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TopicJairam Ramesh

Topic: Jairam Ramesh

‘A party that removed Article 370 can also…’: Jairam’s warning for Mizoram, other Northeast states

AICC gen secy says only Congress can protect special provisions Mizoram enjoys under Constitution, adds that ‘ghost party’ BJP is trying to enter state through regional parties.

‘Space programme not about muscular nationalism’ — Oppn MPs slam BJP in Chandrayaan-3 discussion

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says India’s space programme didn't start in 2014 when BJP came to power. Opposition leaders supported his speech, said other PMs have contributed too.

India’s ‘concerns paramount’—Congress backs Centre amid India-Canada row over Sikh leader murder

India expelled Canadian diplomat on Thursday hours after Canada asked an Indian official to leave that country, citing a 'potential' link to the killing of the separatist leader in June.

Govt calls all-party meeting day before Parliament special session, Congress to push for JPC into Adani

The 18-22 September special session was suddenly announced on 31 August by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Jodhi, who still has not specified any agenda.

‘Only two people know agenda’: Congress hits out at govt over Parliament’s special session

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh had earlier claimed that the agenda of every special session in the past was well known in advance.

‘Wisdom came to West from East’ — Gandhi at Delhi’s ‘1st international conference’ in 1947

'Asian Relations Conference', organised by think tank Indian Council of World Affairs, was held in New Delhi from 23 March to 2 April 1947. 28 countries participated, including Tibet.

Delhi Police stopped people from participating in ‘We20’ meeting, says Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader claims meeting was peaceful, with no street protests & that while he managed to enter the HKS Surjeet Bhavan venue in the national capital, leaving was difficult.

Adani’s competitors face ‘Modi-made raids’ — Congress alleges foul play in Ambuja Cements-SIL deal

New Delhi: The Congress Saturday alleged foul play in the Adani Group-owned Ambuja Cements’ takeover of another cement firm called Sanghi Industries Ltd (SIL)...

What’s in DNA Technology Bill withdrawn by Modi govt & why House panel wanted safeguards in place

While govt officials say bill withdrawn because its clauses have broadly been covered in another Act, Jairam Ramesh says govt wanted to avoid putting in place safeguards sought by panel.

‘We don’t discuss politics’: Gita Press trustee on Opposition criticism over Gandhi Peace Prize decision

In a conversation with ThePrint, trustee Devi Dayal talks about Mahatma Gandhi's advice for Gita Press, running the 'no profit, no loss' publishing house & Hindutva vs Hinduism debate.

On Camera

Indians should adopt stray dogs. It’s what Hindu value system teaches

Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Army ramps up two-front readiness, 5 Bhairav Commando units ready for frontline deployment

Three battalions are being deployed along northern frontier with China and Pakistan, one in the northeast and another on western front, ThePrint has learnt.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.