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A public spat has erupted between Congress leaders mani shankar aiyar and Shashi Tharoor over foreign policy and ideology. Aiyar criticized Tharoor's views on the Iran-Israel conflict and his stance on the US, regretting his past support. Tharoor defended his nationalist perspective and responsible policymaking, rejecting Aiyar's accusations and highlighting their past mutual support.

The INDIA bloc faces internal strife post-Rajya Sabha elections, with allies like SP, CPM, and CPI(ML) criticising Congress. Cross-voting and state-level rivalries, particularly in Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, have frayed the alliance. Regional parties question Congress's leadership, suggesting a need for independent rebuilding before any grand coalition.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah defended Rahul Gandhi's role as Lok Sabha LoP, questioning what more is expected of him in challenging the BJP. Abdullah dismissed veteran Congress leader mani shankar aiyar's suggestion of Mamata Banerjee leading the INDIA bloc as a personal opinion, emphasizing collective decision-making within the alliance.

Veteran Congress leader mani shankar aiyar asserted Mamata Banerjee is crucial for the INDIA bloc's survival, urging Rahul Gandhi to cede leadership to smaller parties. Aiyar, who expressed admiration for Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, also voiced contempt for Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera. The party has since distanced itself from Aiyar's controversial statements.

Former union minister mani shankar aiyar on Thursday said that the United Nations has been a forum for negotiations at international level and this has prevented a third World War.

People in the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency regard mani shankar aiyar as one among their family members.

Calling for greater accountability from law enforcement agencies, Congress MP mani shankar aiyar outlined the plight of youngsters being illegally detained.

mani shankar aiyar's critique of "Rahulian" politics sparks debate on the Congress's ideological shift from Nehruvianism to civil society influence. Analyst Rasheed Kidwai suggests Aiyar, though isolated, highlights a party increasingly shaped by non-dogmatic, issue-driven approaches, moving away from traditional party structures and veteran leadership's influence.

Former Union Minister mani shankar aiyar today rubbished Wikileaks expose that he was replaced by Murli Deora as Petroleum Minister in 2006 under US pressure.

Rajya Sabha MP mani shankar aiyar is one of the few Congress leaders ready to put on record his opposition to Chidambaram’s counter-Maoist strategy. TOICrest asks him some questions.

Raising concerns over the rise in Muslim population in the religious data of Census, the RSS publication 'Organiser has wondered if the the trend is a "larger conspiracy to Islamise Bharat".

Former Union minister mani shankar aiyar, suspended from the Congress for his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday expressed confidence that he will be re-inducted.

Veteran leader mani shankar aiyar asserts Congress historically thrives on internal dissent, warning suppression leads to downfall. Citing Indira Gandhi's Emergency and historical figures like Subhas Chandra Bose, Aiyar argues disagreement, not conformity, is the party's strength. He challenges the current leadership to embrace diverse opinions, fearing doom if dissent is stifled.

BJP on Saturday reacted strongly to Congressman mani shankar aiyar's nomination to the Rajya Sabha, terming it as misuse of power by the government and against the spirit of the Constitution.

The impact of global trade and investments due to the fluctuating rupee and its result on the country's GDP will be discussed by Dr mani shankar aiyar on Monday at 9.30 am at D Y Patil auditorium in Nerul.

mani shankar aiyar invoked B.R. Ambedkar after the Congress distanced itself from his praise of Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan government. Aiyar criticized Rahul Gandhi and Pawan Khera, calling Khera a "puppet" and "parrot." He expressed contempt for Khera and questioned the party's handling of dissent, contrasting it with Nehru's era.

mani shankar aiyar hit back at the Congress after the party dissociated itself from his prediction of a Left victory in Kerala. Aiyar asserted his continued loyalty to the party, questioning why anyone would remain if not for belief in the Nehru-Gandhi family's leadership.

mani shankar aiyar's maiden speech in Rajya Sabha as a member of the House created a storm after he described Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley as a "fascist".

An Indian parliamentary delegation led by mani shankar aiyar met their Pakistani counterparts here for a Track-II dialogue that focused on trade, water and rights issues.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday labelled Congress leaders mani shankar aiyar and Salman Khurshid as propagandists for the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) following their very public criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

An unusual scene was witnessed in Rajya Sabha on Thursday when senior Congress leader mani shankar aiyar taunted members agitating over a variety of issues ranging from Telangana to plight of Tamil fishermen.

Members in Rajya Sabha raised strong objections to reported comments of mani shankar aiyar comparing MPs shouting slogans in the Well with animals

A day after senior Congress leader mani shankar aiyar expressed his displeasure over "waste of money'' on the Commonwealth Games, Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit shot back saying that the criticism was not fair.

On Wednesday, Aiyar told a party function of women workers that Modi would be forced to return to Gujarat and then could be driven "to the seashore" if the party succeeded in associating women leaders of local bodies.

Mayiladuthurai police said a couple of miscreants owning allegiance to BJP tried to force their entry to the office.Since their attempt failed they threw stones at the office before taking to their heels.

The Congress leader said those who are patronising the Games can only be evil, they can't be God. Instead of spending Rs35,000cr on Games, the money should have been spent on children, Aiyar said.