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ED summons Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in money laundering case

ED summons Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in money laundering case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The case was registered recently to probe alleged financial irregularities in the party-promoted Young Indian that owns the National Herald newspaper.

'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Major Ramesh Upadhyay (retd), acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, claims he was tortured in jail to falsely implicate Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Bhagwat, and Indresh Kumar.

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Row over IM remarks: Shakeel Ahmed meets Sonia Gandhi

Row over IM remarks: Shakeel Ahmed meets Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed on Tuesday met party chief Sonia Gandhi in the wake of controversy over his remarks linking 2002 Gujarat riots with birth of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen even as he accused Bharatiya Janata Party of diverting the nation's attention from National Investigation Agency's "observations".

1 killed in clash over Sonia Gandhi's objectionable pic

1 killed in clash over Sonia Gandhi's objectionable pic

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A 33-year-old man was killed and six others injured, five of them seriously in a clash between two camps on Thursday over an objectionable photo of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in a WhatsApp messenger group.

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.' 'He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.'

PM's museum wants Cong to return Nehru's letters to Edwina

PM's museum wants Cong to return Nehru's letters to Edwina

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Rizwan Kadri, a member of the Prime Minister's Museum and Library (PMML) Society has written a letter to the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi requesting to give back the documents, that he called are 'important aspect of its history' and were withdrawn from the museum allegedly on the order of Congress senior leader Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia 'very positive' on Ram Temple invite: Digvijaya

Sonia 'very positive' on Ram Temple invite: Digvijaya

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday confirmed reports of an invitation to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, adding that she was 'very positive on this matter'.

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, with the BJP-led alliance having a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

'It's Difficult To Be In The Congress'

'It's Difficult To Be In The Congress'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

A seasoned politician and two-term Member of Parliament, Dr Shakeel Ahmad, who has served as a Union minister and senior Congress leader, resigned from the Congress party, marking the end of his decades-long association with an organisation that his family has been part of for three generations. In an interview with Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff he speaks why he quit the party.

I am giving you my son: Sonia's pitch for Rahul in Raebareli

I am giving you my son: Sonia's pitch for Rahul in Raebareli

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Trying to strike an emotional chord with the voters, Sonia asked the people to consider Rahul Gandhi too as their own.

No Gandhis in Amethi fray for first time in 25 years

No Gandhis in Amethi fray for first time in 25 years

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The last time a non-Gandhi was in the fray from the constituency was in 1998, when Satish Sharma, a close aide of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, contested the polls but lost to the BJP's Sanjaya Sinh.

Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi calls for gold import duty cut

Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi calls for gold import duty cut

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi has written to the government, to ask for a cut in the record import duty on gold and for other restrictions to be eased.

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Dr Singh's eldest daughter Professor Upinder Singh gently reminded the gathering that this was a moment for prayer, not accolades.

Oppn MPs protest in T-shirts featuring '124-year-old Minta Devi'

Oppn MPs protest in T-shirts featuring '124-year-old Minta Devi'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

INDIA bloc MPs protest against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar, alleging irregularities and disenfranchisement of voters.

Ashok Chavan reacts on Rahul's 'Maha leader cried in front of Sonia' remark

Ashok Chavan reacts on Rahul's 'Maha leader cried in front of Sonia' remark

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Rahul Gandhi claimed a leader from Maharashtra cried in front of his mother Sonia Gandhi, saying he felt ashamed that he could not "fight this power any more and didn't want to go to jail".

Will Sonia, Kharge go to Ayodhya event? Cong says...

Will Sonia, Kharge go to Ayodhya event? Cong says...

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The Congress on Friday said it will take a decision at an 'appropriate time' whether its senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi will attend the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

FIR against Sonia Gandhi over non-payment of dues in Kerala

FIR against Sonia Gandhi over non-payment of dues in Kerala

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Heather Constructions has alleged that it was given a contract for construction of Rajiv Gandhi's statue and is yet to receive dues amounting to Rs. 3.5 crore.

Sonia's letter to Rae Bareli voters hints at family succession

Sonia's letter to Rae Bareli voters hints at family succession

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The message to the voters comes a day after the former Congress president filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat from Rajasthan.

US court dismisses 1984 riots case against Sonia Gandhi

US court dismisses 1984 riots case against Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

An appeals court in New Delhi has affirmed a district judge's order to dismiss a human rights violation lawsuit filed against Congress president Sonia Gandhi by a Sikh group in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, ruling that the petition lacked merit.

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Amid criticism that the Congress had given a walkover to Irani in Amethi, sources said, the party in its wisdom believed that Rae Bareli's historical, emotional and electoral importance for the Gandhi family was higher than that of Amethi.

Modi's, Sonia's Tributes To Sardar, Indira

Modi's, Sonia's Tributes To Sardar, Indira

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi on Tuesday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada on the birth anniversary of the country's first home minister which is celebrated as National Unity Day. In New Delhi, Congress MPs Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid homage to Indira Gandhi on the 39th anniversary of the late prime minister's assassination.

