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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
TopicCongress G23 leaders

Topic: Congress G23 leaders

Why Congress’ G-23 is backing ‘Gandhi candidate’ Kharge for party president over Tharoor

Leaders of party's dissident group Friday signed Mallikarjun Kharge's nomination form. Tharoor, it is learnt, 'never spoke to G-23 to seek support'.

Ghulam Nabi chose ‘azadi’ over Gandhi coterie. But how far can he go without Congress umbrella?

At 73, Ghulam Nabi would have liked to be ‘Azad’ of such considerations after leaving Congress. But old politicians are like old bankers—they never lose interest.

IAS officer’s transfer is not a punishment for all, and Congress’ leaking lifeboat

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Sibal’s exit latest blow for Congress G-23 as group that questioned Gandhi leadership implodes

Four original members have left the party or distanced themselves from G-23. Many among the rest appear to have bought peace with the high-command.

Our democracy needs the Congress, let us be united, says Sonia Gandhi at party meet

By underscoring unity within party ranks, Sonia Gandhi may have reached out to dissenters or the G23, a group of 23 leaders who are extremely critical of the Gandhi leadership.

Congress defeat, angst, rebellion is all a re-run. ‘No hope for this party’ is the new buzz

Congress leaders say the loss in five state elections takes away the party's leeway to go back to what it once was. For others, rebellion by G-23 is just a hoopla.

Surprise guest list at Congress G-23 ‘dinner meet’ — Tharoor, Aiyar, Preneet Kaur, Vaghela

G-23 leaders meet for 2nd time in week at Ghulam Nabi Azad’s house after poll results declared. Former CMs Prithviraj Chavan, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, also spotted.

Veerappa Moily ‘dissociates’ himself from Congress G23, says never meant to attack high command

Former Union minister Moily says he doesn't endorse leadership change, and that Congress is trying its best to fight the Modi govt.

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India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.