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PIX: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's day out at IPL

PIX: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's day out at IPL

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin enjoyed some time off from his busy schedule as he watched the IPL 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings on Sunday.

US intelligence head meets Chidambaram

US intelligence head meets Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Prior to his meeting with Chidambaram, Blair held a meeting with Intelligence Bureau Director Rajiv Mathur about the scenario of threat posed by terrorists and ways to counter these.

Chidambaram heckled by Assam riot victims

Chidambaram heckled by Assam riot victims

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Chidambaram, who left for Dhubri early Tuesday morning from Guwahati in a special chopper and landed at the Panbari BSF camp, visited two other camps -- Borkanda and Takimari.

Chidambaram confident of presenting budget 2013

Chidambaram confident of presenting budget 2013

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Finance minister P Chidambaram assured a select gathering in New Delhi on Tuesday that Union Budget of 2013 will be presented on schedule. He expressed hope, that like it happened in 2004, it will not be passed without debating.

Emotional Chidambaram bids adieu to Finance Ministry

Emotional Chidambaram bids adieu to Finance Ministry

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Exit polls show the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is set to form the government after votes are counted on Friday.

UPA left economy in robust health: Chidambaram

UPA left economy in robust health: Chidambaram

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The Economic Survey has acknowledged the measures taken by the UPA government on the macro stabilisation front and the successes achieved in containing the current account deficit and reducing the fiscal deficit.

Sitharaman, 6th FM to present budget 5 times in a row

Sitharaman, 6th FM to present budget 5 times in a row

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Other ministers who have presented five straight annual financial statements include Arun Jaitley, P Chidambaram, Yashwant Sinha, Manmohan Singh and Morarji Desai.

Exclusive interview/P Chidambaram

Exclusive interview/P Chidambaram

Rediff.com23 May 2006

The small investors must heed the advice of mutual funds and remain invested.

Telangana: Cheating case against Chidambaram, Shinde closed

Telangana: Cheating case against Chidambaram, Shinde closed

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

A case registered against Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and his predecessor P Chidambaram in Hyderabad for allegedly "cheating" Telangana people through "misleading" statements about the separate statehood has been closed for lack of evidence, Cyberabad police said on Monday.

After Rahul, Congress' P Chidambaram makes Twitter debut

After Rahul, Congress' P Chidambaram makes Twitter debut

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Senior Congress leader and former Union finance minister P Chidambaram has joined the popular micro-blogging site Twitter and says he is on board for sharing serious views.

Chidambaram visits violence-hit Kokrajhar in Assam

Chidambaram visits violence-hit Kokrajhar in Assam

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday assured security and help to people lodged in a relief camp in Kokrajhar, Assam to help them return home.

DMK MP apologises for 'gaumutra states' jibe as Congress joins critics

DMK MP apologises for 'gaumutra states' jibe as Congress joins critics

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

BJP leaders hit back at the DMK and asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi if he agreed with the insulting remarks of its Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partner against the north Indians.

Chidambaram vows to confront Naxals

Chidambaram vows to confront Naxals

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

In a stern warning to Naxals, Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Sunday that security forces will not hesitate from launching a "battle on ground" to help "re-establish" civil administration's control in the areas occupied by the ultra Left groups.

CBI moves court for narco test of Karti Chidambaram

CBI moves court for narco test of Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The application for narco analysis test assumes significance as the agency yesterday alleged that Karti was not cooperating in the investigation and was 'evasive' in his replies.

Tough financial math ahead for Chidambaram

Tough financial math ahead for Chidambaram

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Economists say there aren't many options with the government at present, given the drought-like situation which would only spur its spending.

Rajan has right to speak on all issues, asserts Chidambaram

Rajan has right to speak on all issues, asserts Chidambaram

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Rajan is an acknowledged academic, author and intellectual. He spoke on issues which are in the public domain, said Chidambaram

World Cup: 'When Virat gets in, he gets the crowd onside, he feels unstoppable'

World Cup: 'When Virat gets in, he gets the crowd onside, he feels unstoppable'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Australian batters lacked intent and failed to play an aggressive brand of cricket against India's world class spinners, said former skipper Aaron Finch, adding they will need to bring a change in their mindset to be at the forefront.

Chidambaram's tribute to Jyoti Basu

Chidambaram's tribute to Jyoti Basu

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday described veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu as a great son of India and a source of inspiration

Oppn decries Mahua's expulsion; BJP says 'apt move'

Oppn decries Mahua's expulsion; BJP says 'apt move'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha triggered a political slugfest on Friday, with the opposition calling it a 'betrayal of India's parliamentary democracy' and the Bharatiya Janata Party asserting that it was an 'apt decision' as there was proof of the allegations levelled against her.

