Shashi Tharoor: News
Shashi Tharoor is an Indian politician who is serving as an MP in Lok Sabha from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He had also served as international Diplomat. He is a member of INC. He is also a writer and author for publications such as NY Times and TOI. Some of his books are 'The Great Indian Novel' and 'Why I Am A Hindu'. https://twitter.com/shashitharoor
'Tharoor was invited to campaign for...Nilambur bypoll': Congress rebuts MP
The Congress party's Kerala unit chief, Sunny Joseph, has refuted Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor's claims of not being invited to campaign for the Nilambur Assembly by-election.
No, Pakistan army chief wasn't invited to US military parade
The White House has refuted claims that Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, was invited to the recent Washington Military Parade.
'Proud of..': PM Modi after meeting 'Operation Sindoor' multi-party delegations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met members of multi-party delegations who recently represented India in various countries.
US Congressman calls on Pakistan to act against Jaish-e-Mohammed
United States Congressman Brad Sherman has called on Pakistan to take strong action against the terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
Who is Ishaan Tharoor, journalist who questioned Congress MP father
Ishaan Tharoor, a journalist with The Washington Post, recently made headlines for questioning his father, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, during a press conference in New York.
Video: Bilawal Bhutto left embarrassed after journalist fact-checks anti-India narrative
Former Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari was caught off guard at a United Nations press conference when a journalist challenged his claims about Muslims being demonized in India during his speech on Kashmir.
Shashi Tharoor to address Congress criticism after returning to India
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has vowed to address criticism from his party over his comments on 'Operation Sindoor' after he returns from an all-party international mission.
Colombia withdraws Pakistan condolences after Tharoor-led delegation expresses disappointment
Colombia has officially withdrawn its earlier statement condoling the loss of lives in Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor.
'Little disappointed': Tharoor on Colombia's condolences for Operation Sindoor casualties
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed disappointment over the Colombian government's condolences for the lives lost in Pakistan after India's Operation Sindoor.
Congress cites Shashi Tharoor's own book to target him
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday took a veiled dig at party colleague Shashi Tharoor by sharing a page from the latter's own book, The Paradoxical Prime Minister.
'What does Congress want': Kiren Rijiju backs Tharoor
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has come out in support of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is facing backlash from his party for backing the government on 'Operation Sindoor.'
'New bottom line' in approach to terrorism: Shashi Tharoor
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has announced a shift in India's approach to terrorism, saying the country will no longer exercise diplomatic restraint.
India's global outreach on 'Operation Sindoor' begins today
The first of seven multi-party delegations will depart for foreign capitals on Wednesday to convey India's strong opposition to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Details of Pakistan's involvement in Pahalgam attack revealed by MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revealed that the initial investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack has uncovered communication nodes, establishing a direct link between the attackers and their "masterminds" in Pakistan.
'Boycott this baraat...': Raut slams delegation diplomacy on 'Operation Sindoor'
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has criticized the Indian government's decision to send seven all-party delegations to world capitals.
In India's global diplomatic outreach, who goes where
In the wake of a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, last month, the Indian government has announced seven all-party delegations.
Congress named 4 for global outreach, Tharoor not included
The Indian National Congress submitted a list of four names for an all-party delegation to explain India's position on terrorism from Pakistan. However, senior leader Shashi Tharoor's name was missing from the list.
Tharoor's first reaction to key role in Centre's diplomatic outreach
Senior Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has been given a key role in India's diplomatic outreach program against terrorism.
Kerala Congress welcomes Tharoor's role in global Pakistan expose plan
The Kerala Congress has welcomed reports of senior party leader Shashi Tharoor's inclusion in an Indian parliamentary delegation.
'With government regarding terrorism': Shashi Tharoor after Congress pushback
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has clarified that his recent comments on the India-Pakistan conflict were made in a personal capacity and not the official stance of his party.
'Uski fitrat hai…': Tharoor's jibe at Pakistan over ceasefire violation
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor took a poetic jibe at Pakistan after it violated a ceasefire agreement with India.
'Brilliant': Shashi Tharoor sends 'shabash' to whoever named Operation Sindoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has praised 'Operation Sindoor,' a military operation carried out under the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government.
