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Who was the Indian client in Pegasus project, asks Chidambaram

Amid controversy on the Pegasus snooping row, former Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday asked the government to reveal the name of the Indian client in NSO

Who was the Indian client in Pegasus project, asks Chidambaram
Updated On : 27 Jul 2021 | 10:49 AM IST

Only Indian govt 'unconcerned' about snooping allegations: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday attacked the Centre, saying the only government that is "unconcerned" over the issue is that of India.

Only Indian govt 'unconcerned' about snooping allegations: Chidambaram
Updated On : 26 Jul 2021 | 12:24 PM IST

PM Modi must make statement in Parliament: Chidambaram on Pegasus row

The government has been denying all Opposition allegations in the matter.

PM Modi must make statement in Parliament: Chidambaram on Pegasus row
Updated On : 25 Jul 2021 | 5:35 PM IST

INX Media case: Court issues notice to ED on Chidambaram's plea

A court in Delhi sought the response of the ED on an application moved by former Union Minister P Chidambaram

INX Media case: Court issues notice to ED on Chidambaram's plea
Updated On : 24 Jul 2021 | 3:17 PM IST

Covid-19 pandemic exposed chinks in political system: Chidambaram

P Chidambram said the coronavirus pandemic has exposed gaping loopholes in the political system, charging that in a corroded diminished democracy, rulers find diverse ways to evade responsibility

Covid-19 pandemic exposed chinks in political system: Chidambaram
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 8:51 PM IST

Harsh Vardhan's resignation a message for other ministers: Chidambaram

Several heavyweight ministers are resigning before the massive reshuffle of the Modi government this evening.

Harsh Vardhan's resignation a message for other ministers: Chidambaram
Updated On : 07 Jul 2021 | 6:14 PM IST

Madras HC refuses to quash IT notices against Karti Chidambaram

Karti Chidambaram is the son of former Union Finance minister P Chidambaram

Madras HC refuses to quash IT notices against Karti Chidambaram
Updated On : 05 Jul 2021 | 8:07 PM IST

30 years of economic reforms: Here's a look at the broad contours of change

The pace of changes in the first 100 days of a minority govt remains unparalleled till today

30 years of economic reforms: Here's a look at the broad contours of change
Updated On : 04 Jul 2021 | 1:27 PM IST

Reserve Bank of India: The real hero of the 1991 economic reforms

The three governments of that decade - the Congress, the United Front, and the National Democratic Alliance - went along because whatever the RBI did had no impact on votes

Reserve Bank of India: The real hero of the 1991 economic reforms
Updated On : 02 Jul 2021 | 4:51 PM IST

Answer to crisis is to put money in hands of people: P Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said the answer to this 'crisis' is to spur demand by putting money in the hands of the people

Answer to crisis is to put money in hands of people: P Chidambaram
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 12:07 PM IST

J-K: Chidambaram slams govt for insisting on polls before giving statehood

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday said it is bizarre that the government wants to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir first and grant statehood later. He said the Congress and other parties in Jammu and Kashmir want statehood first and the elections later. "Congress and other J&K parties and leaders want Statehood first and Elections afterward.Government's response is Elections first and Statehood later," he said on Twitter. "The horse pulls the cart. A state must conduct elections. Only such elections will be free and fair. Why does the government want the cart in front and the horse behind? It is bizarre," he added. Nearly two years after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs and revocation of its special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders from the erstwhile state, and said the Centre's priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy there for which delimitation has to happen quickly so that polls can be

J-K: Chidambaram slams govt for insisting on polls before giving statehood
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 2:53 PM IST

GST dues of all states not cleared as claimed by FM: Chidambaram

Chidambaram cited the example of Congress-ruled Rajasthan, Punjab and Chhattisgarh.

GST dues of all states not cleared as claimed by FM: Chidambaram
Updated On : 16 Jun 2021 | 6:48 PM IST

GST dues of states not cleared as claimed by FM, alleges Chidambaram

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has alleged that contrary to claims of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, GST dues of Congress-ruled states Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are yet to be cleared.

GST dues of states not cleared as claimed by FM, alleges Chidambaram
Updated On : 16 Jun 2021 | 10:58 AM IST

High inflation due to daily rise in fuel prices, says Chidambaram

His 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.

High inflation due to daily rise in fuel prices, says Chidambaram
Updated On : 14 Jun 2021 | 8:32 PM IST

Govt must practise what it preaches to world: Chidambaram on PM's G7 speech

Modi stressed on democracy and freedom of thought at a G7 meet.

Govt must practise what it preaches to world: Chidambaram on PM's G7 speech
Updated On : 14 Jun 2021 | 2:54 PM IST

Why govt delayed emergency approval to coronavirus vaccine: Chidambaram

P Chidambaram accused the central government of needlessly delaying approval to Coronavirus vaccines in the country for many months except in the case of Covaxin, Covishield and Sputnik V

Why govt delayed emergency approval to coronavirus vaccine: Chidambaram
Updated On : 03 Jun 2021 | 10:38 AM IST

Indian economy resilient, to rebound on strong fundamentals: Anurag Thakur

Thakur said reforms undertaken, and strong fundamentals ensured India is witnessing a 'swift' rebound from a contraction of 24.4 per cent in April-June 2020 to a growth of 1.6 per cent Jan-March 2021.

Indian economy resilient, to rebound on strong fundamentals: Anurag Thakur
Updated On : 03 Jun 2021 | 12:10 AM IST

Thakur hits back at Chidambaram; says economy will rebound on reforms

Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said India's growth will rebound on the back of consistent reforms and strong fundamentals.

Thakur hits back at Chidambaram; says economy will rebound on reforms
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 7:30 PM IST

GST was notified with horrendous rates of tax: Congress leader Chidambaram

Congress leader P. Chidambaram has slammed the union government for converting the GST to a bad law, saying it was notified with horrendous rates of tax

GST was notified with horrendous rates of tax: Congress leader Chidambaram
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 11:36 AM IST
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 10:17 AM IST