Assuming China is enemy unfair, says Sam Pitroda, draws fire from BJP
Monday, 17 February 2025 Congress distanced itself from Sam Pitroda's comments suggesting India has been unnecessarily confrontational towards China, following strong BJP criticism. BJP condemned Pitroda's remarks as anti-national, citing sacrifices in the Galwan clash, and emphasized maintaining India's security and prestige in international relations.
Sam Pitroda, President of Indian Overseas Congress said on PM Modi's America visit and said that This trip was really about America telling India what they want. He said on China that I don't know what the threat from China is. Pitroda's take on Shashi Tharoor that don't look at the words, because...
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge criticized the BJP and JD(S) for their silence following Prajwal Revanna's conviction in a rape case. Kharge questioned the.. IndiaTimes
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations of electoral misconduct, labeling them as "wild" and unsubstantiated. The.. IndiaTimes
Rahul Gandhi likened the evidence that his party has on alleged poll irregularities to an "atom bomb", and said that when it explodes, the Election Commission.. DNA
Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of "vote theft," claiming to possess irrefutable evidence. He alleges the EC is working for the BJP to.. IndiaTimes
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticized the Centre's silence regarding US President Donald Trump's 25% tariff imposition on Indian exports. Ramesh.. IndiaTimes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has stirred controversy after endorsing Donald Trump’s recent comment calling India a “dead economy.” Gandhi said he was “glad Trump stated a fact,” drawing sharp criticism from across the political spectrum. What was intended as a dig at the Modi government quickly backfired, with critics accusing Gandhi of siding with a foreign leader to malign India on the global stage.
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A public disagreement erupted within the Congress party after Rahul Gandhi supported Donald Trump's assertion that the Indian economy is "dead." Rajeev Shukla, a.. IndiaTimes
In a significant diplomatic development, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15th, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This high-stakes meeting marked Jaishankar's first visit to China since the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley border clash, signalling a cautious step toward the normalization of ties between the two Asian giants. During his visit, Jaishankar also held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, advocating for a "far-seeing" and strategic approach to the bilateral relationship.
The core of the discussions revolved around the protracted border standoff in Eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar firmly reiterated India's position, stressing that complete troop disengagement in the remaining friction points of Depsang and Demchok is a prerequisite for restoring normalcy and rebuilding trust. He emphasized that peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are fundamental to the overall development of India-China relations.
A key highlight of the meeting was Jaishankar's subtle but sharp criticism of China's recent export curbs on rare earth minerals, a move that directly threatens India's critical manufacturing and high-tech sectors. With China controlling over 90% of the global rare earth output, Beijing wields significant economic leverage, a point not lost on the Indian delegation.
Despite the diplomatic optics of cooperation within the SCO framework, deep-seated strategic mistrust remains a major obstacle. The talks were overshadowed by recent revelations from Lt Gen Rahul Singh that China had provided live intelligence, weapons, and drones to Pakistan during a previous conflict. This underscores the challenge India faces, dealing with China's "sweet diplomacy" on one hand and its "cunning moves" on the other, proving that a real thaw in relations will require more than just high-level meetings.
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China has said it is ready for talks with India to negotiate and manage the long-disputed border following a direct push by Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh. The statement comes days after Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun at the SCO meet in Qingdao.
Singh had urged for a permanent solution to the LAC demarcation and troop de-escalation, referring to a “structured roadmap” for resolving tensions. Beijing responded that while the border issue is complicated, established diplomatic and military mechanisms are in place, and both sides must work to keep peace and stability. The 2020 Galwan Valley clash — which claimed 20 Indian and at least 4 Chinese soldiers — had tanked bilateral relations, but recent developments such as talks resuming and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra reopening signal cautious optimism. Both sides have agreed to continue dialogue through Special Representative mechanisms and cross-border initiatives.
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On whether US President Donald Trump and PM Modi will be able to control the threat from China, Indian Overseas Congress Chief Sam Pitroda said that I don't understand the threat from China. I think..
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