Minister Manish Tiwari says the Congress has maintained a dignified silence over the BJP picking its team for the forthcoming general elections because the Congress does not have a tradition of commenting on the internal affairs of other parties.
In the run up to Parliament's winter session that will test the alliances within UPA, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will host a dinner for all United Progressive Alliance leaders on Friday. However, all eyes will be on DMK chief M Karunanidhi who has been oppo...
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After the much awaited cabinet reshuffle, it is time for the organizational overhaul in Congress. There are indications that ahead of the 2014 general elections, Congress scion Rahul Gandhi will be elevated to the position of Working President or Secretary Gen...
The cabinet reshuffle named the first-timer Congress MP from Jaipur, Lalchand Kataria, as the MoS for Defence, but the government later retracted that decision following the realization that both Kataria and the other MoS for Defence hail from the same state, ...
The cabinet reshuffle named the first-timer Congress MP from Jaipur, Lalchand Kataria, as the MoS for Defence, but the government later retracted that decision following the realization that both Kataria and the other MoS for Defence hail from the same state, ...
Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh defends the latest cabinet reshuffle, which has sparked a controversy as Union Minister Jaipal Reddy has been transferred from Petroleum Ministry to Science and Technology Ministry, saying that it is the right of the P...
The last-ditch attempt of his scam-hit government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made a huge change in his Cabinet and inducted 22 ministers into the council. Out of these, seven are of cabinet rank, 15 ministers of states and two with independent charge. This...
Sunday's Cabinet reshuffle marks something significant in the Congress: the idea of Rahul Gandhi being the No 2 in the Congress. Rahul's hand in the entry of news faces and the promotions of existing ones. And by chosing to remain outside the Cabinet, the Cong...
With the Cabinet reshuffle over and new faces getting introduced into the council of ministers, Congress party president Sonia Gandhi has hinted that a party reshuffle is imminent. The indications were in the resignations of four ministers who have been Congre...
Ambika Soni filed her resignation on Saturday saying she wants to focus on party works. Reports are that the former Information and Broadcasting minister is likely to get a crucial role within the Congress and work closely with Sonia Gandhi. The question is, w...
SM Krishna resigns ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle. The External Affairs Minister has allegedly told the Prime Minister that he wants to give him a free hand during the reshuffle. Discussions between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi over the expec...
Union Minister for External Affairs SM Krishna has offered his resignation to the Congress party top leadership ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday.
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna resigns ahead of the major Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday. SM Krishna has sent in his letter of resignation, which the Prime Minister is likely to acknowledge shortly. The External Affairs Minister has allegedly told the Prime...
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna resigns ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday. The External Affairs Minister has allegedly told the Prime Minister that he wants to give him a free hand during the reshuffle.
The countdown to the much-anticipated Cabinet reshuffle has begun. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi are likely to meet one last time before the appointed hour for the rejig. Congress scion Rahul Gandhi is expected to be given a...
The days after Dussera are keeping many Congress leaders on tenterhooks. The exit of Mamta Bannerjee from the UPA Cabinet has left open slots for at least a few Congressmen from the state to bag the Cabinet post. Those whose names are being tossed about are Ch...
Amid speculations of a cabinet reshuffle and the Congress scion getting ready to play a major role in the party and government, Rahul Gandhi has met President Pranab Mukherjee. This is the second time that the Congress general secretary is meeting the Presiden...
With whispers of a Cabinet reshuffle making rounds, Rahul Gandhi's meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gains relevance. Editors discuss whether Rahul's visit means there will be younger faces in PM's Cabinet or that he will take up a bigger role in the ...
With whispers of a Cabinet reshuffle making rounds, Rahul Gandhi's meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gains relevance. Will Rahul's meeting mean there will be younger faces in PM's Cabinet or will Rahul take up a bigger role in the government. Speculat...
When the Prime Minister shuffles his cards within the next fortnight, there's a chance that Delhi will also welcome a new Chief Minister. Sheila Dikshit's latest revelation has rattled the Delhi Congress. The Delhi Chief Minister, who is currently in her third...
After having served for 14 years as New Delhi's Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit is ready for a role at the Centre. Commenting on the 'buzz' about her shift, Dikshit said that she would abide by the decision of the leadership, triggering speculation about a poss...
The Congress Working Committee meet, chaired by party president Sonia Gandhi, is underway in Delhi. The CWC meet will take stock the political crisis caused by the exit of Mamata Banerjee-led TMC. The CWC may possibly pass a resolution to endorse FDI in retail...
The Congress Working Committee is meeting to decide on variety of issues following the recent exit of Mamata Bannerjee from the government, and the reshuffle of ministries. It is not clear if the Telangana issue will also feature in the meeting.
Three Congress Union ministers namely Jyotiraditya Scindia, Jitin Prasad, and Sachin Pilot are strong contenders, who are likely to be promoted during the Cabinet reshuffle. After the Trinamool Congress (TMC) pulled out of the UPA government, a Cabinet reshuff...
Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh will meet today to discuss the cabinet reshuffle after the TMC ministers' exit. The Railways ministry has always been handled by the UPA allies and it is likely that DMK and NCP are both vying for it.
The Congress core group meet, which lasted for an hour, has discussed about the exit of TMC from the government. The meet also seemed to have discussed the effectiveness of Bharat bandh. However there was no mention and discussion about the cabinet reshuffle i...
Chiranjeevi was a star campaigner for the Congress in the by-elections. Although he has denied it many times, Chiranjeevi was an aspirant for a ministerial berth or an important position at the Centre. But even in the recent Cabinet reshuffle, Chiranjeevi, and...
The BJP slams UPA's Cabinet reshuffle saying that the government's cosmetic changes don't inspire confidence. In a minor rejig, former Home Minister P Chidambaram was given the Finance Ministry; Sushil Kumar Shinde took his place as Home Minister and Veerappa ...
The formal announcement on Rahul Gandhi's new role is scheduled for September. A group of ten Congress Parliamentarians had written to party president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday, pitching for Rahul Gandhi's elevation. The MPs have asked that the Congress Genera...
A group of ten Congress Parliamentarians have written to party president Sonia Gandhi, pitching for Rahul Gandhi's elevation. The MPs have asked that the Congress General Secretary to be made the next Speaker of Lok Sabha. The position of the Speaker in the L...
According to sources, a major Cabinet reshuffle is on the cards after the Presidential elections. In case the TMC decides to pull out of UPA, the DMK is likely to eye the Rail Ministry. The Cabinet shuffle was expected after Pranab was nominated the Presidenti...
Four Union ministers -- Salman Khurshid, Vayalar Ravi, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jairam Ramesh -- allegedly express their willingness to give up Cabinet positions and work for the Congress party.
Four Union ministers -- Salman Khurshid, Vayalar Ravi, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jairam Ramesh -- express their willingness to give up Cabinet positions and work for the Congress party.