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Congress seeks revamp of Air Pollution Act

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to the “severe plus” category on Friday morning, a stage at which all emergency measures, including a ban on polluting trucks, commercial four-wheelers, and all types of construction, are mandated to be initiated and enforced in the National Capital Region.

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Jairam Ramesh alleges poll code violation by airline

Jairam Ramesh alleges IndiGo violated Model Code of Conduct by hailing PM Modi for "something routine" and then appealing to passengers to vote in upcoming State elections. He claims there was no mention of Election Commission in the vote appeal announcement. He also said other airlines have resisted pressure from…

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BJP’s IT cell head alleges George Soros link to iPhone hacking row

The BJP’s IT cell head, Amit Malviya, on Wednesday alleged that the warning message received by several Opposition leaders on October 31, in which the Apple warned them about “state-sponsored attackers” attempting to target their iPhones, is linked to American billionaire financier George Soros.

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BJP has no issues in Chhattisgarh, can only resort to polarisation: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that the speeches made in poll-bound Chhattisgarh by Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta only had polarisation (as their objective).”

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Congress slams government over 'skyrocketing' prices, says people ready for change in 2024

Hitting out at the Centre over the prices of essential items “skyrocketing”, the Congress on November 1 said the people are ready for a change in 2024 elections and asserted that an INDIA bloc government will immediately change the policies that are increasing inflation. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh’s attack…

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‘A mystery’ how Adani group escapes despite pervading ‘stench of illegality’: Congress

The Congress on Monday claimed that recent media reports have “further illuminated” close links between the Adani group and a “shadowy network” of the group’s confidants who are allegedly involved in round-tripping, money laundering and brazen violations of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) laws.

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Modi govt tried to ‘weaken’ 2010 Act meant for protecting monuments, archaeological sites: Congress

Congress claims Modi government attempted to weaken 2010 law protecting monuments and archaeological sites but determined resistance of Congress and other parties prevented it. NMA released draft heritage bylaws for one more Centrally protected monument in Bihar. Congress highlights need to strengthen NMA and maintain its professional character.

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Congress will pass Bill guaranteeing protection of land, forests, tribal people's rights in Mizoram: Jairam Ramesh

The Congress promised that if it forms the government in Mizoram it would pass a new Bill in the very first session of the new Assembly guaranteeing the protection of the rights of the tribal people

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Assam CM Himanta’s ‘Akbar’ remark | Congress, BJP engage in war of words

The Congress and the BJP have engaged in a war of words over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Akbar’ remark made during a public speech in poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s Kawardha. T

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Congress cites news on Adani auditor under NFRA lens, says something 'truly rotten' in conglomerate

The Congress cited a media report that one of the Adani Group’s long-time auditors is being scrutinised by India’s accounting regulator to allege that “something is truly rotten” in the conglomerate.

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Crushed by inflation, populace using loans to make ends meet: Congress

The October bulletin ‘shows extremely concerning economic trends’ as inflationary trends have remained above the RBI’s threshold level of 4%.

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PM Modi cannot escape accountability by completely ignoring Manipur crisis: Congress

Congress attacks PM Modi for not visiting Manipur since May outbreak; questions why he hasn't met CM, MLAs, Union Minister, or spoken publicly on crisis. Criticizes Govt's handling of Manipur crisis, demands sacking of CM N. Biren Singh.

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Congress attacks government on issue of income inequality

The Congress on October 23 charged that the gap between the ultra-rich and the middle class in the country is widening under the Modi government.

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Nod for Chinese technicians to come ashore at Vizhinjam violates security guidelines: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges Centre complicit in allowing Chinese workers to disembark at Vizhinjam port, violating security guidelines. He questions why Chinese workers are being allowed to work illegally for Adani Group linked to global money-laundering networks. Home Ministry guidelines state no landing permit for nationals of Afghanistan, China,…

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Congress accuses YouTube of playing into the hands of ‘ruling dispensation’ after platform advises discretion to watch Priyanka speech

“Will Google, which owns YouTube, explain what is “suicidal or self-harming” in their speeches? Will now raising issues that matter to the people be censored,” asked Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh

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Always stood with citizens to protect their freedoms and choices: Congress on SC’s same sex marriage verdict

Congress is studying the different judgments of the five-judge bench, says Jairam Ramesh; adds that the Congress is a party of inclusion and firmly believes in non-discriminatory processes

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Amit Shah digs up communal incident at Chhattisgarh campaign meet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Chhattisgarh's Bhupesh Baghel govt of lynching a youth for "appeasement and vote bank politics". Congress demanded EC take action and accused Shah of trying to communalise polls. BJP fielded victim's father from Saja constituency. Congress called it inflammatory & demanded EC take action.

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Adani group likely overbilled coal consumers by 12,000 crore: Congress

Congress alleges Adani group behind biggest scam in modern India; Jairam Ramesh claims Rs 12,000 crore siphoned out of country; BJP accused of helping Adani acquire assets; Adani denies wrongdoing.

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Seven-judge Bench agrees to take a call on giving Money Bill case priority

Supreme Court sets up seven-judge Bench headed by CJI Chandrachud to hear petitions challenging Modi govt's passing of key Bills as Money Bills, denying Rajya Sabha opportunity to discuss or pass amendments. Also to decide if fundamental rights subservient to parliamentary privileges.

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RTI fast moving onto 'RIP/Om Shanti' status under Modi government: Jairam Ramesh

On the 18th anniversary of the enactment of the Right to Information Act (RTI), the Congress alleged that the Modi government has continually made attempts to weaken the law, dilute its provisions, appoint the “PM’s drumbeaters” as its Commissioners and reject requests.

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Congress slams the Modi government for transferring CAG officials

Congress accuses govt of intimidating CAG officers who exposed corruption in schemes; demands transfer orders be revoked. Modi govt accused of mafia-style tactics to silence those who expose corruption. CAG report showed 1400% cost inflation & tendering irregularities in Dwarka Expressway, faulty bidding practices & 60% cost inflation in Bharatmala.

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Government's liberal import policy cause of worry for farmers: Congress

Congress Gen. Sec. Jairam Ramesh claims Modi gov's liberal import policy causing "huge crisis" for farmers. Soyabean sold below MSP in MP & Rajasthan. Milk prices falling due to import of cheap palm oil, leading to losses for farmers. MP & Rajasthan polls next month.

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Rahul acted in consonance with people's sentiment on caste census, leadership endorsed it: Congress

The Congress on Monday said Rahul Gandhi decided to take forward the demand for a caste census by the backward class people he met during the Bharat Jodo Yatra and the party leadership has endorsed this move.

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Budget deficit in MGNREGS an indicator of the deepening rural distress: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh: MGNREGS budget exhausted in six months of the current financial year, indicating "deepening rural distress" and “rising inequality". Modi government’s priorities seen in 48% SUV sales, while digitisation used to discourage demand for MGNREGA.

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Rahul Gandhi as Ravan and PM Modi as ‘Biggest Liar’: Congress, BJP engage in poster war on social media platforms

Congress accuses BJP of inciting violence against Rahul Gandhi, citing their X post depicting him as a new-age Ravan. Congress leaders Venugopal & Ramesh call it “shameful” & “dangerous”. Youth Congress chief retaliates with a poster of Modi as a demon. #IndiaInDanger

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