Mumbai woman converted to Islam 'under pretext of marriage'

IANS | November 10, 2026 12:37 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) A case of alleged religious conversion on the pretext of marriage has come to light in Mumbai, where a 22-year-old woman was allegedly persuaded to convert from Hinduism to Islam after being promised marriage and financial assistance, officials said on Tuesday.

‘Read Sonia Gandhi, understand her’: Cong leaders on her memoir

IANS | November 10, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Congress leaders have welcomed the release of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, describing it as an important account of her personal journey, political experiences and contributions to Indian public life.

Sonia Gandhi recalls inner conflict, Rahul-Priyanka's opposition as she turned down PM post in 2004

IANS | November 10, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Reflecting on the events following the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) victory in the 2004 general elections, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has recalled the emotional turmoil she experienced while deciding against taking up the post of Prime Minister, describing the conflict between her sense of duty towards the party, her personal reservations and the absence of her late husband Rajiv Gandhi's guidance.