Shashi Tharoor News - Latest Updates & Headlines
What is the need to do politics?: Shashi Tharoor on Darbhanga Mayor's statement on Holi
New Delhi, March 12: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday weighed in on Darbhanga Mayor Anjum Ara's statement on Holi and Ramzan, emphasizing the importance of communal harmony.
Kerala Asha Workers protest reverberates in Parliament
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 10: Kerala Asha Workers' protest issue was raised in both houses of the Parliament on Monday, who continue to protest in front of the state secretariat.
Top officials brief Parliamentary Committee on foreign policy and trade concerns
New Delhi, March 10: In a detailed briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Sunil Barthwal addressed key concerns surrounding India's foreign policy and trade relations.
An inexplicable decision...: Tharoor slams Jamia Milia varsity for removing Thiruvananthapuram as test centre
Panji, March 8: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed Jamia Milia Islamia University (JMI) for removing Thiruvananthapuram, the only centre in South India, from its list of entrance test centres.
Congress-led opposition UDF launch awareness campaign against drugs and crimes
Thiruvananthapuram, March 5: The Congress-led opposition UDF has launched an awareness campaign against drugs and crimes on Wednesday.
Congress-led opposition UDF launch awareness campaign against drugs and crimes
Thiruvananthapuram, March 5: The Congress-led opposition UDF is set to launch an awareness campaign against drugs and crimes on Wednesday.
Shashi Tharoor leads very pleasant standing committee meeting Swedish delegation, says part of building friendly relations
New Delhi, March 4: Congress leader and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor led "friendly and positive" discussions with the Swedish Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs where they discussed building friendly relations between the two parliaments.
Meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs begins
New Delhi, March 4: The meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs with the Swedish Parliament's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs began in the Parliament House Annex on Tuesday.
Congress in Kerala: Same diagnosis, different actors -- will prognosis change?
Thiruvananthapuram, March 4: After last week's high-level meeting in Delhi, the Congress party in Kerala appears to have settled into a temporary calm. But if history is any indicator, such lulls have been a recurring theme in the party for nearly five decades.
Drug menace in Kerala now becoming extremely serious: Shashi Tharoor calls for united effort to address the issue
Thiruvananthapuram, March 3: Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Shashi Tharoor on Monday expressed concern over the growing drug menace in Kerala, calling for a united effort to address the issue. He emphasized the need for collaboration between the state and central governments to identify sources of supply and to punish suppliers and sellers.
Stand as one: Rahul Gandhi affirms Kerala Congress' 'unity' amid row over Shashi Tharoor's remarks
New Delhi, March 2: Amid reports suggesting a 'rift' within the Kerala Congress, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, affirmed the unity of party leaders on Sunday, saying that the Kerala leadership "stand as one."
Shashi Tharoor express dismay, says Kerala start-up story not what's been reported, need more MSMEs
Thiruvananthapuram, March 2: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed dismay over Kerala's start-up entrepreneurship story, saying that it has not been what was reported earlier, and the state needs more Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs),
Congress meeting being held in Kerala today to discuss election preparations, says state party leader Ramesh Chennithala
New Delhi, February 28: Ahead of the Congress' Kerala unit meeting with senior leadership, state party leader Ramesh Chennithala said that the meeting had been called for election preparations in the state.
Detailed discussion held on various issues: Chairman of PSC on External Affairs Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, February 27: Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said that a very detailed discussion was held in the committee meeting held on Thursday in the Parliament House Annex on topics ranging from the Government of India's development aid budget to the opening of new embassies and consulates.
Shashi Tharoor is welcome to join BJP, claims Karunakaran's daughter
Kochi, Feb 27: Padmaja Venugopal, the daughter of legendary four-time Congress Chief Minister K. Karunakaran on Thursday said Shashi Tharoor is welcome to join the BJP.
Shashi Tharoor gets support from IUML amid controversy
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26: Indian Union Muslim League supremo Pankkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal on Wednesday came in support of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and termed him a 'crowd puller' amid a political controversy after Tharoor praised PM Modi's U.S. visit and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in an article in a leading English daily.
K Sudhakaran should continue as Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president: Shashi Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram, February 26: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday extended his support for K Sudhakaran to continue as Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president, dismissing the need for a leadership change.
Nothing much about any political controversy...: Shashi Tharoor amid buzz over his remarks
Thiruvananthapuram, February 26: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said he has not understood the controversy over his remarks made last week, saying that it was a conversation about life and "nothing there much about any political controversy".
Nothing about any political controversy...: Shashi Tharoor amid buzz over his podcast
Thiruvananthapuram, February 26: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday refuted the alleged controversy over his remarks in a podcast to an English daily, saying that it was a 45-minute conversation about life and nothing about any political controversy.
Congress comes out in support of Asha workers stir in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26: Congress's Kerala unit President K. Sudhakaran and Leader of Opposition V.D.
