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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Evening news wrap: Tharoor hits back at Kerala Congress criticism; PM Modi set for UK, Maldives visit; and more
. In a sharp rebuttal to criticism from Kerala Congress leaders, Shashi Tharoor questioned the basis of remarks. Meanwhile, the ministry of external affairs briefed on Prime Minister Modi's upcoming UK and Maldives visit from July 23. Responding to concerns over EU sanctions, India reiterated its firm stance on prioritizing energy security in relation to Russian oil imports. In a legal setback, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal rejected Congress 's appeal in a Rs 199 crore tax case. In a disturbing incident from Dharamshala, a Delhi woman was raped in her hotel room. Here are more developments of the day: Shashi Tharoor hits back at Kerala Congress snub, responds to 'no longer one of us' remark In response to outspoken criticism from Kerala Congress leaders, Shashi Tharoor retaliated, casting doubt on the veracity of the assertions."People saying this also have to have a basis of saying this... who are they? What is their party position... I would like to know. Don't ask me to explain other people's behaviour... you talk to them about their behaviour." When questioned about the remarks made by other Congress leaders, Tharoor told reporters, "I can only talk about my own behavior. " Read more 'Both sides committed to elevate partnership,' says MEA on PM Modi's UK visit A pre-departure briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming trips to the UK and the Maldives, which start on July 23, was held by the ministry of external affairs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "The Prime Minister will embark on an official visit to the United Kingdom tomorrow, July 23, for discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer," stated foreign secretary Vikram Misri, outlining the itinerary for the trip. In addition, he will meet with prominent business figures from India and the UK and pay a visit to King Charles III. Read more India takes tough stand on EU sanctions over Russian oil, says 'energy security top priority' Foreign secretary Vikram Misri responded to queries regarding mounting western pressure on India over purchasing Russian oil ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the UK. Misri said, "We have been very clear that insofar as energy security is concerned, it is the highest priority of the government of India to provide energy security for the people of India, and we will do what we need to do with regard to that. " Read more No relief for Congress in Rs 199 crore tax case: Tribunal says no exemption The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) upheld a tax demand of Rs 199.15 crore after dismissing a Congress appeal. According to Bar and Bench, a two-member bench decided in a comprehensive ruling on Monday that Congress had not fulfilled essential requirements needed to qualify for the exemption."The assessee's return filed on 02.02.2019 is not within the 'due' date to make it eligible for the impugned exemption," the court stated. For the 2018–19 assessment year, the party had sought exemption under Section 13A of the Income Tax Act. Read more Delhi tourist raped in McLeodganj hotel room; suspect arrested A Delhi tourist was sexually assaulted on Sunday in her hotel room close to McLeodganj in Dharamshala, Himachal's Kangra district, by a friend of her boss who allegedly runs a hotel in Jawalamukhi, a temple town. Shubham, a Kangra native, has been taken into custody as the suspect. The woman claims he sexually assaulted her after breaking into her room when she was by herself. The survivor, who works and resides in Delhi, went to the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh with three friends, including her boss. According to a police officer, Shubham, a friend of the survivor's advocate and hotel owner in Jawalamukhi, invited the group to make a visit first. Read more
India Today
6 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Shashi Tharoor dares Kerala Congress over 'pro-Modi' snub, asks 'who are they?'
A significant rift has emerged between Shashi Tharoor and the Kerala Congress, with the state unit boycotting the Thiruvananthapuram MP over his alleged 'pro-Modi' position. The Kerala Congress has stated it will not cooperate with Tharoor, accusing him of attacking the party, Indira Gandhi, and opposing Rahul Gandhi's statements. In response, Tharoor has challenged his critics, asking, "Who are they? What is their party position?" He maintains there is no basis for the allegations. This internal conflict intensifies as the state unit calls for the Congress High Command to intervene. The friction is also reportedly linked to Tharoor's expressed interest in being the Chief Ministerial candidate for the next Assembly elections, a move that has caused friction with some state leaders.
NDTV
7 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Don't Talk To Me About Others...": Congress-Shashi Tharoor Rift Widens
New Delhi: The Congress ' Shashi Tharoor problem seems to be just getting bigger, and it exploded again Tuesday afternoon after the Lok Sabha MP snapped back at critics, in this case K Muraleedharan - though he did not name the senior Congress leader from Kerala - and his "he is not with us" declaration. "The people who are saying this should have some basis for saying so. Who are they? I want to know. Then we will see. Don't ask me about the behaviour of others. I can (only) talk about my behaviour," an irritated Mr Tharoor told reporters in Delhi. He did not name those critics, but the reference was clear. On Sunday K Muraleedharan, a four-time former MP and two-time ex-MLA, said Shashi Tharoor would no longer be welcome to party programme in the state till he reverses comments made after the Pahalgam terror attack in April and India's subsequent military response, i.e., Operation Sindoor. #WATCH | Delhi: On statements by Congress leaders against him, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "The people who are saying this should have some basis for saying so. Who are they? I want to know. Then we will see. Don't ask me about the behaviour of others. I can talk about my… — ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2025 "Till he (Tharoor) changes his stance, we will not invite him to any party programme held in Thiruvananthapuram. He is not with us... so there is no question of him boycotting an event." Mr Muraleedharan also slammed Mr Tharoor over a contentious survey that indicated the latter was the 'preferred choice' to replace Pinarayi Vijayan as chief minister after next year's election. The Congress later rubbished that "cooked up" survey; "Such surveys have no credibility. They are all cooked up. You will see many such surveys come up before the election (next year)," the party said. \READ | The critical remarks followed Shashi Tharoor saying he prioritises development over politics and political parties. He was heavily criticised, as he was for comments about the Emergency and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and others praising PM Narendra Modi's leadership after the Pahalgam attack - but insisted he would not back down "because I believe this is the right thing for the country". READ | Shashi Tharoor Praises PM's Terror Response, Gets Congress 'CC' Strike Shashi Tharoor's relationship with the Congress - uncertain since 2021, when he joined a group of 'dissenters', i.e., the G-23, and questioned the Gandhis' leadership after a string of election defeats - has taken a sharp downturn over the past few months. The Congress expressed its unease over positive comments about Mr Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, comments amplified after he was handpicked as one of the few opposition MPs chosen to brief 'partner nations' on the Pahalgam attack and India's military response. READ | Tharoor Calls PM "Prime Asset For India" In New Provocation For Congress Mr Tharoor has acknowledged differences of opinion between himself and the Congress leadership; he even met Rahul Gandhi, but nothing seemed to come of that meeting. Speaking to NDTV last month, he played down, again, any talk of friction with the party, calling such incidents "differences of opinion... with only some elements of leadership". When NDTV asked him how he would define his relationship with the Congress today, he pointed out he had been loyal to the party and its ideology for the last 16 years. Mr Tharoor has also firmly denied any talk of a switch to the BJP, a move that could re-align and re-shape India's political lanscape. "It is not a sign of my leaping to join the Prime Minister's party... as some people have been implying..." he said after his remarks about Mr Modi's "dynamism".
