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Modi Government responsible for high inflation, fuel price hike: Chidambaram
New Delhi: The Senior Congress leader and former finance minister Mr. P Chidambaram on Tuesday attacked the Narendra…
P Chidambaram: Food Inflation is 6.3%. Do you know why?
Chidambaram's comments came on a day when retail inflation rose to 6.3 per cent in May, breaching the RBI's comfort level, on the back of costlier food items.
Make Public Daily Vaccination District Wise: Chidambaram
New Delhi, May 23 : Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday demanded that government should put out a…
INX Media Case: Delhi High Court Stays Trial
INX entered into a criminal conspiracy with Karti Chidambaram to amicably settle a case of violation of foreign investment norms by the company in 2007.
Govt suppressing actual numbers of Covid-related deaths, alleges Chidambaram
New Delhi, May 15 : Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday slammed…
Vaccination drive a ‘crusade’, not ‘utsav’, says Chidambaram
"What does one say when the government wants to call the vaccination drive an 'utsav'? By no stretch of imagination can it be a festival. The vaccination drive is a crusade, he said in a series of tweets.
Will you privatise Gujarat PSUs, Chidambaram asks BJP
Chidambaram has been critical of the Budget and in his Rajya Sabha speech during the debate on it, he charged the government with ignoring the poor.
Modi looking at opponents as enemies, needs to change: Chidambaram
‘Vajpayee discussed key issues with Opposition and then took a decision’
Chidambaram says proud to be ‘andolan jeevi’
"I am a proud andolan jeevi. The quintessential andolan jeevi was Mahatma Gandhi," Chidambaram said in a tweet.
Centre has encroached upon states’ rights by passing farm laws: P Chidambaram
GUWAHATI: Slamming the BJP-led central government over the new farm laws, former Union home minister and senior Congress…
Govt’s strategy to let talks with farmers linger on: Congress
Chidambaram said that any reform of agricultural produce marketing must be based on the widespread consultation and “not through midnight ordinances”.
‘Sharad Pawar himself would not want to become UPA chief’: P Chidambaram
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Congress has expressed its dismay over Sena’s criticism on UPA.
Repeal and re-enact farm laws: Chidambaram
If there is any new proposal from the government, the leaders of all the farmers’ organisations involved in the agitation would think over it.
Congress disappointed with Bihar results, says P Chidambaram
The Congress, which contested on 70 seats, could only win 19 seats and has been the weakest link in the Grand Alliance since it had lowest strike rate in the Mahagathbandhan.
Farmers need many thousand markets, not one: Chidambaram
Taking a jibe at the advertisement released by the Centre defending the Farm Bills, former Finance Minister P.Chidambaram…
How will the govt ensure farmers get MSP, asks Chidambaram
"Does the Minister and the government think that the farmers are so foolish to believe the empty promise of the government?"
Numbers prove money given was ‘niggardly’, ‘insufficient’: Chidambaram on govt assistance
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday attacked the government over its assistance to the poor under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, alleging that money given was "niggardly and totally insufficient".
GDP numbers exposed Modi govt’s fake narrative: P Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram said it will take many months before the economy turns the corner and registers positive growth.
No Material Found Against P Chidambaram In 63 Moons Case, Says CBI
CBI lawyer Hiten Venegavkar told a division bench of Justices Sadhana Jadhav and N J Jamadar that the complaint filed by the firm has been forwarded to the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Department of Economic Affairs.
Citizenship query: It’s not unusual, Chidambaram comes out in Kanimozhi’s support
While non-Hindi speaking recruits to central government posts quickly learn functional spoken Hindi, why cannot Hindi-speaking recruits to these posts learn functional spoken English? the senior Congress leader asked.
Chidambaram: By law, Rajasthan Guv has to adhere to state govt’s advice, has no discretion at all
Governors appointed by BJP since 2014 have repeatedly violated the letter and spirit of the Constitution of India. In the process, they have gravely impaired parliamentary democracy, said Chidambaram
Why PM did not name China, again: Chidambaram
He said that the country wants to know if Modi named China as the intruder or not while talking to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
‘If RGF returns Rs 20L, will PM assure China will vacate land’: Chidambaram
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram tore into the Centre…
‘Contrary to Modi’s statement, Ladakh status quo changed’
New Delhi, Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Thursday once again slammed the BJP-led…
Chidambaram throws weight behind Manish Tewari tweets on LAC faceoff
The recent India-China face-off has made both the Congress and the BJP dig into the past to label allegations against each other.
Chinese goods’ boycott won’t help, we need self-reliance: Chidambaram
The former Union Minister was responding to a question on the growing demand for boycott of Chinese products in the wake of the killing of 20 Indian soldiers in Ladakh's Galwan Valley by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday night.
Are IIP numbers locked away in a safe, asks P Chidambaram
"Will the government lock up the IIP numbers in a safe vault to be opened only after 20 years? questioned the former finance minister.
Government is poor it needs money: P Chidambaram
In a bid to increase revenues during the nationwide lockdown, several state governments raised taxes imposed on transportation fuel.
