News for 'Chidambaram'

Chidambaram's 106-day incarceration was vengeful: Rahul

Chidambaram's 106-day incarceration was vengeful: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The 74-year-old Congress leader has been in custody since August 21, when he was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the INX-Media corruption case.

CBI issues Look Out Circular against Chidambaram

CBI issues Look Out Circular against Chidambaram

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The probe agency is understood to have alerted all airports and other ports of entry to prevent Chidambaram from leaving, sources said.

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.

Court to decide on Chidambaram's ED custody today

Court to decide on Chidambaram's ED custody today

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Chidambaram, 74, is in judicial custody till October 17 in the INX Media corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Worst abomination in democracy: Chidambaram on PSA

Worst abomination in democracy: Chidambaram on PSA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday slammed the government for invoking the Public Safety Act against former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah and said detention without charges is the worst abomination in a democracy.

Chidambaram denied bail, HC says may influence witnesses

Chidambaram denied bail, HC says may influence witnesses

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The court decided the bail petition on three grounds -- flight risk, tampering with evidence and influencing witnesses.

Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace Kharge as LoP in RS

Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace Kharge as LoP in RS

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has resigned as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, sources said on Saturday, a day after he filed his nomination papers for the All India Congress Committee president's election.

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Naidu informed the House that he had received letters from Singh and 13 other MPs seeking leave of absence on medical grounds.

BJP vs Cong over 'sulking' Selja's absence from Haryana poll campaign

BJP vs Cong over 'sulking' Selja's absence from Haryana poll campaign

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Sirsa MP Kumari Selja will campaign for the Congress and address a public meeting in Narwana this week, party general secretary Randeep Surjewala said on Monday after the Bharatiya Janata Party targeted the grand old party over alleged infighting amid reports that she was sulking.

Chidambaram moves HC for bail, challenges remand order

Chidambaram moves HC for bail, challenges remand order

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The trial court had earlier said that the allegations against Chidambaram were found serious, therefore, he was remanded to police custody.

SC rejects Chidambaram's pre-arrest bail request

SC rejects Chidambaram's pre-arrest bail request

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Grant of anticipatory bail to Chidambaram at this stage will hamper investigation, it said.

Is Rishabh Pant the New Sehwag?

Is Rishabh Pant the New Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali compared the dynamic wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant to India's iconic opener, Virender Sehwag.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Hetmyer breaches IPL Code of Conduct, fined

Hetmyer breaches IPL Code of Conduct, fined

Rediff.com25 May 2024

After Abhishek Sharma bowled him in the 14th over of the chase, Shimron Hetmyer tried to smash the stumps in frustration.

HC seeks CBI's response on Chidambaram's bail plea

HC seeks CBI's response on Chidambaram's bail plea

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Justice Suresh Kait issued a notice to the CBI on Chidambaram's bail plea in which he has claimed that it was the case of 'political vendetta'.

Pant Relishing Comeback In 'Whites'!

Pant Relishing Comeback In 'Whites'!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The wicket-keeper-batter's comeback to cricket has been nothing sort of miraculous. He could barely walk around a year back but hours and hours of relentless rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy helped him make a remarkable comeback to cricket earlier this year in the IPL.

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

It has been 4,302 days since India last lost a Test series at home.

Govt's fiscal stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Govt's fiscal stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.

HC orders AIIMS panel to examine Chidambaram's health

HC orders AIIMS panel to examine Chidambaram's health

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Chidambaram has sought interim bail in the INX media money laundering case on medical grounds, saying his condition is deteriorating and he needs to be in a sterile environment.

Rohit, Kohli Arrive; India Hits The Nets!

Rohit, Kohli Arrive; India Hits The Nets!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Indian players got down to business on Friday with an intense session in the nets under the watchful eyes of head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Delhi court allows ED to quiz, arrest Chidambaram

Delhi court allows ED to quiz, arrest Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Since his arrest on August 21, he has till Tuesday spent 54 days in custody -- both of the CBI as well as judicial -- in nine spells.

Hasina in shock, govt giving her time: Jaishankar

Hasina in shock, govt giving her time: Jaishankar

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Jaishankar briefed the leaders of all parties about the situation in the violence-hit nation and the steps taken by the Indian government.