'What's his contribution to party?' Udit Raj responds to Tharoor's remarks on his role in Cong
New Delhi, Feb 26: Congress leader Udit Raj on Wednesday sharply responded to senior leader Shashi Tharoor's recent remarks, seeking clarification about his role in the party. Raj stated that Tharoor should answer what's his contribution to the Congress.
The voice of reason, the voice of the future: Why Shashi Tharoor matters
By Suvir Saran, New Delhi, February 26: There are voices in Indian politics that shout, voices that provoke, and voices that merely echo party lines. And then, there is Dr. Shashi Tharoor--a voice of reason, of intellect, of grace.
Was born on Maha Shivratri, named for crescent moon on Lord Shiva's forehead: Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, Feb 26: Four-time Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor, who has been on his party's radar for some time for praising PM Narendra Modi's US visit, on Wednesday extended Maha Shivratri greetings, saying he was born on the day and was named for the crescent moon on Lord Shiva's forehead.
Today is my 'nakshatram birthday'...: Shashi Tharoor extends 'special' greetings on Mahashivratri
New Delhi, February 26: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor extended his greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Wednesday, while highlighting why today marks such a special day for him and his family.
Tharoor shares photo with Union Minister Piyush Goyal, sparks new speculation
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 25: Four-time Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor, who has been in the news - and his party's radar - for the past week for praising PM Narendra Modi's US visit and also Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's governance, on Tuesday ignited speculation after sharing a photo with Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
Shashi Tharoor welcomes FTA negotiations between India and UK, shares selfie with Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, February 25: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed the revival of Free Trade Agreement negotiations between India and the United Kingdom.
Tharoor backs Priyanka Gandhi's request to convert Wayanad landslide relief fund into grant
Thiruvananthapuram, February 25: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has supported Priyanka Gandhi's recent appeal to convert the funds that have been disbursed as a loan into a grant and extend the spending deadline for the victims of the disaster.
Praising Vijayan: Has Shashi Tharoor bitten off more than he can chew?
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24: Four-time Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor is going through a difficult time and there are reports that he is disillusioned with the party after coming under attack from several quarters in the Congress for praising Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's governance in an article in a leading national daily.
Shashi Tharoor should have aired views in party forum: KPCC chief
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 23: Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran on Sunday slammed party leader and Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor for criticising the party in the media.
Not including experienced politicians in mainstream will harm Cong: Rashid Alvi on Tharoor's remarks
New Delhi, Feb 23: After Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor sought clarity on his role in the Congress, another senior party leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday said there was a need to bring senior and ground-connected politicians into the mainstream of the party.
Shashi Tharoor 'unhappy' with Congress leadership, claims JD-U
New Delhi, Feb 22: JD-U leader K. C.Tyagi on Saturday claimed that senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is "unhappy" with the current state of his party, amid growing speculation of an internal rift following Tharoor's recent remarks.
Good briefing from Foreign Secy: Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs chairman Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, February 19: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs Chairman Shashi Tharoor said that the committee members had a "very good briefing" from Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on current foreign policy developments on Wednesday. He said that most of the discussion was on the US due to the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, DC.
Shashi Tharoor condemns ragging incident in Kerala college, calls it appalling
Thiruvananthapuram, February 19: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday expressed concern over an alleged ragging incident at The Government College, Kariavattom, calling it "appalling".
Rahul-Tharoor meeting eases tensions in Kerala in Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 19: A surprise half-hour meeting between senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Thiruvananthapuram Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor at 10 Janpath, Delhi, appears to have eased tensions within the party in Kerala.
Congress sidesteps Tharoor as LoP Satheesan counters Kerala's 'progress' claims
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17: Two days after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stirred controversy by highlighting Kerala's progress -- bringing unexpected cheer to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Left -- his party colleagues were left red-faced. Leader of Opposition V.D.
Shashi Tharoor urges critics to read his article on Kerala startups' growth before commenting
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16: Congress Working Committee member and Thiruvananthapuram MP, Shashi Tharoor, has responded to criticism from within his party regarding his recent article in an English newspaper highlighting Kerala's progress in the startup sector.
Did PM Modi raise issue of deportations behind closed doors? asks Shashi Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram, February 15: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, while opening up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United States, said that though there are some important outcomes for the country from the visit, it has to be answered whether the PM raise the issue of the manner in which the Indian nationals were deported from the US.
Diplomacy does not mean saying everything in public: Shashi Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 15: Reacting to the deporting of Indian nationals from the U.S., the former diplomat and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, saying diplomacy does not mean saying everything in public.
Tharoor's applause for PM Modi and Kerala irks LoP Satheesan
Kochi, Feb 15: Thiruvananthapuram Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's recent statements have sparked more criticism from his party colleagues than from other political leaders. On Saturday, Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V.D.
Tharoor expresses happiness over PM Modi-Trump meet, says big concerns addressed
Bengaluru, Feb 14: Expressing happiness over the meeting of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, Congress MP and author Shashi Tharoor said on Friday that it looks like big concerns are addressed.