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Chidambaram satisfied with anti-Naxal operations

Chidambaram satisfied with anti-Naxal operations

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram said on Friday that the progress of the on-going operation against the Maoists in the Naxal-hit states was "satisfactory"."The joint operation against the Naxalites is few weeks old and the progress has been satisfactory," Chidambaram told media-persons after a high-level meeting convened in Raipur to review the operation.

Chidambaram, Omar review security situation in JK

Chidambaram, Omar review security situation in JK

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and the state chief minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday jointly reviewed the prevailing law and order and security situation at a high level meeting of officers on Wednesday evening.

Chidambaram and Malik meet at Thimphu

Chidambaram and Malik meet at Thimphu

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday had a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Rehman Malik, as he said terrorism posed the most significant "existential challenge" to peace and security in South Asia.

Chidambaram faces toughest test of career

Chidambaram faces toughest test of career

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

With the fall of Congress, Chidambaram's political graph too started moving southwards.

Soni defends Chidambaram in Ramlila Maidan crackdown

Soni defends Chidambaram in Ramlila Maidan crackdown

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Union minister Ambika Soni on Friday defended her cabinet colleague P Chidambaram in the last year's midnight crackdown at Ramlila Maidan, saying that the Supreme Court had only held Delhi police and yoga guru Ramdev's organisation responsible for the incident.

Pix: Chidambaram's homage to 26/11 martyrs

Pix: Chidambaram's homage to 26/11 martyrs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

On the second anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram pays tribute to those killed in the Mumbai carnage.

Cabinet rejig: Chidambaram gets finance, home for Shinde

Cabinet rejig: Chidambaram gets finance, home for Shinde

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

P Chidambaram was on Tuesday made the finance minister as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh undertook a minor reshuffle in portfolios in the Union Cabinet, necessitated by the exit of Pranab Mukherjee in June. According to the announcement, Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde is the new home minister in place of Chidambaram.

Kishenji calls for Chidambaram's resignation

Kishenji calls for Chidambaram's resignation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

"We demand the resignation of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah and state Director General of Police Girish Kumar in connection with Azad's murder," Maoist leader Kishenji told PTI over phone.

Karkare death: Jamaat slams Chidambaram

Karkare death: Jamaat slams Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has criticised Union Home Minister P Chidambaram for denying a probe in the death of three police officers, including Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare, in the Mumbai terror attack.M M Khan, president of Jammat units of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, said there was nothing wrong in Antulay asking for a probe into the police officers' 'suspicious' deaths.

The end of Chidambaram's dream run

The end of Chidambaram's dream run

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's year-long charmed existence as the home minister has apparently ended, with the tough talking minister suddenly sounding a little vulnerable and looking a little helpless.The lull after the terror attack in Mumbai on November 2008 was broken by the blast in Pune's German Bakery, which claimed nine lives, and the Maoist attack in West Bengal that killed 24 jawans.

Chidambaram's idea of India

Chidambaram's idea of India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram delivered the fourth Nani Palkhiwala memorial lecture in Mumbai on October 5.

Chidambaram briefs PM on internal security

Chidambaram briefs PM on internal security

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

In the backdrop of the terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday apprised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the country's internal security situation.

Chidambaram may visit Pak for SAARC meet

Chidambaram may visit Pak for SAARC meet

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

In the midst of current chill in Indo-Pak relations, a South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation home ministers' conference is scheduled next month in Islamabad to which Union Home Minister P Chidambaram plans to go subject to Foreign Office's approval.

'Failure' Chidambaram must quit, says Joshi

'Failure' Chidambaram must quit, says Joshi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

Terming senior Congress leader P Chidambaram as 'unsuccessful' as the Union home minister, even as the finance minister earlier, former Bharatiya Janata Party president Murli Manohar Joshi on Sunday demanded that Prime Minister should seek his resignation.

Chidambaram takes commercial flight to Mumbai

Chidambaram takes commercial flight to Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

A senior Home Ministry official pointed out that it was for the first time in the last four years that a Home Minister has availed of a commercial flight on official duty outside the national capital.

Chidambaram meets Orissa CM

Chidambaram meets Orissa CM

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Orissa Chief Minister Navin Patnaik has said that he will discuss with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram about the state''s needs to check Maoists activities.Talking to media-persons in Bhubhaneshwar on Thursday, Patnaik said, "We are going to have detailed discussion on matters relating to Naxalism in our state and other related subjects."He said that the state would place the many demands that we require very urgently."

Ishrat documents still missing, Chidambaram clueless

Ishrat documents still missing, Chidambaram clueless

Rediff.com31 May 2016

"It is incomprehensible why some files are missing," the former home minister said replying to questions.

Ramdev has exposed his true colours: Chidambaram

Ramdev has exposed his true colours: Chidambaram

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wedensday told repoters that Baba Ramdev has exposed his true colours and intentions by telling his audience during an interaction at Haridwar that he would raise an armed cadre and retaliate if Ravan Lila is repeated.

Chidambaram proposes internal security ministry

Chidambaram proposes internal security ministry

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday unveiled a new counter-terrorism plan, proposing to divide the home ministry by hiving off a separate internal security ministry.As part of this plan, he also proposed the setting up of a National Counter Terrorism Centre within 24 months, to which all intelligence agencies will report, and to re-examine the role of Intelligence Bureau and Research and Analysis Wing which deal with internal and external intelligence respectively.

