Chidambaram

Modi's 'muscular' and 'militaristic' ways failed to end militancy in Kashmir, says Chidambaram

On December 31, 2017, five CRPF jawans were killed when heavily armed terrorists had launched a pre-dawn attack on a CRPF camp in Pulwama district.

Jan 07, 2018, 14:05 PM IST

BJP MPs object to Chidambaram chairing Aadhaar meets

A war of words erupted in a meeting of a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs on Wednesday.

Dec 27, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

BJP not unbeatable under Narendra Modi's leadership: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on lack of job creation and said jobs would be a critical factor in polls over the next 16 months, including the Lok Sabha election.

Dec 24, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

PM Modi made speech, Amit Shah gave interviews, why was only Rahul targetted, asks Chidambaram

Former Finance Minister questioned the Election Commission for allegedly ignoring speeches given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other BJP leaders in poll code violation. 

Dec 14, 2017, 10:21 AM IST

Manmohan Singh right in demanding PM Modi's apology: Chidambaram

Chidambaram on Monday said former Manmohan Singh is "absolutely right in demanding an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dec 11, 2017, 23:02 PM IST

Calling Hardik, Alpesh, Jignesh 'HAJ' is divisive politics, says Chidambaram

Chidambaram on Monday slammed the BJP for terming PAAS leader Hardik Patel, OBC leader Alpesh Thakore and SC/ST leader Jignesh Mevani as "HAJ".

Dec 04, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Ivanka's remarks on poverty alleviation was for UPA govt, says Chidambaram

Ivanka Trump on Tuesday said reducing the gender gap in the labour force by half can help boost Indian economy by over USD 150 billion in the next three years.

Nov 28, 2017, 23:08 PM IST

'Modi's campaign is about himself. Has he forgotten he is PM?' Chidambaram attacks BJP

The battle for Gujarat has intensified with both Congress and BJP launching scathing attacks at each other.

Nov 28, 2017, 10:33 AM IST

NITI Aayog VC dubs Chidambaram's stance on Moody's rating as 'baseless'

"No progress was made during the UPA Government's 2nd term, as claimed by Chidambaram. Only corruption and policy paralysis was spoken about during this term," NITI Aayog VC told ANI.

Nov 20, 2017, 18:24 PM IST

'Thank you, Gujarat': Chidambaram takes a dig at Narendra Modi govt after big GST cut

The former finance minister said the step was being taken keeping the upcoming Gujarat elections in mind.

Nov 11, 2017, 10:11 AM IST

'Was it ethical to heap misery on millions of people?' Chidambaram attacks government on demonetisation

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday attacked the Modi government over demonetisation and questioned how it was being called an "ethical step" when jobs were destroyed and several businesses had closed down.

Nov 08, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

Paradise Papers: 714 Indian names in biggest offshore tax evasion data leak

"In all, there are 714 Indians in the tally," said the Indian Express in a front-page banner story done as part of a world-wide probe carried out by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).

Nov 06, 2017, 17:23 PM IST

Modi attacks Chidambaram, says Congress shamelessly endorsing Azadi in Kashmir

Without naming Chidambaram, PM Modi said, “Yesterday’s statement of a Congress leader on Kashmir clearly shows how the party feels on surgical strikes and bravery of our Army.”

Oct 29, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

Congress distances itself from Chidambaram's remark, says J&K integral part of India

Congress on Sunday said that J&K is an integral part of India and will always remain so.

Oct 29, 2017, 06:29 AM IST

Yashwant Sinha attacks Arun Jaitley yet again, this time over the 'job applicant at 80' remark

There seems to be no end to the verbal duel between Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and senior

Sep 29, 2017, 09:27 AM IST

Yashwant Sinha, the Economy of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party

 And this is not the first time someone is pointing to the imminent crisis — an economic slowdown is not Lord Voldermort’s name that can’t be uttered. It needs to be identified and dealt with. 

Sep 28, 2017, 16:55 PM IST

Wings have fallen off the plane: Rahul Gandhi mocks Narendra Modi govt

Seemingly elated at the attack on the Central government's policies by Yashwant Sinha, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter with this witty post

Sep 27, 2017, 11:59 AM IST

Chidambaram family belong to Tihar Jail: Subramanian Swamy

The investigating agency had earlier issued a look out notice against Karti in wake of an alleged corruption case against him.

Sep 23, 2017, 09:41 AM IST

Finance Ministry officials trying to derail probe against Chidambarams': Swamy writes to PM Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the Central Bureau of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is not taking action against Karti Chidambaram and P. Chidambaram, further alleging that some officials in the Ministry of Finance as well are trying to derail the probe against them.

Aug 07, 2017, 09:15 AM IST

CBI summons Karti Chidambaram in INX Media bribery case

The CBI on Wednesday issued summons to Karti Chidambaram, the son of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, in its ongoing probe against him in a corruption case, an official said.

Jul 19, 2017, 19:42 PM IST