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BJP's 'Nazi' jibe as Congress distances itself from Tharoor's praise for Advani
India | Nov 10, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTBJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said Congress had even issued a 'fatwa' against Shashi Tharoor, which shows its intolerance. He further said the Congress should rename itself to 'Indira Nazi Congress', as he took a dig at former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
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Congress 'outrightly' distances itself from Tharoor's praise for Advani: 'Speaks for himself'
India | Nov 09, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTCongress said Shashi Tharoor continues to make such remarks and the Congress Working Committee (CWC) reflects 'democratic spirit' unique to it.
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'Reducing his service to one episode...': Tharoor cites Nehru, Indira to defend praise for Advani
India | Nov 09, 2025, 03:41 PM ISTIn his birthday post for Advani on X, Tharoor shared one of his old pictures with the BJP veteran and lauded him for his role in shaping the trajectory of modern India. Tharoor said Advani is a "true statesman whose life of service has been exemplary."
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Shashi Tharoor slams dynastic politics, seeks reforms valuing meritocracy: 'High time India…'
India | Nov 03, 2025, 08:02 PM ISTTharoor acknowledged that the Nehru-Gandhi family is often linked to the Congress party, but he pointed out that the trend of dynastic politics is widespread across all major political parties in India.
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Shashi Tharoor's playful birthday wish for Shah Rukh Khan, questions 'Is he really 60?'
offbeat | Nov 02, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor wished Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan a happy 60th birthday with a witty message on social media.
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Ex-Pakistani diplomat makes wisecrack about Shehbaz Sharif on Trump's flattery; Tharoor shares post
World | Oct 28, 2025, 07:32 AM ISTEarlier, while speaking at the Gaza Peace Summit event in Egypt, the Pakistani Prime Minister hailed Trump as a ‘man of peace’ and even endorsed him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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'Trump shouldn't tell what India will do': Shashi Tharoor on US President's Russian oil claim
India | Oct 23, 2025, 07:47 PM ISTPresident Trump has said that the process of phasing out Russian oil imports will be 'gradual, claiming that India will bring it "down to almost nothing" by the end of the year.
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Strategic restraint or missed opportunity? Tharoor questions PM Modi's absence from Gaza summit
India | Oct 13, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTShashi Tharoor questioned India's limited representation at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, calling it a potential "missed opportunity." He said PM Modi's absence could reduce India's diplomatic influence at a time when global leaders are discussing Gaza's reconstruction and regional stability.
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Did Gill's performance justify change? Shashi Tharoor reignites Samson opening debate after Asia Cup
Cricket | Sep 29, 2025, 09:43 PM ISTShubman Gill was the vice-captain of the Indian T20 side for the Asia Cup, however, his performances left a bit to be desired, as he scored 127 runs, averaging just 21.16 in seven games. Gill took Sanju Samson's place at the top, who had smashed three centuries in the 10 innings before the Asia Cup.
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Shashi Tharoor on Trump softening stand on India: 'Can't just forget and forgive' | Video
India | Sep 07, 2025, 11:02 PM ISTTrump tariffs: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar for their 'quick response' and underscoring the importance of the basic relationship.
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Opposition boycotts special discussion on Shubhanshu Shukla, Tharoor breaks ranks with praise
India | Aug 18, 2025, 01:26 PM ISTLok Sabha is scheduled to hold a special discussion to acknowledge and hail the achievements of Shubhanshu Shukla, who returned to India on Sunday following his successful visit to the International Space Station (ISS) during a mission.
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Why Kerala will celebrate 'Janmashtami' weeks after the rest of India: Shashi Tharoor sparks debate
India | Aug 17, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTJanmashtami 2025: Much of northern India observes festivals according to the lunar-based Vikram Samvat calendar, while Kerala follows the Malayalam calendar, and globally the solar Gregorian calendar is in use.
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'Recalcitrant, acquiescent': Tharoor's fresh salvo on tariffs that might make Trump check dictionary
India | Aug 14, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTKnown for his eloquence and a vocabulary that often sends people reaching for the dictionary, Tharoor took to X and said India should be "recalcitrant" than to be "tractable, submissive or acquiescent to injustice".
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Shashi Tharoor participates in 'vote chori' protest: 'Doubts over fair elections harming EC...'
India | Aug 11, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTScores of Opposition MPs, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, were detained as they took out a protest march from Parliament House to the Election Commission but were stopped midway.
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Government to brief Shashi Tharoor-led panel on India-US trade talks: What’s on the table?
India | Aug 11, 2025, 08:01 AM ISTThe Shashi Tharoor-led Standing Committee on External Affairs will be briefed today on India’s latest foreign policy developments, focusing on the escalating US-India trade talks.
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Shashi Tharoor Slams Trump's 50% Tariffs on India, Exposes The Reality Behind It!
News | Aug 08, 2025, 02:16 PM ISTShashi Tharoor strongly reacted to Donald Trump's proposal of 50% tariffs on India, calling it a concerning development for the Indian economy. Watch the video to find out Shashi Tharoor’s insights on the potential impact and the government's response to Trump's statement.
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Shashi Tharoor backs Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' charge against EC: 'Serious questions'
India | Aug 08, 2025, 09:20 AM ISTAccusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of 'criminal fraud' and collusion with the BJP to manipulate elections, Gandhi on Thursday alleged widespread irregularities in voter lists during both central and state elections.
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Shashi Tharoor tears into Trump: 'No one can threaten India like this, we should impose tariffs too'
India | Aug 07, 2025, 03:10 PM ISTIn a firm tone, Tharoor said it is not that any country can threaten India like this, and our average tariffs on American goods are 17 per cent, which should be raised to 50 per cent if Trump does not withdraw his tariffs.
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Shashi Tharoor's delegation failed to provide evidence against Pakistan: Mani Shankar Aiyar
India | Aug 03, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTContinuing his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre, the former union minister said that India has also failed to provide any evidence which could prove that Pakistan was responsible for the Pahalgam attack.
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India must stand firm: Shashi Tharoor warns of serious consequences over US tariff threats
India | Jul 31, 2025, 01:58 PM ISTTharoor warned that the tariff could exceed 25 per cent and rise substantially. "When penalties are factored in, it might increase to 35 to 45 per cent. There are even discussions about a 100% penalty, which could devastate our trade relations with the United States.