Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor Latest Congress Leader To Back Jairam Ramesh's PM Comments

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2019

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor came out in support of party colleague Jairam Ramesh on Friday, saying "demonising" Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "wrong" and the PM should be praised for doing the right things. This comes after Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi also supported Mr Ramesh.

Shashi Tharoor Gets Stay On Arrest Over "Hindu Pakistan" Comment

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday August 22, 2019

The Calcutta High Court has stayed an arrest warrant issued against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for a remark made in Kerala last year regarding the formation of a "Hindu Pakistan". The warrant has been stayed till September 20

Shashi Tharoor Backs "Persecuted" Chidambaram With A Tweet And A Big Word

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday August 22, 2019

A day after probe agencies summoned Union Minister P Chidambaram in an alleged money laundering case involving INX Media, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor came out in his support with a tweet claiming that justice will prevail in the end. And true to his style, he took the opportunity to treat his followers on social media to yet another tongue twist...

15 Injury Marks Were Found On Sunanda Pushkar's Body, Says Delhi Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 21, 2019

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar, who was found dead in her hotel room in 2014, was suffering from mental agony due to the couple's strained relationship, the Delhi Police on Tuesday told a court.

Arrest Warrant Against Shashi Tharoor Over "Hindu Pakistan" Remark

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 13, 2019

In July last year, Shashi Tharoor had said if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, it would create a condition leading to the formation of a "Hindu Pakistan".

Shashi Tharoor Slams Pakistan, China; Terms Kashmir Peace "Artificial"

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Congress leader and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor on Monday sought to put Pakistan and China on the mat over Kashmir issue, but at the same time he termed the peace in Valley as "artificial."

Shashi Tharoor's Tweet On "Crossing Political Swords" With Arun Jaitley

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday August 12, 2019

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor today said he was relieved to know that the health condition of his "friend and university contemporary" Arun Jaitley is reported to be stable for a third day in a row. The senior BJP leader was admitted the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi on Friday after he complained of breathing problems.

"Unworthy Of Honour": Shashi Tharoor Tweets His Morphed Shakespeare Pic

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Sunday August 11, 2019

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, known for his wordplay, tweeted a morphed photo Saturday where he resembles William Shakespeare and called it "the most flattering image".

On Government's Kashmir Move, Shashi Tharoor Raises Terror Concern

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday August 6, 2019

Congress's Shashi Tharoor today said the fallout of the government's massive step on Jammu and Kashmir could be a spike in terrorism. The end to special status and a corresponding bifurcation could drive more Kashmiri youths to terrorism, he said today during the debate in the Lok Sabha over the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill.

Amit Shah Heads To Cabinet Meet At PM's Home, Met Law Minister Before

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday August 5, 2019

The Union cabinet will meet at the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today amid rising tensions in Jammu and Kashmir. One of the most important panels, the Cabinet Committee on Security, includes the Prime Minister, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, will also meet today.

"You Are Not Alone": Shashi Tharoor On Kashmir House Arrests

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Monday August 5, 2019

Shashi Tharoor expressed solidarity with National Conference leader Omar Abdullah who has been placed under house arrest in Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress Headless Too Long, Says Shashi Tharoor, Warns Of Possible Exodus

India News | Written by Nidhi Razdan | Monday July 29, 2019

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor has sounded a warning for to his party, saying there is growing discontent within and exodus of more leaders, as in Goa, is likely if the leadership issue is not sorted out soon.

"Lack of Clarity At Top Hurting Congress", Says Shashi Tharoor

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 29, 2019

Lack of clarity over leadership after Rahul Gandhi's resignation is hurting the Congress, senior leader Shashi Tharoor said on Sunday, adding that the way forward for the party could be opening up all key posts, including the CWC membership, to fresh elections which would help legitimise the incoming set of leaders.

President Kovind, PM Modi Condole Former Minister Jaipal Reddy's Death

India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Sunday July 28, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind joined other leaders on Sunday to express grief at the death of former Union Minister Jaipal Reddy. Mr Reddy, a senior Congress leader, died at a hospital in Hyderabad in the early hours of Sunday.

Education Is Most Important For Upholding Human Rights: Shashi Tharoor

Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2019

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday that education is the most important instrument for upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms.