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No point discussing 4-decade-old anti-Sikh riots, focus on India's future now: Sam Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | November 12, 2026 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda, popularly known as Sam Pitroda, speaking about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, questioned the relevance of talking about something that happened four decades ago and said that people should now think about the future. He questioned why discussions continued to revolve around historical events when India was facing challenges it needed to meet now.

Hindu outfit backs actor after Kareena gets legal notice over Quranic verse on 200-year-old heirloom pendant

IANS | November 12, 2026 12:13 PM

Bhopal, Nov 12 (IANS) After Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson, Abbas Hafeez, sent a legal notice to Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan over her social media photographs featuring her wearing a huge vintage emerald pendant bearing a Quranic verse, a Hindu outfit has backed the star.

Let's design prosperous nation; rather than thinking about what happened in Ram's time, says Sam Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | November 12, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has said that there is little point in repeatedly discussing past events, stressing that the focus should instead be on building a "prosperous nation" rather than dwelling on "what happened in Ram's time".

OP Rajbhar accuses Akhilesh Yadav of patronising goons after attacks on Dalits

IANS | November 12, 2026 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister O.P. Rajbhar on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, accusing him of patronising alleged criminals and failing to take action against party workers accused of assaulting Dalits.

PM Modi very kind, warm, hardworking: Sam Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | November 12, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress Chief Sam Pitroda has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "good orator" who is "very warm, kind, loving and caring", while adding that he has no "personal issues" with the Prime Minister.

Kirti Azad, Imran Masood must apologise for remarks on Ram, Diwali: CTI

IANS | November 12, 2026 10:28 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) and the Ramlila Mahasangh on Thursday condemned Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad's remarks concerning Lord Shri Ram and the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, as well as Congress MP Imran Masood's description of Diwali as a 'man-made disease.'

KMC removes makeshift bamboo structure near Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata residence

IANS | November 12, 2026 10:23 AM

Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) The staff of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), with the help of the personnel from the Kolkata Police, on Thursday removed a makeshift bamboo structure in front of the residence of the Trinamool Congress general secretary and the party’s Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, at Kalighat in South Kolkata.

Bullet-riddled bodies of two missing SPOs recovered in J&K’s Kishtwar

IANS | November 12, 2026 10:13 AM

Jammu, Nov 12 (IANS) The bullet-riddled bodies of two missing Special Police Officers (SPOs) were recovered on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, said officials.

Our monthly budget hit: Consumers raise concerns over milk price hike

IANS | November 12, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Consumers on Thursday expressed concerns and dissatisfaction over the additional financial burden and its impact on their household budgets after leading dairy brands hiked milk prices.

Adani’s Kutch Copper joins Codelco to explore key copper belt in Chile

IANS | November 12, 2026 9:23 AM

Ahmedabad, Nov 12 (IANS) Kutch Copper Ltd (KCL), a unit of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), and Chile’s Codelco on Thursday announced they have formed a strategic exploration partnership at the Kaburkaala project in Calama copper belt of the Antofagasta Region in northern Chile.

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No point discussing 4-decade-old anti-Sikh riots, focus on India's future now: Sam Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

Hindu outfit backs actor after Kareena gets legal notice over Quranic verse on 200-year-old heirloom pendant

Let's design prosperous nation; rather than thinking about what happened in Ram's time, says Sam Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

OP Rajbhar accuses Akhilesh Yadav of patronising goons after attacks on Dalits

PM Modi very kind, warm, hardworking: Sam Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

Kirti Azad, Imran Masood must apologise for remarks on Ram, Diwali: CTI

KMC removes makeshift bamboo structure near Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata residence

Bullet-riddled bodies of two missing SPOs recovered in J&K’s Kishtwar

Our monthly budget hit: Consumers raise concerns over milk price hike

Adani’s Kutch Copper joins Codelco to explore key copper belt in Chile

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