Supreme Court dismisses CBI’s review petition challenging Chidambaram’s bail in INX Media case
The CBI had requested the top court to review its decision to grant bail to Mr Chidambaram in October.
ED files charge sheet against P. Chidambaram, son in INX media case
The ED and the CBI are probing how Karti Chidambaram managed clearance for INX Media from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in 2007 when his father was a minister.
My thoughts with Kashmiris in lockdown within lockdown: Chidambaram
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former Union Minister P Chidambaram said that as the fourth phase of the…
Jamia arrest is to create fear among students: Chidambaram
"We also reiterate that we will not yield to the intimidation of Delhi Police but will continue our fight against the fascist government and it's genocide enabling laws like CAA/NRC/NPR. We demand the release of all the political prisoners arrested in relation with the anti-CAA/NRC movement," the statement added.
89% people have zero weekly income: Chidambaram
"Extend 'Income Support' to at least 13 crore poorest households. Transfer Rs 7,500 preferably to each household. Even if Rs 5,000 is transferred to each of the 13 crore households, it will amount to a total of only Rs 65,000 crore, which we can afford," he had added.
PM gave headline and blank page, so reaction is blank: Chidambaram
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a massive financial package to…
Setback for Karti Chidambaram in tax case
Chennai, May 12 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea of Congress MP Karti P.…
Govt should not charge more taxes: Chidambaram
"Instead governments are doing a Reverse Transfer of money from the people to the government! Cruel. New or higher taxes will impoverish families further," he said.
Loan write-off should not apply to fugitives: Chidambaram
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Former finance minister P. Chidambaram has asked the government why the loans of…
Cong demands paycheque protection prog for small wage earners
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Congress has pressed with a demand that the government should come up…
Franklin Templeton winding up 6 debt schemes a matter of grave concern: PC
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Saturday said that…
Migrants should be sent home after May 3: Chidambaram
In the country as per estimates 44 crore people work in the unorganised sector in different places in the country and during the initial period of the lockdown people are seen walking to their native places.
Chidambaram asks govt to act, distribute free food to the poor
"These two questions are both economic and moral questions. Narendra Modi and Nirmala Sitharaman have failed to answer both questions, as the nation watches helplessly," the former Finance Minister said on Twitter.
Congress suggestion to Govt: Don’t worry about fiscal deficit, current account deficit
The Congress also slammed the Union Government for not allowing CSR funds to the CM relief fund and termed it discriminatory. The party said the PM-CARES Fund should be merged with PMNRF.
Give cash to poor, consult states before lifting lockdown: Chidambaram
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, who was one of the first leaders to advocate…
Yes Bank fiasco a part of mismanagement of financial institutions: Chidambaram
He thanked the media for raising the Yes Bank issue as it has reached most people who are concerned about the economy.
INX Media: Court reserves order on bail of six bureaucrats
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) A Delhi court on Tuesday reserved for Wednesday its order on regular bail…
Karti Chidambaram moves court, seeks permission to travel abroad
New Delhi, Feb 17: Aircel Maxis case and INX media case: Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has sought trial…
File status report in Aircel-Maxis case in two weeks: CBI court
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) A Special CBI Court here on Friday directed the CBI and the ED…
Prepare for attack by government ministers on the IMF and Gita Gopinath, says Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 21: Former Union Minister and Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that it…
Those opposing CAA, NPR should come together: Chidambaram
Kolkata, Jan 18 : Urging all parties opposing CAA and NPR to come together, the Congress on Saturday…
NPR is ‘disguised’ NRC: Chidambaram
Kolkata: Describing the National Population Register (NPR) process as a “disguised” National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise, senior…
Chidambaram joins CAA protestors at Kolkata’s Park Circus
The Park Circus gathering, being described as Kolkata's own version of Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, has brought together primarily Muslim women who have been on a sit-in against the CAA, NRC and NPR for 12 days.
NRC is sinister and mischievous plan to divide India: P Chidambaram
Addressing a press conference, he also said there is a world of difference between the National Population Register of 2010 and the NPR of 2020.
Chidambaram slams Army chief for remarks on anti-CAA protest
He also alleged that the Army Chief and the DGP of Uttar Pradesh have been asked to support the Central government which is "a shameful act".
Chidambaram back as legal eagle
New Delhi, Dec 11 : Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, who walked out of Tihar Jail last week,…
Differences in Congress over Hyderabad encounter
Congress leader and senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi has come out in support of the Hyderabad police action…
Chidambaram to break his silence on Thursday noon
New Delhi, Dec 4 : Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram after his release on…
Not a single charge framed against me in 106 days: Chidambaram
Supreme Court granted bail to him in the INX Media money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate.
Supreme Court grants bail to Chidambaram In INX Media Case
New Delhi, Dec 4: The Supreme Court granted bail to senior Congress leader and former Finance minister P.…
SC decision on Chidambaram’s bail plea in ED case on Wed
Sibal told the court that alleged emails, bank transactions indicating at money laundering have been said to be connected to Chidambaram, but where is the evidence to link all these with him? "Show one piece of evidence… you cannot destroy reputations," he contended.
INX Media case: Court grants bail to FIPB bureaucrats
Special CBI Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar directed all the bureaucrats to furnish a bail bond of Rs 2 lakh each and one surety of like amount.
SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram’s bail plea in INX case
New Delhi, Nov 28 : The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on the plea filed by…
Maharashtra drama exposed BJP’s regard for Constitution: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Nov 27 Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Maharashtra political…
Chidambaram’s bail plea hearing
Chidambaram, who spent a fortnight in police custody after his arrest, was thereafter remanded to judicial custody. Later,…
Rahul, Priyanka to meet Chidambaram at Tihar on Nov 27
New Delhi, Nov 26 : Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and his sister and party General Secretary Priyanka…
Shashi Tharoor meets Chidambaram in Delhi’s Tihar Jail
New Delhi, Nov 25: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday visited Tihar jail to meet former finance…
SC to hear Chidambaram’s bail plea
New Delhi, Nov 18 The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear former finance minister P. Chidambaram’s bail…
P Chidambaram Back In Tihar Jail After Court Rejects Probe Agency’s Request
He was taken to hospital first time on October 7. He was again taken to hospital on October 23 and October 25.
INX Media case: Court accepts CBI chargesheet against Chidambaram
New Delhi, Oct 21 : A Delhi court on Monday took cognisance of the chargesheet filed against former…
Court gives ED, CBI custody of Chidambaram till October 24
The former Finance Minister has been lodged in Tihar Jail since September 5 in connection with the CBI case related to INX Media.
Production warrant issued against Chidambaram after arrest
The same court on Tuesday had allowed the Enforcement Directorate to interrogate Chidambaram and then arrest him if deemed necessary.
ED allowed to interrogate Chidambaram in Tihar
Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate allowed to interrogate former finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in Tihar…
Court to rule on Chidambaram’s arrest in ED case on Tuesday
After hearing the arguments of both sides, Special CBI Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar said that he would pronounce his order on Tuesday.
Supreme Court notice to CBI on Chidambaram’s bail plea
Delhi: The Supreme Court issues notice to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on former finance minister P Chidambaram’s…
INX Media case: Delhi Court extends Chidambaram’s judicial custody till October 17
A Delhi court on Thursday extended till October 17 the judicial custody of former finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media corruption case
Everyone Will Acknowledge Greatness Of Tamil If People Unite: P Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 29: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday said that if the Tamil people are…
Documents in question obtained from wife, son: Chidambaram
Chidambaram's legal team had stated that denial of bail to their client would result in his "undertrial incarceration without conviction".
Minister not only liable for clearance, says Manmohan
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday backed his party collegue and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram,…
INX Media Case: CBI files reply on Chidambaram’s bail plea
The agency added that if Chidambaram is released on bail, he would ensure that these crucial details are not accessed by the probe agencies.
Govt conspiracy to defame Chidambaram, Congress: Ramesh
The cases against Chidambaram were taking place "to defame the former minister and in turn defame the Congress party".
P Chidambaram’s Judicial Custody Extended Till October 3
New Delhi, Sep 19 : Special CBI Judge Ajay Lumar Kuhar on Thursday extended P Chidambaram’s judicial custody…
No”56″ can stop you: Karti Chidambaram wishes his father on his birthday
New Delhi, Sep 16 Karti Chidambaram penned a poignant letter to wish his father and former finance minister…
Mamata Banerjee should be taught a lesson like P Chidambaram, says BJP MLA Surendra Singh
Kolkata, Sep 15: Bharatiya Janata Party Ballia MLA Surendra Singh said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should…
Special Court Dismisses Chidambaram’s Plea To Surrender Before ED In INX Media Case
Chidambaram, who is now lodged in Tihar jail after the CBI Court remanded him to judicial custody on September 5.
Economic crisis hits India’s poorest hardest, says Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 11: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram thanked his followers for the immense support and expressed…
Chidambaram alleges political vendetta in INX Media case
New Delhi, Sep 11 : Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday alleged that the INX Media case…
Chidambaram moves Delhi High Court for bail
Chidambaram also challenged the CBI court order of 14 days judicial custody in the INX media case being investigated by CBI.
Don’t want any officials arrested: Chidambaram in jail
"No officer has done anything wrong. I do not want anyone to be arrested," Chidambaram said.
P Chidambaram a victim of persecution: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 5 After a Delhi court on Thursday sent former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader…
SC allows Chidambaram to withdraw petition against arrest
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) In a surprising move, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s lawyers told the Supreme…
Special Court grants bail to Chidambaram and his son in both ED and CBI cases
Delhi: Special Court grants anticipatory bail to P. Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram in both Enforcement Directorate…
Shivakumar’s arrest a political vendetta: Congress
"The arrest is a clear case of political vendetta by the fascist government at the Centre. After P. Chidambaram, yet another leader facing vengeance for standing up against the horse trading and petty politics of the BJP."
Chidambaram, Parrikar victims of NDA witch-hunt: Congress
Nadkarni, who holds legal briefs of BJP-led governments of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh in the Supreme Court, had said a witch-hunt was on against aides, even relatives, of Parrikar.
Chidambaram mocks govt on 5% GDP growth
Surrounded by the security personnel, Chidambaram stopped and said, "5 per cent. You all know what is 5 per cent", and walked away.
