The United Democratic Front is set to take power in Keralam. VD Satheesan will be sworn in as Chief Minister today. Senior Congress leaders and Chief Ministers from other states are attending the ceremony. The new government promises to fulfill election guarantees.

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VD Satheesan will be Kerala’s next Chief Minister, Congress leadership decides

Days of uncertainty over Kerala’s next Chief Minister finally ended on Thursday, May 14, after mounting public support for VD Satheesan and pressure from UDF allies helped tilt the Congress leadership battle in his favour. The Congress high command picked Satheesan to lead the new government despite reports that a…

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Who is VD Satheesan? The man who led Congress’s Kerala comeback and won the CM race; Check his net worth here

Who is VD Satheesan: After days of suspense, Congress leader VD Satheesan has finally been named Kerala Chief Minister following the UDF’s sweeping victory in the 2026 Assembly election. Once seen as a second-rung leader, Satheesan transformed himself into the face of the Congress comeback in Kerala through aggressive opposition…

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Why PM Modi Suddenly Wants Indians to Work From Home

As fuel prices rise and tensions in West Asia continue to grow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made an unexpected appeal to Indians work from home whenever possible, avoid unnecessary travel, and use fuel carefully. For many people, it sounded like a reminder from the Covid era. But behind this…

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Rahul Gandhi-Kanimozhi hold cordial talks, no decision on seat sharing

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Shabbir Ahmed and Pooja Prasanna.

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A call from Kerala that spurred Karnataka CMO into action

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Shabbir Ahmed, Pooja Prasanna, and Nidheesh MK.

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Congress files complaint against DD journalist for portraying Kharge as ‘traitor’

The Indian Youth Congress has filed a police complaint against Ashok Shrivastav, a journalist with Doordarshan, for portraying Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge as a “gaddaar” (traitor).

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AICC session in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9; Details here...

The Congress will hold a two-day AICC session in Ahmedabad which will be presided over by party president Mallikarjun Kharge. Read further for full updates on Dynamite News:

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CEC Appointment Sparks Political Row: Congress accuses Govt of violating spirit of Constitution

"The government hastily issued the notification for the new CEC’s appointment at midnight, which goes against the spirit of the Constitution," Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NDLS Stampede: Rahul Gandhi slams Govt - It highlights failure of Railways

At least 18 passengers, including five children, were killed and many others injured in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday evening. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Opposition protest US deportation of Indians, several MPs sport handcuffs

Opposition MPs on Wednesday protested demading a discussion in Parlament over the recent deportation of over 100 Indian nationals from the United States with several members inculding Amritsar MP Gurujit Singh Aujla seen joining the protest sporting handcuffs on their hands. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"A band-aid for bullet wounds, government bankrupt of ideas": Rahul Gandhi slams union budget

Congress leaders have slammed the budget. "A band-aid for bullet wounds! Amid global uncertainty, solving our economic crisis demanded a paradigm shift. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress to hold 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim and Jai Samvidhan' rally in Belgaum on Jan 21

The Belgaum rally was scheduled for December 27, but the Congress had to postpone it after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Statesman who transformed lives of ordinary people: KC Venugopal remembers Manmohan Singh

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Friday remembered former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as one of the best statesmen of India who transformed the lives of ordinary people through policies initiated during his tenure as prime minister and finance minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi pays last respect to former PM Manmohan Singh at his residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in Delhi on Friday.

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FIR Against Rahul Gandhi: 'Shows their desperation', reacts Priyanka

The FIR was registered by Delhi police on Thursday in connection with a scuffle that took place in Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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