Shashi Tharoor
Indian politician, diplomat, and author (born 1956)
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Shashi Tharoor is an Indian politician, author, and former diplomat. A member of the Indian National Congress, he has represented Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in the Lok Sabha since 2009. He currently serves as the chairman of the Committee on External Affairs. He was formerly an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and ran for for the office of Secretary-General in 2006, coming second.
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Prowess in English: Justice Krishna Iyer's language skills compared to Shashi Tharoor in Supreme Court; CJI says can't stop reactionsIndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Trivial charges’: Shashi Tharoor condemns arrest of ex-Sri Lankan president; cautions against 'vendetta politics'Shashi Tharoor has expressed his concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, deeming the charges against him as trivial. Tharoor urged the Sri Lankan government to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Bill to remove PM, CMs': Congress MP Tharoor at it again, breaks from party line; calls proposal 'reasonable'Shashi Tharoor supports the new bills regarding ministers' removal upon imprisonment. The bills propose removing ministers jailed for 30 days on serious charges. This stance differs from other Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Successful strikes, not Mr Trump': Shashi Tharoor rebuts US President's mediation claim; puts onus on Pakistan for peaceShashi Tharoor stated that Pakistan must dismantle terror networks before India considers repairing ties. He highlighted past attempts at outreach betrayed by Pakistani hostility. Tharoor recalled the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'You’re Shashi Tharoor in saree': Priyanka Chaturvedi shares humorous moment - see how Congress MP respondedPriyanka Chaturvedi's podcast banter with Smika Prakash, referencing Shashi Tharoor, sparked a witty exchange online. Chaturvedi, part of a delegation highlighting India's anti-terrorism stance..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon Session: Opposition to skip special Lok Sabha discussion on Shubhanshu Shukla; Tharoor praises astronaut’s featShashi Tharoor acknowledged astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS mission as a landmark achievement for India, despite the Opposition's decision to abstain from the Lok Sabha discussion. Tharoor emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Flaw in our system': Shashi Tharoor weighs in on SC dog relocation order; urges redirection of funds to NGOsIndiaTimes - Published | |
How will Ukraine-Russia peace deal directly benefit India? Shashi Tharoor explains - watchIndiaTimes - Published | |
'We want answers, not attacks': Shashi Tharoor backs Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' claims; joins INDIA bloc protestShashi Tharoor criticised the Election Commission for allegedly attacking Rahul Gandhi instead of addressing serious concerns about electoral integrity. Tharoor emphasised that the EC should prioritise..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Govt to brief Tharoor-led panel today on ties with USThe parliamentary standing committee on external affairs, led by Shashi Tharoor, will receive a briefing on India's foreign policy developments, particularly regarding US-India trade negotiations and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Democracy too precious': Shashi Tharoor backs Rahul Gandhi’s 'vote chori' claim; urges immediate actionTharoor further said, "Our democracy is too precious to allow its credibility to be destroyed by incompetence, carelessness or worse, deliberate tampering. Election Commission must urgently act &..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'If India doesn’t matter to them ...': Shashi Tharoor calls for 50% tariff on US; asks why stop at 17%Speaking about the potential impact of 50 per cent US tariffs, Tharoor remarked, "It will have an impact because we have trade of about $90 billion. If things get costly by 50 per cent, then people..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'It's definitely a blow': Shashi Tharoor reacts to Trump's 50% tariff on India; asserts it's not a 'good news'Shashi Tharoor has criticised the US imposition of a 25% tariff on India's crude oil imports from Russia, bringing the total tariff on Indian goods to 50%. He warned that this will make Indian products..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Words fail me’: Shashi Tharoor cheers India’s thrilling 6-run win at The Oval, apologises for doubting team without KohliIndiaTimes - Published |
Vice president election: Will government consult opposition? What Shashi Tharoor saidThe Election Commission has announced that the 17th vice presidential election will be held on September 9. The official notification will be issued on August 7, and candidates can file nomination..IndiaTimes - Published | 'He has his reasons': Shashi Tharoor sidesteps Rahul Gandhi's 'dead economy' remark; raises trade concernsShashi Tharoor declined to comment on Rahul Gandhi's agreement with Donald Trump's assessment of the Indian economy. Tharoor emphasized the importance of maintaining strong economic ties with the US,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Tharoor and team visited 33 countries, none blamed Pakistan': Congress's Mani Shankar Aiyar takes aim at party MP; alleges govt failed to counter misinformationIndiaTimes - Published | 'Not the case': Shashi Tharoor asked about Trump’s 'dead economy' remark; counters Rahul’s stance once moreShashi Tharoor contradicted Rahul Gandhi's agreement with Donald Trump's assessment of the Indian economy. While Rahul Gandhi claimed PM Modi had "killed" the economy, Tharoor stated that this was not..IndiaTimes - Published |