Supreme Court orders Chidambaram’s CBI custody till September 5
Chidambaram, till date, has spent 12 days in CBI custody since his arrest on August 21 and will be produced before a trial court on Tuesday.
No relief for Chidambaram if trial court rejects bail plea
New Delhi, Sep 2 Former Finance minister P. Chidambaram may stay in CBI custody for another three days…
INX Media case: ‘Mutual agreement’ between Chidambaram, CBI irks court
The former Union Minister is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) pertaining to the INX Media case.
Chidambaram’s CBI custody extended till Sep 2
New Delhi: A court here on Friday extended, till Monday, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s CBI custody in the…
Judge who refused Chidambaram’s bail gets top tribunal job
Justice Gaur had also heard the other high profile case involving another top Congress leader and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's nephew Ratul Puri. Puri is accused in a bank fraud case. Gaur had rejected Puri's bail plea as well.
Allegations against P. Chidambaram are ghost stories: Family
Chennai, Aug 27 The family of senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday said…
SC protection to Chidambaram from ED arrest till Wednesday
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, also representing Chidambaram, filed an application for the production of the transcripts of custodial interrogation of Chidambaram, who is in CBI custody.
CBI confronts P Chidambaram with co-accused
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram was confronted with one of the co-accused in…
FIU helped ED corroborate evidence against Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The ED case against former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in INX Media…
Chidambaram’s CBI remand extended till Aug 30
Chidambaram was on last Thursday sent to the Central Bureau of Investigation's custody till August 26 after his arrest the previous night.
This is how Chidambaram defended himself in CBI court
Chidambaram argued briefly, despite having a battery of lawyers such as Abhishek Singhvi and Kapil Sibal.
CBI gets 4-day custody of P Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A special CBI court on Thursday sent former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, who…
Never met Peter and Indrani Mukherjea, says Karti Chidambaram, claims ‘political vendetta’
New Delhi, Aug 22: Karti Chidambaram on Thursday termed the arrest of his father P Chidambaram as a…
Supreme Court to hear Chidambaram’s plea on Friday
Delhi: Former Finance Minister and Senior Congress Leader P Chidambaram’s bail plea hearing on Friday. No protection from…
Chidambaram being hunted for exposing government: Priyanka
New Delhi, Aug 21 : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday came out in support of…
Chidambaram missing, CBI pastes notice on his gate
The CBI team reached Chidambaram's residence around 6.30 p.m. and left 10 minutes later. The ED team then arrived at the senior Congress leader's residence at around 7.30 p.m.
INX Media case: How Chidambaram got into trouble – A Timeline
New Delhi, Aug 20 : Hours after the Delhi High Court rejected former Finance Minister and senior Congress…
Chidambaram kingpin of INX media FIPB approval case: HC
On January 25, the Delhi High Court had reserved its order on Chidambaram's bail plea in the case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
ED summons P. Chidambaram in aviation scam case
The Congress leader, who is being probed in the Aircel Maxis deal and INX Media case, has been summoned on charges of money laundering.
BJP abrogated 370 as Jammu and Kashmir has Muslim majority, says Chidambaram
Chennai, Aug 12 : Former finance minister P Chidambaram said that the BJP would not have touched Article…
Article 370 made redundant, not scrapped
Article 370 is operationally dead, though not scrapped yet, after this notification by the government. This article will continue to remain in the Constitution, but it's redundant.
Dismembering Jammu and Kashmir a fatal error: Chidambaram
You are dismembering a state. You think you are doing it to J&K but what you are doing to J&K using these provisions, misinterpreting.
Sitharaman rebuts Chidambaram point-by-point, reiterates budget figures realistic
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Giving point-by-point rebuttal to senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram, Union Finance Minister Nirmala…
INX Media Case: Indrani in Delhi Court, accepts pardon
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Indrani Mukerjee, now lodged in a Mumbai jail, was on Thursday produced before…
Economic Survey Shows Govt Pessimistic About Economy, says Chidambaram
July 4: Former finance minister P Chidambaram said there are no sector-wise growth projections in the pre-Budget Economic…
Aircel-Maxis Case: Interim protection of P Chidambaram, Karti extended till August 1
New Delhi, May 30: A special court on Thursday extended the interim protection of P Chidambaram and Karti…
Aircel Maxis case: Interim protection of P Chidambaram, Karti extended till May 30
New Delhi, May 6: The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday extended the interim protection of P Chidambaram and…
P Chidambaram raises question over I-T tip-offs
Chennai, April 17: Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday wondered how the Income…
Congress sets ambitious goals which are achievable: Chidambaram
New Delhi, April 2: Former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the Congress party set ambitious…
Only foolish government disclose defence secrets: Chidambaram’s Jibe at BJP
New Delhi, March 30: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday took a jibe at the Prime Minister…
Karti Chidambaram in new Congress candidates list
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday released its ninth list of 10 candidates for the…
Chidambarams’ interim protection from arrest extended till March 25
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A special court here on Friday extended interim protection from arrest to former…
Aircel-Maxis case: Interim protection of P Chidambaram, Karti extended till March 8
New Delhi, Feb 18: The Patiala House Court on Monday extended the interim protection of former Union Minister…
Unemployment, fear, major poll planks for Congress: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Feb 10 : The unemployment crisis and the “reign of fear” are two major planks the…
