Sam Pitroda
Sam Pitroda is an Indian entrepreneur, inventor, and politician known for his contributions to the telecommunications industry and his role as a key advisor in India's technology and development sectors. As a prominent Congress leader, he has been involved in various initiatives aimed at modernizing India's technology landscape and has served as the Chairman of the National Innovation Council. Recently, he made headlines by suggesting that India should reconsider its adversarial stance towards China, advocating for collaboration rather than confrontation.
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Sam Pitroda is described as being in good books with Rahul Gandhi, contrasting with Aiyar's isolation.
'From arsh to farsh': Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Rahulian' outburst and 'uncle' syndrome | India News
India· 2026-02-17
Sam Pitroda is mentioned as one of the senior leaders expected to provide guidance during the event in Berlin.
Key CIC posts under review: Rahul notes dissent; BJP slams LoP over Germany tour | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-10
Sam Pitroda is named in the FIR along with Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case.
نیشنل ہیرالڈ کیس، راہول اور سونیا گاندھی پر مجرمانہ سازش کا مقدمہ درج
Pakistan· 2025-11-30Sam Pitroda is named in the FIR registered by the Delhi police as the chief of Indian Overseas Congress.
Fresh FIR against Rahul, Sonia in National Herald case | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-30
Sam Pitroda sparked fresh debate with his foreign policy advice advocating a 'neighbourhood-first' approach.
'Soft corner for Pakistan': BJP slams Congress after Sam Pitroda remark; calls it 'party that accepted Partition' | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-20
Sam Pitroda clarified his remarks about feeling 'at home' in Pakistan, stating his comments were intended to highlight 'shared history' and people-to-people bonds.
'Meant to emphasise shared history': Congress Sam Pitroda clarifies his 'felt at home in Pak' remark, says aim was 'never to belittle anyone's suffering' | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-19
Sam Pitroda is one of the individuals named in the ED's complaint about the National Herald case.
National Herald: Delhi court reserves order on ED case against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi; next hearing on July 29 | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-14
Sam Pitroda was one of the international speakers at the V Global Forum.
Leonel cita retos ante el auge de la Inteligencia Artificial
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-09
Sam Pitroda is also among the accused in the National Herald case.
'AICC tried to revive AJL': Rahul Gandhi's counsel in Herald case | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-06
ED alleges Sonia and Rahul, with late Congress netas Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, fraudulently took over AJL's assets worth Rs 2,000 crore.
Herald case against Sonia Gandhi 'truly strange': Abhishek Singhvi in court | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-04
Sam Pitroda was a director of the company along with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.
Gandhis conspired to usurp Rs 2k crore co: ED in Herald case | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-02
Sam Pitroda is one of the accused individuals in the money laundering case linked to the National Herald.
'Rs 142 crore in proceeds of crime': ED's big charge against Rahul & Sonia Gandhi in National Herald case; daily hearing from July 2 | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-21
Sam Pitroda is a close family associate of the Gandhis and leads the Congress's overseas unit.
Delhi court issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in Rs 5,000 crore National Herald case | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-02Sam Pitroda is a close family associate of the Gandhis and leads the Congress's overseas unit.
'Bring relevant documents': Court to ED as it refuses to issue notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-25Gandhi was welcomed by Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda, and others.
Rahul Gandhi reaches US on two-day visit | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-19
Sam Pitroda is mentioned in connection with the National Herald money laundering case.
'Sonia, Rahul Gandhi are modern day dacoits': BJP says National Herald is 'blatant robbery' case | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-17
Sam Pitroda was named in the ED's chargesheet regarding alleged money laundering.
National Herald case: 'Congress being troubled unnecessarily,' Mallikarjun Kharge accuses BJP of 'working against law' | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-16
Sam Pitroda is named as one of the Congress party members involved in the investigation.
India's Gandhis charged in money laundering case amid opposition outcry
United Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Sam Pitroda is named in the chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald case.
'Deva bhau, Bulldozer chalao': BJP posters outside AJL house target Sonia, Rahul Gandhi | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-16
Sam Pitroda is mentioned as a close family friend of the Gandhis and is named as an accused in the chargesheet.
ED files chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul in Herald case | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-16Sam Pitroda has been named as an accused in the chargesheet filed by the ED.
National Herald case: ED files chargesheet against Rahul, Sonia Gandhi; Congress terms it 'state-sponsored crime' | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-15
Sam Pitroda is one of the political figures implicated in the case against AJL.
National Herald case: ED set to take over 700 crore of Gandhis' assets | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12Sam Pitroda's trajectory is compared to Aiyar's, highlighting their verbal misadventures.
Mani Shankar 'Aiyo': Congress’ all-weather disaster man | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-07
Sam Pitroda clarified that he was invited to speak at an IIT-Roorkee event via video link.
'Was invited to speak at IIT Roorkee': Sam Pitroda after Centre dismissed hacking claims | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-28Sam Pitroda claimed that his virtual interaction with students at IIT Ranchi was disrupted by hackers.
'There is no IIT in Ranchi': Centre counters Sam Pitroda’s hacking claim | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-27Sam Pitroda continues to leave the party in the lurch — defenceless and helpless.
When 'Uncle Sam' speaks, Congress freaks: Unravelling Pitroda paradox, the last of Rajiv Gandhi's loyalists | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-19
Sam Pitroda suggested that India has unnecessarily been confrontational towards China.
Assuming China is enemy unfair, says Sam Pitroda, draws fire from BJP | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
Sam Pitroda has made controversial remarks about China that have embarrassed the Congress party.
Sam(e) trouble again: Pitroda puts Congress on backfoot with his China praise | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
Sam Pitroda's remarks on China drew ire from the BJP, which accused him of undermining India's sovereignty.
Sam Pitroda's China remark draws BJP's ire; Congress says 'definitely not views of party' | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
Congress leader Sam Pitroda said on Monday that the threat from China is often exaggerated and that India should recognise and respect China instead of assuming it as an enemy.
'Collaborate, not confront': Congress leader Sam Pitroda says India should not consider China an enemy | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
