Earlier in the day, leaders of 25 Opposition parties met in New Delhi to discuss their strategy to take on the BJP-led government over several issues, including SIR, the NEET-CBSE exam row, and the ongoing economic situation.
Congress's Rajya Sabha nominations reflect the party leadership's bid to balance electoral strategy, social representation and internal unity ahead of key Assembly elections.
While the Congress is expected to win seven seats across five states comfortably, the BJP is expected to make bigger gains in the upcoming polls. With several key Bills likely to be tabled in the Monsoon Session, the changing arithmetic in the Upper House will be crucial in shaping legislative outcomes.
As Karnataka prepares for a leadership transition, the Congress high command has made a significant organisational move that could shape the party's power balance and internal coordination in the state.
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar will be sworn in as Karnataka's 25th Chief Minister in Bengaluru on June 3, government sources said, days after Siddaramaiah stepped down following a prolonged power tussle within the party.
Fuelling the speculation further, sources in the Chief Minister's Office confirmed that Siddaramaiah has sought an appointment with Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for May 28.
The Congress has named VD Satheesan as Kerala's next Chief Minister after 10 days of deliberations, choosing the popular six-time MLA over KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala.
The 79-year-old Rajya Sabha MP has faced multiple health issues in recent years, including hospitalisations earlier this year for respiratory discomfort and uneasiness.
A high-level meeting was held at the Prime Minister's residence and attended by PM Modi, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Gandhi to discuss potential successors to outgoing CBI Director Praveen Sood, whose tenure ends on May 24.
Rahul Gandhi is also said to be weighing whether KC Venugopal should be sent to Kerala as chief minister or continue in his current organisational role as Congress general secretary at the national level.
The Congress has intensified its attack on the Aam Aadmi Party after Raghav Chadha and six Rajya Sabha MPs exited the party. It says the turmoil has exposed AAP and wants Opposition parties to rethink their ties with it.
Sources told India Today that the Opposition decided to submit the notice against the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging that he has not changed his conduct and continues to act in a partisan manner.
Without resorting to bitterness or name-calling, Priyanka Gandhi, while speaking on delimitation, delivered barbs with a smile -- drawing laughter from Home Minister Amit Shah, energising Opposition benches, and earning praise from Rahul Gandhi.
A special three-day Parliament session from April 16–18 will consider amendments to implement 33% women's reservation before 2029, advancing the timeline beyond the current post-2027 Census delimitation requirement.
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Facing a crucial electoral battle in Kerala, the Congress-led UDF has deployed a "troika strategy" by assigning three senior leaders distinct outreach roles. Sachin Pilot to mobilise youth and urban voters, KJ George to consolidate Christian support, and Imran Pratapgarhi to engage Muslim communities.
Seat-sharing delays between the Indian National Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam have led to multiple "friendly contests" in Puducherry, with both parties fielding candidates in overlapping constituencies. The late pact has triggered on-ground rivalry, exposing coordination gaps within the INDIA bloc.
Congress has secured a temporary extension to retain its 24 Akbar Road headquarters after talks with BJP, while exploring long-term options amid eviction risks and a Supreme Court-backed property claim.
Congress faces a deadline to vacate two of its most important Delhi addresses. With legal options on the table and time running out, the party now scrambles to hold on to its political nerve centre.
The Congress matriarch was hospitalised after she started feeling unwell, sources said. Both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are present in the hospital, they added.
