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
BJP claims rift between Rahul-Priyanka amid Raihan Vadra exhibition row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged an internal feud between Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Tharoor slams government over snub to Nobel Peace winner
Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has slammed the central government for not congratulating this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, Navi Pillay.
'Deepens suspicions': Shashi Tharoor slams Delhi's security ahead of protest
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticized the security measures taken in Central Delhi ahead of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. The protest was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi, BJP calls him '3rd-rate'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his comments directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore.
Tharoor defends BRICS after Chidambaram questions its benefits for India
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended the BRICS grouping after senior party leader P Chidambaram questioned its benefits for India.
'Not in good shape but...': Wangchuk refuses to end hunger-strike
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Tharoor's 'admiration' for Modi 'transcended physical world': Congress
The Indian National Congress has taken a jibe at its senior leader Shashi Tharoor for his "admiration" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tharoor backs PM Modi's G7 message; BJP corners Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's G7 message on the safety of Indian sailors, giving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ammunition to attack Rahul Gandhi.
US shows incorrect India map while dropping 'Indo' from Pacific-Command
The United States Department of War has announced a major change in the nomenclature of its military command.
Shashi Tharoor slams US over Indian sailors' deaths
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed the United States for not expressing regret over the killing of three Indian crew members in a recent military strike.
Tharoor calls full 'Vande Mataram' rendition an 'imposition'; BJP disagrees
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the practice of singing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the start and end of official functions. He called it an "unnecessary imposition" on audiences.
Shashi Tharoor to skip Satheesan's oath-taking ceremony
Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of VD Satheesan as Kerala's Chief Minister. The event is scheduled to take place in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.
Assembly elections 2026: Counting begins for 4 states, 1 UT
The Election Commission of India is likely to declare the results of the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry on Monday, May 4.
'No sir': Tharoor denies Rijiju's claim he called Congress anti-women
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has denied Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's claim that he agreed his Congress party is anti-women.
'Tharoor told me Congress may be anti-women': Rijiju's big claim
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Congress party of being anti-women, citing a conversation he had with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
Centre's online content blocking orders double, over half on X
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has seen a dramatic increase in online content blocking orders over the past year.
'Trivial': Shashi Tharoor on Trump's 'hellhole' comment about India
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reacted to United States President Donald Trump's recent social media post, in which he referred to India and other countries as "hellhole."
Priyanka Gandhi challenges government to reintroduce original women's reservation bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has challenged the government to reintroduce the original women's reservation bill in Parliament.
Shashi Tharoor says delimitation not needed for women quota
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed the government for its hasty proposal of delimitation in the Lok Sabha.
Shashi Tharoor's convoy blocked, security personnel assaulted in Kerala
The convoy of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was allegedly blocked, and a member of his security team was assaulted in Kerala's Malappuram district on Friday.
'Silence not cowardice': Tharoor backs Modi government on Iran war
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed the Modi government's position on the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.
What will happen to 'Keralite' if Kerala renamed 'Keralam'? Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hilariously reacted to reports that Kerala could soon be renamed Keralam.
'Not a Rahulian': Mani Shankar Aiyar deepens Congress rift
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has stirred another controversy by saying that he's "not a Rahulian."
'Not my voice': Shashi Tharoor slams AI video praising Pakistan
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has strongly reacted to a viral video that falsely attributed remarks to him.
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid government-opposition stand-off
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day after it was adjourned twice on Monday.
Lok Sabha passes President's Motion of Thanks without PM's response
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Motion of Thanks on the President's address without Prime Minister Narendra Modi's customary reply. This is the first time since 2004 that such a thing has happened.
Shashi Tharoor's son Ishaan among 300 fired from Washington Post
The Washington Post has laid off over 300 journalists and staff, more than a third of its editorial workforce.
Rahul Gandhi lists 6 priorities 'ignored' in Union Budget 2026
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not addressing key issues such as unemployment and farmer distress in the Union Budget 2026-27.
'Rahul...a leader with clear political stand': Tharoor rejects rift speculation
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the party, putting to rest rumors of him quitting.
'What's so unusual?' Shashi Tharoor on meeting Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday.
Shashi Tharoor meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge amid rift rumors
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi in Parliament on Thursday.
Priyanka Chopra to speak at Harvard's India Conference 2026
Global actor and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be headlining the 23rd edition of the India Conference at Harvard University on February 14-15, 2026.
Shashi Tharoor declines comment on reported CPI(M) Dubai talks
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has refused to comment on reports of his alleged discussions with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Dubai.
'Didn't violate Congress line...': Shashi Tharoor on 'Operation Sindoor' stand
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has defended his position on "Operation Sindoor," saying he never violated any party line in Parliament.
Tharoor to skip Congress meet over 'insult' at Gandhi's event
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has decided to skip a crucial meeting of the party's high command. The meeting was called to discuss preparations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.
'One more fatwa...': BJP taunts Congress after Tharoor-Gambhir selfie
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor recently posted a selfie with former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and cricketer Gautam Gambhir.
'Remarks in jest, not...attack": Dehradun cop on Tripura student's death
Days after Anjel Chakma's death, a police officer has claimed that the killing of the 24-year-old student from Tripura was not racially motivated.
Revanth Reddy praises Sonia Gandhi in response to Digvijaya Singh
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President Revanth Reddy has come out in support of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
Congress crisis deepens over Digvijaya Singh's RSS-BJP praise row
The Indian National Congress is facing a debate after senior leader Digvijaya Singh praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Congress CWC meeting: Gandhis, Tharoor discuss key issues
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting was held on Saturday in New Delhi, with prominent leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Shashi Tharoor in attendance.