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
'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.
Opposition slams Modi's 'harmony' message amid reported attacks on Christians
Leaders of opposition parties have expressed concerns over reports of attacks on Christians in the country, criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for failing to curb the alleged violence.
Congress MP Tharoor expresses concern over alleged attacks on Christians
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over alleged attacks on the Christian community across India.
'Mob rule in Bangladesh very concerning': Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh, in particular referring to the incident where a Hindu man was lynched.
Bangladesh arrests 7 over lynching of Hindu man: Yunus government
Seven people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of 27-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
19 films denied screening at IFFK; Shashi Tharoor criticizes I&B
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in Thiruvananthapuram has been thrown into chaos after the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) reportedly denied screening permissions to 19 films.
BJP makes history in Kerala, wrests Thiruvananthapuram Corporation from CPI(M)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has made history in the Kerala local body polls.
Tharoor skips Rahul Gandhi-led Congress MPs' meet for 3rd time
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor missed a meeting of the party's Lok Sabha lawmakers on Friday. This is the third consecutive time he has skipped such meetings in recent weeks.
'Not going': Shashi Tharoor declines 'Veer Savarkar Award'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has declined the Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025. Tharoor was chosen as one of the recipients of the inaugural Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025 on Wednesday in New Delhi.
'Warm, engaging atmosphere...': Tharoor on state dinner with Putin
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor described the recent state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan as a "warm" and "engaging" evening.
Not Rahul Gandhi but Tharoor invited to Putin dinner: Reports
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reportedly been invited to a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honor of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
'Not here to shout...': Tharoor chastises Congress over Parliament chaos
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has spoken out against the ongoing disruptions in the Indian Parliament, calling for a return to meaningful debate.
Tharoor gives 'democracy' lesson after Trump's 'great' meeting with Mamdani
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reacted to the meeting between United States President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, which took place on Friday.
'Why in Congress': Tharoor faces party's wrath over Modi praise
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's recent praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ruffled feathers in his party.
'Glad to have been in...audience': Shashi Tharoor praises Modi again
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again invited the ire of his party by praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tharoor defends Advani's legacy after 'statesman' remark backlash
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani's political legacy.
Dynastic politics 'grave threat' to democracy, says Tharoor; BJP agrees
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has warned that dynastic politics is a "grave threat" to Indian democracy.
Tharoor on Orsini's deportation: 'Minor visa violations harm India's image'
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has reacted to the recent deportation of Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini from Delhi airport.
'Bads of Bollywood': Tharoor blasts 'paid review' allegations against him
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood.
Kejriwal gets bungalow after year-long wait; neighbors include Shashi Tharoor
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has been allotted a Type-VII bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate.
Tharoor calls Karur stampede 'heartbreaking,' demands national crowd management policy
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed his grief over the recent stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
Centre considers extending parliamentary standing committees' tenures by 2 years
The Indian government is mulling over extending the tenure of parliamentary standing committees from one year to two.
'Surprising': Tharoor slams diaspora over silence on India-US setbacks
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed disappointment over the Indian-American community's silence on recent tensions in India-US relations.
Is Shashi Tharoor's sister the real Amul girl?
The iconic blue-haired girl in a red polka-dotted dress, popularly known as the Amul Girl, has become a cultural phenomenon in India. She is known for her witty one-liners and "utterly butterly" charm.
'If they're going to…': Tharoor demands 50% tariff on US
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged the Indian government to impose reciprocal duties on American goods.
Opposition condemns Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of Trump's 'dead economy' remarks
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of United States President Donald Trump's "dead economy" remark has backfired.
Manish Tewari shares cryptic post after Op Sindoor debate snub
Congress MP Manish Tewari has responded after being excluded from the Lok Sabha debate on "Operation Sindoor."
Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
The second day of the 2025 Parliament Monsoon Session started at 11am on Tuesday.
Tharoor 'not one of us': Congress leader amid party rift
Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan has said that party colleague Shashi Tharoor is no longer considered "one of us."
'National security should transcend politics': Shashi Tharoor
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has emphasized the need for political parties to work together for national security.
Aamir's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' bounces back; crosses ₹120cr by Day-10
Aamir Khan's latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, has become a box office sensation. The sports drama, directed by RS Prasanna, has reportedly earned ₹122.65 crore in just 10 days since its release on June 20.
'Modi is first for some': Kharge's jibe at Shashi Tharoor
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took a dig at party leader Shashi Tharoor over his recent praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'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.