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HarperCollins steps in to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir in India after row over edits

Memoir of Congress Party matriarch is one of India’s most hotly-anticipated political books in years

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After Penguin India controversy, HarperCollins says it will release Sonia Gandhi’s memoir on Nov 10

HarperCollins India will publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s much-anticipated memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, in India on November 10, 2026. The announcement comes amid a controversy over the book’s earlier publishing arrangements with Penguin Random House India.

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Release of blockbuster Sonia Gandhi memoir in doubt after publisher ‘demands changes to Modi references’

Penguin Random House India says it will no longer publish or distribute book after failing to reach ‘understanding on a particular issue’

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Penguin issues clarification on reports it dropped Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging’

Penguin Random House India clarified it is not publishing Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging' in India. Reports claimed the publisher withdrew from releasing the book after editorial changes were rejected. The publisher stated it remains keen to publish the memoir, which details Gandhi's life journey. Fact-checking and editorial suggestions are a…

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Penguin India backs out of publishing Sonia Gandhi’s memoir

Penguin Random House India (PRHI) will reportedly not publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s much-anticipated memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love in India after a disagreement over proposed editorial changes to the manuscript.

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Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi govt now: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal Pradesh

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated border areas are now a top priority for the government. He referenced past neglect and acknowledged China's infrastructure advantage. Former Defence Minister A K Antony admitted India's historical policy of underdevelopment. Antony also noted that this policy changed decades ago.

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Delhi HC sets September 29 for hearing appeals on PM Modi’s bachelor’s degree records

The Delhi High Court will hear appeals on September 29 regarding PM Modi's degree details. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested an expedited hearing for these appeals. The appeals challenge a single-judge ruling that overturned a CIC directive. This ruling stated personal information is not automatically public, even for public office…

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Rahul Gandhi pays emotional tribute to father Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, calls Sonia’s memoir a ‘beautiful story’

Rahul Gandhi honored his father Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. He expressed pride in his mother Sonia Gandhi before her memoir's publication. Rahul recalled seeing his parents together over thirty-five years ago. He acknowledged his mother's courage and dignity after his father's passing. Sonia Gandhi's memoir will share her…

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"Will these traitors teach us?": Congress leader Pawan Khera slams RSS, BJP amid Vande Mataram row

Congress leaders criticized the RSS and BJP regarding the Vande Mataram controversy. They questioned the RSS's role during India's freedom struggle. Congress reiterated its adherence to historical party decisions on the national song. The party stated the BJP was politicizing emotional issues for its own gain. This controversy arose after…

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Led India decisively into IT era: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hails Rajiv Gandhi

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted Rajiv Gandhi's legacy on his birth anniversary. Gandhi lowered the voting age to eighteen, empowering young citizens across India. He also declared January twelfth as National Youth Day, honoring Swami Vivekananda's birth. The former prime minister introduced the 1988 New Education Policy and established Navodaya…

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'Architect of modern India': Congress leaders pay floral tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on 82nd birth anniversary

Congress leaders led by CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Late Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary at Veer Bhumi in New Delhi on Thursday.

The Economic Times

Sonia Gandhi to tell all in memoir of her personal, political life

Sonia Gandhi's memoir will share her intimate story of marrying into a powerful political family. She recounts the tragedy of losing Rajiv Gandhi which threw her into politics. The book details her decision to turn down prime ministership in 2004. It also covers her introduction to Indira Gandhi and learning…

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Had 'Didi' not driven out of party, Cong would not have been in such a situation: Kalyan to Priyanka

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee spoke with Priyanka Gandhi outside Parliament. He stated that Mamata Banerjee's 1997 expulsion from Congress caused its decline. Gandhi recalled Rajiv Gandhi's respect for Mamata Banerjee then. Banerjee countered that Congress allied with CPI-M, opposing Mamata Banerjee's stance. He noted Congress's diminished presence and power…

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"Praying for his good health, long life": PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, praying for his good health and long life. Gandhi, who celebrated his 56th birthday, received greetings from various leaders, including Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and the Indian National Congress, highlighting his commitment to democratic values and social justice.

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Congress holds 'Satyagraha' protest at Jantar Mantar against ECI over Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejection

Congress workers staged a Satyagraha protest at Jantar Mantar. They are opposing the Election Commission of India's decision to reject Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. Party leaders allege undemocratic practices and a conspiracy between the BJP and the ECI. They demand a Supreme Court…

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India emerges as global tech partner under PM Modi's 12-yr tenure, exporting to US, China: Vaishnaw

India is now a trusted partner in technology value chains. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country exports electronics, including complex products, to nations like the US and China. Smartphone exports have become a major category. The government is focusing on semiconductor design and manufacturing equipment. Talent development in this…

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Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over 1982 Ganga, Teesta water-sharing MoU with Bangladesh, says 'Bangladesh Zindabad' is its guiding principle

"On this very day, May 30, 1982, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had given renewed consent for the sharing of the Ganga River with a Bangladeshi delegation. In 1976, an agreement had been consented to by Indira ji, which was implemented in 1977 for only 5 years. Renewed agreements were then…

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'Papa, I will fulfil your dream of skilled, prosperous, strong India': Rahul Gandhi remembers his father Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

Rahul Gandhi remembered his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on his 35th death anniversary. He pledged to realize Rajiv Gandhi's dream of a skilled, prosperous, and strong India. Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and other leaders also paid homage. Rajiv Gandhi is credited with significant reforms, including lowering the voting…

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PM Modi working to protect India's prestige on global stage: Sharad Pawar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar acknowledges Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in enhancing India's global standing. Pawar emphasizes that political differences should not hinder collective action for national interest. He recalls past leaders like Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru who prioritized the nation's reputation. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut…

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This Week in History: From a Gestapo chief on trial to a tragic aviation mystery

Explore how major events between 18 and 24 May were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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Why Karnataka’s plan to revive student elections cannot ignore private education lobbies

The Karnataka government is considering introducing elections to student unions in colleges and universities, a move that has found support across political parties. The proposal comes three decades after student elections disappeared from campuses, during which time higher education in the state has been transformed.

The Independent UK

India bids fond farewell to veteran BBC journalist and ‘voice of history’ Mark Tully

He covered some of the most pivotal moments in South Asia’s modern history

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‘Unique, the reporter who lived like a local’: Mark Tully, as others remembered him

Long before podcasts and push alerts, before television debates swallowed the news cycle, many Indians first encountered the world each morning through a radio voice that sounded unhurried and quietly certain. In homes, tea shops and hostel rooms, the BBC bulletin would crackle on, and somewhere in it would be…

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From Kunal Kamra to Mohanlal to a long-dead emperor, India is the Republic of Intolerance

Between Aurangzeb and Kunal Kamra, we are now fully qualified to call ourselves “The Republic of Intolerance”.

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India’s ‘political iftars’ once stopped riots. Are they corrupt stunts now?

Politicians and parties have used iftars to forge peace during strife but also to woo elite Muslims for votes.

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