Why be touchy? SC asks to close defamation case against Shashi Tharoor over 'scorpion' remark on PM Modi- What top court saidThe Supreme Court considered closing the criminal defamation case against Shashi Tharoor over his "scorpion on a Shivling" remark about Narendra Modi. While Tharoor sought adjournment, the complainant..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajeev Shukla, Shashi Tharoor contradict Rahul Gandhi's stance on economyAmidst Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of Trump's "dead economy" remark, Congress leaders like Rajeev Shukla and Shashi Tharoor offered differing perspectives. Shukla refuted Trump's assessment, emphasizing..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘They may have some illusions’: Tharoor mocks Trump’s oil claim with Pakistan, says ‘I wish them luck’IndiaTimes - Published | Trump’s 25% tariff on India: Opposition fires at PM Modi, govt; here's who said whatDonald Trump's tariff announcement triggered reactions from Indian opposition leaders. Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government's economic policies. Asaduddin Owaisi condemned Trump's actions...IndiaTimes - Published |
'We may have to walk away': Shashi Tharoor on 'unreasonable' demands by US; says India is not out of optionsShashi Tharoor voiced serious concerns over Trump's proposed tariffs on India, warning of potential damage to trade relations. He highlighted the unreasonableness of US demands and suggested India..IndiaTimes - Published | Parliament Monsoon session: Congress gagged Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, suggests PM ModiPrime Minister Modi suggested that Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari were silenced by the Congress leadership regarding Operation Sindoor, despite their prior involvement in all-party delegations. Modi..IndiaTimes - Published |
Op Sindoor debate: How Tharoor took centre stage in LS; PM hints at Cong leader being 'sidelined'Amidst heated debates in Lok Sabha regarding Operation Sindoor, Shashi Tharoor's silence became a focal point. Despite leading a delegation to the US to garner support for India's cross-border action,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'If you don't understand my silence ...': Fresh rift within Congress? Manish Tewari responds to question on cryptic postCongress MP Manish Tewari's cryptic social media posts have ignited speculation about internal divisions within the party, particularly regarding national security issues. His silence during a crucial..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Bharat ki baat sunata hoon': Congress vs Congress? Manish Tewari's cryptic post after being dropped from Operation Sindoor debateWhile sharing a news article on why Congress did not allow party MPs Shashi Tharoor and Tewari to speak in Lok Sabha, the Congress MP posted famous lyrics of the Hindi film "Poorab and Pashchim"...IndiaTimes - Published | Operation Sindoor debate: BJP's Baijayant Panda takes a swipe at Congress with Shashi Tharoor mention - 'No one could stop him'During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, BJP leader Baijayant Panda criticized Congress, pointedly mentioning Shashi Tharoor. Panda suggested the discussion would be more engaging if Congress..IndiaTimes - Published |
Monsoon session: Was Shashi Tharoor offered a chance to speak on Operation Sindoor in Parliament? What we knowShashi Tharoor's silence on Operation Sindoor sparks debate. Despite leading a delegation after the Pahalgam attack, he declined to speak on the issue in Parliament. Gaurav Gogoi and K Suresh..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Maunvrat, maunvrat': How Shashi Tharoor deflected a question on Operation Sindoor; watch videoCongress leader Shashi Tharoor remained silent on 'Operation Sindoor' ahead of a crucial Lok Sabha debate, fueling speculation about his party's stance. Tasked by the Centre to represent India's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tharoor unlikely to speak on debate on Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor issues in LSShashi Tharoor is unlikely to participate in the Lok Sabha debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Sources indicate that neither Tharoor nor the Congress party has expressed..IndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: Tharoor hits back at Kerala Congress criticism; PM Modi set for UK, Maldives visit; and moreIndiaTimes - Published |
'People who are saying ... ': Shashi Tharoor hits back at Kerala Congress snub; responds to 'no longer one of us' remarkShashi Tharoor faced backlash from Kerala Congress leaders who accused sohim of undermining the party line and siding with the Modi government. Tharoor questioned the credibility of his critics and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Should not be allowed to attend parliamentary party meetings': Congress leaders step up attack on Shashi TharoorThe Congress party stepped up attack on Shashi Tharoor as the Parliament's monsoon session begins. Senior Kerala leaders urged Tharoor to resign on his own due to his pro-Modi stance on key policy..IndiaTimes - Published |
Senior Congress leader makes BIG remark on Shashi Tharoor, says, 'Till he changes his stance...'Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Sunday hit out at party colleague Shashi Tharoor again, saying he will not be invited to any party programme in the state capital till he changes his stance on..DNA - Published | Shashi Tharoor to be kept away from party events in T'puram: Congress leaderAmidst speculation surrounding Shashi Tharoor's standing within the Congress party, K Muraleedharan, a prominent Kerala functionary, announced the party's decision to exclude the Thiruvananthapuram MP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress rift deepens: K Muraleedharan criticises Shashi Tharoor's stand on Centre; bars him from events in ThiruvananthapuramIndiaTimes - Published | 'Need to cooperate with other parties ...': Shashi Tharoor's 'nation first' message amid Congress rift buzz; quotes NehruShashi Tharoor, a Congress MP, emphasized that national interests should take precedence over party loyalty, referencing Nehru's words. This statement comes amid internal criticism within the Congress..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Bridging the gap': Shashi Tharoor welcomes US' move on TRF; slams Pakistan's safe haven policyShashi Tharoor, a senior Congress leader, lauded the US decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Tharoor stated this move..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Pick party first': Kerala Congress snubs Tharoor's 'CM ambition'; says praising PM Modi 'not correct'Tensions escalate between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress party as Kerala leaders criticize his CM aspirations ahead of the upcoming state polls. Tharoor's self-promotion, including sharing a survey..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shashi Tharoor stirs pot again, this time with article criticising Emergency, GandhisIndiaTimes - Published | How Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is becoming an asset for BJPShashi Tharoor's recent criticism of the Emergency, particularly targeting Indira and Sanjay Gandhi, has widened the rift between him and the Congress party. His remarks, echoing BJP's long-held views,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will Shashi Tharoor be next Kerala CM? This is what survey says, Congress MP reactsA new political survey has revealed that Congress MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, has been chosen as the top candidate for Chief Minister in Kerala, making him the top choice as..DNA - Published | Evening news wrap: SC refuses to stay Bihar voter revision, Congress hits out at Shashi Tharoor over Emergency remark; and moreThursday witnessed a flurry of activity, from the Supreme Court addressing Bihar's voter revision process and the Election Commission clarifying its role, to Congress leaders criticizing Shashi..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shashi Tharoor takes a jibe at Congress over Emergency in latest op-ed: 'Sanjay Gandhi, the son of Indira Gandhi, led...'Shashi Tharoor warned that the temptation to centralise power, silence dissent, and bypass constitutional safeguards may reappear in various forms. "Often, such tendencies may be justified in the name..DNA - Published | 'Is the bird becoming a parrot?': Congress takes dig at Tharoor's Emergency remark; claims he's toeing 'BJP line'A fresh divide has emerged within the Congress party as MP Manickam Tagore criticizes Shashi Tharoor's remarks on the Emergency era, specifically regarding Sanjay Gandhi's role. Tagore's veiled jab,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Today's India not India of 1975': Shashi Tharoor calls Emergency 'dark chapter'; recalls Sanjay Gandhi's roleShashi Tharoor's critique of the 1975 Emergency, particularly Sanjay Gandhi's sterilization campaigns, has stirred debate within the Congress party. His article in Deepika highlights the fragility of..IndiaTimes - Published | Tharoor eyeing CM post? Amid rift with party leadership, Congress MP shares survey naming him front-runner for UDFShashi Tharoor, a Congress MP, has shared a survey projecting him as the leading candidate for Kerala's Chief Minister from the UDF. The Vote Vibe survey indicates strong anti-incumbency and shows..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I think RSS has moved on': Did Shashi Tharoor defend the Sangh? Here's what Congress MP said on Rahul Gandhi's 'Manusmriti' chargeShashi Tharoor appears to diverge from Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the RSS, acknowledging the historical context of Golwalkar's preference for Manusmriti while suggesting the RSS has evolved. This..IndiaTimes - Published | 'If there are issues ... ': Shashi Tharoor reacts to his cryptic bird post- watchShashi Tharoor addressed speculation about his strained relationship with the Congress party, stating any issues would be discussed privately. This follows cryptic social media posts and remarks..IndiaTimes - Published |
