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A test for Indian diplomacy: Chidambaram on 2nd round of deportees from US

Earlier, Chidambaram had alleged that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) 'crumbled badly' in handling the deportation of Indian nationals from the United States.

A test for Indian diplomacy: Chidambaram on 2nd round of deportees from US
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 11:39 AM IST

BJP chief Nadda slams Opposition over deportation row of Indians from US

Congress leader Chidambaram questioned if Jaishankar raised or protested the US deportation SOP with Marco Rubio, given its restrictive measures and long-standing implementation

BJP chief Nadda slams Opposition over deportation row of Indians from US
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 8:17 AM IST

Congress leader Chidambaram finds faults with Budget in Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram termed it a "politically-driven budget" with the income tax cut being the "main thrust" of the Budget with an eye on the Delhi Assembly polls

Congress leader Chidambaram finds faults with Budget in Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 10:49 PM IST

Why no Bharat Ratna for former PM Manmohan Singh? Chidambaram asks govt

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asked in Rajya Sabha why the government has not conferred the Bharat Ratna award upon former prime minister Manmohan Singh for his contribution to the country. Retorting Chidambaram's comment, BJP member Dinesh Sharma said what the Congress has given to Singh beyond insulting him. In his address during the discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26 in Rajya Sabha, Chidambaram alleged that the present government has no philosophy and "thus no policies". "In 1991, we faced the gravest situation. A man entered this Parliament; he had an economic philosophy and followed it with policies. That required wisdom and farsightedness - qualities embodied by Dr Manmohan Singh," he recollected. Chidambaram further said, "To recapture the wisdom and farsightedness of Dr Manmohan Singh, I pose one last question to the government through the Finance Minister: Why has the Bharat Ratna not been conferred upon Dr Manmohan Singh?" Retorting, Sharma recollect

Why no Bharat Ratna for former PM Manmohan Singh? Chidambaram asks govt
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 8:57 PM IST

MEA 'crumbled badly' in handling US deportation of Indians: P Chidambaram

The former Finance Minister addressed Parliament on Monday regarding the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US via a military cargo plane that landed in Amritsar on February 5

MEA 'crumbled badly' in handling US deportation of Indians: P Chidambaram
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 4:02 PM IST

What is govt doing to stop Indians from going abroad illegally: Chidambaram

Congress leader P Chidambaram also demanded that the government take strict action against agents who lure young people into illegal immigration

What is govt doing to stop Indians from going abroad illegally: Chidambaram
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 7:26 AM IST

'Bihar bias, ignored key sectors': P Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2025

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram accused the government of favouring taxpayers and voters in Bihar in Union Budget 2025

'Bihar bias, ignored key sectors': P Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2025
Updated On : 02 Feb 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

India's Union Budget: Interesting facts and history you should know about

Nirmala Sitharaman is India's first full-time female Finance Minister. By presenting her eighth budget, she strengthens her place in India's political and economic history

India's Union Budget: Interesting facts and history you should know about
Updated On : 01 Feb 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

CEA's 'get out of the way' advice to govt most sensible: Ex-FM Chidambaram

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram has called the Economic Survey 2025 a 'powerful indictment' of the Modi government's economic policies, citing key observations by the Chief Economic Advisor

CEA's 'get out of the way' advice to govt most sensible: Ex-FM Chidambaram
Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 7:15 PM IST

CBI names Diageo, Sequoia Capital in case alleging suspicious payments

The agency said Diageo suffered a huge loss from the 2005 embargo on its products by the India Tourism Development Corp, a firm majority-owned by the government that had a monopoly

CBI names Diageo, Sequoia Capital in case alleging suspicious payments
Updated On : 10 Jan 2025 | 3:40 PM IST

Delhi HC stays Aircel-Maxis case against Chidambaram, seeks ED's reply

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate. The high court also issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and sought its response on Chidambaram's petition challenging the trial court's order taking cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the agency against him and his son Karti in the money laundering case. "Notice issued. Till the next date of hearing, the proceedings against the petitioner shall remain stayed. List on January 22," Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said, adding that he will pass a detailed order later. Senior advocate N Hariharan and lawyers Arshdeep Singh Khurana and Akshat Gupta, representing Chidambaram, contended that the special judge took cognisance of the chargesheet for the alleged offence of money laundering in the absence of any sanction for prosecution of the former Union minister who was a public servant when the offence w

Delhi HC stays Aircel-Maxis case against Chidambaram, seeks ED's reply
Updated On : 20 Nov 2024 | 12:20 PM IST

Chidambaram calls for removal of Manipur CM amid ongoing tensions

The former Union Minister also took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that it would be statesmanship if PM Modi visited Manipur and addressed their problems

Chidambaram calls for removal of Manipur CM amid ongoing tensions
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 10:55 AM IST

