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Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

She was down with viral fever and doctors advised her to be under medical supervision.

Sonia Gandhi travels abroad for medical checkup

Sonia Gandhi travels abroad for medical checkup

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi is said to be travelling abroad for a routine checkup in connection with her treatment.

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital due to post-Covid issues

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital due to post-Covid issues

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said Gandhi is stable and will be in the hospital for a few days.

Mulayam meets Sonia Gandhi

Mulayam meets Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com29 May 2003

The meeting came a day after Rashtriya Lok Dal president Ajit Singh met the Congress chief for a tie-up in Uttar Pradesh.

Will Sonia Gandhi break Indira's record?

Will Sonia Gandhi break Indira's record?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The original Mrs Gandhi -- Indira -- had delivered a second successive election victory for the Congress in 1971 but before that she had to win a war. The reigning Mrs Gandhi -- Sonia -- has also led the Congress to consecutive poll successes (in 2004 and 2009) but she hasn't had to go so far as to fight an external war, though there have been many domestic battles, writes Kidwai, whose second book on Sonia Gandhi, 24 Akbar Road, is soon to be released by Hachette Books

Bargirls meet Sonia Gandhi

Bargirls meet Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

"We met Gandhi and sought her intervention on the Maharashtra government's decision to ban dance bars," Bharatiya Bar Girls Union chief Varsha Kale said.

Sonia Gandhi to fight RS polls from Raj, may file nomination on Wednesday

Sonia Gandhi to fight RS polls from Raj, may file nomination on Wednesday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Barely two months before the Lok Sabha election, Gandhi will be filing her nomination papers in Jaipur on Wednesday. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, her son Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are likely to accompany her.

CWC leaves it to Sonia Gandhi to clear the mess within

CWC leaves it to Sonia Gandhi to clear the mess within

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The Congress will hold a chintan shivir immediately after the Budget session of Parliament and the CWC will meet again before that, he told reporters

Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital, advised rest at home

Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital, advised rest at home

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi was discharged from the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Monday evening and was advised rest at home, the party said.

Sonia Gandhi turns 58

Sonia Gandhi turns 58

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Manmohan Singh and almost all his Cabinet colleagues were among those who drove to her 10, Janpath residence in New Delhi to wish her.

Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital

Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Her medical condition was stable and she has been advised rest.

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital in Delhi

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

She is reportedly suffering a stomach ache, a source close to Gandhi said.

Siddaramaiah declines Rajya Sabha seat, to complete term as MLA

Siddaramaiah declines Rajya Sabha seat, to complete term as MLA

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Siddaramaiah has resigned from his position as Chief Minister of Karnataka, following instructions from the Congress high command. D K Shivakumar is expected to succeed him. The decision follows internal discussions and political manoeuvring within the Congress party.

Sonia Gandhi discusses Telangana with Pranab Mukherjee

Sonia Gandhi discusses Telangana with Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee created a flutter in the Congress party by agreeing to meet 40 Congress MLAs from Andhra Pradesh.

Sanjay Dutt meets Sonia Gandhi

Sanjay Dutt meets Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Film actor Sanjay Dutt, a 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict out on bail, on Monday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi.

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'Mrs Gandhi had nothing to do in the day-to-day working of Dr Singh's government.' 'People say Mrs Gandhi's office used to give orders, which is nonsense.'

Sonia slams Centre's silence on Khamenei's killing

Sonia slams Centre's silence on Khamenei's killing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Sonia Gandhi has criticised the Modi government's silence on the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, arguing it raises doubts about India's foreign policy direction and credibility.

Sonia Gandhi refuses to become PM

Sonia Gandhi refuses to become PM

Rediff.com18 May 2004

Sonia Gandhi does not love Indians: Baba Ramdev

Sonia Gandhi does not love Indians: Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Hours after he and his supporters were dramatically evicted from the Ramleela maidan in New Delhi by the police, Baba Ramdev spewed venom on Congress President Sonia Gandhi and claims that there had been an attempt to eliminate him. Sheela Bhatt reports on his press conference

Muted birthday for Sonia Gandhi

Muted birthday for Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Congress president Sonia Gandhi turned 62 on Tuesday, but it was a subdued affair as she did not celebrate her birthday as a mark of tribute to the victims of the recent Mumbai terror strikes.The party had last week said that Gandhi will not celebrate her 62nd birthday and also asked party workers not to visit her today.However, Home Minister P Chidambaram and Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi were among the first to visit Gandhi to wish her.

