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TopicP. Chidambaram

Topic: P. Chidambaram

Chidambaram questioned by ED in INX Media money laundering case

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram is being investigated for allegedly facilitating clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007.

Chidambaram questions Jaitley’s claim that Modi govt bought Rafale jets at lower price

Chidambaram said Jaitley has been maintaining the price of the aircraft was cheaper by 9% or 20%.

Senior ministers in UPA govt should have resigned to devote time to party work: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader claims efforts are being made to build the party organisation and that assembly poll results will reflect that.

Blinding in Kashmir and Jaitley’s loss of a friend

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Modi govt wants to gain control over RBI’s reserves, says Congress leader Chidambaram

Former finance minitser tweeted that 19 November will be a day of reckoning for central bank independence and the Indian economy.

Chidambaram, son protected from arrest till 26 November in Aircel-Maxis case

The Enforcement Directorate filed a reply to Chidambaram's plea for anticipatory bail, maintaining that custodial interrogation was necessary as he was non-cooperative in the probe.

Former RBI chief on why governments and central banks differ so much

There is a price to pay, of course, for not falling in line with the government, writes D Subbarao.

Chidambaram blames rise in petrol, diesel prices on excessive taxes by the central govt

The former finance minister demanded that petrol and diesel be brought under the Goods and Services Tax immediately.

Chidambaram slams govt after RBI says 99.3% demonetised notes returned

About Rs 15.21 lakh crore of the demonetised Rs 15.41 lakh crore in circulation have been returned to banks, says RBI.

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Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.