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Vice-president of the Indian National Congress Rahul Gandhi turned on the government, calling a recent move to prevent criminal lawmakers from being ejected from parliament “complete nonsense”. (AFP)
AFP

Gandhi ‘bombshell’ stirs doubts over Indian PM’s future

Ruling Congress party scion Rahul Gandhi’s rejection of a government decree to protect convicted lawmakers has "dropped a bomb" on India’s premier.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CONGRESS PARTY

Indian premier rewards allies with Cabinet seats

Indian Premier Manmohan Singh on Thursday added 59 members to his week-old Cabinet, rewarding loyal coalition allies with ministerial posts.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CONGRESS PARTY

Indians boost power of Congress

Surprise results in India’s general elections this weekend have strengthened prospects for Sonia Gandhi’s alliance to push through reforms.

  • Staff Reporter
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BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY

India announces staggered election

India will hold general elections next month, officials said on Monday, kick-starting a frenetic campaign for the 700-million votes up for grabs.

  • Elizabeth Roche
3 min read
CONGRESS PARTY

India ruling party hails historic nuclear deal

India’s ruling Congress Party on Thursday hailed US approval of a historic nuclear trade deal which will unleash billions of dollars of investment.

  • Alistair Scrutton
3 min read
BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY

Hindu nationalists ‘win’ Gujarat poll

Controversial Hindu nationalist party leader Narendra Modi swept back to power in India’s religiously divided Gujarat state on Sunday in what was called a national victory over…

  • Tripti Lahiri
3 min read