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Rahul Gandhi speaks on Indian politics and spirituality during an interaction at the University of Texas in Dallas, US.

RaGa draws parallel between Shiva and his 'Bharat Yatra'

September 9, 2024, 09:05 AM - 3 min read

The discussion, held on Friday, was part of Gandhi's three-day outreach mission to the United States, aimed at strengthening Indo-American ties.

Rahul Gandhi to Meet US Think Tanks and Community Leaders. File Photo.

Rahul Gandhi’s first US visit as LoP planned

August 31, 2024, 05:04 PM - 2 min read

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to visit the United States from September 8 to 10. During this trip, he will engage with various audiences in Washington D.C. and Dallas, including a significant interaction at the University of Texas.

Sam Pitroda Reinstated as Indian Overseas Congress' Chairmen With Immediate Effect Amid Past Controversies.

Sam Pitroda back as chairman of Overseas Congress

June 26, 2024, 09:44 PM - 2 min read

Sam Pitroda has been re-appointed as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, according to an announcement by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Wednesday.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. File photo.

Adhir in hot waters for defending Pitroda's remarks, citing Indian diversity

May 9, 2024, 08:08 PM - 2 min read

Chowdhury's remarks come amid escalating criticism following Pitroda's comparison of Indians from various regions to ethnic groups like Chinese, Arabs, Whites, and Africans.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (L), Congress leader Sam Pitroda (R).

'I don't look like Chinese,' Assam CM censures Sam Pitroda's 'Racist' remark on northeast

May 8, 2024, 06:42 PM - 2 min read

Pitroda's comments, which sought to categorise Indian residents based on their facial features, have ignited a nationwide controversy.

Congress steps back, on the remarks of Overseas Congress' Leader Sam Pitroda. Image X.

Sam Pitroda resigns as IOC chief after ‘racist’ row, Congress dissociates itself from his remarks

May 8, 2024, 06:36 PM - 2 min read

Sam Pitroda, the head of the Indian Overseas Congress, the official subsidiary of the Indian national Congress operating outside India, resigned from his post after his racial remarks evoked heavy criticism from the ruling BJP as well as thousands of netizens.