KARTI CHIDAMBARAM
Aircel-Maxis Deal: Delhi HC stays trial against Chidambaram
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the trial court's proceedings against former Union Minister P. Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case. Chidambaram, who challenged the trial court's acceptance of the Enforcement Directorate's complaint, will await the next hearing date. The case revolves around alleged irregularities in a 2006 investment deal approved during Chidambaram's tenure as Finance Minister.
Delhi HC stays trial court proceedings against P Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the trial court's proceedings against senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case. Chidambaram challenged the trial court's decision to acknowledge the charges filed by the Enforcement Directorate, arguing that the necessary permission for prosecution of a former public servant was absent.
CBI chargesheets Karti Chidambaram, others in Chinese workers' visa corruption case
CBI has filed a charge sheet against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others for alleged bribery in 2011. Karti and his associates allegedly facilitated visas for Chinese nationals working on a power project. The charge sheet includes criminal conspiracy, cheating, and forgery accusations. Payments were routed through a Mumbai company using false invoices.
Rahul Gandhi asks Lok Sabha Speaker to end restrictions on media in Parliament
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to lift media restrictions in Parliament. He expressed concern over reporters being confined to a designated area. Birla advised Gandhi to address the issue privately, not in the House. Opposition leaders including Derek O'Brien and Karti Chidambaram stood in solidarity with journalists, labeling the restrictions as censorship. Birla later assured journalists that their concerns would be resolved.
'PM Modi clarified it very well... Give the scheme a chance': Retd Air Marshall SP Singh on Agnipath
Retired Air Marshal SP Singh defended the Agnipath scheme, praising Prime Minister Modi's support for the initiative, despite opposition criticism. Singh described the scheme as a positive reform for the armed forces, encouraging patience as it develops. BJP MP Ravi Kishan criticized opposition parties for undermining the morale of aspiring soldiers, while Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram and Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad condemned the scheme, calling it inadequate and promising its reversal if their alliance comes to power.
"Agnipath scheme in no way strengthens capability of armed forces": Congress' Karti P Chidambaram
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram criticized the Agnipath scheme, claiming it doesn't enhance the armed forces' capacity or capability due to its short-term nature and inadequate training. Similarly, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad pledged to end the scheme if the INDIA bloc gains power. Amidst these criticisms, PM Modi defended the Agnipath scheme during Kargil Vijay Diwas, emphasizing it as a necessary reform to keep the Army young and fit. He accused opposition parties of politicizing national security issues. Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates India's victory in Operation Vijay, reclaiming strategic positions from Pakistani infiltrators.
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Karti Chidambaram urges Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to restore senior citizens' concessions
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to reinstate senior citizens' concessions and address safety issues related to ticketless traveling to ensure the well-being of commuters. Chidambaram highlighted the withdrawal of concessions during the pandemic, calling for their urgent restoration and citing concerns over the revenue earned from their withdrawal.
Chinese visa 'scam': Delhi court grants interim bail to three accused
Delhi court grants interim bail to 3 accused in a money laundering case involving a Chinese visa scam linked to Karti Chidambaram. ED to reply to bail applications. Case related to alleged issuance of visas to Chinese nationals.
Congress releases 4th list of 46 Lok Sabha poll candidates; Digvijay Singh to contest from Rajgarh
Former finance minister's son and Member of Parliament Karti Chidambaram has been fielded from Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga. The list comprises the names of candidates from Assam, Andaman, MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, UP, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.
Karti Chidambaram took Rs 50L bribe through close aide in Chinese visa case: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram received illegal gratification of Rs 50 lakh through his associate S Bhaskararaman for facilitating approval for reusing Chinese visas for Talwandi Sabo Power Limited's power project in Punjab.
Special Court takes cognisance of ED's complaint against Karti Chidambaram
The ED had launched a money laundering probe against Karti and seven others in May 2022 on the basis of an FIR registered by the CBI in May 2022. The CBI had alleged that Karti received an "illegal gratification of ?50 lakh to illegally facilitate visas for 263 Chinese nationals" to complete a power project.
Chinese visa 'scam': Delhi court summons Karti Chidambaram, others following ED chargesheet
The judge directed Karti Chidambaram, his former chartered accountant S Bhaskararaman and six others, including representatives of a few companies, to appear before the court on April 5. The accused also include Padam Dugar, Vikas Makharia, Mansoor Siddiqi, Dugar Housing Ltd, Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt Ltd and Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd.
Election Commissioner Arun Goel's sudden resignation has led to a crisis: Karti Chidambaram
The sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel has sparked a Constitutional crisis, with the central government yet to offer any explanation, according to Congress leader Karti Chidambaram. Karti expressed concern that no press conference or official statement has been made regarding the resignation of a senior figure in a constitutional role.
