Page 105 - Latest Updates on Rahul Gandhi
Why can't Congress recognise the realities and offer realistic solutions?
Rahul Gandhi's two recent video performances offer little hope - the first fell flat in attacking govt 'strategy'; and the second showed him in a position unbecoming of a leader - writes T N Ninan
Rs 65,000 cr package needed for poor, target is doable: Raghuram Rajan
Former RBI Governor responds to Rahul Gandhi's question, says GDP is Rs 200 trillion, and out of that 65,000 crore is not a huge amount
 "Rs 65,000 cr package needed for poor, target is doable: Raghuram Rajan")
India needs Rs 65,000 cr to save the poorest and their livelihoods: Rajan
Cyclical lockdown will diminish credibility and be devastating for economic activity, cautions the former RBI governor
 "India needs Rs 65,000 cr to save the poorest and their livelihoods: Rajan")
Rahul Gandhi speaks to Raghuram Rajan on Covid-19's economic impact
The video of their conversation is likely to be streamed soon
 "Rahul Gandhi speaks to Raghuram Rajan on Covid-19's economic impact")
Wilful defaulters benefited from 'phone banking' under UPA regime: FM
Congress has attempted to mislead people, and Rahul Gandhi should introspect why his party fails to play a constructive role in cleaning up the system, says Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Wilful defaulters benefited from 'phone banking' under UPA regime: FM")
Over Rs 68,600-crore loans of wilful defaulters written off, says RBI
The write-offs are technical or prudential in nature, which means the banks have made 100 per cent provisions against the loans
 "Over Rs 68,600-crore loans of wilful defaulters written off, says RBI")
Cong alleges Modi govt waived Rs 68,607 crore of bank loan defaulters
Congress also alleged that the government waived loans worth Rs 6.66 trillion from 2014 till September 2019
Act against profiteering in Covid-19 test kits procurement: Rahul to PM
He said that the country will "never forgive" those making an unfair profit by selling testing kits
 "Act against profiteering in Covid-19 test kits procurement: Rahul to PM")
Govt should conduct 100,000 coronavirus tests per day: Rahul Gandhi
A total of 26,496 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said
 "Govt should conduct 100,000 coronavirus tests per day: Rahul Gandhi")
Manmohan opposes DA hike freeze; Sonia writes to PM on MSME package
The Congress posted excerpts from a video conference of the party's recently constituted 11-member consultative group
 "Manmohan opposes DA hike freeze; Sonia writes to PM on MSME package")
Ex-PM Manmohan Singh slams govt, says not necessary to freeze DA, DR hike
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi also slammed the government over the issue
 "Ex-PM Manmohan Singh slams govt, says not necessary to freeze DA, DR hike")
Sections of Sangh Parivar appeal for boycott of all Chinese goods
Shailendra Sengar, Bharatiya Janata Party Kisan Morcha national vice-president, called for a 'complete boycott' of all Chinese goods on April 25
 "Sections of Sangh Parivar appeal for boycott of all Chinese goods")
'Cleaning hands of rich': Rahul blasts govt for using rice in sanitisers
The decision was taken by a group of experts under the National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC), chaired by Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Covid-19: Cong hopeful of govt following up more of its recommendations
The Congress has constituted an 11-member consultative group which would meet at least once in two days to suggest further policy changes
 "Covid-19: Cong hopeful of govt following up more of its recommendations")
India blocks automatic FDI route for neighbours to curb hostile takeovers
Until now, Chinese investments were automatically allowed, similar to those from other nations, in all but 16 sectors, such as telecom, defence, and national security.
 "India blocks automatic FDI route for neighbours to curb hostile takeovers")
Coronavirus a huge challenge; need to mobilise scientists, engineers: Rahul
With an increase of over 900 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, India's total count rose to 14,378 on Saturday
 "Coronavirus a huge challenge; need to mobilise scientists, engineers: Rahul")
Don't exhaust ammunition, hold some for backlash, Rahul Gandhi advises govt
Calls for categorising areas into 'hot zones' and 'safe zones', and ramping up random testing to remain ahead of the virus instead of chasing it
Top headlines: Goldman downgrades Indian mkts, Asia to clock lowest growth
Business Standard brings to you a snapshot of events that made the headlines today
 "Top headlines: Goldman downgrades Indian mkts, Asia to clock lowest growth")
If lockdown not solution, then why Cong ruled states extended it first: BJP
The nationwide lockdown was extended till May 3 after the announcement by the PM as states called for the extension to check the rapid spread of the viral infection
 "If lockdown not solution, then why Cong ruled states extended it first: BJP")
National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a press conference via video conference, Gandhi also said the entire country has to fight the crisis "unitedly"
 "National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi")