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TopicJairam Ramesh

Topic: Jairam Ramesh

‘Only 1 CM opposed GST before 2014’—Jairam Ramesh takes dig at Modi

Congress Rajya Sabha MP added that the Prime Minister opposed GST from 2006 to 2014 and then 'took a U-turn' and became the 'messiah of GST' in 2017.

‘PM invested heavily in friendship with Trump’, Jairam Ramesh takes jibe at Modi after 25% tariffs

US President Donald Trump Wednesday announced 25% tariffs for India & additional penalty for buying Russian oil.

‘Atrocious,’ Congress slams Jaishankar’s remarks on Jawaharlal Nehru, Indus Waters Treaty

In his remarks, Jaishankar said the Narendra Modi government has corrected the wrongs of Nehru's policies by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.

Modi’s ‘cold’ farewell message for ex-V-P Dhankhar suggests ‘deeper reasons’ behind sudden exit

PM Modi, in an X post, said that Dhankhar has had opportunities to serve the country in various roles and wished him good health, nearly 13 hrs after V-P's resignation.

Jairam Ramesh criticises Modi for ‘not breaking silence’ on Trump’s claims on India-Pakistan war

Congress spokesperson pointed out Trump 'trumpeted' for 59 days that he stopped the war between India & Pakistan, & that the war was about to escalate to a nuclear conflict.

Congress accuses centre of fudging World Bank report, says 28.1% Indians living in poverty

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh raised alarms over rising inequality in India, revealing that in 2023-24, the top 10% of earners made 13 times more than the bottom 10%.

Congress accuses Israel of attacking Iran’s ‘sovereignty’, says it ‘only deepens instability’

The party expressed its stance a day after the BJP-led Union govt distanced itself from an SCO statement that sharply criticised Israeli actions against Iran.

Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge, Ashok Gehlot & Jairam Ramesh express condolences on plane crash in Ahmedabad

Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge, Ashok Gehlot & Jairam Ramesh express condolences on plane crash in Ahmedabad

Govt’s priority seems to be arresting journalists rather than nabbing Pahalgam terrorists—Congress

Oppn party questions arrest of Bahubali Shah, one of the owners of newspaper Gujarat Samachar. Congress leader Jignesh Mewani says Gujarat govt should clarify its position on the case.

Cong rejects Trump’s Ind-Pak mediation offer, says ‘Kashmir not 1000-year-old biblical issue’

This comes after US President Trump welcomed the India-Pakistan ceasefire Sunday, stating millions could have died if peace wasn't achieved, referencing risk of nuclear fallout.

On Camera

‘I Love Muhammad’ is cheap politicisation of Prophet’s name. Don’t drag it to the streets

Muslims would do better to think about whether the public performance of religion strengthens or weakens secularism—the idea in which they have the highest stake.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.