Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and a member of Indian National Congress (INC). He is the son of late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. Gandhi is the heir of the powerful Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty and is one of the most prominent politicians in the country.
Gandhi was born on June 19, 1970, and is a graduate of Rollins College, Florida. He has completed his M.Phil from Trinity College, England. He established a technology-based outsourcing firm in Mumbai, Backops Services Pvt Ltd after he returned to India.He has a younger sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, is the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee and the in-charge of Uttar Pradesh.
Rahul Gandhi entered active politics in 2004 and got elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time from Amethi constituency. He was appointed as the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee in 2017 and was also given the charge of the Indian Youth Congress and the National Student Union of India. He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha from the Amethi constituency in 2009 and was elevated to the post of Vice-President of the Congress party in the same year.
Gandhi retained his Amethi seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and became the President of Indian National Congress in 2017. However, he lost the same seat in 2019 to BJP's Smriti Irani but won from Wayanad. He resigned from the post of President on July 3, 2019 after the party's poor performance in the 2019 General Elections.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he gifted a packet of Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his Italy visit.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway, a joint diplomatic press statement in Oslo saw Norwegian journalist Helle Ling question the Prime Minister on India's human rights record and press freedom.
The Tamil Nadu government has rejected the three-language formula proposed under the National Education Policy, reaffirming its commitment to a two-language system.
VD Satheesan on Monday took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram, leading a twenty-member cabinet.
The death of 31-year-old former Miss Pune, Twisha Sharma, in Bhopal has triggered allegations of dowry harassment and investigative lapses. Found dead five months after marrying lawyer Samarth Singh, her family alleges physical abuse and a forced pregnancy termination.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni in Pune, identifying him as the alleged kingpin behind the NEET UG paper leak that led to the cancellation of the 2026 entrance examination.
The Congress high command has named six-time legislator, VD Satheesan, as the new Chief Minister of Kerala following an 11-day deadlock.
The Central Bureau of Investigation Director has received a one-year extension, continuing in the role until May next year. The decision was made by a high-power committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India, and the Leader of Opposition.
Ten days after securing a massive mandate in the Kerala assembly elections, the Congress party has yet to finalise its Chief Minister.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Wednesday won the crucial floor test in the state assembly with the support of 144 MLAs.
Ten days after winning the Kerala elections, the Congress party is yet to announce its Chief Minister amid a three-way contest between senior leaders KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala, and VD Satheesan for the post.
The Tamil Nadu government faces political turbulence as Chief Minister Vijay appoints a personal astrologer as an Officer on Special Duty, drawing criticism over administrative credentials. Ahead of a crucial assembly floor test, thirty rebel AIADMK MLAs led by S.P. Velumani and C.V. Shanmugham have pledged support to the TVK-led government, officially severing ties with the BJP. During the session, Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his controversial stance on Sanatana Dharma. Administratively, the state announced the closure of seven hundred liquor shops near schools and temples, alongside new bans on political hoardings and the creation of women's safety task forces. In Kerala, a leadership struggle for the Chief Minister post has emerged between K.C. Venugopal and V.D. Satheesan following the UDF election victory. Meanwhile, in Telangana, a POCSO case was filed against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath. The broadcast also confirmed the return of actor Mohanlal for the third installment of the Drishyam film franchise.
TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid a sea of supporters, his friends and family, and several political leaders. Eight other TVK leaders were sworn in besides him, as ministers in the new government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony. The TVK managed to secure the Governor's nod to form the government after the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the VCK, and IUML extended their support to the Vijay-led party for a colaition government.
Newly sworn in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay shared a headline-grabbing selfie moment with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shortly after taking oath in Chennai, adding a viral political-pop culture touch to the historic ceremony.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu, submitting a letter of support from 118 legislators to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan.
Samajwadi Party Akhilesh Yadav met Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee at her Kalighat residence, days after TMC was routed in West Bengal assembly elections.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to attend TVK chief Vijay's upcoming swearing-in ceremony. This move could result in the national party securing a cabinet position in the state government after several decades.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, legal expert Harish Salve discussed the constitutional crisis in West Bengal following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign despite losing her seat and the decisive mandate against her party.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani responded to allegations by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and opposition leaders that the recent election was stolen and more.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has refused to accept the West Bengal assembly election results after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured two hundred and seven out of two hundred and ninety-four seats. I
