News for 'Arun Jaitley'

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

WATCH LIVE! Arun Jaitley presents Union Budget 2016

WATCH LIVE! Arun Jaitley presents Union Budget 2016

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Will Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget 2016 be able to put India on a growth trajectory?

The woman leading Arun Jaitley's Amritsar battle

The woman leading Arun Jaitley's Amritsar battle

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Dolly, who is leading from the front in Amritsar, wakes up early, plans things for her husband's campaign, oversees resources, does nukkad meetings and keeps busy -- all without getting into the limelight. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com's fascinating insights into the battle for Amritsar!

India vs WI Test: Will Delhi pitch favour batters or spinners?

India vs WI Test: Will Delhi pitch favour batters or spinners?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will aid the batters with lot of runs expected.

The Arun Jaitley-Amit Shah jugalbandi

The Arun Jaitley-Amit Shah jugalbandi

Rediff.com12 May 2014

There's a new duet in the BJP, and it is not sweet music to everyone's ears.

PHOTOS: Arun Jaitley reviews preparedness at Western Naval Command

PHOTOS: Arun Jaitley reviews preparedness at Western Naval Command

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley visited the aircraft carrier INS Viraat in Mumbai on Saturday.

Vote! Is Arun Jaitley the right choice for FM?

Vote! Is Arun Jaitley the right choice for FM?

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Will Jaitley be successful in achieving an economic turnaround?

Arun Jaitley: Has PM destroyed the collegium system?

Arun Jaitley: Has PM destroyed the collegium system?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's tenure comes to an end, it is time for him to introspect the damage he has done to various institutions, says Arun Jaitley

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.

Messi brings smiles to young footballers in Delhi

Messi brings smiles to young footballers in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium as the final leg of his G.O.A.T India Tour got underway in Delhi on Monday.

View: BJP's Arun Jaitley on the Lokpal Bill

View: BJP's Arun Jaitley on the Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The ministers' draft of the Lokpal Bill has to be judged on the criteria whether it can subserve the object sought to be achieved, writes Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha) Arun Jaitley.

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as devotional fans joyously gathered to catch a glimpse of a man that does things on the field that are often beyond human comprehension.

Arun Jaitley wanted to be a chartered accountant

Arun Jaitley wanted to be a chartered accountant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Going down the memory lane while addressing a function of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in New Delhi, he said: "I started out with a hidden desire of becoming a CA. I strayed into other activities and then preferred Law because at that time also the CA exam was difficult."

Arun Jaitley: 'I am not looking for headlines'

Arun Jaitley: 'I am not looking for headlines'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Over lunch, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley breaks down his Budget. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports.

Inflation is under control: Arun Jaitley

Inflation is under control: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Rain gods may be kinder; revenue collections going up: Jaitley

READ: Arun Jaitley's open letter to PM on misuse of CBI

READ: Arun Jaitley's open letter to PM on misuse of CBI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

In an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party's senior leader Arun Jaitley has urged him to put an end to the alleged misuse of investigative agencies by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government.

Curacao's World Cup qualification sparks India football debate in RS

Curacao's World Cup qualification sparks India football debate in RS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

India's footballing future was discussed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday by Congress member Jose K Mani, as he cited tiny Dutch-Caribbean island Curacao's World Cup qualification to ask Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya about the long-term plan for sport in the country that is on a downward spiral.

Former Barca teammate to join Messi's India tour!

Former Barca teammate to join Messi's India tour!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

"Game Set Match... So it's now confirmed and official. World Cup winner Argentine superstar Rodrigo De Paul and Uruguayan and Barcelona legend Luis Surez will join Messi for the 'GOAT Tour to India 2025' Vamos," posted organiser Satadru Dutta on social media.

Today, India must speak in one voice: Arun Jaitley

Today, India must speak in one voice: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley shares his thoughts on the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru

Don't Expect Tax Relief In This Budget!

Don't Expect Tax Relief In This Budget!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

After the last Budget's announcement of a major tax relief for those earning an annual salary of less than Rs 12 lakh, there is not much that individuals can look forward to in the forthcoming Budget, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Cric Buzz: DDCA renames Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium

Cric Buzz: DDCA renames Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Amit Shah digitally inaugurated the renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in presence of late finance minister's family.

