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Page 8 - P Chidambaram

J&K BJP chief slams Chidambaram, says he may have links with ISI, Naxalites

Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina lashed out at P Chidambaram for his support to restoration of Article 370 of the Constitution, saying "he is toeing the line of China and Pakistan"

J&K BJP chief slams Chidambaram, says he may have links with ISI, Naxalites
Updated On : 17 Oct 2020 | 8:02 PM IST

Govt should work to re-establish trust with states: Chidambaram on GST row

After the govt agreed to borrow Rs 1.1 trn on behalf of states to meet GST shortfall, P Chidambaram said that it has taken the "correct first step" and should now work to re-establish trust with them

Govt should work to re-establish trust with states: Chidambaram on GST row
Updated On : 16 Oct 2020 | 6:29 PM IST

Welcome Centre's decision to borrow Rs 1.1 trn to fill GST gap: Chidambaram

P Chidambaram welcomed the change in the position of the central government which will now borrow Rs 1.1 trillion and extend it to states to make up for the shortfall in the GST compensation.

Welcome Centre's decision to borrow Rs 1.1 trn to fill GST gap: Chidambaram
Updated On : 15 Oct 2020 | 10:07 PM IST

Will PM hold 'Namaste Trump' rally? Chidambaram on Trump Covid figures jibe

Taking a dig at PM Modi over Donald Trump's remarks questioning the credibility of India's Covid numbers, P Chidambaram asked whether the PM will hold another 'Namaste Trump' rally

Will PM hold 'Namaste Trump' rally? Chidambaram on Trump Covid figures jibe
Updated On : 01 Oct 2020 | 5:46 PM IST

Chidambaram seeks opposition unity to beat two farm bills in Upper house

Calls the bills anti-farmer, says they don't enforce private purchasers to pay at least MSP to the cultivator

Chidambaram seeks opposition unity to beat two farm bills in Upper house
Updated On : 19 Sep 2020 | 7:07 PM IST

Congress leaders Manmohan Singh, Chidambaram to skip Parliament proceedings

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram have sought leave for remaining absent for the session on health grounds

Congress leaders Manmohan Singh, Chidambaram to skip Parliament proceedings
Updated On : 16 Sep 2020 | 11:18 AM IST

Sonia removes Azad, Soni, Vora and Kharge as AICC general secretaries

She also set up a special committee comprising senior leaders A K Antony, Ahmed Patel, and Ambika Soni to assist her in party matters

Sonia removes Azad, Soni, Vora and Kharge as AICC general secretaries
Updated On : 11 Sep 2020 | 10:00 PM IST

States need hard cash, pay GST dues: Chidambaram to Centre

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram slammed the Centre and alleged that these were just words of comfort on a piece of paper that has "no value"

States need hard cash, pay GST dues: Chidambaram to Centre
Updated On : 10 Sep 2020 | 12:12 PM IST

SBI's VRS scheme cruel as economy has collapsed, says P Chidambaram

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday slammed the reported SBI plan to implement a voluntary retirement scheme at a time when the economy has collapsed and called it cruel

SBI's VRS scheme cruel as economy has collapsed, says P Chidambaram
Updated On : 07 Sep 2020 | 12:40 PM IST

Increase infrastructure spending to revive economy: P Chidambaram

Chidambaram has advised the government to increase spending in infrastructure to revive the Indian economy, as the GDP has contracted by 23.9 per cent in the first quarter of the 2020-21 fiscal.

Increase infrastructure spending to revive economy: P Chidambaram
Updated On : 06 Sep 2020 | 2:43 PM IST

No leaf unturned as Parliament gets set for monsoon session starting Sep 14

The two houses will sit for four-hour spells, may work on weekends as well. Dry runs on Tuesday and Wedneday for the most technologically challenging session ever in the history of Indian Parliament

No leaf unturned as Parliament gets set for monsoon session starting Sep 14
Updated On : 02 Sep 2020 | 10:33 PM IST

Why PM CARES trustees afraid to reveal names of donors, asks Chidambaram

Chidambaram tweeted: "The auditors of PM CARES FUND have confirmed that the Fund received Rs 3076 crore in just 5 days between March 26 and 31, 2020"

Why PM CARES trustees afraid to reveal names of donors, asks Chidambaram
Updated On : 02 Sep 2020 | 3:31 PM IST

Will FM answer how to describe mismanagement of economy: Chidambaram

Sitharaman on Thursday said the economy had been hit by the pandemic, which is an 'Act of God', and it would see a contraction in the current fiscal

Will FM answer how to describe mismanagement of economy: Chidambaram
Updated On : 29 Aug 2020 | 10:27 AM IST

Chidambaram attacks BJP govt 'for refusing' PM-CARES Fund scrutiny

'Was the Fund set up by the central government as concluded by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,' asks Opposition leader on Twitter

Chidambaram attacks BJP govt 'for refusing' PM-CARES Fund scrutiny
Updated On : 20 Aug 2020 | 3:12 PM IST

Found nothing against Chidambaram, others in 63 Moons Tech's complaint: CBI

CBI lawyer Hiten Venegavkar told the court that the complaint filed by the firm has been forwarded to the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Department of Economic Affairs

Found nothing against Chidambaram, others in 63 Moons Tech's complaint: CBI
Updated On : 13 Aug 2020 | 8:05 PM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram quarantines self after testing Covid positive

The parliamentarian confirmed his health status saying his symptoms were mild

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram quarantines self after testing Covid positive
Updated On : 03 Aug 2020 | 1:28 PM IST

Mehbooba's extension of detention under PSA an abuse of law: P Chidambaram

Earlier, the former J-K CM's detention was extended on May 5 for three months

Mehbooba's extension of detention under PSA an abuse of law: P Chidambaram
Updated On : 01 Aug 2020 | 1:24 PM IST

Deepening economic crisis: Chidambaram brings up aviation, telecom

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asserted that two major industries -- telecom and aviation -- are on the verge of collapse

Deepening economic crisis: Chidambaram brings up aviation, telecom
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 4:25 PM IST

Chidambaram 'happy' after J&K admin says Saifuddin Soz is a free man

His remarks came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration submitted before the Supreme Court today that Soz was neither detained nor put under house arrest

Chidambaram 'happy' after J&K admin says Saifuddin Soz is a free man
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 1:07 AM IST

Chidambaram quotes 1992 SC verdict regarding HC's order on rebel MLAs

The Rajasthan High Court on Friday ordered maintaining status quo on disqualification notice issued by the state assembly speaker to 19 dissident Congress MLAs, including Sachin Pilot

Chidambaram quotes 1992 SC verdict regarding HC's order on rebel MLAs
Updated On : 25 Jul 2020 | 8:15 PM IST