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2011 saw lowest violence in a decade: Chidambaram

2011 saw lowest violence in a decade: Chidambaram

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

"Today, I can say with a sense of satisfaction that the first six months of 2011 have witnessed the lowest level of violence in over a decade. It is because these officers are fighting the battle of India... the battle of the people of India... the battle to secure the people of India. So one must show empathy for them," Chidambaram said after laying the foundation stone for the first-ever super-speciality Referral hospital for paramilitary personnel in Greater Noida

P Chidambaram on Naxals, Kasab and Hindu extremism

P Chidambaram on Naxals, Kasab and Hindu extremism

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram talks about the Naxal menace, Kasab's death sentence, the role of Hindu right-wing organisations in orchestrating blasts and his impending visit to Pakistan.

2G scam: 'Chidambaram GUILTY of breach of trust'

2G scam: 'Chidambaram GUILTY of breach of trust'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Saturday sought the prosecution of Home Minister P Chidambaram in a Delhi court for alleged offences of corruption and breach of trust in 2G spectrum allocation.

With privilege motion, BJP readies for BATTLE against Chidambaram

With privilege motion, BJP readies for BATTLE against Chidambaram

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday decided to move a privilege motion against Home Minister P Chidambaram, accusing him of showing "disrespect" to Parliament by making a statement outside on the recent controversy over allegedly helping a local hotelier.

Ready to talk with anyone who shuns violence: Chidambaram

Ready to talk with anyone who shuns violence: Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The government on Friday reached a path-breaking peace pact with a prominent insurgent group in Assam under which the Karbi Anglong Hill District will get more power and a Rs 350 crore special financial package. Describing it as a "historic" moment, Home Minister P Chidambaram said the government is ready for dialogue with any group which shuns violence and puts its demands within the framework of the Indian Constitution.

Next all-party meet on Telangana soon: Chidambaram

Next all-party meet on Telangana soon: Chidambaram

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

A decision on the next meeting of political parties on the Telangana issue to hear their final views will be taken in the next few days, Home Minister P Chidambaram said.

NSG hub, commando unit in each state: Chidambaram

NSG hub, commando unit in each state: Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The government said on Tuesday that it would strive to establish a National Security Guard hub or an equivalent commando force in every state in due course to strengthen the national security apparatus. Home Minister P Chidambaram told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the government was trying to have these units soon, though it was a long-term plan in view of the constraints of manpower and training.

No role in terror in Balochistan, says Chidambaram

No role in terror in Balochistan, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

India has denied having any role in terror activities in Balochistan, saying it was a problem which has to be dealt with by Pakistan.

Online filing of FIR soon, Chidambaram tells Rajya Sabha

Online filing of FIR soon, Chidambaram tells Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Come 2013, an FIR can be filed at the click of a mouse. "Online registration of First Information Report will be possible" once server and network is established by the year end or early next year, Home Minister P Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a major security breach on the anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament terror attack, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery, shouted slogans and released yellow smoke from canisters that triggered panic and chaos in the House.

Pak should not export terror to India: Chidambaram

Pak should not export terror to India: Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said that the conviction of Ajmal Kasab and the acquittal of two local accomplices in the Mumbai attack case shows India is governed by the rule of law but sends a message to Pakistan that it should not export terror. "The court has convicted certain accused. It also acquitted two accused. That shows the independence, fearlessness and integrity of the court," he told reporters while reacting to the judgment of a Mumbai court.

Chidambaram gets his Counter-Terrorism Centre but a toothless one

Chidambaram gets his Counter-Terrorism Centre but a toothless one

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The National Counter-Terrorism Centre, a pet project of Home Minister P Chidambaram since he took over after the 26/11 terror attacks, has finally taken shape as an apex-coordinating agency but without its own sleuths or investigation wing to probe the terror activities.

