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  Shashi Tharoor mums on rumours of CPI-M talks in Dubai amid Congress exit buzz

  India | January 26, 2026 12:38 IST

  Tensions trace to a recent Kochi event where Rahul Gandhi reportedly overlooked Shashi Tharoor's contributions, compounding frustrations from alleged efforts by Kerala Congress leaders to marginalise him.

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  Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi sparks controversy within Congress party

  India | November 20, 2025 14:13 IST

  Earlier this week, Shashi Tharoor shared his reflections on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent speech at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture, posting an analysis on X. While offering some criticism, Tharoor praised key aspects of the address, describing it as both an economic outlook and a cultural call.

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  Why Kerala will celebrate 'Janmashtami' weeks after the rest of India: Shashi Tharoor sparks debate

  India | August 17, 2025 16:48 IST

  Janmashtami 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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  India must stand firm: Shashi Tharoor warns of serious consequences over US tariff threats

  India | July 31, 2025 13:58 IST

  Tharoor 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.

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  'If there are issues, they'll be discussed privately': Tharoor on differences with Congress party

  India | June 28, 2025 23:39 IST

  Kharge’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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  Shashi Tharoor's Moscow visit explained: His French rebuke to Pakistan, talks with Lavrov and more

  World | June 27, 2025 11:04 IST

  Shashi Tharoor, who heads the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs as part of India’s wider diplomatic engagement, including post-Operation Sindoor outreach, is currently in Russia to attend the annual Primakov Readings.

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  Congress takes potshot at Shashi Tharoor after his cryptic post, says 'even free bird must...'

  India | June 26, 2025 23:37 IST

  The 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 | June 25, 2025 23:40 IST

  Amid 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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  China's strategic ties with Pakistan make it key factor in regional security: Tharoor in US | Video

  World | June 05, 2025 23:59 IST

  Shashi Tharoor highlighted Pakistan's 37-year history of terror attacks accompanied by denials, citing examples like the Mumbai terror attacks and Osama bin Laden's safe house in Pakistan.

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  Tharoor-led Team Pays Tribute To Gandhi In Panama, Recalls His Legacy In A Powerful Speech

  News | May 29, 2025 12:42 IST

  Shashi Tharoor-led Group 5 delegation paid tribute to Gandhi in Panama, highlighting the relevance of Gandhian values today and reaffirming India’s commitment to peace, justice, and global harmony.

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  After 'Super BJP' Jibe, Udit Raj Again Slams Tharoor, Latter Hits Back!

  News | April 29, 2025 14:16 IST

  Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded to colleague Udit Raj's questions about his political loyalty after Tharoor commented on the Pahalgam terror attack. Tharoor emphasised he represents only his views and is not a spokesperson for anyone else.

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  Tharoor hints at 2024 polls being his last outing, advocates opportunities for youth in elections

  India | December 29, 2023 9:22 IST

  Shashi Tharoor won for the first time in the 2009 general elections and entered the Parliament. He has since then maintained his winning streak in the Thiruvananthapuram seat in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

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  Tharoor praises Centre over G20 conduct, calls Delhi declaration 'diplomatic triumph for India'

  India | September 11, 2023 7:26 IST

  Shashi Tharoor lauded the Modi government over the conduct of the G20 Summit and called the New Delhi Declaration that was adopted on the very first day of the mega event as a "diplomatic triumph for India".

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  Racism, offensive: Jairam Ramesh, Tharoor slam UK's Covid travel rules

  India | September 20, 2021 15:55 IST

  Passengers who aren't recognized as being fully vaccinated with authorized vaccines and certificates under England's international travel rules, including Indians, will still have to take a pre-departure test, a day 2 and day 8 PCR test, and self-isolate at their given address for 10 days upon entry, according to the rules.  

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  Sunanda death: Naidu demands removal of Tharoor from cabinet

  Politics | January 18, 2014 23:10 IST

  Hyderabad: TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu today demanded that Union Minister of State for HRD Shashi Tharoor be removed from the Cabinet till the probe into his wife Sunanda Pushkar's suspicious death gets over.In a

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  Tharoor feels sad over arrest of Sreesanth

  Cricket | May 16, 2013 12:25 IST

  Thiruvananthapuram, May 16: Union Minister of State Shashi Tharoor today said he was sad over the arrest of cricketer Sreesanth but cautioned that “none should rush to conclusions until the charges against him are proved”.

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  Tharoor favours making public identity of gangrape victim

  Politics | January 02, 2013 12:13 IST

  New Delhi, Jan 2: In remarks that can stoke a controversy, Union Minister Shashi Tharoor Tuesday favoured making public the identity of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim wondering what interest is served by keeping her name

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  Tharoor Backs Thomas, Flays Media Trial On CVC

  India | December 05, 2010 21:10 IST

  Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 5 (PTI) Former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, who himself resigned under a cloud, today backed Chief Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas, asking the media to stop its "vilification campaign" over his appointment to

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  Tharoor, Sunanda Visit Ajmer Dargah

  India | August 08, 2010 17:28 IST

  Ajmer:  The soon to be married couple, Shashi Tharoor and Sunanda Pushkar, it seems are busy touring religious landmarks. On Sunday, Tharoor and his fiance visited the Holy Shrine of Khwaja Gharib Nawaaz in Ajmer,

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  Congress Unhappy With Tharoor

  Politics | December 29, 2009 20:19 IST

  Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's fresh tweets on the visa issue have not not gone down well with the Congress party  which on Tuesday  appeared to disapprove his latest remarks.  "Whatever the party had to say,