'Shashi Tharoor is...here': Modi targets opposition during Vizhinjam port launch
During the inauguration of the Vizhinjam International Seaport project in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at the opposition alliance INDIA, saying the event would "disturb the sleep of many."
'Becoming the advocate of BJP?': Congress leader slams Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Udit Raj has slammed his party colleague Shashi Tharoor for his comments on the Pahalgam terror attack.
'No nation can guarantee complete intelligence': Tharoor on Pahalgam attack
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor defended the government's intelligence services in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar praises Tharoor for supporting Modi's vaccine diplomacy
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Kerala chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has commended Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for his recent endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy.
'Egg on...face': Tharoor admits misjudging India's stance on Russia-Ukraine war
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has accepted that it was a mistake to oppose India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine war.
'Classic liberal': Shashi Tharoor rubbishes rumors of joining BJP
Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has brushed aside speculations of him switching to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Amid Congress rift talk, Tharoor posts pic with BJP leader
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has posted a photograph on X with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and British Secretary of State for Trade Jonathan Reynolds.
'Where ignorance is...': Tharoor's cryptic post amid reports of rift
Amid reports of a rift with his party, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor shared a cryptic post on X, formerly Twitter.
'Very encouraged...': Tharoor on Modi-Trump meeting
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has welcomed the recent meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump.
Modi government mulling law to ensure safe, orderly overseas migration
The Indian government is considering a new law, the "Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2024," to facilitate safe and orderly migration for overseas employment.
'Not...new issue': Jaishankar on deportation of 104 Indians from US
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke in the Rajya Sabha over the deportation of 104 Indian citizens from the United States, saying deportation is an ongoing process and not a new development.
Centre working on law for safe migration amid US deportation
The Indian government is considering a new law to facilitate safe and regulated migration for overseas employment.
Delhi court dismisses defamation case against Shashi Tharoor
A Delhi court has thrown out a criminal defamation complaint by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
'What happens to unsalaried people?': Tharoor questions Union Budget 2025
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the relevance of the new income tax proposal announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget 2025 speech.
KCA chief criticizes Sanju Samson over absence from VHT
In a shocking move, the President of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), Jayesh George, has publicly criticized wicketkeeper Sanju Samson for his absence from the state's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad.
'Changed her father': Bidhuri's remark on CM Atishi sparks row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri has stirred controversy with his comments about Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Muslim organizations condemn renewed sale of 'The Satanic Verses'
Several Muslim organizations in India have opposed the renewed sale of Salman Rushdie's controversial book, The Satanic Verses.
'Tharoor gave...invitees list': Hardeep Puri on 2009 dinner with Soros
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor are caught in a row over a 2009 dinner in New York, which was attended by billionaire George Soros.
Gadkari, 19 MPs skip 'ONOE' session—BJP likely to issue notice
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) might serve notices to 20 of its Lok Sabha MPs, including senior leaders Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, and Jyotiraditya Scindia.
'One Nation, One Election': Congress's 'two-thirds majority' jibe at BJP
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday saw a fiery debate over two bills seeking to amend the Constitution to enable simultaneous federal and state elections.
Shashi Tharoor clarifies on calling billionaire George Soros 'old friend'
Shashi Tharoor has denied any financial or political ties with United States investor George Soros after a 15-year-old post, in which the Congress MP referred to Soros as an "old friend," resurfaced.
'No money came directly': PM's adviser on Soros funding charge
Professor Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), has refuted Congress leader Pawan Khera's allegations that she received funds from an organization supported by US investor George Soros.
Sonia Gandhi linked to Soros Foundation-funded group: BJP's claim
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Sonia Gandhi, the co-president of the Forum of the Democratic Leaders in Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, of having links with an organization funded by the George Soros Foundation.
'Attack-dog behavior': Tharoor slams BJP over anti-India agenda allegations
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its allegations against the United States, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), and Rahul Gandhi.
Delhi pollution: Amid Tharoor's capital shift call—a lesson from Indonesia
With Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) in hazardous range, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor raised the question whether Delhi is still the right choice for India's national capital.
'Should Delhi even remain capital?': Tharoor on AQI 'nightmare'
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over Delhi's degrading air quality, asking if it should remain India's capital.