India will respond with determination: Chidambaram

India will respond with determination: Chidambaram

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday had a series of meetings with National Security Advisor M K Narayanan who briefed the new home minister about the situation in the country after Pakistan-based terrorists attacked Mumbai last week killing 195 people.

Chidambaram questions rating agencies' reports

Chidambaram questions rating agencies' reports

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday questioned reports of rating agencies on the Indian economy.

Zero tolerance towards militancy: Chidambaram

Zero tolerance towards militancy: Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said there would be 'zero tolerance' towards militancy and violence while addressing a public gathering at Khonsa, the headquarters of troubled Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday.

Chidambaram chairs security meet in Srinagar

Chidambaram chairs security meet in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Union Home minister P Chidambaram chaired a high level security meeting in summer capital Srinagar on Tuesday. The minister, who arrived here on Monday, chaired the meeting of the unified headquarters in Srinagar which was attended by state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, senior officials of the civil, Army, police, paramilitary forces, and various intelligence agencies.

No tax worse than inflation: Chidambaram

No tax worse than inflation: Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

His remark came in the backdrop of an Empowered Group of Ministers headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee postponing a meeting to hike fuel prices indefinitely on Oil Minister Murli Deora's insistence.

Chidambaram writes to WB CM over armed cadres

Chidambaram writes to WB CM over armed cadres

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Chidambaram's strong letter to Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee comes in the wake of ally Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee alleging misuse of central security forces in the state and offering to quit if her charge was proved wrong.

EXPLAINED: Controversy over Chidambaram, Aircel-Maxis

EXPLAINED: Controversy over Chidambaram, Aircel-Maxis

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Is P Chidambaram in serious trouble? What is the alleged Aircel-Maxis scam? Does Chidambaram and his son have an alleged role in it? With the help of investigative reporter J Gopikrishnan, we shed some light on the controversial issue.

Delhi court sends Karti Chidambaram's CA to 4-day CBI custody

Delhi court sends Karti Chidambaram's CA to 4-day CBI custody

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Special CBI Judge Prashant Kumar passed the order noting that the investigation was at its initial stage, and the accused was required to be quizzed.

Floods: Sonia, Chidambaram to visit Bellary

Floods: Sonia, Chidambaram to visit Bellary

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will undertake an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Karnataka's Bellary district on Monday.

Chidambaram pulls up Assam bureaucrat for large motorcade

Chidambaram pulls up Assam bureaucrat for large motorcade

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

A bureaucrat of the Assam government had to face the ire of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram over the large number of vehicles in his motorcade during his visit to relief camps for ethnic violence-hit victims.

Violence down, Chidambaram pats himself

Violence down, Chidambaram pats himself

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that the level of violence in troubled states of Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur had come down in last two and half years that he has been in the office.

Chidambaram supporters celebrate court verdict

Chidambaram supporters celebrate court verdict

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

Congress workers in Union Home Minister P Chidambaram's native district in Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu on Saturday celebrated the Delhi court order rejecting a plea to make him an accused in the 2G case by bursting crackers.

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.

West Bengal CM meets PM, Chidambaram

West Bengal CM meets PM, Chidambaram

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

As the operation against Maoists in Lalgarh entered a crucial phase, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister P Chidamabaram on Saturday and apprised them of the situation there.

Complaint against Chidambaram over migrant remarks

Complaint against Chidambaram over migrant remarks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Asish Kumar Singh had also earlier lodged complaint cases against AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi and writer Arundhati Roy for their controversial statements.

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.

Chidambaram on terrorism,insurgency,police reforms

Chidambaram on terrorism,insurgency,police reforms

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram inaugurated a three-day long conference of directors general and inspectors general of police organised by the Intelligence Bureau in New Delhi on Monday. During his address, the home minister warned the senior police officials that cross-border terrorism 'is a matter of deep concern' and policing in India was always a challenge that has become graver after the terror attack on Mumbai.

Ramdev blames Chidambaram for Rajbala's death

Ramdev blames Chidambaram for Rajbala's death

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Flaying the Union government for the death of his devotee Rajbala who succumbed to her injuries suffered in the Ramlila ground lathi charge, yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday pointedly blamed Union Home Minister P Chidambaram for it.

RSS behind Ramdev's campaign: Chidambaram

RSS behind Ramdev's campaign: Chidambaram

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday charged the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of being behind Baba Ramdev's anti-corruption campaign. Chidambaram said the sangh had decided to support anyone raising the corruption issue.

Naxal violence a growing worry: Chidambaram

Naxal violence a growing worry: Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, who inaugurated the DGPs/IGPs Conference in New Delhi on Thursday, accepted the responsibility for violent Naxal incidents and said it was the government's duty to set out the context in which such terrorist attacks take place.

Did Chidambaram rescue a former client?

Did Chidambaram rescue a former client?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

The fact that S P Gupta was a former client of P Chidambaram is not germane to the controversy. The withdrawal of the cases in itself was scandalous. Not one of the three cases against Gupta impinge on the wider public interest, says Virendra Kapoor.