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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Topic: Congress

2024 vs 2019 — as Lok Sabha poll dates are announced, how things are similar, yet different

As the country heads to another general election, Oppn finds itself far more electorally enfeebled. Meanwhile, the BJP has still not been able to expand in south and east India.

Keep political donations a secret. Disclosure can lead to states victimising corporations

The tax authorities should also investigate the extent of the use of ‘shell companies’ by corporations and political parties to indulge in corrupt practices.

‘One nation-no election, dictatorship & death of federalism’ — oppn parties decry simultaneous polls

Criticism comes in wake of Ram Nath Kovind-led panel advocating for ‘one nation, one election’ in its report submitted to President Droupadi Murmu Thursday.

‘Congress in deep slumber for 2 yrs, didn’t take action’ — HC dismisses party’s plea in tax dues case

Delhi HC rejects Congress's writ petition against ITAT's order refusing to stay demand notice of over Rs 100 cr against the party, says 'no infirmity' requiring court's interference.

Who takes better care of political workers? Survey of BJP and Congress finds out

A survey of 206 respondents after the 2023 Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, revealed fascinating differences in the average responses from BJP and Congress workers.

‘My father & I considered outsiders in BJP’ — Hisar MP Brijendra Singh, who quit party to join Congress

Brijendra Singh talks about 'compatibility issues' and differences in ideas that made him uncomfortable in BJP, praises Rahul Gandhi’s transformation during Bharat Jodo Yatra.

‘Managing headlines’ to ‘targeting Muslims’ — in Oppn camp, most guarded, some slam CAA move outright

Congress stuck to linking govt's move to 'electoral bonds scandal'. Meanwhile, Mamata said she would oppose the law 'if it discriminates against groups of people living in India'.

Cong leader moves SC seeking to restrain Centre from appointing new ECs

Two vacancies of election commissioners have arisen following the resignation of Arun Goel and Anup Chandra Pandey’s retirement. Plea filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur

Thrissur twist: How Congress offset desertion by ex-CM’s daughter with a surprise candidate

Ahead of LS polls, children of ex-Kerala CM Karunakaran set stage for intense battle in Thrissur, which has candidates like BJP’s Suresh Gopi & CPI’s Sunil Kumar.

On Camera

Intelligence services can become enemies of India’s law. Bring judicial, legislative oversight

Police in Telangana arrested police officer Dugyala Praneeth Kumar, who is suspected of having carried out espionage against opposition leaders during the Bharat Rashtra Samiti government.

Complaints to RBI ombudsman up 68% in FY23, banks biggest cause for customer grievances

Data shows large public sector banks received highest number of complaints in absolute terms, but fared better than several private banks when looked at on complaints-per-branch basis.

All about dramatic ops by India on high seas that led to arrest of 35 pirates, rescue of 17 hostages

The former Maltese-flagged merchant vessel Ruen was originally hijacked on 14 December last year by the pirates and was being used as a mother ship.

CAA comes not with a bang, but with a whimper. Without NRC, it will fade into academic debate

For BJP, CAA was strategic move that did not quite work out because those it would benefit could’ve been accommodated under existing laws, and new entrants would remain excluded.