A war is thrust upon the nation: Chidambaram

A war is thrust upon the nation: Chidambaram

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

There is no move to use the Army against Maoists, Home Minister Chidambaram said on Wednesday after paying homage to the slain CRPF men in Chattisgarh.

Swamy submits evidence against Chidambaram in 2G case

Swamy submits evidence against Chidambaram in 2G case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

A Delhi court on Saturday listed the application of Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy, seeking prosecution of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G case, for arguments on January 21.

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Chidambaram said it was a 'despicable slur' on the six secretaries of the government.

Of Nano, jingoism and the right question

Of Nano, jingoism and the right question

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

When a car gets mixed up with national pride, just as journalism, economy and cricket have, questions are condemned to be still-born.

Pak should not ask any more questions: Chidambaram

Pak should not ask any more questions: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Unhappy over Pakistan's repeated claim about lack of evidence to prosecute Jamaat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, India on Wednesday said it should not ask any more questions as enough proof has been provided in the dossiers on Mumbai attacks. "They should not ask any more questions. Everything is contained in the dossier," Home Minister P Chidambaram told reporters in New Delhi when asked to comment on Pakistan's claim that it does not have evidence to prosecute Saeed.

Maoists kill 24 jawans in Bengal, warn Chidambaram

Maoists kill 24 jawans in Bengal, warn Chidambaram

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

At least 24 paramilitary jawans were killed in the biggest-ever Maoist attack in West Bengal, when ultras overran their camp at Silda in West Midnapore after setting it on fire on Monday, barely a week after Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's meeting in Kolkata to draw up a joint strategy to counter them.

JuD chief Saeed wants to meet Chidambaram

JuD chief Saeed wants to meet Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, who is accused of masterminding the Mumbai terror attacks, on Friday said the only solution to resolving problems between India and Pakistan is the 'liberation of Jammu and Kashmir', failing which radical groups will resort to the 'option of Jihad'. Addressing a gathering of about 10,000 people at the Mall Road in Lahore to mark 'Kashmir Solidarity Day', Saeed said this is the message he would convey to Home Minister P Chidambaram.

Who will be the next finance minister?

Who will be the next finance minister?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The country's new home minister, Palaniappan Chidambaram, today said he prefers a Congressman as his successor in the finance ministry, setting off speculation about the implication of his statement.

SC begins plea against Chidambaram in 2G case

SC begins plea against Chidambaram in 2G case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing the plea for investigating the alleged role of Home Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G spectrum scam with an NGO claiming that he was in the know of all developments relating to fixation of price for allocation of radio waves.

Why the prime minister MUST visit Kashmir

Why the prime minister MUST visit Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

The time is here and now, and the prime minister must visit Kashmir before Independence Day and spell his vision for the state, unilaterally, without fear or favour

Home ministry rejects Afzal Guru's mercy plea

Home ministry rejects Afzal Guru's mercy plea

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

"Mercy petition filed by Tabassum, wife of the Parliament House attack convict Afzal Guru, should be rejected. Nature of the crime committed is heinous and he deserves no mercy," a ministry note said. Guru was awarded the death sentence by a Delhi court on December 18, 2002 after being convicted of conspiracy to attack Parliament on December 13, 2001, waging war against the country and murder.

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.

Sri Ram Sena a threat to the country: Chidambaram

Sri Ram Sena a threat to the country: Chidambaram

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Condemning the activities of the outfit, he said: "No organisation can become a self-styled police force. That cannot be allowed. Sena had already crossed limits. They cannot say what one should wear, one should eat or to where one should go." Asked if the Centre could impose ban on the outfit, he said: "Let us see what the Karnataka government is doing. We expect Chief Minister Yeddiyurappa to take firm action against them as promised."

Maoists kill 20 jawans in Bengal, warn Chidambaram

Maoists kill 20 jawans in Bengal, warn Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Fourteen jawans were feared killed when armed Maoists attacked a paramilitary force camp at Sildha in West Midnapore district on Monday evening."According to information available here, nine jawans were burnt to death and five others were shot dead. We are yet to get the detailed figure of the casualty," a source said.District Magistrate N S Nigam said at least 50 Maoists on 25 motorcycles, armed with sophisticated weapons, swooped down on the camp.

