Yashwant Sinha

Modi govt rejects Yashwant Sinha's critique of economy

"The world acknowledges India is the fastest growing economy. No one should forget it. Our image at the international level is very strong," Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.

 

Sep 27, 2017, 17:05 PM IST

Rajnath Singh responds to Yashwant Sinha's criticism, says India is the fastest growing economy

Rejecting senior Yashwant Sinha's critique on the state of the Indian economy, Rajnath Singh said the country's image is very strong internationally.

Sep 27, 2017, 16:38 PM IST

After Sinha, RSS-affiliate labour body tears into Modi govt; Ambani remains hopeful

Saji Narayanan, National President of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, in a statement demanded the government declare a stimulus package towards employment generating activities in labour intensive sectors "to contain slowdown of the economy".

Sep 27, 2017, 13:53 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

Yashwant Sinha launches attack on PM Modi, Chidambaram says 'truth prevails'

Chidambaram's comments came after Yashwant Sinha in an editorial wrote that the Indian economy is in a mess

Sep 27, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Are Vajpayee, Advani ''anti-nationals'' for talking to separatists: Yashwant Sinha

Highlighting the burning need to find a solution to the escalating woes in the Valley, senior BJP leader and former union minister Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday called on the Centre to immediately engage in constructive dialogue with separatists and also drop the notion of branding people as `anti-national` for talking to them.

Apr 12, 2017, 14:19 PM IST

BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, 100 villagers arrested in Jharkhand for taking out Navratri march

Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha was arrested on Tuesday in Jharkhand for taking out Navratri march.

Apr 04, 2017, 13:13 PM IST

Alienating Kashmiris will help Pakistan take advantage of situation: Yashwant Sinha

Alienating Kashmiris without solving their issues would only lead to Pakistan taking advantage of the situation, former external affairs minister Yashwant Sinha said here today.

Mar 04, 2017, 15:31 PM IST

Separatists using children as 'cannon fodder', says J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Lashing out at separatists, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday alleged they were not allowing schools in the Valley to function because they wanted a new generation of young uneducated people who can pelt stones and can be used as "cannon fodder".

Oct 28, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani wants release of arrested Kashmiris

Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Tuesday said he told BJP leader Yashwant Sinha that the government should release all separatist leaders and others arrested during an ongoing unrest as a precursor to beginning negotiations on how to solve the Kashmir issue.

Oct 25, 2016, 23:22 PM IST

Kashmir delegation Yashwant Sinha's personal initiative, says BJP

Distancing itself from the delegation led by senior party leader Yashwant Sinha that met separatist leaders in Kashmir on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said it was Sinha's personal initiative and the party had nothing to do with it.

Oct 25, 2016, 23:19 PM IST

Shatrughan Sinha embarrasses BJP with his statement on Indira Gandhi – Here's what he said

The BJP MP had floated the name of Varun Gandhi as the party's face in Uttar Pradesh, where elections are scheduled for next year.

Oct 06, 2016, 12:29 PM IST

Chandra Shekhar's success was his undoing: Yashwant Sinha

Fondly recalling the brief tenure of Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, under whom he served as Finance Minister, senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday observed that his success had proved his undoing.

Sep 28, 2016, 00:47 AM IST

BJP leader Yashwant Sinha criticises Modi government on NSG fiasco

 BJP leader Yashwant Sinha alleged that India`s current policy with Pakistan was a complete failure.

Jun 27, 2016, 08:35 AM IST

BJP's Yashwant Sinha slams NDA policy towards Pakistan, hints at war-like-situation

Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha called on the Narendra Modi-led government to take action against the hostile neighbour.

Jun 26, 2016, 14:13 PM IST

Secrecy in budget making should be abolished: Yashwant Sinha

Former Union finance minister Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday pitched for reforming the budget making exercise, saying secrecy surrounding it should be done away with in the "era of transparency" and that any changes in excise and customs duties should come into effect only after Parliament passes them.

Mar 15, 2016, 22:13 PM IST

'Sidelined' BJP veteran Yashwant Sinha to hold 'Budget workshop' for Delhi MLAs

Apparently sidelined senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, who had served as finance minister in former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cabinet, will hold an orientation programme for Delhi Finance Minister, Finance Secretary and MLAs on state's budget and its process on Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

Kejriwal's AAP ropes in BJP veteran Yashwant Sinha for Delhi Budget

Yashwant Sinha was finance minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government.

Mar 09, 2016, 11:02 AM IST

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