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BJP slams Jairam Ramesh for 'live-tweeting' at all-party meet

BJP slams Jairam Ramesh for 'live-tweeting' at all-party meet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya said there is a certain propriety and protocol one associates with these all-party meetings.

Jairam gives Rajnath diary entries to rebut 'Nehru-Babri' claim

Jairam gives Rajnath diary entries to rebut 'Nehru-Babri' claim

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh gave Defence Minister Rajnath Singh diary entries of Vallabhbhai Patel's daughter, disputing claims that Nehru wanted to build the Babri Masjid with public funds.

Budget disappointing: Jairam Ramesh

Budget disappointing: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2003

Jairam Ramesh, said Finance Minister Jaswant's Singh's maiden endeavour had failed to address the problem of deceleration of economic growth, which had not risen beyond five per cent during the last five years.

Why is Jairam Ramesh upset?

Why is Jairam Ramesh upset?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Jairam upset state health services absent in Naxal-hit regions.

BJP demands Jairam Ramesh's ouster

BJP demands Jairam Ramesh's ouster

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday demanded ouster of Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh for his controversial remarks against Home Ministry in Beijing, saying the minister is "at odds" with the functioning of the government.

Chinese expert lauds Jairam Ramesh

Chinese expert lauds Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Amid a row over Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's remark describing home ministry's approach towards Chinese investments in India as "alarmist", a top analyst in China has said his "apology" was "understandable".

AP: Murmurs against Jairam Ramesh's RS nomination

AP: Murmurs against Jairam Ramesh's RS nomination

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Union Minister for Environment Jairam Ramesh, already in deep trouble over his latest public spat with Union Home Ministry on China policy, is running into stiff resistance to his nomination to the Rajya Sabha for a second term from Andhra Pradesh.

How Jairam Ramesh has made a difference

How Jairam Ramesh has made a difference

Rediff.com11 May 2010

'Jairam Ramesh is almost single handedly bringing about a paradigm shift within the government.'

'Jairam Ramesh is holding up a mirror'

'Jairam Ramesh is holding up a mirror'

Rediff.com26 May 2011

We invited you to share your opinion on Jairam Ramesh's recent statements about the quality of IIT and IIM faculty. Share yours too!

Congress is united, we don't silence anyone: Jairam Ramesh

Congress is united, we don't silence anyone: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Congress' assertion came amid a slew of BJP barbs and criticism from former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad stating that the party should undertake "Congress jodo" before its "Bharat Jodo" march.

Bharat Jodo Yatra is no one's Man ki Baat: Jairam Ramesh

Bharat Jodo Yatra is no one's Man ki Baat: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Reiterating the need for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Congress MP and party general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said there's lurking danger of breaking 'Bharat' due to the discriminative policies of the Modi government and therefore there is a need of Bharat Jodo led by Rahul Gandhi.

Oppn stages walkout demanding debate on Indo-US trade deal

Oppn stages walkout demanding debate on Indo-US trade deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue of the Indo-US trade deal soon after the zero hour ended and alleged that the information about the deal was being received from Washington instead.

Jairam Ramesh is Congress' campaign coordinator

Jairam Ramesh is Congress' campaign coordinator

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Jairam Ramesh, who quit as a union minister earlier this week, was on Saturday appointed the Congress' campaign coordinator in the Lok Sabha elections.He will be setting up a 'war room' near the All India Congress Committee headquarters to coordinate the movement of Congress leaders on the campaign trail and meet the requirements of candidates. A Rajya Sabha member from Andhra Pradesh, he is also a member of various AICC committees.

Ghulam Nabi slaps defamation notice on Jairam Ramesh over slave remark

Ghulam Nabi slaps defamation notice on Jairam Ramesh over slave remark

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The notice, sent through Azad's legal counsel Naresh Kumar Gupta, seeks compensation of Rs 2 crore for causing damage to Azad's "unblemished reputation."

'Clearly Mogambo Khush Hai': Cong on India-US trade deal

'Clearly Mogambo Khush Hai': Cong on India-US trade deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The Congress attacked the Modi government, saying it now seems to be routine that India learns about its government's actions only from Trump or his appointees.

Petition against Jairam Ramesh before EC

Petition against Jairam Ramesh before EC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

The petition was 'under process' to ascertain whether Ramesh occupied the NAC post after he became a Rajya Sabha member, sources said.

Rural jobs: Jairam Ramesh slams Maharashtra's apathy

Rural jobs: Jairam Ramesh slams Maharashtra's apathy

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Ramesh wants Maharashtra to be a pace setter.

Jairam Ramesh's green activism stalls projects

Jairam Ramesh's green activism stalls projects

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The Environment and Forests Ministry was in news throughout 2010 -- be it for Vedanta Resources, Posco and Lavasa -- or for Jairam Ramesh's aggressive green activism.

Jairam Ramesh on his green agenda

Jairam Ramesh on his green agenda

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Transport accounts for between 5 and 8 per cent of our greenhouse gas emissions, says Jairam Ramesh.

