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Rahul Gandhi likely to attend Bharat Summit

Rahul Gandhi likely to attend Bharat Summit

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President Donald Trump took part in the White House’s Diwali celebration, joining Indian tech entrepreneur Vishal Gondal in a ceremonial diya‑lighting in the Oval Office. Gondal presented Trump with a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa, and India’s ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, was also among those present. The White House has held Diwali events under successive presidents, with the tradition begun by President George W Bush in 2003 and ceremonies taking place in different rooms over the years.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 1 outlet

    India News Highlights, 04 November 2026: Rahul Gandhi alleges Punjab CM Mann smelled of alcohol in Parliament

    — The Indian Express

  • center · 3 outlets

    The exchange comes amid a growing political face-off between the BJP and Congress over the SIR exercise and Rahul's demand for a public debate with PM Modi.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 3 outlets

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to debate the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Parliament, offering to convene a special session for the discussion. Addressing a BJP rally in Haryana's Karnal, Shah accused Gandhi of disrupting parliamentary…

    — The Economic Times

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Three-day international gathering at HITEX to bring delegates from around 100 countries

Coverage arrived over 68 hours — first from The Indian Express, latest from The Hindu BusinessLine.

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Left / Center-Left 3 (20%)
Center 5 (33%)
Center-Right / Right 7 (47%)
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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

"Don't be afraid": Rahul Gandhi reiterates open debate call; says Amit Shah should 'not confuse' PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi has renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate, asking Amit Shah to convince the PM to accept it rather than confuse him. The exchange follows Shah's invitation to discuss the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Parliament, intensifying the…

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