ED files fresh chargesheet against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Karti Chidambaram and others in a money laundering case linked to alleged issuance of visas to Chinese nationals. The ED has named P Chidambaram, S Bhaskararaman, and others. The case is listed for a hearing on March 16. The CBI had raided the Chidambaram family's premises and arrested Bhaskararaman.
Chinese Visa 'scam': Delhi Court reserves order on ED's charge sheet against Karti Chidambaram
Delhi court reserves order on taking cognisance of ED charge sheet against Karti Chidambaram and others in money laundering case linked to Chinese visa scam. Special Judge M K Nagpal hears arguments, posts matter for March 16. Investigation ongoing to establish magnitude of laundered money.
Uttarakhand test lab for Hindutva Iran: Karti Chidambaram on UCC bill
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram criticised the BJP regarding the approval of the Uniform Civil Code bill in Uttarakhand, claiming that the party is intruding into private spheres of individuals, and labeling the hill state as a "testing ground for Hindutva ideology". The Uttarakhand Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill on Wednesday, potentially setting a precedent for other states governed by the BJP to adopt similar legislation.
Karti Chidambaram appears before ED third time in less than one month
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram made his third appearance before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi on Friday. He was questioned in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged issuance of visas to Chinese nationals in 2011. The 52-year-old legislator from Sivaganga Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu had previously been questioned on December 23 and January 2.
Chinese visa case: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram appears before ED, calls it 'futile exercise'
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram appeared before the Enforcement Directorate regarding an alleged money laundering case related to the issuance of Chinese visas. Describing it as a routine exercise ahead of elections, Karti stated that he had already answered similar summonses. The case involves allegations of receiving Rs 50 lakh to facilitate visas for 263 Chinese nationals for a Punjab power project.
Karti Chidambaram appears before ED in money laundering case
?? The ED case pertains to the allegations of Rs 50 lakh being paid as kickbacks to Karti and his close associate S Bhaskararaman by a top executive of the Vedanta group company Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd. (TSPL), which was setting up a power plant in Punjab, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR.
Chinese visa case: Karti Chidambaram calls ED probe 'fishing and roving' inquiry
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeks exemption from ED summons related to a money laundering case involving alleged kickbacks from a Vedanta group company. The summons, linked to Chinese visa issuance in 2011, prompts Karti to request time for document collection, labeling the probe as a broad inquiry. He asserts cooperation but questions the summons' specifics and necessity for personal financial data scrutiny. Karti emphasizes previous document submissions and claims the latest summons were issued mechanically.
ED summons Karti Chidambaram in PMLA probe; MP calls it 'most bogus' case
The 52-year-old legislator from the Sivaganga Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu was summoned by the central agency to appear this week at its office here and record his statement in the case being probed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Karti Chidambaram uses timed-out dismissal analogy on Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha
Talking to PTI outside Parliament, Chidambaram said a woman, particularly a single woman who has been humiliated and wronged, only rises in politics. He said Moitra is going to come back to the 18th Lok Sabha with a bigger winning margin of votes.
There can be no dip in LS seat allotted for TN Congress in INDIA bloc: Karti Chidambaram
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has stated that the Congress in Tamil Nadu should receive the same number of seats to contest in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as it did in 2019. This view has been conveyed to Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The party leaders discussed the action plan for the future, the upcoming elections, and strengthening the party. It was emphasized that there should be no reduction in the number of seats allotted to the Congress in Tamil Nadu for the 2024 elections compared to the 2019 elections.
SC Hearing on Upholding of PMLA Provisions
A 3-judge bench comprising Justices S.K. Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, and Bela M Trivedi will hear the review petition filed by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others from October 18.
How can India land on Moon and still have manual scavenging: Karti Chidambaram
Chidambaram also urged the government to institute fellowships and scholarships to enable more and more students from government schools to join ISRO. Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole on August 23, propelling India to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface.
Tamil Nadu minister Stalin Jr¡¯s comments on Sanatana Dharma triggers rebuke across South
Udhayanidhi Stalin said at an event in Chennai on Saturday that the Sanatana Dharma was like dengue and malaria, and that they should think of not fighting it but eradicating it. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram¡¯s endorsement of the statement fuelled demands for Karnataka¡¯s ruling party to clarify its stand on the matter.
Delhi court allows Karti Chidambaram to travel to France, UK
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram, who is accused in the Aircel-Maxis and INX Media scams, has been granted permission by a Delhi court to travel to France and the UK from September 15 to 27. Chidambaram stated that he was invited to attend a tennis tournament in France and needed to visit his daughter in UK.
Don't show obscene content: Parliamentary panel tells OTT platforms
Last month, ET had reported that the parliamentary panel may summon executives from OTT platforms after its members expressed concern over the content broadcast by them. The meeting was also attended by the secretary in the information and broadcasting ministry, Apurva Chandra, along with other officials.
After Congress seeks caste census, BJP points to UPA government stance
Congress-led UPA government had conducted caste census in 2011. However, BJP sources who refused to be named said the then government did not publish the data for three years.
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