Thala's Favourite Cheerleader Lights Up Chepauk

Thala's Favourite Cheerleader Lights Up Chepauk

Rediff.com11 May 2023

As Chennai Super Kings clinched a comfortable win over Delhi Capitals, Ziva Dhoni was once again lighting up the stands.

Visa rules relaxed 'slightly': Chidambaram

Visa rules relaxed 'slightly': Chidambaram

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Visa rules regarding the 60-day cooling-off period for tourists have been relaxed "slightly", Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference here, he said a foreigner who uses India as a base to go to neighbouring countries can avail of three re-entries within 60 days if he has the sufficient itinerary.

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.

Thala Meets The Elephant Whisperers

Thala Meets The Elephant Whisperers

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings honored elephant caregivers Bomman, Bellie and Oscar-winning film-maker Kartiki Gonsalves (The Elephant Whisperers) at a special ceremony in Chennai on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Chidambaram parries question on Hafiz Saeed

Chidambaram parries question on Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday parried a question on Pakistan's claim that there was no proof against LeT founder Hafiz Saeed's involvement in terrorist activities in India, saying issues of disagreement should not be discussed on happy occasions.

Not everyone in India is corrupt: Chidambaram

Not everyone in India is corrupt: Chidambaram

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Dispelling impression of widespread corruption in India, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday asserted that not everyone here is corrupt and asked the regulatory agencies to intervene only when there is a clear case of criminality.

PICS: CSK's Dhoni felicitated for completing milestone

PICS: CSK's Dhoni felicitated for completing milestone

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The legendary skipper plays his 200th match for CSK on Wednesday, and to mark the milestone, Dhoni was presented with a memento by frannchise owner N Srinivasan.

NCTC need of the hour: Chidambaram

NCTC need of the hour: Chidambaram

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Unfazed by strong opposition, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said the NCTC was the need of the hour as threat perception of terrorism continues to be high and delay in setting up the anti-terror hub will increase the risk in the country.

Banks to focus on top defaulters: Chidambaram

Banks to focus on top defaulters: Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Non-performing assets of banks have been on the rise for past several months due to slowdown in the economy.

Chidambaram advises against lifting curbs on gold imports

Chidambaram advises against lifting curbs on gold imports

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The senior Congress leader was in New Delhi to campaign in Maharashtra Assembly polls.

24 HOURS: Chidambaram's new avatar and MORE

24 HOURS: Chidambaram's new avatar and MORE

Rediff.com17 May 2013

We present some of the most dramatic photographs clicked across the globe in the last 24 hours.

Chidambaram's ode to the police constable

Chidambaram's ode to the police constable

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday sympathised with the ordinary police constable, saying he is the 'most abused' part of the force and the 'most reviled public servant'.Chidambaram also said that India, which is facing serious terror and Naxal threats, has an ill-equipped police machinery, especially at its lower ranks."The police system is outdated. Police are ill-trained, ill-equipped and ill-paid," said Chidambaram, talking about the challenges.

Pick Your India Team For Afghanistan Game

Pick Your India Team For Afghanistan Game

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Afghanistan?

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'The entire electorate of Wayanad is joyful. Rahulji is with us and we are with him wherever he is.'

Pakistan behind fake currency: Chidambaram

Pakistan behind fake currency: Chidambaram

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said fake currency business was "not a cottage industry" and pointed out that "an organised effort in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir" was behind it.

Aircel-Maxis case: CBI issues fresh notice to Karti Chidambaram

Aircel-Maxis case: CBI issues fresh notice to Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The CBI has asked Karti to appear before it on October 4.

BJP, AIADMK disrupt Chidambaram in Rajya Sabha

BJP, AIADMK disrupt Chidambaram in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Continuing its boycott of Home Minister P Chidambaram, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday created ruckus in Rajya Sabha whenever the minister rose to answer queries put to him during the Question Hour

BJP seeks Chidambaram's resignation

BJP seeks Chidambaram's resignation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

BJP seeks Chidambaram's resignation

BJP seeks Chidambaram's resignation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Chidambaram argues for faster reforms, growth

Chidambaram argues for faster reforms, growth

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that 'faster' reforms are necessary. He also stressed the need for 'inclusive growth'.