Page 16 - Latest Updates on P Chidambaram
Shocked by Kerala's law against 'offensive' social media posts: Chidambaram
P Chidambaram said that he was "shocked" by the Kerala government's move to issue an ordinance to ensure stringent punishment for those found guilty of offensive social media posts
 "Shocked by Kerala's law against 'offensive' social media posts: Chidambaram")
Congress forms panels on economic, foreign affairs and national security
While former finance minister P Chidambaram, and party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Digvijaya Singh will be part of the economic affairs committee, Jairam Ramesh will be its convener
 "Congress forms panels on economic, foreign affairs and national security")
Jaishankar speaking language of 70s by railing against FTAs: Chidambaram
'I must express my dismay over the speech by foreign minister... when he railed against trade agreements and praised the virtues of protectionism,' Chidambaram says
'Last election' appeal means Nitish Kumar has conceded defeat: Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram claimed Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has conceded defeat by declaring the ongoing state assembly polls as the last election he is contesting
 "'Last election' appeal means Nitish Kumar has conceded defeat: Chidambaram")
You are being asked to vote for NDA for nothing, says Chidambaram
Taking a dig at PM Modi's speeches in his Bihar election rallies over the last two days, P Chidambaram said the BJP skipped the major issues concerning the voters like unemployment, MSP, etc
Wish economy was circus lion responding to ringmaster's stick: Chidambaram
After the RBI Governor, SEBI chief and DEA secretary spoke on economy, P Chidambaram took a dig at them, saying he wishes the economy was a "circus lion" that would respond to the ringmaster's stick
Chidambaram urges voters in Bihar, MP to take vow of 'unity over division'
Besides the Assembly polls in Bihar in three phases starting October 28, bypolls to one Lok Sabha and 56 assembly seats including 28 in Madhya Pradesh, spread across 12 states, will be held in Nov
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"
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
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")
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
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
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
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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")
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"
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
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.
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")
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"
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")
