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'Worked his way to power': Sonia Gandhi acknowledges PM Modi's rise within RSS in her memoir
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has offered a glimpse into her personal and political journey in her new memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. Among the subjects she touches upon is her relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and their limited interactions over the years. Sonia Gandhi writes that the two have had "practically no real contact" beyond brief exchanges at official gatherings, adding that they come from different ideological backgrounds and have distinct visions of India.
From 'absolutely not' to 'theek hai' to firm no: How Sonia Gandhi turned down the PM post
In what is widely regarded as one of the most consequential political decisions in 21st-century India, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi had told her children months before the 2004 Lok Sabha election that she would "absolutely not" become prime minister. However, after repeated appeals from her alliance partners, she briefly appeared to reconsider with "theek hai" before turning down the offer unequivocally.
Here PM Modi-Zelensky talks, on the other hand, Jaishankar turned the phone to the Russian Foreign Minister, what was discussed?
The talks between the foreign ministers of India and Russia took place on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the phone. Ukrainian president? Spoke this evening with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia. Our conversation focused on the Ukraine conflict and ongoing diplomatic initiatives. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 9, 2026 In a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), it said, ' Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again reiterated India's human-centric approach and said that Indi
PM Modi meets LK Advani at his residence, wishes him on his birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (November 8, 2026) visited the residence of the country's former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani and wished him a happy birthday. With his 99th birthday this year, the founding member and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), LK Advani, is entering the 100th year of his life. He congratulated LK Advani on his birthday by sharing a post on the social media platform X on Sunday morning. He said in the X post, ' Today, November 8 is a very special and historic day. LK Advani is entering the 100th year of his life. On this special occasion, I ex
Iranian envoy greets people on Diwali, reminds them of India-Iran ties
At this time in India, there is a glow of the festival of Diwali everywhere. Meanwhile, Iran has extended heartfelt greetings to India and the people of India on Diwali. The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to India, His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Fatehali, issued a video message and wished the people of the country a happy Diwali. The Iranian Embassy released a video message on the social media platform X on Saturday (November 7, 2026). Mohammad Fathali said in the video message, ' Diwali is a festival of light over darkness and the victory of good over evil. This beautiful message i
Rs 14.1 crore routed into India to interfere in domestic matters? ED probes foreign entities
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an investigation into two foreign entities over suspected foreign funding and alleged attempts to interfere in India's domestic affairs. The probe centres on transactions worth around $1.5 million, or approximately Rs 14.1 crore, which the agency suspects were routed through several countries before reaching certain organisations and individuals in India.
Sonia Gandhi says Congress has 'nothing to learn' from BJP, RSS; slams Modi govt for damaging India's fabric
Veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has asserted that her party does not need to learn anything from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rise to power, emphasising that India's fabric of democracy has suffered a "great damage" in the past 12 years.
Agnipath scheme has reached from 4 years of service to 6 years of service, will the old system end?
The Agniveer scheme has always been in controversies. However, this time the government has announced a 2-year extension. After this, a big clarification has been issued by the army once again. He has made it clear that after two years i.e. in 2028, the remaining 75 percent of the Agniveers will also be included in the army as permanent soldiers. The first 25 percent is being absorbed into the army after the first period of four years, which is going to end in December this year. The scheme was started in 2022. However, even before the end of the first term, on Wednesday, the Prime Minister N
Centre tells Supreme Court it will review UGC rules on caste discrimination, plans to set up committee
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it will reconsider the controversial University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations introduced to address caste-based discrimination in higher educational institutions. The government told the apex court that it is planning to constitute a committee to review the rules amid concerns raised over their provisions. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that the interests of students belonging to all communities would be protected and that no section should feel threatened, dissatisfied or discriminated against.
Big Cabinet decision! Fast track courts to get 5-year extension, 850 courts to speed up rape trials
The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year extension of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), aimed at ensuring quicker trials and timely justice in rape cases and offences registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The extended scheme will remain operational for another five years and provide for an expansion of the existing network from 779 functional courts to 850 across the country. The decision is expected to strengthen the judicial system's capacity to deal with pending sexual offence cases involving women and chil
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