The Latest Breaking News from Shashi Tharoor

Children no longer read for pleasure, says Shashi Tharoor

It is a terrible loss that many youngsters and children nowadays do not enjoy the pleasure of reading, Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP, has said.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

FICCI meet explores Kerala’s development potential

MP Tharoor stresses need to revise laws to promote biz growth in India. He inaugurated a two-day FICCI-Kerala Industrial Dev Corp. conference to focus on Kerala's dev potential. Discussions on health, finance, IT, tourism, start-ups, retail, and sustainable ecosystem. Aims to highlight Kerala as attractive investment destination.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Congress will form govt in Mizoram: Shashi Tharoor

Confident Congress will form Mizoram govt, Tharoor says party celebrates India's diversity, not weaknesses. BJP has failed to keep promises since 2014, he adds. Polls to 40-member Assembly on Nov 7, counting on Dec 3.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Journalists, oppn leaders say Apple warned them they’re ‘targeted by state-sponsored attackers’

At least 10 journalists and opposition leaders in India allegedly received notifications from Apple, saying “Apple believes you are being targeted by state-sponsored attackers who are trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID”.

Newslaundry · Oct 31, 2023

INL comes down on IUML for facilitating Tharoor’s remark

Kasim Irikkur, INL State General Secretary, accused Congress leader Shashi Tharoor of converting an IUML pro-Palestine convention in Kozhikode into a platform for whitewashing Zionists. He demanded an apology from IUML leaders for inviting Tharoor, who allegedly referred to Hamas as a terrorist organisation. He also claimed Tharoor had previously…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Shashi Tharoor’s Hamas reference at IUML pro-Palestine rally triggers political row in Kerala

At IUML rally, Shashi Tharoor's reference to Hamas in speech sparks row. He denies imputation, IUML welcomes clarification. CPI(M) critical, BJP leader Suresh Gopi supports Tharoor. IUML rally seen as support for Hamas. Tharoor's speech puts Congress in awkward spot, CPI(M) & BJP differ on stance.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge completes one year as party chief, Congress says it made 'significant progress' under him

As Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge completed one year in office, the party said it has made “significant progress” under his leadership and he has been instrumental in revitalising the organisational structure.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Israel’s response to Hamas terrorist attack disproportionate, says Shashi Tharoor

At an event in Kozhikode, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor alleged Israel's response to Hamas' attack is "disproportionate" as more Palestinians have died than Israelis since 2008. He accused Israel of violating international agreements and said hospitals, religious places, and civilians are suffering. He called for a ceasefire and quoted a…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

N.E. Balakrishna Marar memorial award for Tharoor, Solace

Shashi Tharoor, MP, and Solace, a Thrissur-based charity organisation, have won the N.E. Balakrishna Marar Memorial Excellence Award.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Mahua Moitra’s ‘jilted ex’, former ToI columnist, lawyer: Who is Jai Anant Dehadrai?

Earlier this week, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra of accepting gifts and cash in lieu of asking questions in Parliament, and requested Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to suspend her. Dubey said the allegations were passed on by one Jai Anant Dehadrai, who had undertaken…

Newslaundry · Oct 18, 2023