No roar, Modi’s farm income scheme a whimper that won’t lure voters: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) As BJP toms toms the budget’s direct income support scheme for farmers, former…
Sedition law must go, says Chidambaram
New Delhi, Feb 7: Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Thursday pitched for scrapping the sedition law following…
HC allows Chidambaram to file additional documents in INX Media case
New Delhi, Feb 6: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to place…
Chidambaram seeks to file additional documents in INX media case
New Delhi, Feb 4 : Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday moved the Delhi High Court, seeking…
Former finance minister P Chidambaram reacts to Budget 2019
FM Piyush Goyal switched between Hindi and English during his budget speech, confusing half the people. That was, in fact, the real intention of the government - to leave the people confused
Announcement to fill vacant railway posts another ‘jumla’: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 25: Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday targeted the Narendra Modi government over the…
BJP’s claim bogus, UPA-1 growth rate best ever: P Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 19: Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday targetted the Narendra Modi government for claiming…
Why Government rejected Air Force’s need of 126 Rafale Jets, Asks Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 18: Senior Congress Leader P Chidambaram on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of compromising…
Sedition charge against Kanhaiya, others absurd, exposes govts motive: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday criticised Delhi Police action against former…
Aircel Maxis case : Interim protection of P Chidambaram, Karti extended till Feb 1
New Delhi, Jan 11: The Patiala House Court on Friday extended the interim protection of former Union Minister…
Chidambaram attacks Modi, says Not sure even Lord Hanuman had 52- inch chest
Chennai, Jan 5 : Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has expressed concern about the direction in which the…
Chidambaram raises questions over change in ‘declared goals’ of GST regime
New Delhi, Dec 26: Launching an attack on the Modi government, former finance minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday…
P Chidambaram calls BJP’s 8 tax rates under GST ‘stupid’
New Delhi, Dec 21: Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Friday termed the BJP government’s eight tax rates…
Modi government’s plans on GST belated wisdom, says Chidambaram
"BJP/NDA governance mantra is 'leap before you look'. Which is the reason for the damage caused by GST to businesses, especially MSMEs,".
ED questions Chidambaram in INX Media case
New Delhi, Dec 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday questioned former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in the INX…
Aircel-Maxis Case: Interim protection of P Chidambaram, Karti Chidambaram extended till 11 Jan
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Patiala House Court on Tuesday extended interim protection of former union minister P Chidambaram…
Govt has compromised on National security on Rafale deal: Chidambaram
Air Force says its fighter aircraft strength is depleted and it needs at least 7 squadrons (126 aircraft). Then, why did the government buy only 2 squadrons (36 aircraft) ?
Modi government thinks it owns RBI, says Chidambaram
New Delhi, Dec 13 : Attacking the Narendra Modi government over its differences with RBI Governor Urjit Patel…
P Chidambaram Slams Government For Its ‘heavy-handed’ Approach Towards NPA
Chidambaram, says due to government's "heavy-handed" approach towards non-performing assets, banks have no money to lend.
Demonetisation Was an Extremely Foolish Move, says Chidambaram
New Delhi, Nov 30 : Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday slammed the Narendra Modi government for…
BJP has weponised fear, alleges Congress
Party leader Kapil Sibal said even businessmen were living under apprehension and leaving the country out of fear.
INX media case: Interim protection of Chidambaram extended
New Delhi, Nov 29: The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s interim protection from…
Government destroyed MSMEs, now wants RBI to revive it: Chidambaram
The truth, Mr Prime Minister, is that you used note ban as a 'tez' (bitter) medicine to destroy MSME. Now, government wants RBI to revive that sector!
Chidambaram hits back at Modi, lists out names of ‘non-Gandhi’ Congress presidents
New Delhi, Nov 17: Former Union minister P Chidambaram on Saturday list out the names of ‘non-Gandhi’ Congress…
“Demonetisation” an ill-conceived move: Chidambaram
Guwahati, Nov 9: Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday described the Demonetisation as an ill-conceived…
Congress-JD-S alliance in Karnataka has turned out beneficial: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Nov 6: Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday said the lesson of the 4-1 victory in…
PM Modi’s development, job promises give way to temples, statues: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Nov 5: Former Union Minister and Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram today launched a scathing attack at…
Post demonetisation, Jan Dhan accounts were used to launder money: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Nov 1: In a blistering attack on the Narendra Modi government, Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram…
Aircel Maxis case: Interim protection of P Chidambaram, son Karti extended till Nov 26
New Delhi, Nov 1: The Patiala House Court on Thursday extended the interim protection of senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram…
Centre desperate, hiding facts on economy: P Chidambaram
New Delhi, Oct 31: Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram expressed concern on Wednesday on reports that the government had…
ED files chargesheet against Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case
New Delhi, Oct 25: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday filed a chargesheet in the Rs 3,500-crore Aircel-Maxis…
Hold assembly elections in TN: Chidambaram
Instead of holding by-polls in 20 assembly constituencies, it would be proper to hold a full-fledged assembly poll in the state.