Rajya Sabha Chairman rejects privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rajya Sabha Chairman rejects privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has rejected a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah after he cited a 1948 government press release to authenticate his statement that a Congress leader was part of the management of Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had moved the notice against Shah for "casting aspersions" on Congress Parliamentary Party head Sonia Gandhi.

ED's chargesheet in land deal first to name Vadra in criminal case

ED's chargesheet in land deal first to name Vadra in criminal case

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a money laundering case related to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur. The ED has also attached properties worth Rs. 37.64 crore linked to Vadra.

'Mahaul' in our favour, but...: Sonia to Congressmen

'Mahaul' in our favour, but...: Sonia to Congressmen

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Noting that elections will be held in four states, she urged party leaders to sustain the momentum and goodwill that had been generated for the party in the Lok Sabha elections.

Revanth Reddy urges Sonia to contest LS polls from Telangana

Revanth Reddy urges Sonia to contest LS polls from Telangana

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The request to contest from the state is being made as people see her as the 'mother' who gave statehood to Telangana, he was quoted as saying in an official release

Congress leaders pay last respects to Manmohan Singh at AICC HQ

Congress leaders pay last respects to Manmohan Singh at AICC HQ

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's mortal remains were brought to the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday, where top party leaders paid their last respects. Singh, who headed the Congress-led UPA government and is considered the architect of India's economic reforms, died on Thursday at 92. A seven-day national mourning will be observed throughout the country in his honor.

VP polls: Despite number crunch, INDIA to put up joint candidate

VP polls: Despite number crunch, INDIA to put up joint candidate

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The INDIA bloc is set to field a joint candidate for the upcoming vice presidential elections. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is engaging with opposition parties to identify potential candidates and build consensus. The decision reflects a unified front among opposition parties aiming to send a strong political message.

Was Guaranteed 160 Seats For MVA In Maha Polls: Pawar

Was Guaranteed 160 Seats For MVA In Maha Polls: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Sharad Pawar claimed that two individuals had met him in New Delhi before the 2024 Maharashtra assembly polls and 'guaranteed' the Opposition's victory in 160 of 288 constituencies.

Systematic efforts by Modi to cripple Congress financially: Sonia

Systematic efforts by Modi to cripple Congress financially: Sonia

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The idea that India is the world's largest democracy is a complete lie, Rahul Gandhi alleged.

After Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi now tests Covid positive

After Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi now tests Covid positive

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Priyanka was in Lucknow on Wednesday to address a state-level 'Chintan Shivir' and returned to Delhi on Thursday.

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years.

Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI; police quiz him for 3 hrs

Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI; police quiz him for 3 hrs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A lawyer allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during court proceedings. Security intervened, and the lawyer was removed from the premises. The CJI remained composed and continued with the proceedings.

Sonia arrives in Jaipur to escape Delhi pollution

Sonia arrives in Jaipur to escape Delhi pollution

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The visit comes amid the campaign for the November 25 assembly polls in Rajasthan, where the Congress hopes to return to power.

When Pranab said, Sonia will not make me PM

When Pranab said, Sonia will not make me PM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

"No, she will not make me the PM," was Dr Pranab Mukherjee's cryptic response in a reference to Sonia Gandhi when he was asked by his daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee about his chances of becoming the prime minister in 2004.

Aircraft carrying Sonia, Rahul makes emergency landing

Aircraft carrying Sonia, Rahul makes emergency landing

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The plane made an emergency landing at the Bhopal airport, Bhopal police commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra told PTI.

Cong to hold nationwide stir against ED action in National Herald case

Cong to hold nationwide stir against ED action in National Herald case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Congress party in India has condemned the seizure of assets belonging to the National Herald, a newspaper founded by Jawaharlal Nehru, and announced nationwide protests against the action. The party's general secretary, KC Venugopal, described the action as "draconian" and said it was a politically motivated attempt to silence the opposition. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, among others, on charges of money laundering in the case. The Congress has called for protests in front of ED offices across the country on Wednesday.

Bullet-proof vehicles added to Jaishankar's security cover

Bullet-proof vehicles added to Jaishankar's security cover

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The security cover of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been strengthened with the addition of two bullet-resistant vehicles following a review of his Z category armed central protection recently, official sources said on Wednesday.

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Congress president also hit out at BJP leader Kapil Mishra for making a statement that allegedly incited violence in the city. The CWC has passed a resolution on the situation in the city, she said, adding that the CWC believes that the situation is grave and an urgent action is required.

Nehru legacy undermined daily by those who rule us today: Sonia Gandhi

Nehru legacy undermined daily by those who rule us today: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The former Congress president said Jawaharlal Nehru, as India's first prime minister, "consolidated democracy and entrenched the basic values of India's polity -- values to which we are still proud to lay claim."