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Shashi Tharoor shares insider view of UNSC meet: ‘Any anti-Pakistan move…’

Tharoor expressed "sad reality" that China, a permanent UNSC member, would veto any resolution against Pakistan.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor shares take on UNSC meeting held in New York over Indo-Pak tensions (PTI)
Updated on May 06, 2025 05:19 PM IST
By | Edited by Priyanshu Priya

Tharoor on sharing stage with PM Modi: ‘Focus on development, not politics’

Shashi Tharoor cited the Vizhinjam Seaport as a prime example of how development projects can transcend political barriers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the inauguration of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, in Thiruvananthapuram. (PMO/PTI)
Published on May 03, 2025 10:05 PM IST

‘Sleepless nights ’: Modi jabs Cong over Tharoor presence at Kerala port event

Shashi Tharoor, who was present on the occasion on Friday as the local MP, said on X that he had been involved with the project since its inception

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the inauguration of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, in Thiruvananthapuram. (PMO/PTI)
Updated on May 02, 2025 06:07 PM IST

‘Dysfunctional Delhi airport’: Tharoor receives PM Modi in Thiruvananthapuram

Shashi Tharoor welcomed the Prime Minister before Vizhinjam port’s commissioning, calling it a project he’s proudly supported since its inception.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomes PM Narendra Modi in Thiruvananthapuram.(X-@ShashiTharoor)
Updated on May 02, 2025 01:05 PM IST

Tharoor's ‘ex BJP MP’ retort to Cong colleague who questioned Pahalgam stance

Congress leader Udit Raj had asked Shashi Tharoor if he was a BJP spokesperson.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the Budget session of Parliament.(PTI file photo)
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 08:33 AM IST

‘Response to Pak first, accountability on govt later': Tharoor on Pahalgam

Shashi Tharoor's earlier remark that “no country has foolproof intelligence,” did not seem to sit well with some members of his party

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that the main focus after the Pahalgam terror attack should not be on determining an intelligence failure.(PTI)
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 11:06 PM IST

‘You a BJP spokesperson?’: Congress leader slams Tharoor over Pahalgam remarks

Raj questioned whether Tharoor was speaking for the Congress or aligning himself with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor likened the Pahalgam terror attack to Israel’s intelligence failure during the Hamas-led strike on October 7, 2023.(ANI)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 09:56 AM IST

No country has 100% foolproof intelligence: Tharoor

Even as Tharoor acknowledged failures his position, in many ways, is different from the Congress and its top leadership

Even as Tharoor acknowledged failures his position, in many ways, is different from the Congress and its top leadership. (ANI PHOTO)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:43 AM IST

‘No country has foolproof intelligence’: Tharoor defends govt on Pahalgam attack

The Congress MP compared the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam to the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that the main focus after the Pahalgam terror attack should not be on determining an intelligence failure.(PTI)
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 08:23 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor: C Sankaran Nair would never use words Akshay uses in Kesari 2

Shashi Tharoor said that Kesari Chapter 2 captures the “spirit of resistance, especially using the instruments of the British court system”.

Shashi Tharoor praised the Akshay Kumar-starrer Kesari Chapter 2.
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 01:38 PM IST

Congress leaders to hold pressers across 57 cities to ‘expose BJP's lies'

Congress leaders P Chidambaram will hold a presser in Delhi, while Shashi Tharoor will address reporters in Lakshadweep.

The pressers move comes in the backdrop of the ED naming Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in its chargesheet in the National Herald case. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 05:48 AM IST

Congress needs positive narrative not negative criticism: Tharoor

Tharoor said the Congress must be of hope, not of resentment, a party of positivity, not just negative criticism, a party for the future, not just of the past

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor spoke of inclusiveness. (PTI)
Published on Apr 09, 2025 01:52 PM IST

Tharoor praises Modi govt's Covid vaccine diplomacy: ‘Powerful example’

The veteran Congress leader lauded the Vaccine Maitri initiative launched by the BJP government in the Centre in the year 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. (PTI)
Published on Mar 31, 2025 06:37 PM IST

Politicians hop on Ghibli trend wagon, share animated avatars on social media

Swapping their usual serious personas, politicians are embracing the viral AI-generated aesthetic inspired by Studio Ghibli.

Ghibli-style avatars of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shashi Tharoor and Ajit Pawar.(X)
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 08:32 PM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 27 March 2025

Thursday, March 27 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, must check out HT City Delhi Junction!

