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PM Modi uses a Tharoor reference to attack Congress: 'Some barred from speaking in Parliament'
India | Jul 29, 2025, 10:09 PM ISTDuring his speech on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi took veiled jibes at the Congress, saying some leaders have been prohibited from speaking in the Parliament, a reference to Shashi Tharoor.
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Shashi Tharoor declines Congress request to join debate to slam Operation Sindoor: Sources
India | Jul 28, 2025, 01:38 PM ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on a question of the 'Operation Sindoor' ahead of debate in Parliament, citing a "maunvrat".
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'What is his position in the party?' Shashi Tharoor retorts to Muraleedharan's jab
India | Jul 22, 2025, 01:40 PM ISTNotably, Muraleedharan had said Tharoor would not be invited to any party programme in Thiruvananthapuram till he changes his stance on the national security issue.
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Tharoor not one of us: Muraleedharan says Congress won't invite him to events in Thiruvananthapuram
India | Jul 20, 2025, 11:30 PM ISTSenior Congress leader K Muraleedharan declared that Shashi Tharoor would not be invited to any party programmes in Thiruvananthapuram until he changes his stance on national security.
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Shashi Tharoor reaffirms 'nation comes first' stance, calls for political unity on national security
India | Jul 20, 2025, 06:20 AM ISTShashi Tharoor reaffirmed that national interest must come before party politics, urging unity across political lines for the sake of India’s security and development.
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Nimisha Priya case: Tharoor praises Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar's role; know who he is
India | Jul 15, 2025, 05:45 PM ISTIndia has an embassy in Yemen but due to the current situation in Yemen, the Indian Embassy in Sana has been temporarily operating from a camp office in Djibouti since April 2015.
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Shashi Tharoor is top UDF pick for Kerala CM ahead of 2026 polls, shares survey amid strained party
India | Jul 10, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor has emerged as the most preferred chief ministerial candidate for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in a recent survey conducted by Vote Vibe. Tharoor received 28.3% support overall, with particularly strong backing from male and older voters.
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India today is not the India of 1975: Tharoor lambasts 'Emergency', urges to protect democracy
India | Jul 10, 2025, 11:40 AM ISTTharoor noted that India has evolved considerably since 1975, becoming “more self-assured, more advanced, and in many respects a stronger democracy.” However, he warned that the impulses which gave rise to the Emergency still hold relevance and could resurface in different forms today.
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'If there are issues, they'll be discussed privately': Tharoor on differences with Congress party
India | Jun 28, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTKharge’s pointed remark came in the wake of Shashi Tharoor’s recent article that included words of praise for PM Modi- comments that stirred unease within sections of the Congress. In a veiled response, Kharge stated, “We say nation first, but some people say Modi first.
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Congress takes potshot at Shashi Tharoor after his cryptic post, says 'even free bird must...'
India | Jun 26, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTThe controversy was ignited when Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a veiled critique, remarked, "For the Congress, the nation comes first. But for some, Modi comes first." Shortly after, Shashi Tharoor appeared to respond with a cryptic post on X.
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Kharge's 'Modi came first' jibe draws sharp comeback from Tharoor: 'Don't ask permission to fly'
India | Jun 25, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTAmid rising discomfort in the Congress over Shashi Tharoor's recent commendation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge issued his most pointed response yet, taking a subtle dig at Tharoor’s polished English while firmly reasserting the party’s 'nation-first' position.
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Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi shared by PMO, sparks speculation and stir within Congress
India | Jun 23, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTShashi Tharoor's praise of PM Modi and its promotion by the PMO has sparked political speculation and internal tensions within the Congress party.
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Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi’s global outreach, calls him a ‘prime asset for India’
India | Jun 23, 2025, 02:56 PM ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership during Operation Sindoor, calling him a “prime asset for India” in a newspaper column. Tharoor, who was part of a five-nation diplomatic outreach following India’s strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
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Tharoor hopes Trump-Munir lunch served 'food for thought', takes a dig at Pak Army Chief | Video
India | Jun 19, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTTrump-Munir lunch: Tharoor further emphasised that Pakistan's role in sheltering Osama bin Laden remains a serious and unresolved concern for the global community, particularly the United States. He pointed out that such actions are not easily forgotten or forgiven.
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Shashi Tharoor acknowledges differences with Congress, says 'will raise them internally'
India | Jun 19, 2025, 03:54 PM ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday acknowledged having differences with the party but said he would raise them internally at the appropriate time. The remarks come amid internal criticism over his endorsement of India's Operation Sindoor during an all-party visit to the US.
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Tharoor writes to JP Nadda, urges to add more NEET-PG exam centres in Kerala amid seat crunch
India | Jun 14, 2025, 09:40 AM ISTIn his letter, Tharoor said that the booking portal for NEET-PG 2025 reopened briefly, during which test centre seats in Kerala were "exhausted within minutes".
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Congress take action against Shashi Tharoor?
Kurukshetra | Jun 11, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTAfter the All Party Delegation's visit ended, Shashi Tharoor said that the purpose for which the government had sent us has been accomplished, we have returned happily. We got full support from five countries. He said that it is our responsibility to respond to terrorism.
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We have done what we were asked to do: Shashi Tharoor after concluding five-nation visit
India | Jun 10, 2025, 05:27 PM ISTShashi Tharoor hailed the all-party delegation's diplomatic tour as a success in garnering global support for India's stance on cross-border terrorism following Operation Sindoor.
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Tharoor, Owaisi defended nation but Rahul kept asking about India's losses to Pakistan: Assam CM
Assam | Jun 09, 2025, 07:35 PM ISTDuring a discussion on a resolution in the state assembly over the success of 'Operation Sindoor', Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Rahul Gandhi has been constantly asking about India's losses, but never wanted to know the damage incurred by Pakistan in the military conflict.
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Shashi Tharoor Downplays Pakistan's Significance As UNSC Counter-Terrorism Body's Vice Chair
News | Jun 06, 2025, 03:30 PM ISTReacting to Pakistan’s UNSC role, Shashi Tharoor said it holds little practical impact and India remains confident, with its UN mission closely monitoring and engaging bilaterally with key nations.