INX media case: Delhi HC extends interim protection of P Chidambaram till 29 Nov
New Delhi, Oct 25: The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended the interim protection of former Union Minister…
Congress has not said Rahul is its PM candidate
Rahul Gandhi has not said this. The Congress has not said it wants to bring a person as prime minister. We will decide on the issue (of PM) once the alliance wins and the alliance partners will sit and decide on it
INX case: ED attaches Rs 54 cr of Karti Chidambaram’s properties in India and abroad
New Delhi, Oct 11: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said that it has attached properties worth Rs 54…
Aircel-Maxis: Interim protection to P Chidambaram, Karti extended
New Delhi, Oct 8: The Delhi Patiala House Court on Wednesday extended the interim protection of former Union…
INX media case: HC extends interim protection to Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 28: The Delhi High Court on Friday extended former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s interim protection from…
Aircel-Maxis case: Delhi Court adjourns hearing till Sep 25
New Delhi, Sep 18: The Patiala House Court today adjourned hearing till September 25, on a plea of…
It’ll be Modi vs India in 2019, say opposition leaders
New Delhi, Sep 7 : Indian elections are based on ideologies and not personalities, said key opposition leaders…
Chidambaram Hits Back at Modi, asks to reveal details of bad loans under NDA
New Delhi, Sep 2 : Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on loans given during…
Growth may decline in Q3, Q4: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 31 : As India’s GDP growth for the first quarter of 2018-19 accelerated to 8.2…
8.2% growth represents potential of New India: Jaitley
New Delhi, Aug 31 : With the Indian economy registering a GDP growth of 8.2 per cent in…
Rs 3-4 lakh crore of black money converted to white: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 31: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday attacked the Narendra Modi- led central government…
Chidambaram attacks Centre, says Rs 2.25 lakh crore lost to demonetise Rs 13,000 crore
New Delhi , Aug 29: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister…
Court seeks CBI response on Chidambaram’s plea
The CBI has clandestinely provided a copy of the charge sheet to a newspaper which is publishing it in instalments to sensationalise the issue and prejudice the rights of the accused," Chidambaram said in his plea.
Lok Sabha polls 2019: Rahul Gandhi constitutes 9-member ‘core committee’
New Delhi, Aug 25 : The Congress party has started preparations for 2019 Lok Sabha elections and President…
Back series GDP calculation proved UPA years best: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 18: Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Saturday challenged Prime Minister Narendra…
Will RSS, BJP condemn radical Hindu outfits who plan terror attacks: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) A day after the Maharashtra ATS arrested three men affiliated to radical Hindu…
Interim protection of Chidambaram, his son Karti extended till 8 Oct
New Delhi, Aug 7: The Patiala House Court on Tuesday extended the interim protection of former Union Minister P…
Modi government cruelly neglecting rural job scheme, food security: Chidambaram
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Friday accused the Modi government of cruelly…
INX media case: Delhi HC grants interim protection to Chidambaram till Aug 1
New Delhi, July 25: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted interim protection to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram…
Chidamabaram pitches for more alliances
New Delhi, July 22 : Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Sunday told the Congress Working Committee that…
Chidambaram slams government over ‘economic mismanagement’
"After 5-month-high inflation and 7-month-low industrial growth comes the news of soaring trade deficit."
INX Media case: Delhi HC extends Chidambaram’s interim protection from arrest
New Delhi, July 3: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday extended former union minister P Chidambaram’s interim protection from…
Party workers are with Rahul Gandhi in RSS defamation case: Chidambaram
New Delhi, June 13 : Referring to the charges framed against Congress President, senior leader P Chidambaram said party…
Chidambaram questioned by CBI in INX Media case
New Delhi, June 6 : Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram was grilled by the CBI regarding his role in…
Chidambaram questioned for five hours by ED in Aircel-Maxis case
The questioning is part of ED investigation in a money laundering case registered in 2017 against Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case.
Indian Economy Like A Car With 3 Tyres Punctured: P Chidambaram
He said that the government is incompetent in addressing the economic issues, which has "worsened" under the current dispensation.
Modi govt lacks decision making skills: Chidambaram
I can't recall Mr Vajpayee's government starting a vendetta against the previous government of Mr Narasimha Rao. Nor can I recall UPA-I starting a vendetta against Mr Vajpayee's government.
INX case: Delhi HC grants P Chidambaram interim protection till July 3
New Delhi, May 31: Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has been granted interim protection from arrest in the…
Pranab should tell the RSS what is wrong with their ideology : Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister’s advice to Mukherjee appeared odd as he has not had best of equations with him while they were ministers in UPA Government.
No Action Against P Chidambaram Till June 5: Court In Aircel-Maxis Case
Another senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal, also a former minister, represented P Chidambaram in court.
Chidambaram summoned to join INX media probe
The CBI had on February 28 arrested Chidambaram's son Karti in the INX Media case. Later, he was granted bail.