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

IPL could have been held in India in two parts: PC

IPL could have been held in India in two parts: PC

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram reckons the Indian Premier League could have been held in India in two parts if the organisers had taken into account the security concerns and not put pressure on the state governments.

Chidambaram, BJP spar over his Article 370 comment

Chidambaram, BJP spar over his Article 370 comment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The former union home and finance minister also alleged that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government would not have taken the bold decision had Jammu and Kashmir been a "Hindu-dominated" state.

Hyderabad the capital of Telangana: Home Secy

Hyderabad the capital of Telangana: Home Secy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Union Home Secretary G K PIllai has said Hyderabad will be the capital of Telangana. MPs from the non-Telangana areas will meet Home Minister P Chidambaram and Law Minister Veerappa Moily.

National ID card for all by 2011: Chidambaram

National ID card for all by 2011: Chidambaram

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

In the first phase this year, 1.2 crore people in about 3,331 coastal villages and cities would receive the cards.

2G: Why the court refused to make Chidambaram an accused

2G: Why the court refused to make Chidambaram an accused

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

In a huge relief to Home Minister P Chidambaram and to the United Progressive Alliance government, a Delhi court on Saturday threw out a plea to make him an accused in the 2G case.

OTT Watch: Nani Comes Home For Dasara

OTT Watch: Nani Comes Home For Dasara

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

It's an action packed schedule on OTT this week.

At Ground Zero,Chidambaram pays homage to CRPF men

At Ground Zero,Chidambaram pays homage to CRPF men

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram will make an on-the-spot assessment and review the situation in Chhattisgarh after the Maoists carried out the deadliest attack and killed 76 CRPF personnel.

Furious Chhattisgrh CM hits back at Digvijay

Furious Chhattisgrh CM hits back at Digvijay

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Hitting back at Digvijay Singh for his 'buck stops with the chief minister' remark following the massacre of security forces in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Monday described the Congress general secretary as 'intellectually dishonest' and blamed him for the rise in Maoist menace in the state.I have no hesitation in saying that Digvijay Singh is intellectually dishonest for a deliberate, motivated and deceitful article, Raman Singh said in a statement.

Govt must focus on reforms, not let scams distract it: Chidambaram

Govt must focus on reforms, not let scams distract it: Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Growth and economic reforms in India must take centre-stage again and acts of corruption or security concerns should not distract the attention of the government and the people, said Union Home Minister and former finance minister P Chidambaram recently.

Home ministry considering sports for Bharat Ratna

Home ministry considering sports for Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

The Union Home Ministry is looking into Sports Minister Ajay Maken's demand to include sports excellence as an area of recognition for the Bharat Ratna.

Aircel-Maxis case: Chidambaram appears before ED, grilled for 6 hours

Aircel-Maxis case: Chidambaram appears before ED, grilled for 6 hours

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The agency recorded his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with some specific queries on the circumstances and procedures adopted by the now-defunct Foreign Investment Promotion Board while giving approval to the Aircel-Maxis deal during his tenure.

Arms act amendments: Digvijay attacks Home Min

Arms act amendments: Digvijay attacks Home Min

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

After attacking Home Minister P Chidambaram on the handling of Naxal issue, Congress leader Digvijay Singh has now trained his guns on the Home Ministry for bringing in amendments to the Arms Act alleging that it undermines the citizen's right to keep weapons.

CPI-M hits back at Chidambaram for remark on WB

CPI-M hits back at Chidambaram for remark on WB

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Terming as "absurd" Home Minister P Chidambaram's remarks that West Bengal was among the worst governed states in the country, the Communist Party of India-Marxist on Tuesday hit back at him saying he was part of a government presiding over the "most corrupt regime" in independent India.