Sonia Gandhi biopic still on!

Sonia Gandhi biopic still on!

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra talks about his biopic on Sonia Gandhi and other forthcoming movies.

Government Skips Women's Quota, Delimitation In 5-Bill Slate

Government Skips Women's Quota, Delimitation In 5-Bill Slate

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

BJP sources said the government would introduce a fresh Bill on the issue and has reached out to parties that opposed the earlier legislation.

Sonia Gandhi goes to Goa on medical advice

Sonia Gandhi goes to Goa on medical advice

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Her move comes after doctors advised her to get away from the heavy pollution in the national capital in view of her chronic chest infection, party insiders said.

Sonia Gandhi much better, says Rahul

Sonia Gandhi much better, says Rahul

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who underwent surgery in the United States recently for an unspecified ailment, is "much better". This was stated by Rahul Gandhi, who returned to New Delhi on Sunday after attending to his mother. "She is much better," Rahul told reporters. Sonia had left earlier in August for the US, where she underwent surgery.

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital for 'routine tests'

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital for 'routine tests'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

She was admitted to the private facility in New Delhi at 7 pm for 'routine tests and investigations', the hospital said in a health bulletin.

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Temperamentally, they are quite alike.' 'Ahmed Patel avoided the limelight and was not a power seeker.' 'The Gandhis too are not power wielders, but trustees of power.'

Mining scam: Goa CM meets Sonia Gandhi

Mining scam: Goa CM meets Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Against the backdrop of allegations pertaining to illegal mining, Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat met Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi. Though the Kamat government has been facing heat over alleged instances of illegal mining in the state, the change of leadership is not on the cards at least till the Justice M B Shah Commission probing illegal mining submits its report. Kamat said his meeting with Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday was a courtesy call.

Sonia Gandhi consoles Upendra's family

Sonia Gandhi consoles Upendra's family

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Former Union Minister close associate of the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telegu desam Supremo N T Rama Rao, Parvathaneni Upendra, passed away at a hospital in Hyderabad on Monday. Upendra, who was on dialysis after a kidney ailment, died of renal failure.

Sonia Gandhi condoles Rajkumar's demise

Sonia Gandhi condoles Rajkumar's demise

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

She described the actor as 'one of the titans of Indian cinema and a great artiste.'

Sonia Gandhi's appeal to Kashmiris

Sonia Gandhi's appeal to Kashmiris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Observing that a "new situation" has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday described the recent unrest in the state as "painful" and appealed to all "dissatisfied" sections to give peace a chance so that their future could be built.

Cong hints at equal seat-sharing with SP in 2027 UP assembly polls

Cong hints at equal seat-sharing with SP in 2027 UP assembly polls

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Wednesday hinted at an equal seat-sharing arrangement with the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

INDIA bloc to write to CJI on SIR, seek Pradhan's resignation

INDIA bloc to write to CJI on SIR, seek Pradhan's resignation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc met in New Delhi on Monday and decided to write to the chief justice of India on the Special Intesive Revision exercise and "vote loot", besides demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-CBSE row.

Who should play Sonia Gandhi?

Who should play Sonia Gandhi?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

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Sonia Gandhi offers prayers at Tirupati

Sonia Gandhi offers prayers at Tirupati

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Temple sources said this was her second visit to Tirumala. She had earlier visited the temple on January 28, 1999.

Divisive ideologies trying to weaken India's foundation: Sonia Gandhi

Divisive ideologies trying to weaken India's foundation: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

In a veiled attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said divisive ideologies anchored in hate and prejudice were making every effort to weaken the strong foundation of India.

I will never abandon Sonia Gandhi: Lalu

I will never abandon Sonia Gandhi: Lalu

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, who met Congress president Sonia Gandhi, on Sunday, told journalists that the two parties had a strong bond. Prasad's meeting with Gandhi in New Delhi fuelled speculation that he met the Congress chief in the wake of Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee's reported plan to seek a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the alleged job scam during his tenure.

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

In her message on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, she appealed to all to reinvigorate the principles of compassion, coexistence and inclusive development as the indelible features of polity, society and economy.

How did Sonia Gandhi cut her losses?

How did Sonia Gandhi cut her losses?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Will Sonia Gandhi be disqualified?

Will Sonia Gandhi be disqualified?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006