Catch It Live on Thursday, 27 March 2025.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:00 PM IST

‘Patchwork’: Tharoor leads attack on finance bill

The people of India deserved decisive action and forward-thinking policies, yet their aspirations have been set aside, senior Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor said on Monday

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor alleged that the BJP-led NDA government’s economic management is facing structural challenges. (Sansad TV)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:42 AM IST
By, New Delhi

‘…in same direction’: BJP leader shares ‘mischievous’ post, Tharoor reacts

Baijayant Jay Panda shares a flight photo with Shashi Tharoor, sparking speculation. The Congress MP clarifies he is simply traveling to the Kalinga LitFest.

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Baijayant Jay Panda and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.(@PandaJay/X)
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 12:20 PM IST

Tharoor’s praise for PM Modi places Congress in awkward spot

Tharoor’s latest comments on India’s policy during the Russia vs Ukraine war –– that were considered as an oblique praise for the Narendra Modi government — sparked a fresh controversy

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor conceded that he was left with an “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 for lasting peace. (PTI)
Published on Mar 20, 2025 08:06 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Egg on my face: Shashi Tharoor on opposing India's stance on Russia-Ukraine war

Shashi Tharoor had criticised India's stance when Russia attacked Ukraine and called for “condemnation of the aggression”.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that due to the policy that was adopted, India is now in a position where it can make a difference to lasting peace(PTI File Photo)
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 02:26 AM IST

Congress party and its Tharoor dilemma

Shashi is not a conventional politician. He does not operate in cabals and coteries. Congress leaders, on the other hand, have flourished through sycophancy

If Shashi Tharoor has had only a minimal role to play in the party, whether in or outside Parliament, is that because the Congress is wary of utilising his talents and skills because it is unaccustomed to such qualities? (AICC)
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 09:06 PM IST

HT Centennial Debate: Judges hail ‘array of perspectives’

The Hindustan Times Centennial Debate concluded at Bikaner House, featuring 12 speakers from top colleges. Judges praised the high-quality discussions on AI and IQ.

The prize winners pose with their awards at Bikaner House. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:16 AM IST

Tharoor's U-turn on Kerala industrial growth after 'praise' for Cong rival LDF

Tharoor's recent article drew criticism from some Congress leaders over his "praise" of the LDF government in Kerala for boosting investment climate.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrives to attend the party's Kerala unit meeting with senior leadership, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 09:09 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi's message of unity amid rift rumours, shares Kerala leaders' photo

Rahul Gandhi posted a photo from a press conference of Kerala Congress leaders following a meeting with the party’s leadership in Delhi on February 28.

Photo of Kerala Congress leaders shared by Rahul Gandhi.(Facebook/ Rahul Gandhi)
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 05:15 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor downplays rift rumours with Congress: ‘What was the controversy?’

Tharoor's remarks come as the Congress has called a meeting of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi with the leaders from Kerala on Friday.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has downplayed rift with the party.(ANI)
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 08:57 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor shares selfie with BJP minister amid rift rumours

Shashi Tharoor said in a recent interview that if his leadership was not required, he had other options as well.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (right) with union minister Piyush Goyal (middle).(X)
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 02:08 PM IST

Tharoor's marginalisation in Congress was inevitable, says BJP amid rift rumours

BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya claimed that Shashi Tharoor's “downsizing” would have been swifter and more conspicuous if not for his high public profile.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the Budget session of Parliament in New Delhi, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.(PTI)
Published on Feb 24, 2025 10:53 PM IST

CPI(M) backs Shashi Tharoor’s criticism of Congress

The comments come just days after Tharoor sparked a row by praising the Narendra Modi government for its “positive outcomes” following the US visit.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said the Congress can come to power both at the national and state level only if it expands beyond its natural vote-base and attract new voters (PTI)
Published on Feb 24, 2025 03:42 AM IST
By, Kochi

Absence of a leader within Kerala’s Congress, says Tharoor; CPI(M) backs him

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said he was available for the party if it needed him. But if it did not need his services, he said he had other options

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. (PTI)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 08:55 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor's ‘have my own things’ warning amid reports of rift with Congress

According to Shashi Tharoor, Congress must look beyond its committed voter base for the 2026 Kerala assembly elections.

Reports of a rift between Congress and Shashi Tharoor have emerged in recent days ahead of next year's assembly polls in Kerala.(PTI)
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 03:31 PM IST
By | Written by Shivam Pratap Singh

Shashi Tharoor's cryptic post amid reports of rift with Congress

Shashi Tharoor's recent comments on Kerala government's policies have stirred speculation of a rift with Congress.

Shashi Tharoor defended his editorial piece saying that it is petty to not acknowledge something good. (File)(PTI)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 01:48 PM IST
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