Mint
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Shashi Tharoor snaps back at Congress colleague Muraleedharan's ‘will not cooperate' remark: ‘Who are they?'
As Shashi Tharoor's rift with the Congress continues to deepen over his perceived bonhomie with the Central government, the Thiruvananthapuram MP has now responded to a colleague's remark that they 'will not cooperate with him', saying he cannot speak for other people's behaviour. After the Parliament session today, Shashi Tharoor was asked by mediapersons about the criticism he continues to face withing his own party. To which, the Congress MP said, 'The people who are saying this should have some basis for saying so. Who are they? I want to know.' 'Then we will see. Don't ask me about the behaviour of others. I can talk about my behaviour,' he said. Earlier on Monday, July 21, senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan said that the party was not ready to cooperate with Shashi Tharoor in Kerala. Also Read | Tharoor 'should step down if…': Congress' Muraleedharan warns amid row over 'Emergency' Speaking with ANI, K Muraleedharam said, "The final authority will be the Congress high command, which will decide whether to take action against him or allow him to remain in the party. We are not ready to cooperate with him in Kerala because he always keeps attacking the Congress and Indira Gandhi. In the last one year, PM Modi did not say a single word about Sanjay Gandhi but he accused Sanjay Gandhi. He always opposes Rahul Gandhi's statement." Muraleedharan added, 'We are upset with his performance in Kerala. He is no longer coming to his parliamentary have decided that we will not cooperate with him in the upcoming local body elections. We will follow the instructions given by the high command.' His remarks came after Shashi Tharoor stated recently that sometimes it is necessary to cooperate with other parties in the interest of national security – a stance he has emphasised while representing India in other nations following Operation Sindoor.
News18
13 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Jagdeep Dhankhar Quits: Who'll Be The Next Vice President Of India? Buzz Grows
From Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, several names are being circulated on social media with guesswork on over who will succeed Dhankhar. Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned as the Vice President of India leaving many in the political circles stunned. While Dhankhar has cited health reasons for stepping down, the Opposition is already questioning if there's more to it. Many political commentators are also keenly watching the developments questioning if this has got anything to do with the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections later this year. Speculation is rife around several names on social media and political circles who could become the next Vice President of India. From Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, several names are being circulated on social media with guesswork on over who will succeed Dhankhar. Nitish Kumar There is huge buzz on the Internet that Nitish Kumar could be the next Vice President. Those circulating Nitish Kumar's name say the BJP may be looking at someone from the party for the Bihar CM's post while the current CM could be made VP ahead of polls in the state. 'Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to become the next Vice President of the country. In Bihar, the BJP will appoint its own Chief Minister for the elections. The JDU will have the Deputy Chief Minister. Nitish's son Nishant may be appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister," political journalist Sameer Chougaonkar posted on X. Some social media users are even guessing that while Nitish could be made VP, Dhankhar may be appointed as the National President of BJP. Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's name is also being circulated on social media with many guessing he could succeed Dhankhar as the Vice President of India. Singh's name had also surfaced as the probable candidates for the VP's post in 2022 when the election for the post was held. This time, too, several on social media are speculating that it could be Rajnath Singh. Harivansh Narayan Singh Singh's name is at the forefront of speculation. Media reports are also citing JDU MP Harivansh Narayan Singh as the 'obvious next choice" for the post of VP as he is currently the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. As per the rules of the Constitution, Singh will take over the duties of Rajya Sabha Chairman (VP) starting today, in the absence of Dhankar, till a new Vice President is elected. Those on social media say that Singh shares cordial relations with both Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and therefore, many believe the NDA may make him the VP candidate. Shashi Tharoor The one naming creating major buzz on social media is that of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The speculation gained pace after a senior journalist posted on X, '2 prominent NDA union ministers and Shashi Tharoor are possible contenders for V-P." 2 prominent NDA union ministers and Shashi Tharoor are possible contenders for V-P.— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) July 22, 2025 Tharoor's differences with the Congress and proximity with the Modi government, especially after he was part of the government's outreach programme on Operation Sindoor, hae been making headlines for days now. There is growing buzz that Tharoor's name could come forward for the post of the Vice President. Apart from these, other names being circulated on social media for the post of India's next Vice President include Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and BJP National President JP Nadda. However, these are all speculation as there has been no official word yet on who the NDA or Opposition would propose as Dhankhar's successor. The election for the next VP has to be held within the next 60 days. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Jagdeep Dhankhar vice president of india view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