'Jairam Ramesh has stated the truth'

'Jairam Ramesh has stated the truth'

Rediff.com26 May 2011

We invited you to share your opinion on Jairam Ramesh's recent statements about the quality of IIT and IIM faculty. Share yours too!

Why Jairam Ramesh wants more politicians like New Zealand PM

Why Jairam Ramesh wants more politicians like New Zealand PM

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

"Indian politics needs more like her," Ramesh said.

Jairam Ramesh speaks to rediff.com

Jairam Ramesh speaks to rediff.com

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

'I think a little less superiority, a little more humility on the part of India will serve us very well in the future,' says Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh.

Jairam Ramesh on India's power woes

Jairam Ramesh on India's power woes

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Jairam Ramesh has taken over as the minister of state for power. According to him, the Tenth Five-Year Plan was a disaster in terms of capacity addition & so was the Ninth Plan. Of the target of around 41,000 Mw, only 23,000 Mw was added. In effect, the first 2 years will see an addition of almost the same capacity as the entire Tenth Plan. But achieving the Eleventh Plan target of 80,000 Mw is going to be a big challenge. He hopes to see at least 3-4 more projects in a year.

Will Jairam Ramesh's new plan fix NREGA?

Will Jairam Ramesh's new plan fix NREGA?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The new rural development minister wants to use technology to force states to make payments. Critics suggest that he should fix existing problems first.

Kyoto is in intensive care: Jairam Ramesh

Kyoto is in intensive care: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

In the first of a three-part interview, Jairam Ramesh, MoS, Environment and Forests, speaks about the meaning of the Copenhagen Accord.

Land Bill top priority for Jairam Ramesh

Land Bill top priority for Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

It was business as usual for Jairam Ramesh in his new rural development ministry where he held extensive meetings with officials on his first day that stretched past midnight.

Govt's failure responsible for spread of Naxalism: Jairam Ramesh

Govt's failure responsible for spread of Naxalism: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Speaking at the Sardar Patel memorial lecture organised by Prasar Bharati, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh said India's left-wing extremism can be solved only if India's polity can rise above partisan political considerations and set aside old Centre versus state arguments to work concertedly to restore people's faith in the administration.

Why Jairam Ramesh is against the NDA land bill

Why Jairam Ramesh is against the NDA land bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The key architect of the Land Acquisition Act has made notes on his opposition to the amendments suggested by the government

Jairam Ramesh quits to handle Congress publicity

Jairam Ramesh quits to handle Congress publicity

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Sources said the minister of state for power has resigned from the Union council of ministers to contest the elections. Ramesh is currently a member of the Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh

Jairam Ramesh ko gussa kyon aata hai?

Jairam Ramesh ko gussa kyon aata hai?

Rediff.com11 May 2010

It seems odd that someone as erudite, articulate and suave as Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh should get entangled in to one controversy after another, in quick succession.

Jairam Ramesh replaces Surjewala as Congress's communication head

Jairam Ramesh replaces Surjewala as Congress's communication head

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Strengthening the party's communication strategy to improve public engagement is foremost on the Congress agenda after Rahul Gandhi had stressed that they "have to go back to the people" at the Udaipur meeting.

Jairam Ramesh's take on Sariska tiger death

Jairam Ramesh's take on Sariska tiger death

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

"Both the Central and State governments have failed in saving the animal. Yet it appears to be a mystery. No bullet wound (was found)... I think there is a very preponderant possibility of poisoning," Ramesh said as he visited the sanctuary amidst the controversy over the government's tiger revival plan.

Land distribution: Jairam Ramesh bowls a googly

Land distribution: Jairam Ramesh bowls a googly

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Draft land reforms policy stops religious & educational bodies from using more than 15 acres.

Govt rejects Opposition demands for debates on VB-G RAM G Act, SIR

Govt rejects Opposition demands for debates on VB-G RAM G Act, SIR

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The government rejected the opposition's demands for discussions on the VB-G RAM G Act and the SIR in the Budget session of Parliament, stating that the issues had already been debated.

Naxal attack was a holocaust: Jairam Ramesh

Naxal attack was a holocaust: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Terming the Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh as a 'holocaust', Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said the ultras resorted to such acts as they felt threatened with the pace of development work.

We should lecture less to the world: Jairam Ramesh

We should lecture less to the world: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

In an interview with Suman Guha Mozumder, Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh says a little less superiority and a little more humility on the part of India will serve us very well in the future.

Office of profit: Jairam Ramesh gets notice

Office of profit: Jairam Ramesh gets notice

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Union Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh on a complaint seeking his disqualification as a Rajya Sabha member on the office of profit issue.

Jairam Ramesh gets commerce, Subbirami in mines

Jairam Ramesh gets commerce, Subbirami in mines

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

With this the only minister without a portfolio is Oscar Fernandes

I have been advocating flexibility: Jairam Ramesh

I have been advocating flexibility: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

"Sir, my only purpose has been to open up windows of flexibility for India because the world is changing; different countries are taking different positions."

Jairam Ramesh, R K Dhawan in Congress RS list

Jairam Ramesh, R K Dhawan in Congress RS list

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The party's economic wizard will be fielded from Andhra Pradesh.