home ministry
As PC gets on with his job, he tries to be more accommodative
Magazine | Nov 30, 2009
For The Record
This is the golden rule in a democracy. Its sub-rule is that what is a minority in one place could well be the majority in another, says the home minister. 'Alas, some think that the golden rule is dispensable or that it can be applied selectively.'
Web | Nov 03, 2009
For The Record
What is the message that the CPI (Maoist) intends to convey? These are questions not only to the CPI (Maoist) but also to those who speak on their behalf and chastise the government.
Web | Oct 26, 2009
For The Record
Full text of the Sixth Nani A. Palkhivala memorial lecture delivered by the home minister on October 5, 2009 at Mumbai in which he also spoke, inter alia, on Naxalism and terrorism
Web | Oct 15, 2009
PROGRESS REPORT
Sivaganga: P. Chidambaram
Magazine | May 04, 2009
government: mha
PC brings his no-nonsense working style to the home ministry. Will he succeed?
Magazine | Jan 26, 2009
For The Record
Fallout of 26/11: 'There must be no ambiguity or confusion about who is in-charge; who will have overall authority over the different forces; who will deploy the forces according to the needs of the situation; and who will be held accountable for the success of the operation'
Web | Jan 06, 2009
For The Record
'In the days before his death, questions were raised about the genuineness of the investigations that were being conducted by Shri Karkare in a terrorist case. After his death, questions are being raised about the circumstances in which he was killed'
Web | Dec 23, 2008
Parliament Debate
'Given the nature of the threat, we cannot go back to "business as usual". In the next few weeks and months, it will be my endeavour to take certain hard decisions and prepare the country and the people to face the challenge of terrorism'
Web | Dec 12, 2008
Parliament Debate
'...Policeman, usually an overworked policeman, usually a policeman who is working about 12 to 14 hours a day, a policeman whose housing is in very poor condition, a policeman who occasionally falters, it is that policeman who is willing to lay down his life to save the lives of many other Indians'
Web | Dec 12, 2008
Parliament Debate
'....the perpetrators of terrorist acts cannot go unpunished. There is a cost and they must realise there will be a cost.. We must have the right to defend ourselves, we have a right to protect ourselves and we will do that. At the same time, we do not wish ill on the people of Pakistan...'
Web | Dec 12, 2008
For The Record
'You must ask yourself why the buyer is buying in these times of perceived uncertainty and, therefore, ask yourself the further question whether there is a need to act in haste or in panic. In my view, there is no reason at all to act in haste or to give room for panic'
Web | Oct 13, 2008
For The Record
With the inflation at a 13-year high, it was inevitable that the FM would be asked to make soothing sounds. All he could predictably do was to blame the global oil shock and that monetary measures are in the offing...
Web | Jun 21, 2008
REJOINDER
The finance minister joins issue with the BJP National Executive’s Resolution on prices and puts up a point by point rejoinder aimed at exposing "BJP's false claims" and "poor fiscal management"
Web | Jun 07, 2008
Interview
A couple of hours after presenting his fifth straight budget, finance minister P. Chidambaram took time out from glancing at reactions on TV to speak with Outlook Group's Sonal Sachdev and Lola Nayar.
Magazine | Mar 10, 2008
Budget 2008-2009
The budget speech will perhaps be remembered the most for the line: "The total value of overdue loans being waived is estimated at Rs.50,000 crore and the OTS relief on the overdue loans is estimated at Rs.10,000 crore"
Web | Feb 29, 2008
Budget 2008-2009
Tax Proposals: Concessions in exemption limits, raising short-term capital gains tax by 5% and leaving the corporate income tax unchanged...
Web | Feb 29, 2008
Economic Survey
"There are a number of things going in favour of India. We need to capitalize on these opportunities while at the same time responding to the evolving situation in the global economy in a manner that our growth story is not affected."
Web | Feb 28, 2008
Budget 2007-2008
Budget 2006-07 speech by the Minister of Finance. 'Saint Tiruvalluvar watches over us and warns—If ploughmen keep their hands folded/Even sages claiming renunciation cannot find salvation'
Web | Feb 28, 2007
Budget 2007-2008
Budget 2006-07 speech by the Minister of Finance. Tax Proposals: 'on direct taxes are estimated to yield a gain of Rs.3,000 crore. On the indirect taxes side, the proposals are revenue neutral'.
Web | Feb 28, 2007