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Shashi Tharoor mums on rumours of CPI-M talks in Dubai amid Congress exit buzz
India | Jan 26, 2026, 12:38 PM ISTTensions 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 | Nov 20, 2025, 02:13 PM ISTEarlier 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 | 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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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.
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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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Shashi Tharoor's Moscow visit explained: His French rebuke to Pakistan, talks with Lavrov and more
World | Jun 27, 2025, 11:04 AM ISTShashi 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 | 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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China's strategic ties with Pakistan make it key factor in regional security: Tharoor in US | Video
World | Jun 05, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTShashi 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 PM ISTShashi 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 | Apr 29, 2025, 02:16 PM ISTCongress 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 | Dec 29, 2023, 09:22 AM ISTShashi 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 | Sep 11, 2023, 07:26 AM ISTShashi 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 | Sep 20, 2021, 03:55 PM ISTPassengers 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
National | Jan 18, 2014, 11:10 PM ISTHyderabad: 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 PM ISTThiruvananthapuram, 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
National | Jan 02, 2013, 12:13 PM ISTNew 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 | Dec 05, 2010, 09:10 PM ISTThiruvananthapuram, 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 | Aug 08, 2010, 05:28 PM ISTAjmer: 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
National | Dec 29, 2009, 08:19 PM ISTUnion 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,