Page 2 of P Chidambaram

Chidambaram hails minimum balance waiver by leading banks: ‘Some earned hundreds of crores per year’

Several major Indian banks have waived their minimum balance requirements in recent weeks amid growing backlash

July 7, 2025 18:57 IST

P Chidambaram criticises new criminal laws; BJP questions his contribution to Indian governance. (Image Source: Twitter)

P Chidambaram calls new criminal laws a ‘cut-paste job’, says reform exercise a waste; BJP hits back

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has labeled India’s new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) a “waste” and a “cut and…

July 2, 2025 19:13 IST

Crucial Reforms for India's Economy – From Farm Productivity to Deregulation. (Image Source: PTI)

Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: MoF – Accept or reject, don’t ignore

An insightful analysis of the recent Ministry of Finance Consultative Committee meeting highlights critical areas for India’s economic growth. This…

June 28, 2025 22:45 IST

Chidambaram says Vodafone Idea needs a takeover by a global company, not more government funding.

‘To revive Vi government must not…,’ Chidambaram pitches for foreign company takeover

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram opposes further government investment in Vodafone Idea, suggesting a global telecom company should take over…

June 25, 2025 17:53 IST

The author argues that India has not become a "better for all," "stronger," or "fairer" place since 2014. (Image Source: Reuters)

Across the isle by P Chidambaram: Eleven years – A critique

This analytical piece examines Narendra Modi’s 11-year tenure as India’s Prime Minister, assessing his government’s performance beyond quantitative metrics, focusing…

June 14, 2025 22:18 IST

Chidambaram flags alarming trend of investment cancellations by Indian companies; calls out Finance Ministry

Citing recent data, Chidambaram said that the ratio of abandoned projects to new investment announcements has surged to 35.9 per…

Updated: May 30, 2025 07:15 IST

P. Chidambaram weighs in on India’s economic growth with a comparative view of UPA and NDA era progress. (Image:ANI)

Chidambaram counters NITI Aayog’s claim; says NDA fell short

After the NITI Aayog CEO announced that India’s per capita income had doubled in 11 years under the NDA government,…

May 26, 2025 17:33 IST

Why no jobs for most youth? / Representative Photo (Image Source: GettyImages)

Across the isle by P Chidambaram: Why no jobs for most youth?

…The regrettable but inescapable conclusions are, firstly, that the applicants for jobs do not have the education or the skills…

Updated: May 26, 2025 14:08 IST

PMLA being abused to target opposition, warned about it during UPA government: Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said that his caution went unheard and today, the law is being used to suppress the…

Updated: May 18, 2025 11:18 IST

The author highlights the discrepancy between Trump's statements and India's official stance. (Image Source: Reuters)

Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: The irrepressible Mr Trump

This article discusses the perceived involvement of US President Donald Trump in mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following…

May 18, 2025 05:30 IST

Is INDIA alliance still intact? Chidambarm has doubts, says, ‘it seems frail’

Speaking at an event, Chidambaram responded to comments made by Mrityunjay Singh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party, who appeared optimistic…

May 16, 2025 12:11 IST

‘Pahalgam terror attack a failure of local intelligence sources,’ says Chidambaram, calls for govt to ‘weigh its options’

“It is for the government to weigh their options and choose the most effective one,” Chidambaram said.

April 24, 2025 07:34 IST

‘If the prices have declined…’: Chidambaram slams LPG, petrol price hike amid global oil slump

Oil prices have seen a significant decline in 2025, with Brent crude oil falling by USD 10.31 per barrel or…

Updated: April 8, 2025 11:04 IST

Police personnel stand guard outside Teele Wali Masjid, after the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Photo Credit: PTI

Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: Malice towards Muslims

Hindu religious and charitable institutions are administered by Hindus and Hindus alone. No one would suggest—or accept—that in the administration…

April 6, 2025 05:06 IST

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‘What is there to be speechless?’: Nirmala Sitharaman issues clarification about capital expenditure, slams Chidambaram

Chidambaram had claimed earlier in the day that the government had cut Rs 92,682 crore from central government capital expenditure…

April 1, 2025 22:52 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with United States President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC earlier this year. Photo credit: @narendramodi/x

Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: Mr Modi stoops, will he conquer?

India’s response so far has been secretive and reactive. The government announced tariff reductions in the budget for 2025-26. Mr…

March 30, 2025 02:00 IST

'India can't be defiant with US, we're not a…,' says Chidambaram over Trump's tariff diktat

‘I’m afraid Mr. Trump is…’, Chidambaram calls government’s tariff policy knee-jerk, ‘no one is privy’

‘Around 20 pe rcent of India’s auto component sector’s revenue comes from exports, with 27 perc ent of that going…

March 28, 2025 08:49 IST

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Across the isle by P Chidambaram: Collective action than dosti

Prime Minister Modi, while flattering President Trump, aims to negotiate key issues like immigration, trade, tariffs, nuclear energy, and international…

March 23, 2025 01:02 IST

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