Gambhir's 5-Word Tweet Steals the Spotlight

Gambhir's 5-Word Tweet Steals the Spotlight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Gautam Gambhir got the ultimate birthday gift as India completed a commanding 2-0 series sweep over the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

Indo-Pak series: PCB chief likely to meet Arun Jaitley

Indo-Pak series: PCB chief likely to meet Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

With possibilities of a bilateral series against India looking remote, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shaharyar Khan is trying to seek an appointment with Union finance minister Arun Jaitley in the capital on Tuesday.

Pharma is an unsung success story: Arun Jaitley

Pharma is an unsung success story: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

He said it is indicative of the Indian economy's strength as a rich knowledge base.

Unhappy with new job, Arun Jaitley turns to RSS

Unhappy with new job, Arun Jaitley turns to RSS

Rediff.com30 May 2007

According to sources, Jaitley, who feels let down by being kept out of action in four states going to the polls during the next one and half years was in the Sangh headquarters.

Gambhir likely to host India players at his residence

Gambhir likely to host India players at his residence

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

India are 1-0 up in the two-match series, having beaten WI by an innings and 140 runs in the first Test at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

Arun Jaitley: Manmohan will remain a man of credibility

Arun Jaitley: Manmohan will remain a man of credibility

Rediff.com13 May 2014

As curtains draw to a close and a 10-year-long period of providing leadership to the government of India, the prime minister goes out with dignity and grace.

Arun Jaitley on what the BJP expects of Obama

Arun Jaitley on what the BJP expects of Obama

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

'We genuinely believe that good India-US strategic ties in various fields are absolutely necessary -- whether it is security, space or trade. We are in favour of strengthening India-US ties,' says the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

How has Arun Jaitley fared as Finance Minister?

How has Arun Jaitley fared as Finance Minister?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

'The Budget that Mr Jaitley will present on February 29 will be crucial.'

Why dilute the Lokpal Bill again, asks Arun Jaitley

Why dilute the Lokpal Bill again, asks Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley elaborates on why he thinks the final government draft of the Lokbal Bill is a flawed one.

Bhagoda economics: Cong slams Modi govt over Mallya's Jaitley claim

Bhagoda economics: Cong slams Modi govt over Mallya's Jaitley claim

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The Congress shared a video clip from a recent podcast Mallya did with social media influencer Raj Shamani in which he claimed he had informed Jaitley before leaving India in 2016.

Arun Jaitley: The Congress game plan to malign Modi

Arun Jaitley: The Congress game plan to malign Modi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley argues that a riot-free decade in Narendra Modi's Gujarat should be known for its unparalleled economic development benefitting every section of society, and not for a bloody past, which is mischievously revived by his political opponents.

Arun Jaitley: Need full and frank disclosure from Pranab

Arun Jaitley: Need full and frank disclosure from Pranab

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

An excerpt from Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley's speech at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on the 2G spectrum scam following following a controversial note from the finance ministry on the role of Home Minister P Chidambaram

Arun Jaitley tears apart Lokpal Bill; calls it phoney

Arun Jaitley tears apart Lokpal Bill; calls it phoney

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Opposing the United Progressive Alliance government's Lokpal Bill, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Thursday said we do not want a weak and hollow law.

Arun Jaitley takes oath for new Rajya Sabha term

Arun Jaitley takes oath for new Rajya Sabha term

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The finance minister could not take the oath earlier in Parliament due to his ill-health.

Arun Jaitley asks BJP workers to stay focused, avoid controversies

Arun Jaitley asks BJP workers to stay focused, avoid controversies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Against the backdrop of the row generated by Amit Shah's "revenge" comment, BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Sunday said party workers should avoid controversies to maintain focus on campaign issues and warned them against being complacent.

Not the time to open retail to FDI: Arun Jaitley

Not the time to open retail to FDI: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

International investors will source internationally and most merchandise sold, in the first instance, would be sourced from the low-cost economies of the world.

'Let's end unsavoury litigation': Now, Kejriwal apologises to Arun Jaitley

'Let's end unsavoury litigation': Now, Kejriwal apologises to Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Kejriwal's apology spree began last month, with "sorries" to the BJP's Nitin Gadkari, the Congress's Kapil Sibal and the Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia.