As 2026 begins, the Indian National Congress grapples with internal strife. Senior leaders resist change, blocking new blood and creating a leadership crisis that threatens the party's future. Read the full analysis.
Congress opts to contest Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections alone, re-fielding five sitting corporators. Party aims to regain lost ground from BJP, citing corruption and infrastructure issues.
Congress finalizes candidates for 4 Karnataka Legislative Council seats. BJP holds 3 of these currently. A clean sweep could boost Congress's strength in the 75-member house. Key details inside.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's social media post praising RSS-BJP's organisational power ignites a firestorm within the party, raising questions about his motives and party unity. Read the full analysis.
BJP announces a major organisational reshuffle in Rajasthan, appointing new presidents for six state-level morchas, including two ex-Union ministers. Read the full list and analysis.
Sanjaya Baru analyses the Congress party's decline, tracing it to the 1969 split and centralisation of power. He argues decentralisation is key for Congress's revival, while BJP's similar centralisation under Modi poses a long-term risk. Read the full ana
TN Congress president K Selvaperunthagai accuses AICC's Praveen Chakravarty of working for BJP-RSS to disrupt DMK alliance. He has written to Kharge demanding action. Read the full story.
The Indian National Congress has rebranded its Outreach Cell as 'Rachnatmak Congress' and appointed former MP Sandeep Dikshit as chairperson. This strategic move aims to reconnect with civil society groups outside the BJP-RSS sphere. Read more.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy praises Sonia Gandhi's leadership, countering internal dissent sparked by Digvijaya Singh's comments praising BJP-RSS. A look at the Congress rift.
In a major setback for Congress ahead of Nagpur civic polls, four-time corporator Manoj Sable and his wife Harshala defect to BJP. Read about the internal strife over ticket distribution.
BJP accuses Congress of becoming a dynastic asset, mocking Kharge as 'remote-controlled'. The ruling party lists historical failures as Congress marks its foundation day. Read the full political clash.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra issued a stern warning to absent MLAs and MPs during Foundation Day, stating only ideologically committed members will get election tickets. He also slammed the BJP government over corruption allegations.
Haryana Congress chief Rao Narender Singh, on party's 140th Foundation Day, called for exposing BJP's 11-year failures on jobs, inflation, and social justice. Read the full story.
On the 140th foundation day of the Indian National Congress, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee declared only Congress can bring back peace and stability to the state, criticising the BJP government's failures. Read more.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore's comparison of RSS to Al-Qaeda ignites a political firestorm. BJP and Shiv Sena leaders hit back, while internal Congress discord surfaces. Read the full story.
The Congress party in Kerala faces major embarrassment after its members incorrectly sang the National Anthem at a public event, drawing sharp criticism from rivals and the public. Read the full story.
On Congress' 140th Foundation Day, Rahul Gandhi called the party the voice of India's soul, committed to the weak and toilers. Read his full message and tribute to the party's legacy.
On its 140th Foundation Day, we explore the Indian National Congress's journey from a British-era platform to a dominant political force, and Gandhi's changing views on its purpose post-Independence.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor offers a measured response to Digvijaya Singh's praise for RSS organisational strength, highlighting internal party debate on discipline and structure. Read the full story.
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee celebrates 140 years of INC with a historical exhibition, flag-hoisting, and symposium in Lucknow. Key leaders to address party workers and outline future plans.
Senior Congress leader Mukesh Naik resigned as MP media cell chief after a bitter row over the Talent Hunt Committee. State chief Jitu Patwari rejected his resignation. BJP calls it internal feud.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's praise for RSS-BJP's organisational strength, citing PM Modi's rise, overshadowed a key party meeting and triggered internal debate. Read more.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh shares PM Modi's picture, praising 'power of organisation', ahead of crucial CWC meeting. Read the full story on the internal dynamics.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's social media post praising RSS-BJP structure ignites controversy ahead of CWC meeting. BJP seizes on remarks to attack Congress divisions. Read more.
All 33 proposals, including the budget, passed in a turbulent Ludhiana Municipal Corporation meeting. BJP councillors staged a walkout over procedural issues. Read the full details.
A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
Internal conflicts and potential rebel candidates threaten Congress's prospects in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections on January 15. Key leaders sidelined, party struggles with candidate list.
Two AAP councillors defect to BJP, creating a 18-18 tie in Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation ahead of January mayoral elections. AAP and Congress allege horse trading.
In a major pre-election boost, two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, defect to BJP in Chandigarh, altering the numbers for the upcoming Mayor election. Read the full story.
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.