Shashi Tharoor answers son’s question on Operation Sindoor at US press briefing NEW DELHI: In an unexpected turn, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was left shocked when he received a question from his son on foreign soil during a briefing. As Tharoor sat poised, addressing a room filled with foreign policy experts, diplomats and journalists, a…
Last Updated:June 01, 2025, 15:15 IST Shashi Tharoor has been facing criticism from his party colleagues over his remarks abroad in support of the Centre. He has reacted to a query on swipes by Congress leaders. Shashi Tharoor has been at the receiving end of Congress’ criticism lately (PTI Image) Days after party leader Jairam…
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday welcomed the Centre’s decision to bring in Shashi Tharoor to lead a delegation of MPs tasked with exposing Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on international platforms.Taking to X, the Kerala Congress claimed that the government chose Tharoor for the role due to a “talent vacuum” within the BJP, asserting that the nation…
New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday conceded that he was left with “egg on his face” in opposing India’s stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out and said due to the policy that was adopted, the country is now in a position where it can make a difference to lasting peace. Mr Tharoor…
Last Updated:February 25, 2025, 13:10 IST Shashi Tharoor with Piyush Goyal: Even though the photo also featured British Secretary of State for Trade Jonathan Reynolds, the picture added buzz over Tharoor’s future with the grand old party. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor along with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and British Secretary of State for Trade…
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, terming the Union Budget 2025 as “underwhelming”, said that it only targeted the voters of Delhi and Bihar. “If you’re a Delhi voter or a Bihar voter and you’re earning a fixed middle class salary, you may have reasons to cheer. But if you’re not, then I’m afraid there’s…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dismissed US President Donald Trump‘s tariff threats against Brics nations, labeling them “a bit empty”, citing the absence of plans to introduce an alternative to the US dollar.Tharoor described the dollar as a “practical convenience” for most nations, indicating that Brics has not made a substantial proposal to establish…
Last Updated:January 11, 2025, 12:20 IST The senior leader, involved in a prolonged tussle with the state leadership, has hinted that he may throw his hat in the ring in the upcoming state unit elections for the post of president Senior leader and MLC Basanagouda Patil Yatnal could either contest against Vijayendra himself or back…
The railway minister said the government wants to ensure big cities and junctions are decongested. New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday suggested in the Lok Sabha that, if required, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor can sit on a ‘dharna’ (protest) for acquiring land for a railway project in Kerala. Mr Vaishnaw’s comments came while replying…
