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The Congress accused the Modi government of undermining the ecological integrity of the Aravallis by redefining the mountain range. Jairam Ramesh questioned the move’s intent, warned of increased mining and real estate pressure, and alleged that expert recommendations were being ignored

Congress targeted the government after it told Lok Sabha that no Jawaharlal Nehru documents were missing from PMML. Jairam Ramesh sought an apology, countering earlier claims, as the Culture Minister said no audit found missing or illegally removed records

Congress has questioned the effectiveness of the Modi government’s new labour codes, urging measures like a Rs 400 minimum wage, Rs 25 lakh health coverage, employment guarantees in urban areas, social security for unorganised workers, and an end to contractualisation

A day before the final phase of Bihar polls, the Congress asserted that a Mahagathbandhan victory is certain. Party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh promised immediate implementation of the alliance’s guarantees, including job creation, pensions, subsidies, and expanded reservation benefits

Congress demanded Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee investigate LIC after a Washington Post report claimed it invested Rs 33,000 crore in Adani securities. LIC denied the allegations, calling them “false and baseless,” while the opposition accused the government of cronyism

The Congress on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim order staying key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, calling it a win for justice, equality, and fraternity. The court paused the collector’s powers and struck down restrictive donation rules

The Congress congratulated Vice President-elect C. P. Radhakrishnan but invoked Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s 1952 call for impartiality in the Rajya Sabha. It said the Opposition’s 40% vote share in the vice presidential polls reflected unity despite the BJP’s numerical victory.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely three-hour visit to Manipur on September 13, calling it an “insult” and a “non-visit.” This would be the PM’s first trip since the state plunged into ethnic violence in May 2023

The Congress on Thursday termed the GST overhaul “GST 1.5” and said the wait for a “true GST 2.0” continues. Party leaders Kharge, Chidambaram, and Ramesh demanded five more years of compensation for States, simplification of compliance, and relief for MSMEs

The Congress slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Xi Jinping in Tianjin, alleging it legitimises Chinese territorial aggression. Jairam Ramesh cited Galwan, border issues, Chinese product dumping, and a hydel project on Yarlung Tsangpo, accusing the government of silence and spinelessness.

Eight opposition-ruled States support GST rate slab reduction, consumer benefits, and compensation for revenue losses. Congress stresses the council meeting should advance cooperative federalism and fully transfer levies on sin and luxury goods to State

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh mocked Donald Trump for repeating his claim 22 times in 65 days that he stopped a potential India-Pakistan nuclear war through trade. India maintains the ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks, not foreign mediation

Citing the same media report as Ramesh, Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said the Modi government has "misled the nation from the start - failing to disclose the aircraft losses during Operation Sindoor".

The opposition party also said this is Modi's 35th trip abroad since May 2023 and it was "pathetic of the PM to treat Manipur in this awful manner"

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tagged a video clip of Trump to say this is the 11th time in 21 days that Modi's "great friend" claimed he had a role to play in the ceasefire between the two neighbours

Valmik Thapar, one of India's most eminent wildlife conservationists and authors, died at his residence

In a post on X, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "The INC will very soon be challenging in the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Wakf (Amendment) Bill, 2024".

A privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah was moved on Wednesday by Congress party for his ‘casting aspersions’ on its Rajya Sabha MP and former party president Sonia Gandhi.

The opposition bloc has accused Dhankhar of "partisan" conduct as the chairman of the Upper House and submitted the notice for motion on Tuesday. The move, spearheaded by the Congress, comes in the wake of verbal clashes between opposition parties and RS Chairman Dhankhar

Questions party's stance, pointing out Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's support for establishment of Adani-Ambuja cement plant in Ramannapet despite significant local opposition