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‘Can’t decide who is the real target': Jairam Ramesh's jibe at BJP
Jairam Ramesh said Congress called for a firm response to Pakistan and a special session on national security, but got no response from the government.
Updated on May 01, 2025 08:56 AM IST
‘Damage control’: Congress on Nadda distancing from Nishikant Dubey's SC remark
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged that the top court was "inciting religious wars" and said the Parliament should be closed if the apex court was to make laws.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 01:09 PM IST
‘Trying to weaken Supreme Court’: Congress reacts to BJP MP Dubey’s remarks
Congress wants the Supreme Court to remain fully independent, impartial, and its constitutional powers to be fully respected, said Jairam Ramesh.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 11:11 PM IST
Cong on US visa revocation cases of Indian students: ‘Will Jaishankar…’
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared a press statement issued by the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and said it is “cause for concern”
Published on Apr 18, 2025 11:47 AM IST
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Jairam Ramesh slams BJD's stance on Waqf Bill; party says it's still secular
The Bill was passed with a vote margin of 288-232 in the Lok Sabha and 128-95 in the Rajya Sabha.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 11:14 PM IST
Congress to move Supreme Court challenging Waqf Bill's constitutionality: Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh said the party would soon petition the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 10:37 AM IST
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‘When will PM go?’: Jairam Ramesh's jab at Modi after SC judges visit Manipur
A delegation of six Supreme Court judges including Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant visited a relief camp in Manipur's Churachandpur on Saturday.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 04:05 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh slams Assam CM over Congress leader’s arrest, Sarma hits back
Reetam Singh was reportedly arrested on Saturday by Lakhimpur police from his residence in Guwahati based on a complaint about a social media post.
Updated on Mar 16, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Cong slams PM Modi on Trump's reciprocal tariff: ‘Only interested in tareef’
On March 5, Trump criticised the high tariffs charged by India and other countries, and announced reciprocal tariffs from April 2
Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:05 PM IST
‘Anti-national work’: Congress questions BJP over ‘fake news’ on USAID funding
Jairam Ramesh called the BJP “liars and illiterates,” saying the USD 21 million was for Bangladesh, not India's voter turnout.
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 11:05 PM IST
Congress clarifies stance on Pitroda's ‘China’ remark: ‘Most definitely NOT…’
The BJP was quick to hit back at Sam Pitroda for his reported comments stating that his views reflect the Congress party's stance.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 06:49 PM IST
Congress claims Article 174 violated, urges PM Modi to visit Manipur
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi for not visiting Manipur amid ongoing constitutional issues.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 12:26 PM IST
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Congress's ‘damage control’ dig at PM Modi's ‘I am not a God’ comment in podcast
Jairam Ramesh mocked PM Modi's podcast assertion of being human, labelling it as damage control following his previous 'non-biological' declaration.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 01:28 PM IST
‘Integrity of electoral process…’: Cong moves SC against poll rules amendment
The Centre recently amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, based on the recommendations of the ECI.
Published on Dec 24, 2024 06:51 PM IST
‘Diversionary tactic’: Jairam Ramesh on cash at Singhvi's seat, slams BJP
The Congress leader also alleged that the BJP is attempting to disrupt Parliament proceedings by raising slogans and preventing discussions from taking place.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:35 PM IST
'Indictment of PM's gullibility': Congress asks 6 questions on truce with China
Jairam Ramesh claimed PM Modi gave a clean chit to China just four days after 20 Indian soldiers died in the line of duty thwarting Chinese aggression
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 02:55 PM IST
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'Damaging Brand India...': Congress asks Centre to 'articulate stance' on Canada
Jairam Ramesh also expressed concerns over the deterioration of India's ties with Canada.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 03:13 AM IST
Haryana polls: Misleading trends on ECI website, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
Ramesh also requested the poll watchdog to issue “immediate directions” to officials to update the website with true and accurate figures
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 01:41 PM IST
‘Why can't PM Modi be peacemaker by visiting violence-hit Manipur'?: Congress
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh promised to fully restore peace in six months with Centre's help, while ruling out stepping down
Published on Aug 30, 2024 10:50 PM IST
Congress claims ‘discrepancy’ in clearances in Great Nicobar project
Jairam Ramesh has responded to environment minister Bhupender Yadav’s letter which said that no objections were raised by the tribals against the project.
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 04:06 AM IST
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Jairam Ramesh slams Narendra Modi's I-Day speech: 'PM's capacity for malice…'
During his speech, his longest in 11 years, PM Modi said there was a need for a secular civil code.
Published on Aug 15, 2024 02:29 PM IST
Congress reiterates demand for probe into Hindenburg charges against SEBI chief
Union minister Giriraj Singh attacked the Congress and said the strictest action would be taken against Hindenburg Research for defaming India
Published on Aug 12, 2024 04:39 PM IST
Cong slams Centre over Indians recruited into Russian Army: ‘Failure to…’
Last week, the Centre had told Parliament that eight Indian nationals had died while fighting for the Russian Army in the Ukraine war
Published on Aug 09, 2024 09:13 PM IST
‘Revenue-raising exercise’: Cong's Jairam Ramesh jabs Centre on NTA
On Friday, the Supreme Court expanded the remit of the Centre-appointed expert panel to review the functioning of the NTA and recommend examination reforms.
Published on Aug 04, 2024 09:19 PM IST
Cong takes aim at PM over proposed Ukraine visit: ‘…Manipur before or after?'
PM Modi is likely to make his first visit to Ukraine on August 24, the war-hit country's National Day.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 11:50 AM IST
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‘Jairam, you weren’t…': Nirmala Sitharaman to Cong MP over Mamata's walkout
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh had dubbed the NITI Aayog as an “attached office of PMO,” this in wake of Mamata Banerjee walking out of the think tank's meeting
Published on Jul 27, 2024 08:08 PM IST
‘Drum beater of non-biological PM’: Cong on NITI Aayog after Mamata's walkout
Mamata Banerjee alleged that at the NITI Aayog meeting she was not allowed to speak for more than five minutes while other chief ministers were given more time.
Published on Jul 27, 2024 05:28 PM IST
Union Budget: Centre cuts Census 2021 allocation to ₹1,309 crore
The Centre has repeatedly maintained that the decennial exercise has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 08:18 PM IST
Cong jabs Modi government over Economic Survey: ‘Cherry-picked view of economy’
The Economic Survey 2023-24 has projected that the country's GDP is likely to grow at 6.5 to 7 per cent in the current fiscal year
Published on Jul 22, 2024 05:22 PM IST
Centre lifts ban on govt employees joining RSS activities; Opposition-BJP spar
Centre reportedly lifted a ban on government employees participating in RSS activities, attracting criticism from opposition leaders.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 12:44 PM IST