Sonia Gandhi
Murder trial Italian marines on way back to Delhi
Mar 22, 2013 01:31 EDT
Two Italian marines flew back to India on Friday to face murder charges, after Rome dramatically reversed a decision that they would not return which had triggered a diplomatic firestorm.
Italy says will send marines back to India for trial
Mar 21, 2013 21:03 EDT
Italy said two marines on trial for murder in India would return to the country by Friday, a stunning turnaround after Rome earlier unleashed a diplomatic furore by saying they would not go back.
Italy says will send its marines back to India for trial
Mar 21, 2013 15:39 EDT
Italy said two marines on trial for murder in India would return to the country by Friday, in a stunning turnaround after Rome earlier unleashed a diplomatic furore by saying they would not go back.
Sri Lanka protests ahead of UN vote on war crimes
Mar 21, 2013 03:51 EDT
Sri Lankan pro-government activists protested outside the US embassy in Colombo on Thursday as the UN Human Rights Council was set to vote on a resolution pressing for a war crimes probe against Sri Lanka.
India toughens stand on Sri Lanka war crimes probe
Mar 20, 2013 08:41 EDT
India promised Wednesday to push for a "strong" UN resolution urging Sri Lanka to investigate alleged war crimes, a day after the issue caused a split in the ruling coalition.
India's Gandhi attacks Italian 'betrayal' over marines
Mar 19, 2013 10:40 EDT
Sonia Gandhi, the Italian-born head of India's ruling party, accused Rome of an unacceptable "betrayal" Tuesday as she waded into a bitter dispute over two marines who have skipped bail.
India alerts airports to stop Italian envoy leaving
Mar 15, 2013 16:27 EDT
India's airports were put on alert Friday to prevent Italy's ambassador from taking flight, in a dramatic escalation of a dispute over two Italian marines who skipped bail while on trial for murder.
India's Rahul Gandhi hints he may not marry
Mar 06, 2013 01:08 EST
The scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, Rahul Gandhi, who is seen as a leading contender to be the country's next prime minister, has suggested he may not marry or have children.
UK PM offers to cooperate with India on graft probe
Feb 19, 2013 06:46 EST
British Prime Minister David Cameron promised full cooperation with India and its police as a probe into alleged kickbacks in a helicopter deal clouded his meetings Tuesday with leaders in New Delhi.
British PM offers to cooperate with India on graft probe
Feb 19, 2013 04:57 EST
British Prime Minister David Cameron promised full cooperation with India and its police as a probe into alleged kickbacks in a helicopter deal clouded his meetings Tuesday with leaders in New Delhi.
Riot police fire water cannon at India rape protest
Feb 08, 2013 14:19 EST
Riot police fired water cannon Friday at hundreds of protestors in the Indian state of Kerala demanding the resignation of a lawmaker over allegations he raped a schoolgirl 17 years ago.
Indian panel likely to recommend tougher rape law
Jan 23, 2013 02:01 EST
A government commission tasked with looking at India's sex crime laws after the gang-rape of a student on a New Delhi bus is expected to recommend tougher sentences as it reports its findings Wednesday.
India gang-rape trial begins as father urges hangings
Jan 21, 2013 12:31 EST
Five men went on trial Monday over the brutal gang-rape and murder of a student as the victim's father urged the fast-track court to deliver swift justice and sentence her attackers to hang.
India's next Gandhi rises with critics to answer
Jan 21, 2013 11:01 EST
Rahul Gandhi, the next in line in India's top political dynasty, has been handed the keys to power, but his political abilities and policy convictions remain largely an open question.
Delhi gang-rape trial to open in fast-track court
Jan 21, 2013 00:27 EST
The trial of five men accused of the fatal gang-rape of a 23-year-old student on a New Delhi bus was set to open on Monday in a special "fast-track" court established to deliver speedy justice.
India's Sonia Gandhi slams 'shameful' attitudes to women
Jan 20, 2013 02:46 EST
Sonia Gandhi, president of India's ruling Congress party, on Sunday condemned "shameful" social attitudes that led to crimes like the fatal gang-rape of a student in New Delhi.
Indian media hails Gandhi's promotion
Jan 20, 2013 01:19 EST
Indian newspapers Sunday trumpeted the elevation of Rahul Gandhi to second-in-command of the ruling Congress party and predicted a showdown for the position of prime minister with opposition rival Narendra Modi in 2014 polls.
Rahul Gandhi promises to 'transform' India
Jan 19, 2013 13:44 EST
Rahul Gandhi, often tagged India's "prime minister-in-waiting", said on Saturday he would "transform" the country after he was promoted to second-in-command of the ruling Congress party.
Rahul Gandhi takes No 2 spot in India's ruling Congress
Jan 19, 2013 13:26 EST
Rahul Gandhi, often tagged India's "prime minister-in-waiting", was promoted to second-in-command of the ruling Congress party at a meeting Saturday held to prepare for general elections due in 2014.
India ruling party urges Rahul Gandhi stand for PM
Jan 19, 2013 06:38 EST
Leaders of the ruling Congress party on Saturday clamoured for Rahul Gandhi -- scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi dynasty -- to be named the prime ministerial candidate ahead of next year's polls.
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| Assumed office 1998 | |
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| Assumed office 2006 | |
| In office 2004 – 23 March 2006 | |
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| In office 19 March 1998 – 22 May 2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Lal Krishna Advani |
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| In office 1999 – 2004 | |
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| Born | 9 December 1946 Lusiana, Veneto, Italy |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Rajiv Gandhi (1969-1991) |
| Children | Rahul Gandhi Priyanka Gandhi |
| Residence | 10 Janpath, New Delhi, India |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
