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Cong leader snubs Tharoor: Sena calls it party's misfortune, BJP backs his 'nation first' pitch

Tharoor led the nation's diplomatic outreach in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, praising Prime Minister Modi government's policy of putting the 'nation first' and punishing the perpetrators by going deep in enemy's territory but as expected it drew Congress' ire.

Jul 21, 2025

Congress Faces Internal Strife Over Tharoor's Modi Remarks

It's best Tharoor walks out of Congress: Party MP Unnithan

Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan further alleged that Tharoor should no longer be allowed to attend Congress Parliamentary Party meetings. "Whatever is discussed there, he goes and tells PM Modi," he claimed.

Jul 21, 2025

Tharoor terms Emergency a dark chapter in country's history, says 'India of today is not that of 1975'

In a strongly-worded Op-Ed in a leading daily, the Congress MP said that the Emergency, imposed in 1975, demonstrated how fragile democratic institutions can be trampled upon, even in a country where they are ostensibly robust and reminded us that a government can lose its moral compass and sense of accountability to the people, it purports to serve.

Jul 10, 2025

Shashi Tharoor's Cryptic Tweet Sparks Congress Debate

Shashi Tharoor's cryptic post on 'flying bird' gets retort from Congress MP

The exchange underscores ongoing tensions within the Congress party, particularly concerning Tharoor's perceived alignment with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and his public statements that have occasionally diverged from the party's official stance.

Jun 26, 2025

Congress Faces Internal Strife Over Tharoor's Modi Remarks

Tharoor's involvement in the diplomatic outreach was not without controversy. Initially excluded from the list of Congress leaders forwarded to the Union government for the Operation Sindoor outreach program, Tharoor was later called upon by PM Modi to lead the delegation. Upon his return, Tharoor acknowledged the ongoing differences of opinion between him and the Congress high command, stating his willingness to meet and explain his position if requested.

Jun 25, 2025

Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule among 7 MPs to lead Indian delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack

Knives out in Congress over Op Sindoor outreach, Udit Raj-Shashi Tharoor spat heats up

While India's global outreach on Operation Sindoor successfully turns the world's attention and concern towards Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, back home, this has led to 'serious differences' within the Congress party.

May 29, 2025

SC to hear today Shashi Tharoor's plea for quashing defamation case

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday a plea filed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor against the Delhi High Court's refusal to quash a defamation case filed against him over his "scorpion sitting on a Shivling" remark made allegedly about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sep 10, 2024

Rajinikanth, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher arrive in Delhi for PM Modi's oath taking ceremony ; security beefed up

PM Modi oath-taking ceremony: Rajinikanth, Anil Kapoor, and Anupam Kher arrive in Delhi; security beefed up

"I have not been invited to the swearing-in, so I'll be watching the (India vs Pakistan) match," Shashi Tharoor told ANI.

Jun 9, 2024

BJP trying to create a 'monolithic idea of India', says Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed the BJP for trying to create a 'monolithic idea of India', rather than protecting (the idea of) India as written in the Constitution.

May 3, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Will it be the three-time MP Tharoor or the LS poll debutant Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram?

For the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala, in the fray are Tharoor, 68, and Chandrasekhar, 59, who will also be contesting against Pannyan Raveendran of the CPI(M) led LDF

Apr 11, 2024

"Hilarious": Viral "speak English like Shashi Tharoor" tutorial has Cong MP in splits [watch]

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor finds hilarity in a viral tutorial teaching the art of speaking English like him, as an Australian teacher's linguistic analysis garners attention and amusement.

Dec 6, 2023

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No-Confidence Motion: 'Self-goal Smritiji', says Shashi Tharoor after her speech

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that Union Minister Smriti Irani's response to party leader Rahul Gandhi's 'barnstorming speech' in support of the no-confidence motion as an "own-goal"

Aug 9, 2023

PM Modi, Indian leaders congratulate Sunak for becoming UK PM

Indians upbeat as Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister of erstwhile colonial power UK

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders across the political spectrum on Monday congratulated Rishi Sunak, who is set to take over as the first Indian-descent Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Oct 24, 2022

Shashi Tharoor says BJP will be in opposition after 2024, claims he is the catalyst of change

"Our party needs change and I feel I am the one who will be the catalyst of change," said Shashi Tharoor

Oct 10, 2022

Kharge vs Tharoor: 67 booths set up for Cong prez polls [details]

A camp booth will be set up for Rahul Gandhi and others who are participating in the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Oct 9, 2022

Tharoor wins hearts, but Kharge to take the votes as he becomes 'official'

Tharoor wins hearts, but Kharge to take votes as he becomes 'official'

The two Keralites, who are burning the midnight oil include 81-year-old veteran A.K. Antony and the now closest aide of Rahul Gandhi -- K.C. Venugopal.

Oct 5, 2022

Congress issues formal notification for party president's poll

According to the notification, while the nomination forms will be available from Thursday, the filing of nominations will be held between September 24 and 30.

Sep 22, 2022

"Gabbar Singh strikes again": Rahul Gandhi lashes out at GST steep rate hikes on rice, wheat, milk, curd, other food items

This comes amidst the GST council, presided over by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, voted to bring packaged items like milk, curd, and paneer, as well as unpackaged ones like rice and wheat, under the 5% slab and bank fees for issuing cheques under the 12% category.

Jul 18, 2022

Did Shashi Tharoor Play A Role in a Black And White Film? Yes, Here's The Truth

The child in the picture do resembled Shashi, the sleek hair, the trademark jacket and the gracious smile.

Apr 2, 2022

Ramdas Athawale spell-checks Shashi Tharoor's tweet

"Go Corona Go" fame Ramdas Athawale schools Shashi Tharoor on "Bydget" jibe; see how

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale had an unexpected exchange of words on Twitter, which left netizens both amused and startled.

Feb 11, 2022

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