Fadnavis should ask Modi govt to bring fuel prices under GST: Chidambaram
New Delhi, May 25: Day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavi said bringing petrol and diesel under GST…
Is centre planning another disruption by proposing changes in UPSC rules: Chidambaram
New Delhi, May 23 : Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today termed as unconstitutional the proposed changes in…
Chidambaram targets Centre, says Petrol price can be cut by Rs 25 per litre
New Delhi, May 23: Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Wednesday criticised the Centre for the surge in fuel…
Kapil Sibal asks Karnataka Governor not to take perilous path
Our majority is established. The Governor should not act illegally. The Congress-JD(S) combine must be invited to form the government,
K’taka Governor should not take perilous path, bound to invite JDS-Congress: Chidambaram
Law declared by SC is binding on all authorities in India under Article 141.
‘IT Department charges against Karti Chidambaram, others baseless’
Chennai, May 12: The Income Tax (IT) Department charges against the family members of former Union Finance Minister P.…
Break ‘opportunistic’ coalition with BJP: Chidambaram to Mehbooba
New Delhi, May 8: Referring to the PDP-BJP coalition in Jammu and Kashmir as the “gravest provocation” to…
Unemployment to be main issue in 2019 polls: Chidambaram
"This government completely killed demand. What little was left, it was killed by demonetisation, what little enterprise was there, was killed by the GST."
Is Government Above The Law? Chidambaram attacks over Judge’s appointment
New Delhi, April 26: A day after Narendra Modi led Centre okayed senior advocate Indu Malhotra’s elevation as…
Is operating ratio of Indian Railways the worst: Chidambaram
New Delhi, April 21: Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Saturday asked if the operating ratio of Indian Railways is…
PNB fraud: CBI questions four RBI officials
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The CBI on Thursday questioned four Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials in…
Karti Chidambram gets anticipatory bail in Aircel Maxis case
New Delhi, March 24: A special Delhi Court on Saturday granted anticipatory bail to Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s son Karti Chidambaram in…
BJP govt pushed people into poverty: Chidambaram at Congress plenary
New Delhi, March 18: In what can be termed a blistering attack on the Modi-led BJP government, former…
Delhi High Court seeks CBI response on Karti Chidambaram’s bail plea
New Delhi, March 13: Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file status…
Suggestions to sell ‘Pakora’ is like adding salt to wounds: P Chidambaram
Former finance minister and senor Congress leader on Sunday said that the CAG report on telecom sector was…
Delhi HC grants interim relief to Karti Chidambaram till next hearing, issues notice to ED & Centre
New Delhi, March 9: Interim relief has been granted by the Delhi High Court to Karti Chidambaram, son of…
Karti taken to Mumbai for questioning in INX media case
New Delhi, March 4: The CBI on Sunday took Karti Chidambaram, son of Congress leader P. Chidambaram, for…
PM Modi targets Congress leaders, avoids probing scandals by his ministers
Modi led government must know that the huge mandate was given to him by the people of India on trust that he will act against the corrupt and not carry out his vendetta politics.
Arrest of Karti Chidambaram raises issue of CBI’s persecutorial approach: Congress
Recalling the Supreme Court ruling that bail is the rule and jail is an exception when it comes to criminal cases.
Arrest of Karti Chidambaram is to serve a political agenda by puppet CBI: Congress
Randeep Surjewala on Wednesday claimed that the arrest of Karti Chidambaram is nothing but a political prosecution by…
Inx Media Case : Karti Chidambaram sent to one day CBI custody
Karti Chidambaram, son of former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI from Chennai in connection…
Karti’s arrest is diversionary tactic, vendetta politics: Congress
New Delhi, Feb 28: Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI on…
AFSPA should be amended: Chidambaram
The law and order duties should be entrusted to the Jammu and Kashmir Police and not paramilitary forces.
Chidambaram counters Modi, says best growth under UPA
New Delhi, Feb 24: Countering Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim that India’s share of the world GDP has risen…
Govt economists critical of budget provisions, says Chidambaram
New Delhi, Feb 13: Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Tuesday said that government economists are speaking against…
Budget failed the people of the Country: P Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader and former finance minister on Saturday while speaking at a function in Chennai said that…
Congress’ P. Chidambaram poses 12 questions to the govt on Budget 2018, here’s the list
Congress’ P. Chidambaram poses 12 questions to the govt on Budget2018, says, ‘budget 2018-19 has worsened the fiscal…
Budget 2018 a big let down says P Chidambaram
Former finance minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram while addressing media on the Union Budget of 2018 said,…
BJP distorting debate on employment, says Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 29: Former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party…
Chidambaram slams Modi Govt. over diesel prices, says it is ‘anti-consumers’
Former finance minister and senior Congress leader on Sunday slammed the central government over the increasing prices of…
ED has no jurisdiction to probe under PML, says Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 13: Reacting to raids at Karti Chidambaram premises, former Union Minister P. Chidambaram said the officials…
UIDAI’s move to secure Aadhaar data is like locking the stable after horses have bolted: Chidambaram
The former finance minister and senior Congress leader on Thursday took a jibe at UIDAI’s move to secure…
Govt. failed to restore peace in Kashmir: Chidambaram
Former finance minister P. Chidambaram on Sunday hit out at the Centre government for failing to restore peace…
Modi govt’s claims of robust growth has ‘evaporated’ in thin air: Chidambaram on GDP estimate
Congress leader Anand Sharma also lashed out at the government, accusing it of “monumental mismanagement” of the economy…
BJP under Modi not unbeatable: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Dec 24: Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on lack of…
Chidambaram and Narayan Murthy spar over Aadhaar
The two renowned personalities of Indian economy, P Chidambaram and Infosys co founder, Narayan Murthy indulged in heated…
Government for bringing petroleum under GST: Jaitley
New Delhi, Dec 19: The Central government favours bringing petroleum products under the ambit of Goods and Services Tax…
Cong to build alternative narrative based on fairness: Chidambaram
Congress is for inclusive politics and it respects all Indians that extends even to the ruling party.
