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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...

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...

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...

As international efforts intensify to counter terrorism through coordinated diplomacy, India’s high-level parliamentary delegation to Brazil—led by opposition leader and seasoned diplomat Dr. Shashi Tharoor —has delivered a powerful message of solidarity and strategic alignment. Image Source: ST on X On a two-day official visit to Brazil (1–2 June 2025) following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and under the banner of Operation Sindoor , the delegation met with top Brazilian officials to secure diplomatic backing for India’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism. The visit, the first under India’s parliamentary outreach strategy post-attack, reflects the country’s push to internationalize its security concerns through bipartisan consensus. At the heart of this effort is Dr. Tharoor—a former Minister of State for External Affairs and ex-UN Under-Secretary-General—whose deep diplomatic experience has shaped the delegation’s engagements into more than symbolic solidarity. In a hig...

Continuing India’s expansive 33-nation diplomatic campaign following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, a high-level all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP and former UN Under-Secretary-General Dr. Shashi Tharoor met in Brasília with Ambassador Celso Amorim, Chief Adviser to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Image Source: MEA/FM on X According to sources in the Indian Embassy, the Indian delegation briefed Ambassador Amorim on India’s resolute military and diplomatic response to the Pahalgam killings, which claimed 26 civilian lives in Jammu & Kashmir. The discussions also covered the broader threat posed by cross-border terrorism and the importance of building international consensus on zero tolerance for extremist violence. Ambassador Amorim—Brazil’s former Minister of External Relations and Defence—was receptive to India’s position and reaffirmed Brazil’s continued support in the global fight against terrorism, according to diplomatic officials familiar wit...

✍️ Written by Saket Suman Hours before a high-level Indian parliamentary delegation, led by senior Congress MP and former UN Under-Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor, was set to engage U.S. lawmakers and policy leaders in Washington, D.C., a violent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado has jolted America’s consciousness once again.  Image Source: MR&ST on X The attack—targeted, incendiary, and politically motivated—saw a man shouting “Free Palestine” use a makeshift flamethrower to injure eight people at a peaceful assembly calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. At this moment, the U.S. continues to reel from an uptick in antisemitic violence but this incident—occurring on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot—sharply mirrors the nature of modern-day terrorism: deliberate, ideological, and increasingly transnational in its rhetoric and reach.  The Boulder attack, while not resulting in fatalities, has triggered a federal terror probe. The suspect, Mohamed S...

A high-level Indian parliamentary delegation is on an official visit to Brazil from 1 to 2 June 2025, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in combating terrorism. The visit is part of India's broader international outreach following Operation Sindoor and the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025. Image Source: Tejashvi Surya on X The delegation is led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs. It includes nine members of parliament from multiple political parties, reflecting the country's bipartisan approach. Other members of the delegation include Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad, Mr. Ganti Harish Madhur, Mr. Shashank Mani Tripathi, Mr. Bhubaneswar Kalita, Mr. Tejasvi Surya, and Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu. During the visit, the delegation is scheduled to meet senior Brazilian officials, including Ambassador Celso Amorim, Chief Advisor of the Special Advisory Office o...

Senior Indian parliamentarian, author, and former UN diplomat Dr. Shashi Tharoor paid floral tribute at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Tadeo University. He called it a poignant reminder of the enduring power of peace and non-violence.  Image Source: Dr. Tharoor on X “Humbled to pay floral tribute… so relevant in our world,” Tharoor posted on social media, expressing gratitude to the university for preserving Gandhi’s legacy. This act of homage reflected a deep intellectual and emotional connection. Across his vast body of literary and journalism works, Tharoor has returned to Gandhi’s ideals time and again. He has often personified Gandhi to frame discussions on India’s moral leadership, its civilizational ethos, and the soft power that stems from its non-violent philosophical traditions. In his writings, particularly in "Why I Am a Hindu" and "The Battle of Belonging" , Tharoor draws sharp contrasts between India’s inclusive spiritual traditions, as epitomized by...

In a sharply argued essay for Project Syndicate , a globally respected platform for policy and thought leadership, senior Indian parliamentarian and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor has laid out a detailed analysis of India’s evolving security doctrine in the wake of Operation Sindoor , the recent cross-border military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. Image Source: Dr. Tharoor on X Tharoor highlights the unprecedented scope and precision of India’s actions, describing them as “calculated, swift, and targeted” . Despite heightened alerts across Pakistan, Indian forces were able to breach defences, execute night-time strikes to avoid civilian casualties, and neutralize known terrorists, with subsequent funerals attended by Pakistani military and police officials — a signal, he notes, of the success and accuracy of the operation. The former Minister of State for External Affairs argues that India’s strategic restraint has given way to a new doctrine : one that ...

Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor engaged in a high-level dialogue at the Colombia Council for International Relations , where he participated in a lunch discussion with key foreign policy thinkers. Image Source: Dr. Tharoor on X Tharoor described the exchange as a “delightful” and “enriching” interaction centered on global geopolitics , India’s growing role in Latin America , and economic development prospects for both India and Colombia . The meeting reflected ongoing efforts to deepen India’s engagement with Latin America, a region increasingly seen as strategically important for trade, energy partnerships, and multilateral cooperation. Tharoor’s visit is part of broader outreach by Indian thought leaders to foster closer political and economic ties with emerging regions.

Colombia has officially withdrawn its earlier statement expressing condolences over the loss of lives in Pakistan following India’s counter-terrorism strikes, after a high-level Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, engaged with Colombian leadership in Bogotá. Image Source: ST on X Vice Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio stated that Colombia now has "detailed information" and a clearer understanding of the situation in Kashmir, adding, “We are very confident that with the explanation that we received today and the detailed information that we now have regarding the real situation, the conflict, and what happened in Kashmir, we can also continue the dialogue.” Earlier, Tharoor had voiced India's disappointment over Colombia’s initial reaction, calling it "disappointing" during an interview with journalist Juan Camilo Ramirez. “There can be no equivalence between those who dispatch terrorists and those who defend themselves,” Tharoo...

Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor, currently leading a multi-party Indian parliamentary delegation to Colombia, expressed disappointment over Bogotá’s reaction to the recent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. The delegation is part of India's global diplomatic outreach following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 Indian civilians were killed. Image Source: Dr. Shashi Tharoor on X In a media interaction and subsequent interview with Colombian journalist Juan Camilo Ramirez, Dr. Tharoor criticized the Colombian government's statement of condolences for lives lost in Pakistan during India's counter-terror strikes, calling the reaction "disappointing." “There can be no equivalence between those who dispatch terrorists and those who defend themselves,” said Tharoor. “We were expecting sympathy for the victims of terrorism, not the perpetrators.” India maintains that it conducted targeted strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Paki...

An All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor , Member of Parliament and former UN diplomat, concluded a high-impact visit to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana from May 25–27, 2025. Image Source: MEA/FM on X The visit was aimed at restating India's growing global campaign for zero tolerance towards terrorism . The visit received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora and Friends of India in Guyana, who expressed their solidarity and appreciation for Operation Sindoor — India’s calibrated counter-terror response following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack . The delegation began their engagements with a courtesy call on Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo , who reiterated Guyana’s unequivocal support for India’s stand against terrorism. In a detailed discussion, the Indian side underscored the rationale behind Operation Sindoor and India’s policy shift to a firm and proportional military doctrine.  That evening, the delegation joined the 59th Independence Da...

In a warm beginning to the Indian Parliamentary delegation’s visit to Panama, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor led a significant diplomatic engagement today once again to convey India's unified stance on terrorism. The visit marks the latest leg of the Indian delegation's extensive global outreach in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Image Source: ST on X The delegation, welcomed by Indian Ambassador to Panama, Dr. Sumit Seth, received a detailed briefing on bilateral ties and regional developments at the Embassy of India in Panama City. According to embassy sources, the visit aims to deepen strategic understanding and mobilize global solidarity against terrorism. The delegation's highlight was a meeting with Dana Castañeda, President of the National Assembly of Panama. She was joined by senior lawmakers including Edwin Vergara and Julio de la Guardia, the latter a former Ambassador to India. During the exchange, Tharoor explained the nature and purpose of India’...

During a press interaction with leading Guyanese media outlets, Indian Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor, who is currently heading a multi-party parliamentary delegation to Latin America and the Caribbean, offered a pointed and evidence-based response to questions on Pakistan’s alleged role in the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking in his capacity as delegation leader under India’s diplomatic initiative Operation Sindoor , Tharoor referenced claims by The Resistance Front (TRF), a known affiliate of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Toiba, which publicly took responsibility for the April 22 attack. The TRF has been designated by Indian authorities as a proxy group operating under the Lashkar umbrella with ideological and logistical links across the border. Image Source: ST on X When asked directly about evidence of Pakistani complicity, Tharoor highlighted a reported image showing uniformed Pakistani military and police personnel attending t...

The Indian parliamentary delegation led by Shashi Tharoor arrived in Panama as part of India's ongoing international campaign to rally support for its zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. The visit follows earlier high-level engagements in Guyana , where the former UN Under-Secretary-General secured expressions of solidarity from senior Caribbean leaders. According to diplomatic sources in Panama City, the delegation was received at the airport by the Indian Ambassador, who formally welcomed the team on behalf of the Indian mission. The visit is aligned with Operation Sindoor , India’s multi-pronged global outreach following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. It marks another step in a coordinated deployment of multiple all-party delegations to strategic regions around the world. Image Source: MEA/FM on X Tharoor’s presence in Panama underscores New Delhi’s intent to extend its counter-terror diplomacy into Latin America — a region not traditionally central to...