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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicShashi Tharoor

Topic: Shashi Tharoor

Non-BJP Hindu writers are correcting Nehruvian history. With little space for modern Muslims

Recent books by authors like Shashi Tharoor and Pavan Varma invoke Hindu subjugation by Muslims to construct a ‘real’ history of India.

Tharoor can’t be compelled to face ‘rigmaroles of trial’, court says as it cites lack of evidence

The court says there was 'nothing on record' to prove that Tharoor had acted to 'irritate or annoy Pushkar' till she reacted and took the step of killing herself.

Faith in judiciary vindicated, says Shashi Tharoor after order in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Taking to Twitter, Tharoor said, "This brings a significant conclusion to the long nightmare which had enveloped me after the tragic passing of my late wife Sunanda."

Delhi court clears Shashi Tharoor of all charges in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Thanking special judge Geetanjali Goel for the order, Congress leader Tharoor said it was an 'absolute torture' for last 7.5 years.

Hopeful IT panel will take up Pegasus issue going forward, says Shashi Tharoor

The Congress leader said the panel’s last meeting on 28 July was disrupted by BJP members and the officials who were to testify that day appear to have been instructed not to attend.

Most voters may not care about Pegasus but data is individual sovereignty too

Surveillance is the context and condition of democracy in India today. Sedition is its prime punishment.

Shashi Tharoor asks Om Birla to take action over officials ‘skipping’ IT panel meet on Pegasus

In his letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the 'last-minute refusal' to attend the IT panel meet is 'contempt of the House'.

Tough to explain Pegasus to masses amid issues like Covid & inflation, Shashi Tharoor says

In an exclusive interview, IT panel chairperson and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor says 'committee will do its job' on Pegasus but it has 'limited powers' unlike US Congress’ panels.

Court defers order on framing charges against Shashi Tharoor in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Delhi court's special judge had adjourned the matter for 18 August, while allowing the prosecution to file certain documents which include judgements from the SC and high courts.

Sonia Gandhi reconstitutes Congress parliamentary groups, Tewari & Tharoor among additions

Other additions include Chidambaram, Digvijaya Singh & Ambika Soni. The rejig comes as the Congress gears up to raise issues like farmers protests & Covid deaths during the Monsoon Session.

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India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.