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"Govt and LS Speaker not interested in running the House": Congress' Shash
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Both Houses of Parliament were scheduled to continue discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 today, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.
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"If someone keeps national interest above 'Parivaric', fatwa is issued": B
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
"It should not be called the 'Indian National Congress'; it should be called the 'Indira Nazi Congress' because they demonstrate Indira's emergency mindset and Nazi dictatorial behaviour. If somebody praises the Prime Minister's speech, which is about larger issues, then a 'fatwa' is issu
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"Does INC stand for 'Intolerant National Congress'?": BJP's Kesavan over T
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In an interaction with ANI, Kesavan questioned the INC's alleged growing intolerance and claimed that the party has now become bigoted, unable to tolerate basic civility and courtesies being extended in public life.
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"Dynastic approach exists across sectors in India, not just politics": Con
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Reacting to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's recent essay, Congress leader Udit Raj on Monday said that dynastic influence exists across all sectors in India, from politics and business to the judiciary and film industry, adding that such a trend limits opportunities to a few families.
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"Clear signal of support": Shashi Tharoor welcomes Tejashwi Yadav as Mahag
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid speculations of a rift within the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday welcomed the move to announce Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as the alliance's Chief Minister face in Bihar, calling it a "signal of support" for the RJD.
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"Something is wrong in our country with crowd management": Congress' Shash
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The tragedy has left 39 people dead at a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday.
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"Tourism is very important.. gives employment to people": Congress' Shashi
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday highlighted the importance of tourism for India's economy, and said it provides jobs and increases government revenue.
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"Much-fairer system; better for everyone": Shashi Tharoor welcomes GST ref
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Tharoor said the Congress party has been demanding changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate slabs for several years.
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"Seems reasonable...": Congress' Shashi Tharoor differs from party on bil
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Taking a slightly different stance from his party colleagues, Tharoor mentioned that while he does not know enough about the bills introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, "on the face of it," it is "reasonable" that anyone doing wrong things should not be allowed to hold a political
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"Successful strikes on Pak, not Trump, contributed undoubtedly" to peace,
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking at the launch of his book 'Whither India-Pakistan Relations Today? Can They Ever Be Good Neighbours?', Tharoor reinstated India's claims that it was Pakistan's DGMO, not US President Donald Trump, who came with a peace proposal.
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"India will also have to look after its own interests...", says Congress's
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Shashi Tharoor said, "What is happening is concerning. A country with which we had close relations, and we were working as strategic partners. If that country has changed its behaviour, then India will have to think about many things...Perhaps in the coming 2-3 weeks, we can hold talks an
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"Why should we stop at 17%? We should also raise it to 50%" says Shashi Th
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tharoor questioned why India should stop at the current 17 per cent tariff and emphasised that the country should not be intimidated by such actions. He also said that no country should be allowed to threaten India in this manner.
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