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    Rajaji Statue Unveiled: Debate on Historical Recognition

    New Delhi, February 24 – Congress leader Udit Raj questioned the selective approach towards historical recognition on Tuesday, following MP Shashi Tharoor's welcome of the installation of C. Rajagopalachari's statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Speaking to IANS, Udit Raj said, "I say that Edwin...
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    High Court to Examine 'The Kerala Story 2' Over Accuracy Concerns

    Kochi, February 24 – The Kerala High Court will screen the film 'The Kerala Story 2' on Wednesday as part of proceedings in a petition raising concerns about its portrayal of events, which are claimed to be based on a "true story".Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who is hearing the matter, has...
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    Tharoor Honored with First Indian Doctorate at St. Xavier’s University

    Kolkata, February 21 Congress MP and former diplomat, Shashi Tharoor, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) degree at the seventh convocation of St Xavier's University, Kolkata, which he described as his first honorary doctorate in India.The ceremony was held at the Biswa Bangla...
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    PM Modi Champions AI Access, India Leads Global Discussions

    New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, February 20 – CWC member Shashi Tharoor has broken ranks with his party to defend the ongoing Bharat AI Impact Summit, calling minor lapses "small errors" and praising the event as a global success.Speaking ahead of his address at the venue on Friday, senior...
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    Book Celebrates Sree Narayan Guru's Legacy of Social Reform

    New Delhi, February 19 Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan formally released senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor's new book, "The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru", on Thursday, praising it as a landmark work that preserves the spiritual and...
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    AI Impact Summit: Attendance of World Leaders Highlights Key Messages

    New Delhi, February 19 Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised the AI Impact Summit on Thursday, saying the first couple of days had gone "extremely well" and "some glitches" can happen at any "large event".He said what has been impressive is the attendance of presidents, prime ministers, and...
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    Rajiv Gandhi's Warning: Aiyar Calls for Congress to Embrace Debate

    New Delhi, February 17 Veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday said that if the Congress cannot tolerate dissent, it is the party's "doom," and if it doesn't have the courage to respond to dissenting voices in a "polite but firm manner," it doesn't deserve to rule.Aiyar also recalled...
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    Internal Conflict: Aiyar's Criticism of Congress's Response to Dissent

    New Delhi, Feb 17 In a strong statement, veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said that if the Congress cannot tolerate dissent, then the party's future is bleak, and if it lacks the courage to address dissenting voices in a "polite but firm manner," then it does not deserve to rule.Aiyar also...
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    Congress Faces Criticism Over Leadership and Internal Disputes

    New Delhi, February 17 – The Janata Dal (United) launched a strong attack on the Congress on Tuesday, following controversial remarks made by its senior leader, Mani Shankar Aiyar, claiming that the party was facing internal turmoil.In response to Aiyar's recent statements, JD(U) National...
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    Aiyar Criticizes Tharoor, Venugopal, and Chennithala

    On Monday, senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar publicly criticized his party colleagues, a day after stating that the LDF, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, would retain power in Kerala.In a series of sharp remarks, Aiyar branded Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor a "dishonest careerist" and...
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    Aiyar Criticizes Congress Leadership, Targets Venugopal and Tharoor

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 16 "What do you think of a party that chooses K.C. Venugopal as the Sardar Patel to Rahul Gandhi? And what do you think of a party that cannot find anyone but Pawan Khera to be their spokesperson?" senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar wrote on social media from...
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    Harvard India Conference: Tharoor & Chopra Celebrate Priyanka's Achievements

    Mumbai, February 16 – Global sensation Priyanka Chopra and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met at the annual Harvard India conference.Both were the keynote speakers at the event. The conference, which brings together prominent speakers from various industries, also saw Badminton Champion P V Sindhu...
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    Kerala Assembly Elections: Congress Forms Campaign Committee

    New Delhi, February 13 The Congress has established two key committees for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, with Ramesh Chennithala and Shashi Tharoor appointed as chairman and co-chairman, respectively, of the party's campaign committee.Tharoor's appointment is significant as it comes...
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    Chennithala and Tharoor Lead Congress Campaign in Kerala

    New Delhi, February 12 The Congress on Thursday formed two key panels for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, with Ramesh Chennithala and Shashi Tharoor appointed as chairman and co-chairman, respectively, of the party's campaign committee.Tharoor's appointment is significant as it comes...
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    Nationwide Strike in Kerala Raises Concerns About Economic Impact

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 12 Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the complete shutdown in Kerala on Thursday, as part of the nationwide strike observed by trade unions against the Centre’s labour codes, calling it a "lamentable irony" that turned into a mere "Kerala Bandh".In a post on X...
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    Budget Debate Begins Amidst Parliament Disruptions

    New Delhi, February 10 Signaling the end of the deadlock between the treasury benches and the opposition, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon took up discussion on the Union Budget, which had been stalled for days due to the opposition's demand that Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak on a variety...
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    Parliamentary Dispute: Government and Opposition Clash Over Speaker's Ruling

    New Delhi, Feb 9 The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Monday amid a standoff between the government and the opposition over Rahul Gandhi's demand that he be allowed to speak before the discussion on the Union Budget begins.When the House met at 2 pm after two adjournments, Sandhya Ray...
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    Lok Sabha Debate Stalled: Congress MP Challenges Speaker's Decision

    New Delhi, February 9 Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi must be allowed to raise his concerns in the Lok Sabha, and described the "denial of the right to speak to one side" in the House as "absolutely bizarre".Tharoor, who was scheduled to...
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    Budget Debate Stalled: Congress Seeks Opposition Speaker Time

    New Delhi, February 9 Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were adjourned until 2 pm on Monday, with opposition parties insisting that Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak before the House discussed the Union Budget.When Krishna Prasad Tenneti called upon Congress' Shashi Tharoor...
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    Opposition Demands Gandhi Speak During Budget Discussions

    New Delhi, February 9 The Lok Sabha session was adjourned until 2 pm on Monday, with opposition parties insisting that Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak before the House discusses the Union Budget.When Krishna Prasad Tennati called upon Congress's Shashi Tharoor to...
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