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Indian parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor met U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Washington as part of the ongoing all-party Indian delegation visit to the United States, describing the interaction as a “constructive and productive exchange.” Image Source: ST on X In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor said the meeting addressed a broad range of topics, including counter-terrorism collaboration and technological partnerships, aimed at strengthening the India-U.S. strategic relationship. “A great meeting of minds,” Tharoor wrote, emphasizing shared interests across critical sectors. The meeting comes amid India's diplomatic outreach across multiple U.S. institutions following the Pahalgam terror attack and the launch of Operation Sindoor. Counter-terrorism cooperation has featured prominently in discussions with lawmakers and officials on Capitol Hill throughout the visit. The delegation's U.S. engagement is part of a 33-nation diplomatic campaign by India to align global narr...

“They export terrorists. We export technologists. That’s the difference,” declared Indian MP Milind Deora during a hard-hitting session at the National Press Club. Image Source: HouseForeign on X As India ramps up its 33-nation campaign following the Pahalgam terror attack, a strategic contrast has emerged: India as a builder, Pakistan as a spoiler. “While they shelter killers, we send scientists to the space station,” Deora added, pointing to Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Rakesh Sharma being named the co-pilot of the Axiom Space shuttle to the International Space Station. This was branding—deliberate, sharp, and global. The delegation laid out examples: Blackstone has invested $50 billion in Indian real estate Brookfield, BlackRock, and others manage $30 billion in Indian assets Over 300,000 Indian students in the U.S.—two-thirds in STEM Countries from Panama to Brazil are requesting IIT campuses “We bring value, not violence,” said Tejasvi Surya. “That’s w...

“We’re not just defending India—we’re defending a world order that terrorism threatens,” said Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu at the National Press Club.  Image Source: MD on X As part of India’s all-party delegation to Washington, Sandhu and MPs bluntly reframed India’s counterterrorism campaign as a global warning. “These terrorists have attacked the United States before. And they can again,” he said. “India is fighting that battle on behalf of the free world.” In the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, India struck nine verified terror camps in Pakistan. But now, through a 33-country diplomatic blitz, India is pushing the message that its battle is not India’s alone. “We’ve seen the thread—from 9/11 to CIA compound attacks, to Bahalgam,” said Dr. Shashi Tharoor. “They all trace back to the same soil. The same networks. The same sponsors.” India’s delegation reminded U.S. audiences that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and TRF—both implicated in the Pahalgam ...

“The sindur was wiped off 26 foreheads. This was not just an attack—it was a message. And we replied.” That’s how Indian MP Shashi Tharoor explained the naming of Operation Sindur, India’s military strike following the brutal terror killings in Pahalgam. Image Source: ST on X The attack on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 civilians, many of them men traveling with their wives and children. The terrorists, identified as Pakistan-linked operatives, spared the women—only to order them to "go back and tell them what we did." India’s response, said the delegation, was moral and cultural. “Sindur is sacred. It represents marriage, dignity, continuity,” Tharoor told reporters at the National Press Club. “This was a strike on our people and our civilization. We had to respond with clarity—and symbolism.” Operation Sindur was thus about signaling the gravity of the offense. In a tradition-heavy society, where sindur marks a married woman’s identity, the attack struck a visceral...

 “This is not about starting a war. It’s about telling the world what’s been done to us.” That’s how Indian MP Milind Deora framed India’s unprecedented 33-country diplomatic blitz following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Image Source: MD on X At the National Press Club, four Indian leaders—across party lines—presented a cohesive national message: Terrorism has global enablers, and the world must stop pretending otherwise. “This isn’t escalation. It’s explanation,” said Dr. Shashi Tharoor, the former UN diplomat who’s led talks in Washington. “We’re here to make sure no one shrugs this off as a border skirmish. This was a massacre of tourists. That’s what the world needs to understand.” From Guyana to Germany, Indian lawmakers are pressing the case for global solidarity—meeting foreign ministers, UN officials, think tanks, and diaspora groups. Behind the scenes, dossiers are being shared. On stages, India’s message is relentless: “Talks and terror can’t coexist.” “Whe...

Shashi Tharoor led India’s post-conflict diplomatic mission to the United States. At the National Press Club, India unveiled a new counterterror doctrine in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam massacre that left 26 civilians dead. Image Source: ST on X “No military sites, no civilians—just precision strikes on UN-listed terror camps,” Tharoor said, describing Operation Sindur as a model for modern, responsible retaliation. The name Sindur , symbolizing the red mark worn by married Indian women, was deliberately chosen. Terrorists executed men in front of their wives—one woman reportedly screamed, “Kill me too.” She was spared, only to be told: “You go back and tell them what we did.” “That sindur was wiped off 26 foreheads,” Tharoor said. “This wasn’t just an attack—it was targeted cultural cruelty.” India’s response, the delegation insisted, was not a war, but a calibrated message: terror will meet retribution—but on India’s terms. “We gave Pakistan 88 hours. They shelled civili...

Members of the visiting Indian parliamentary delegation—Shashank Mani, Bhubaneswar Kalita, and Ganti Harish Madhur—held a meeting in Washington, D.C. with U.S. Congresswoman Lisa McClain, Chair of the House Republican Conference and the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. Congress. Image Source: MEA/FM on X According to the Embassy of India in the United States, the Indian MPs briefed Congresswoman McClain on India's position regarding Pakistan-backed terrorism, particularly in light of the recent Pahalgam attack. The discussion was part of India’s broader diplomatic effort under Operation Sindoor, aimed at mobilizing international support for counter-terrorism cooperation. Both sides underscored the importance of democratic nations and their elected representatives working closely to safeguard mutual security interests and strengthen economic partnerships.

