CBI investigating into P Chidambaram's alleged role in Aircel-Maxis case
Apr 03, 2017, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): The CBI, on Monday, informed the Supreme Court that it is investigating former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's alleged role in the Aircel-Maxis deal, according to media reports.
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram questions PM Modi's demonetisation move
Nov 09, 2016, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to discontinue with Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes and said old currency notes should be replaced quickly and with least inconvenience to the people.
GST Bill debate in RS : Chidambaram lends Congress support, wants counter-assurance
Aug 03, 2016, at 09:13 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS) : As a historic debate on the Goods and Services Tax Bill started in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with the hope of it being passed, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram assured his party's support to the bill.
Where are the jobs?: Congress asks government
May 29, 2016, at 12:22 am
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is celebrating its second year at the office, the Congress slammed and said it has failed to create job in the nation.
Parliament adjourned for the day
Mar 01, 2016, at 10:09 pm
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Amid ruckus, the Parliament has been adjourned for the day on Tuesday.
Chennai: ED raids Karti Chidambaram's office
Dec 17, 2015, at 12:43 am
Chennai, Dec 16 (IBNS): The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday raided the office of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram here.
Banning Salman Rushdie's book was wrong: P Chidambaram
Nov 29, 2015, at 02:59 pm
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said banning writer Salman Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses' during the tenure of ex-PM Rajiv Gandhi-led government was 'wrong'.
Ahead of all-party meet Jaitley and Chidambaram spar over GST
Nov 25, 2015, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS) Ahead of the Wednesday's all-party meeting on Goods and Services Tax to minimise the areas of confrontation between the government and the opposition, Finance Minister Arun Jatiley and his predecessor, Congress leader P Chidambaram were engaged in a battle of words.
Amit Shah criticised for saying Pakistan will burst firecrackers if BJP loses in Bihar
Oct 30, 2015, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS) Former finance minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram has slammed Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) president Amit Shah for his "firecrackers" remark saying, "if BJP loses in Bihar, there will be celebrations and relief among many others - writers, scientists, historians and moderate citizens."
Chidambaram demands apology from Sushma Swaraj
Aug 13, 2015, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram attacked External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over the controversy surrounding former IPL chief Lalit Modi and demanded for her apology on Thursday.
Chidambaram welcomes Tripura Govt's decision to withdraw AFSPA from state
May 28, 2015, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi/Agartala, May 28 (IBNS): Former union home minister P Chidambaram on Thursday welcomed the Tripura government's decision to lift Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) from the state, a controversial law which has been in force for 18 years to curb insurgency.
Centre has advertised their works better: Congress
May 26, 2015, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): A day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive rally in Mathura, Congress attacked him by saying his government has 'advertised' their works better in the past one year.
Congress will not be embarrassed if big names appear on black money list
Oct 24, 2014, at 07:58 pm
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said that the Congress, as a political party, would not confront any embarrassment if any big name from the formation appears on the list of Indians who hold illicit foreign bank accounts.
PM never asks Sonia's permission: Chidambaram
Apr 12, 2014, at 08:57 pm
New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS) Rejecting former advisor to the Prime Minister, Sanjaya Baru's claims, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh never seeks Congress president Sonia Gandhi's permission for carrying out his administrative responsibilities.