National Herald Case: Sonia Gandhi Calls ED Charges 'Unprecedented' in PMLA Hearing
The case pertains to money laundering charges over the fraudulent takeover of properties valued over Rs 2,000 crore belonging to the Associated Journals Limited, which published National Herald.
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Last Updated : 04 July 2025, 12:33 IST
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