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While participating in the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor had attacked the government saying there was a 'significant gap' between the government's rhetoric and action. (Photo: File)

Don't understand Shashi Tharoor's foreign accent, says Piyush Goyal

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal attacked Cong's Shashi Tharoor while replying to debate on Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill.

20 Jul 2018 11:36 AM

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. (Photo: PTI)

Heated row in Lok Sabha on Shashi Tharoor attack

Tharoor further said that even Swami Agvinesh was attacked for expressing dissent against the rising intolerance.

19 Jul 2018 5:38 AM

Tharoor had also said the BJP would rewrite the Constitution if it came back to power, prompting the ruling party to describe his comments as an 'attack on Indian democracy and Hindus'. (Photo: File)

Not withdrawing any statements, those who attacked my office should apologise: Tharoor

Asked about claims that he was trying to break the country with his remarks, Tharoor told reporters outside Parliament that it was not so.

18 Jul 2018 4:48 PM

Tharoor alleged that offensive slogans were raised against him; asking him to go to Pakistan. He also alleged that his office was damaged. (Photo: File)

Who gave BJP right to decide that I am not a Hindu: Shashi Tharoor

This comes after Tharoor on Monday accused the BJP Yuva Morcha of vandalising his constituency office in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.

18 Jul 2018 12:25 PM

‘Sanghi goons’ attack Shashi Tharoor office in Kerala

The protesters also placed a wreath with the message “Pakistan Office” at the entrance of Mr Tharoor’s office.

17 Jul 2018 4:46 AM

Shashi Tharoor recently said that India will become “Hindu Pakistan’ if BJP comes to power in 2019 Lok Sabha election. (Photo: File)

BJP youth wing workers vandalise Shashi Tharoor’s Thiruvananthapuram office

When the attack took place, neither Tharoor nor anyone else was present in the office.

16 Jul 2018 4:31 PM

Shiv Sena takes swipe at BJP on ‘Hindu-Pak’ remark

The BJP has sought an apology from Congress president Rahul Gandhi for Shashi Tharoor’s ‘Hindu Pakistan’ remark.

14 Jul 2018 4:33 AM

Congress must firmly stand up for its beliefs

Just look at what BJP-RSS loyalists are doing around the country with only 31 per cent of the vote.

14 Jul 2018 12:47 AM

'If Nehru and others had committed this mistake, then the country gave two opportunities to the BJP to rectify it. First during (Atal Bihari) Vajpayee's reign and now under Modi. It is not necessary to wait till 2019 to declare India a Hindu state,' Shiv Sena said. (Photo: File)

Will Amit Shah apologise for UP BJP MLA's remark on rape, asks Shiv Sena

The Sena's poser came a day after the BJP sought an apology from Rahul Gandhi for Shashi Tharoor's 'Hindu Pakistan' remark.

13 Jul 2018 3:22 PM

BJP lashes out at Shashi Tharoor’s ‘Hindu Pakistan’ remark

Congress urges restraint, BJP demands apology from Rahul.

13 Jul 2018 1:55 AM

Shahshi Tharoor and Sunanda Pushkar (Photo: File)

Sunanda Pushkar’s death has left Shashi Tharoor more vulnerable

Sunanda was a successful businesswoman from Dubai, and she was used to living the high life, in the limelight.

13 Jul 2018 1:24 AM

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said, 'If BJP does not believe in Hindu Rashtra concept then they should say it on record that we do not believe in a Hindu Rashtra but in a secular republic.' (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

As BJP seeks apology, Shashi Tharoor defends ‘Hindu Pakistan’ remark

Congress distanced itself from Tharoor’s remarks and said: 'It is a stance he has taken in his own personal capacity'.

12 Jul 2018 3:53 PM

'If they (BJP) win a repeat in the Lok Sabha our democratic constitution as we understand it will not survive as they will have all the elements they need to tear apart the constitution of India and write a new one,' Tharoor said. (Photo: File)

If BJP wins 2019 polls, India will become ‘Hindu Pakistan’, says Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor had said that the BJP will write a new constitution, making India less tolerant and inclusive.

12 Jul 2018 7:40 AM

Shashi Tharoor furnished a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh on Saturday. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Shashi Tharoor granted regular bail in Sunanda Pushkar death case

The court converted his anticipatory bail to regular bail after the Thiruvananthapuram MP furnished a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh.

07 Jul 2018 9:25 AM

Shashi Tharoor gets anticipatory bail in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Pushkar was found dead in a suite of a luxury hotel in the city on the night of January 17, 2014.

06 Jul 2018 12:27 AM

The Delhi Police, in its chargesheet filed in the case on May 14, had accused Shashi Tharoor of abetting Pushkar's suicide. (Photo: File)

Shashi Tharoor gets protection from arrest in Sunanda Pushkar case

The court also said that Tharoor cannot travel abroad without prior permission of the court and cannot tamper with evidence, witness.

05 Jul 2018 10:25 AM

In his plea, Shashi Tharoor said the charge sheet has been filed without arrest and the SIT has categorically stated that investigation has been concluded and no custodial interrogation is required. (Photo: File/)

Sunanda Pushkar case: Shashi Tharoor seeks anticipatory bail ahead of trial

Tharoor was earlier summoned as accused by a magisterial court for abetment of suicide, committing cruelty towards Pushkar.

03 Jul 2018 1:08 PM

Shashi Tharoor rejects charges against him

Terms them ‘baseless’, product of malicious, vindictive campaign.

06 Jun 2018 4:54 AM

Mr Tharoor, a Lok Sabha MP from Thiruvananthapuram and a former Union minister, is the only person named as an accused in the Delhi police’s chargesheet that runs into more than 3,000 pages.

Court summons Shashi Tharoor to face trial as accused

The couple’s domestic servant, Narayan Singh, has been named as one of the key witnesses in the case.

06 Jun 2018 12:47 AM

Sunanda Pushkar was found dead at her suite in Leela Hotel in the national capital on the night of January 17, 2014. (Photo: File | PTI)

Shashi Tharoor summoned to court in Sunanda Pushkar death case on July 7

The Congress leader issued a statement and called the charges against him baseless, malicious and vindictive.

05 Jun 2018 2:45 PM

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