In a powerful show of bipartisan unity, U.S. lawmakers across party lines have stated their strong support for India’s stance against terrorism during a series of high-level meetings with the Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor in Washington, D.C. Meeting with the co-chairs of the India Caucus in the House of Representatives, Ro Khanna (Democrat) and Rich McCormick (Republican), along with vice co-chairs Andy Barr and Marc Veasey, the Indian delegation briefed lawmakers on the threat posed by cross-border terrorism and India’s response under Operation Sindoor. The U.S. Congressmen condemned the Pahalgam terror attack unequivocally and expressed bipartisan support for India’s right to respond to terrorism with zero tolerance. Image Source: MEA/FM on X The delegation also held a comprehensive exchange with the leadership of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), including Chair Brian Mast, Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, and Subcommittee leaders on Sou...

In the final and most strategically significant leg of India’s global diplomatic outreach following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, a high-level, all-party parliamentary delegation led by Member of Parliament Dr. Shashi Tharoor is in the United States from June 3–5 to engage with U.S. lawmakers, think tanks, and the media.  Image Source: Dr Tharoor on X The visit is aimed at showing India's bipartisan resolve to build global consensus around counter-terrorism, showcase Operation Sindoor as a legitimate act of self-defence, and reinforce strategic narratives about regional security. The delegation includes senior lawmakers and experienced public figures across party lines—including Bhubaneswar Kalita, Milind Deora, Sarfraz Ahmad, Tejasvi Surya, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Ganti Harish Madhur, and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu—presenting a united front before key American stakeholders. The agenda includes closed-door briefings with U.S. Congressional members, expert dialo...

An all-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor arrived in New York to strengthen cooperation with the United States on counterterrorism and reinforce India’s message of zero tolerance toward terrorism. Image Source: MEA/FM on X The delegation includes senior parliamentarians across political parties— Bhubaneswar Kalita (Rajya Sabha), Milind Murli Deora (Rajya Sabha), Shashank Mani Tripathi (Lok Sabha), Ganti Harish Madhur (Lok Sabha), and former ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu . According to a press release by the Consulate General of India in New York , the delegation visited the National September 11 Memorial & Museum as a mark of remembrance for the victims of the 9/11 attacks. The visit symbolized India’s solidarity with the United States and reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the global fight against terrorism. The visit to New York follows earlier Operation Sindoor stops in Japan , Germany , South Korea , Africa , and West Asia . It ...

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor , leading an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation to the United States , stated in New York City on Saturday that Operation Sindoor represents a “new normal” in India's strategic approach to countering terrorism . The delegation is in the U.S. as part of India’s broader international outreach to highlight the country’s zero-tolerance policy following the Pahalgam terror attack . Image Source: MEA/FM on X “No one sitting in Pakistan can assume they can harm Indian civilians and walk away without consequences. There will be a price—and that price has been going up systematically,” Tharoor said at a briefing in New York , near the site of the World Trade Centre attacks. The delegation is also scheduled to visit the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan, a powerful symbol of global resolve against terror. I don't work for the govt but for the opposition party. I myself authored an op-ed saying the time has come to hit hard but hit smart. I'm plea...

Heavyweight Indian parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor—leading the multi-party delegation—spoke to the media outside the 9/11 Memorial in New York, drawing parallels between India’s own experience with terrorism and the memory of the September 11 attacks.  Image Source: Tejashwi Surya on X He said the delegation had come “in a spirit of solidarity” and “on a mission,” noting that “we ourselves in India have been subject to the same wounds that you are seeing the scars of today in this very moving memorial.” Tharoor explained that during their visits to Guyana, Panama, Brazil, and Colombia, “we are hoping to be able to explain to the world how important it is for all of us to stand together against the scourge of terrorism.”  Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, he added, “Just as the US showed such resolution and determination in the wake of 9/11, so too our country has stood up against the forces of evil who attacked us.” Addressing global complacency, Tharoor emphasized tha...

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport , New York, marking the first leg of a five-nation diplomatic mission. The delegation’s first formal stop will be Guyana , but members are expected to visit the 9/11 Memorial later today before continuing onward. Image Source: MEA/FM on X The United States is one of five countries on the delegation’s itinerary, alongside Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil . The mission aims to present India’s unified position following the Pahalgam terror attack and reinforce the country’s diplomatic stance against terrorism at the global level. New York, US: An all-party delegation led by MP @ShashiTharoor arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport A delegation of Indian parliamentarians led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor will soon arrive at the 9/11 memorial in to pay tribute to victims of Sept 11 terrorist attack.… pic.twitter.com/APJkhiFiGf — #TharoorSoulOfIndia (@...

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor has arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport . The visit to the United States underscores India’s strategic outreach to build international consensus against cross-border terrorism and deepen bilateral cooperation. Image Source: MEA/FM on X The New York leg is part of India’s ongoing 33-nation global diplomatic mission launched in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack . The mission aims to expose terror financing networks, engage global leadership, and amplify India’s security and foreign policy priorities through multilateral dialogue and parliamentary engagement. New York, US: An all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport pic.twitter.com/Us7m0vRy8l — IANS (@ians_india) May 24, 2025 Led by Dr. Tharoor—a former Minister of State for External Affairs and a seasoned diplomat—the delegation is expected to engage with U.S. law...