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Aircel-Maxis case against Chidambarams 'lingering on unnecessarily': Court

The case relates to alleged irregularities in the grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board approval in the Aircel-Maxis deal.

India needs manageable current account deficit, not a surplus: Chidambaram

Former FM says is puzzled by tone of CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian's remarks, wonders if he celebrating a current account surplus

One of the staunchest pillars of the Congress: Party mourns for Ahmed Patel

P Chidambaran, Digvijaya Singh, Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Manish Tiwari among several Congress leaders condoled the death of veteran party leader Ahmed Patel who passed away at the wee hours of Wednesday."Deeply shocked and saddened to learn that my dear friend Ahmed Patel passed away in the early hours of today. He was a friend in the truest sense, loyal to the party and his colleagues, always willing to help and always there when one needed him. Whence do we find another like him," Chidambaram said, adding he was secular to his core and, despite the majoritarian assault on his community."He refused to yield and fought bravely till the end to uphold the fundamental principles of our constitution. For two decades, he was one of the staunchest pillars of the Congress party and a trusted counsellor. He will be profoundly missed," he added.Manish Tiwari tweeted: "I first met @ahmedpatel in May of 1984. He & Oscar Fernandes were Joint Secy's in AICC & used to sit towards rear .

Current account surplus can't be celebrated: Former FM Chidambaram

Given that India is a developing country in need of capital, a current account surplus cannot be celebrated.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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