INX Media Case: Delhi HC seeks CBI's stand on Chidambaram's plea to defer

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the stand of the CBI on pleas by former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram seeking to defer arguments on framing of charges in the INX media case. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri issued notice to the investigating agency on the petitions and said "let response be filed". The senior counsel appearing for the two Congress leaders argued that the arguments on framing of charges ought not to commence before the trial court as the investigation was still pending. CBI's counsel said there was sufficient material to show "demand of bribe" and framing of charges should not be stopped on account of any pending investigation. The CBI had registered its case on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance granted to the INX Media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during P Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister. In the pleas before the high court, Chidambaram and

INX Media Case: Delhi HC seeks CBI's stand on Chidambaram's plea to defer
Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 5:40 PM IST

BJP govt has no answers on Maharashtra's rising unemployment: Chidambaram

He urged the people to think carefully before voting for their government

BJP govt has no answers on Maharashtra's rising unemployment: Chidambaram
Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 2:00 PM IST

Immediate restoration of full statehood to J-K imperative: Chidambaram

A day after Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha held a security review meeting, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday said people have elected a chief minister and government to look after their security but the CM has no authority. Chidambaram also asserted that the immediate restoration of full statehood to J-K is imperative. In a post on X, the former home minister said the photograph of the LG of Jammu and Kashmir presiding over a meeting to review the law and order situation in J-K is telling. "The elected chief minister is not present. Whether he was invited or not, I do not know. Under the law applicable to J&K, police and public order are subjects reserved for the LG," Chidambaram said. The people have elected a chief minister and government to look after their security, among other things, but the chief minister has no authority, he said. This is why J-K is described as half a state, Chidambaram added. The immediate restoration of full statehood to J-K is ...

Immediate restoration of full statehood to J-K imperative: Chidambaram
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 11:35 AM IST

Haryana Cong not a divided house, will fight unitedly: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asserted that the Haryana Congress was not a divided house and would fight the October 5 state assembly elections unitedly. Addressing the media here, the former union minister lashed out at the BJP government over several issues including agriculture, economy, and state debt. He also said that the Congress will come out with its poll manifesto this week. Polling for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana will be held on October 5 and votes will be counted on October 8. On reports of infighting in the Haryana Congress, Chidambaram said, "I do not think Haryana PPCC is a divided house. There are leaders of high stature. Naturally, the leaders will ask for greater influence in the selection of candidates but once the candidates have been selected, I am sure that all of them will campaign together and win the election. "There is no dissidence in the Congress party. There are several leaders in a state unit and we respect all of them. Naturally

Haryana Cong not a divided house, will fight unitedly: Chidambaram
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 6:18 PM IST

'One nation, one election' not possible under Constitution: Chidambaram

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday lashed out at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre over the 'one nation, one election' issue, saying it is not possible under the present Constitution and requires at least five constitutional amendments. Replying to a question on reports that the BJP-led NDA government would implement 'one nation, one election' within its current tenure, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not have the numbers to place those constitutional amendments either in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. In his Independence Day address last month, the prime minister made a strong pitch for 'one nation, one election', contending that frequent polls were creating hurdles in the country's progress. Addressing reporters here, Chidambaram said, "'One nation, one election' is not possible under the present Constitution. It requires at least five constitutional amendments." "Mr Modi does not have the majority to put those constitutional amendments in either in the Lok .

'One nation, one election' not possible under Constitution: Chidambaram
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 2:46 PM IST

Jan Dhan Yojana UPA-era scheme renamed by Modi govt, says Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday said the Jan Dhan Yojana was a UPA-era scheme that was "renamed" by the Modi government, and asserted that several million accounts were opened between 2005 and 2014. The former finance minister's remarks came a day after the government marked completion of 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the scheme. Chidambaram said the RBI governor who conceived of the idea was C Rangarajan. In 2005, when the 'No Frills Account' or 'Zero Balance Account' was rolled out, the governor was Dr Y V Reddy, he said. "Dr Reddy was succeeded by Dr Subba Rao. All the past governors deserve credit for introducing the scheme. It was renamed as Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) in 2012," he said in a statement. The UPA-era scheme was renamed as Jan Dhan Yojana by the Modi government, Chidambaram said. Several million accounts were opened between 2005 and 2014, he said. As the Pradhan Mantri Ja

Jan Dhan Yojana UPA-era scheme renamed by Modi govt, says Chidambaram
Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 2:01 PM IST

Agniveer scheme will keep our forces battle-ready, young: FM Sitharaman

During the Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed the Opposition for attempting to "politicise" Agniveer scheme

Agniveer scheme will keep our forces battle-ready, young: FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 6:40 PM IST

Chidambaram, Tharoor laud angel tax end, call Budget 2024 'underwhelming'

Union budget 2024-25: Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor find Budget 2024 presentation full of missed opportunities, compared it Congress manifesto

Chidambaram, Tharoor laud angel tax end, call Budget 2024 'underwhelming'
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 6:12 PM IST