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Justice Suresh Kait, who was hearing Chidambaram's interim bail plea, directed the Tihar jail superintendent to provide clean and hygienic surrounding to the 74-year old Congress leader as also home-cooked food, mineral water, mosquito protection net and repellent

Cong questions poll integrity; Kharge talks tough on loss in CWC meet

Cong questions poll integrity; Kharge talks tough on loss in CWC meet

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for tough decisions and unity within the party after the Congress suffered electoral defeats in Maharashtra and Haryana. In a meeting with top party leaders, Kharge highlighted the need to strengthen the organization from the grassroots, fix accountability, and address internal bickering. He also urged leaders to remain united and avoid public criticism of each other. The Congress chief expressed concern over the party's performance in state elections despite a strong showing in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year. He acknowledged the need to learn from the setbacks and improve the party's strategy and communication to counter its rivals' propaganda.

INX case: Chidambaram stays in jail till Nov 13

INX case: Chidambaram stays in jail till Nov 13

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The court directed Tihar authorities to provide Chidambaram with medicines, western toilet, security and separate cell.

Chidambaram's offence against nation: ED tells SC

Chidambaram's offence against nation: ED tells SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Referring to the arguments advanced by Chidambaram's counsel on Tuesday that ED wanted to humiliate him by arresting him, Mehta had said, "A victim card is sought to be played. They are saying humiliation. It is not. It is prevention, prevention and prevention with capital P. I am serious about this".

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Setting aside the Delhi high court's September 30 verdict denying bail to Chidambaram, the apex court said he is neither a "flight risk" nor there is a possibility of "his abscondence from the trial". Chidambaram had moved the apex court challenging the high court verdict.

CBI team scaled wall to enter Chidambaram's house

CBI team scaled wall to enter Chidambaram's house

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Once three officers reached inside, they opened the gates to allow other team members waiting outside.

Chennai Test: How India crushed Bangladesh's hopes on Day 2

Chennai Test: How India crushed Bangladesh's hopes on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

India spared Bangladesh the ignominy of a follow-on but grabbed an overall lead of 308 with seven wickets in hands to seize control of the opening Test in Chennai on Friday.

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Chidambaram's CBI custody to continue till Sep 5

Chidambaram's CBI custody to continue till Sep 5

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

While posting the matter for hearing on Thursday, the bench said: "We are conscious that we should not usurp the jurisdiction of the concerned trial court".

False...: BJP vs Congress as Manipur sees fresh violence

False...: BJP vs Congress as Manipur sees fresh violence

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Congress hit back at Nadda, saying his letter to Mallikarjun Kharge is a "4D exercise - denial, distortion, distraction, and defamation".

'Infructuous': SC rejects Chidambaram plea in CBI arrest case

'Infructuous': SC rejects Chidambaram plea in CBI arrest case

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

However, the bench said Chidambaram is at a liberty to seek remedy in accordance with the law.

Chidambaram files fresh plea in SC challenging arrest

Chidambaram files fresh plea in SC challenging arrest

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

He said the plea pertained to his liberty, which was 'illegally curtailed'.

Chidambaram suffers from Crohn's disease, needs specialised treatment

Chidambaram suffers from Crohn's disease, needs specialised treatment

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

On Monday, Chidambaram was brought to RML Hospital in the morning and later referred to AIIMS after he complained of stomach ache and illness. He was discharged in the night.

Chidambaram wanted specs, medicines, western toilet in jail

Chidambaram wanted specs, medicines, western toilet in jail

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

He has moved another application for direction to jail authorities to provide adequate security considering that he has Z category security.

PM made farm laws announcement without holding a Cabinet meeting: Chidambaram

PM made farm laws announcement without holding a Cabinet meeting: Chidambaram

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

'It is only under the BJP that laws are made and unmade without prior Cabinet approval'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

High drama as CBI arrests Chidambaram from his home

High drama as CBI arrests Chidambaram from his home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

A CBI spokesperson said he has been arrested on the basis of a warrant issued by a competent court.

Chidambaram asked us to help Karti's business: Indrani

Chidambaram asked us to help Karti's business: Indrani

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Mukerjea recorded her statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and said she and her husband Peter Mukerjea met Chidambaram at his office in Delhi's North Block.