Congress complains to EC over Modi’s roadshow
Ahmedabad, Dec 14: The Congress party on Thursday complained to the Election Commission about a road show undertaken by…
‘Calling Hardik, Alpesh, Jignesh ‘HAJ’ is divisive politics’ says P.Chidambaram
New Delhi, Dec 4: Former Finance Minister and Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Monday slammed the BJP for terming…
P. Chidambaram attacks BJP on gujarat development model, tweets 8 points
P. Chidambaram launched a scathing attack on Modi’s Gujarat Development model.In a series of tweets about Gujarat’s progress…
Kapil Sibal hits out at Assam Minister for ‘cancer is divine justice’ remark
New Delhi, Nov 23: Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Thursday slammed Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over…
Supreme Court allows Karti Chidambaram to go abroad
New Delhi, Nov 20: The Supreme Court on Monday permitted Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Finance Minister P.…
Gujarat regressed in last 22 years: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Nov 19: Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday attacked the BJP on Gujarat’s development model, saying…
Expect shower of Changes in GST from ‘Panic-Stricken’ Modi govt at meet: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Nov 10: Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said thanks to the Gujarat assembly elections,…
Chidambaram attacks government on demonetisation
New Delhi, Nov 8: Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday attacked the Modi government over demonetisation and questioned…
Kapil Sibal clarifies, says PM must understand people seeks ‘Azadi from this Govt’
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal took to twitter to debate and respond to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attack…
Congress speaking for separatists, says Modi after Chidambaram backed autonomy for Kashmir
Bengaluru, Oct 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday tore into the Congress over its leader P. Chidambaram’s autonomy…
Bullet train is a case of misplaced priorities says P Chidambaram
Former Finance minister P Chidambaram on Saturday in Rajkot said,”My interactions in J&K led me to the conclusion…
Congress J&K policy group to visit state on Nov 10
New Delhi, Oct 27: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh-led Congress’ policy planning group on Jammu and Kashmir will be…
Govt’s muscular approach over Kashmir has failed, says Chidambaram
New Delhi, Oct 23: Former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday hit out at the centre, saying…
There was no recount of Gujarat RS poll: Chidambaram to Modi
New Delhi, Oct 23 : Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s version…
Chidambaram targets BJP over deleting dialogues in ‘Mersal’
New Delhi, Oct 21 : Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Saturday attacked the BJP over its demand to…
Chidambaram takes dig at EC over Gujarat poll schedule
New Delhi, Oct 20: Congress leader and Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday slammed the Election Commission…
Congress slams Modi govt as India slips three notches in hunger index
New Delhi, Oct 14, 2017: After India slipped three notches to 100 among 119 countries on the Global…
Like demonetisation, Bullet Train will kill everything including safety: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 30: Hitting out at the government over high speed train, Congress senior leader P. Chidambaram on Saturday…
Digvijaya, Kamal Nath, Scindia can all can be CMs in MP: Chidambaram
We have gone into elections in Punjab projecting a face in as Amarinder Singh. We have gone into elections not projecting a face.
Operations against rebel groups normal affair: Chidambaram
If you ask L.K. Advaniji, he will tell you the same thing. If you ask Sushil Kumar Shindeji, he will tell you the same thing. But in this government, whenever they face a bad day, they have to do a surgical strike somewhere.
Don’t read political meaning in Rahul’s temple visits: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 27 : Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said one must not read political…
Achhe din to aaye nahi, ye bure din kab jaayenge, says P Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 27, 2017: Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday launched a…
Allegations ‘crazy mixture of falsehoods, conjectures’: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 25, 2017: Lashing out at Enforcement Directorate, Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said…
ED attaches Karti Chidambaram’s assets worth Rs 1.16 cr
New Delhi, Sep 25, 2017: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday attached assets worth Rs 1.16-crore of Congress…
Karti Chidambaram went abroad to close undisclosed foreign bank accounts: CBI tells SC
New Delhi, Sep 23, 2017: The Central Bureau of Investigation told the Supreme Court that Karti Chidambaram, the…
CBI should question me, not harass Karti: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 15: Former finance minister P Chidambaram on Friday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should…
Let govt show overseas assets and seize them, Karti tells SC
New Delhi, Sep 11: Refuting he held undisclosed assets abroad, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s son Karti Chidambaram on Monday…
Demonetisation was a wrong decision, govt should accept it: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Sep 9, 2017: Senior Congress leader P.Chidambaram on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister…