Jairam Ramesh

Top Court To Hear Jairam Ramesh's Plea On Aadhaar In November

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 1, 2017

The Supreme Court today said it would hear Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to certify a bill to amend the Aadhaar law as a money bill in the first week of November.

'Congress In Existential Crisis': Jairam Ramesh's Critique Stings Party

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday August 8, 2017

The Congress is facing an "existential crisis" and its leaders behave like "Sultans" even with the sultanate gone, one of its seniormost leaders Jairam Ramesh has said - his words a glancing blow for the grand old party on a day it was struggling to win a five-time Rajya Sabha seat.

'Sultanate Has Gone, But...': Jairam Ramesh Admits Congress Crisis

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 8, 2017

The Congress is facing an "existential crisis", senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said on Monday and pitched for "a collective effort" by party leaders to "overcome" the challenges it faced from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.

State Land Acquisition Laws Weakened Provision Of Consent And Social Impact Assessment: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 9, 2017

Several state laws on land acquisition have weakened the provisions of consent and social impact assessment as laid down by the 2013 law, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Saturday.

When Indira Gandhi Was Livid With Minister's Plan To Buy Aircraft

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 25, 2017

When Karan Singh proposed a plan to buy an aircraft in 1973 for use by Project Tiger officials, it was shot down by a livid Indira Gandhi who asked him, "Have we got our priorities wrong?" This incident that took place May 1973, barely a month after the launch of Project Tiger, finds mention in Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's new book, "Indira Gand...

Jairam Ramesh's Book On Indira Gandhi As A Naturalist To Be Released Tomorrow

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 13, 2017

Former Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's book on Indira Gandhi, which showcases the former Prime Minister's lesser known traits as a conservationist, will be released here tomorrow.

Don't Confront US Over Withdrawal From Paris Accord, Jairam Ramesh Advises Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 4, 2017

Former environment minister Jairam Ramesh has described the withdrawal of the US from the Paris climate deal as "unfortunate", but advised the Indian government not to take "panga" or confront the Americans over the issue. He, however, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to send a clear message to US President Donald Trump, in a meeting expected nex...

Contrary To PM Narendra Modi's Claims, Indian Economy Stagnant, Says Congress' Jairam Ramesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 15, 2017

The Congress on Saturday said contrary to claims by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian economy was stagnant and investments were not coming.

Rahul Gandhi Hunts For Support For Today's Vote On GST Tax Reform Bills

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Raija Susan Panicker | Wednesday April 5, 2017

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi met CPM leader Sitaram Yechury for 45 minutes today, over a cup of coffee, the latter said. Mr Gandhi has sought the Left's support for an amendment that the Congress' Jairam Ramesh will seek tomorrow when four GST or Goods and Services Tax bills are voted on in the Rajya Sabha.

Lawmakers Take Umbrage Over Court Remarks On 'Crorepati' MPs

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 23, 2017

Drawing the line between the roles of the executive and the judiciary, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said parliament alone has the authority to approve how public money is to be spent and it alone can legislate on how much pension MPs can draw.

Will Arun Jaitley Fall Ill Tomorrow, Jairam Ramesh Asks In Parliament

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2017

Will Finance Minister Arun Jaitley fall ill tomorrow? This was an intriguing question posed by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in Rajya Sabha after a discussion on biometric identification Aadhaar, listed for Wednesday, was put off.

Opposition Protests Zero Import Duty On Wheat, Says It's Anti-Farmer

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 9, 2016

Angry Opposition protests over government's move to slash import duty on wheat to zero allegedly to benefit multinational firms forced adjournment of the proceedings of Rajya Sabha till afternoon today.

Congress Takes Aim At Urjit Patel In Latest Attack On Notes Ban

India News | Written by Sandeep Phukan | Sunday November 27, 2016

Urjit Patel, who took charge of the Reserve Bank of India less than three months ago, has found himself in the crosshairs of the Congress party's latest attack against the government's big demonetisation move.

Demonetisation: Arun Jaitley Defends RBI Governor Urjit Patel

Press Trust of India | Sunday November 27, 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley came to the defence of RBI Governor Urjit Patel in the wake of criticism by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, saying it is an "unfair attack" and politicians should refrain from making comments on those who cannot defend themselves.

Discourse on Pollution Only When Delhi Got Affected

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday November 9, 2016

Though the problem of pollution in India has been endemic, it is only when the national capital has been affected that the problem has got media attention, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Tuesday.

Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu Pledges To Donate Eyes

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 3, 2016

Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu today announced that she will donate her eyes at the Run of Vision programme organised by Kashyap Memorial Eye Hospital (KMEH), Ranchi.

PM Modi's Balochistan Comment Attempt To Whip Up Jingoism, Says Jairam Ramesh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 17, 2016

The Congress on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments on Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan were an attempt to whip up jingoism.

Uniform Civil Code 'Short-Hand For Imposing RSS's View', Says Jairam Ramesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 27, 2016

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has alleged the demand for bringing a Uniform Civil Code is a "cloak" for imposing Hindu Personal Law and "RSS's view" on what women should be entitled to.

Priyanka Gandhi Alone Can't Revive Congress: Jairam Ramesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 18, 2016

Amid the clamour within a section of Congress for Priyanka Gandhi to take an active political role, senior leader Jairam Ramesh has said no individual has a magic wand to revive the party and a team effort is the only way forward.

Unrealistic To Expect Congress To Pass GST Bill In Poisonous Atmosphere: Jairam Ramesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 17, 2016

Charging Prime Minister Narendra Modi with "poisoning" the political atmosphere, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has said it is unrealistic for the BJP-led NDA government to expect his party to cooperate and facilitate passage of the GST bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi Could Be Congress Chief By September: Senior Party Leader

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 6, 2016

A senior leader, who declined to be identified, said Mr Gandhi could be the party chief by September.

It's A One-Man Government, Reshuffle Won't Make Any Difference, Says Congress

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 4, 2016

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress today said the much-talked about reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers would hardly make any difference as it is a "one-man government".

Government Decision On FDI Panic Reaction To Raghuram Rajan's Exit: Congress

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 20, 2016

The Congress party today termed the Narendra Modi government's decision to relax FDI norms in some key sectors as a "panic reaction" to Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan's announcement of not seeking a second term.

Nirmala Sitharaman Wins Rajya Sabha Seat From Karnataka, Congress Gets 3

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 12, 2016

The ruling Congress today won three seats and the opposition BJP one seat in the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka.

Rahul Gandhi Is De Facto Congress Chief, He Should Become De Jure: Jairam Ramesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 5, 2016

"Rahul Gandhi is de facto Congress chief but he should become de jure" and make the party battle ready without waiting for anti-incumbency to build up against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said today.

Jairam Ramesh, Oscar Fernandes File Nominations For Rajya Sabha Polls

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 30, 2016

Three Congress candidates, including former Union ministers Jairam Ramesh and Oscar Fernandes, today filed their nominations for the biennial elections to fill four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka.

Congress Nominates P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal For Rajya Sabha Elections

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 28, 2016

Former finance minister P Chidambaram is Congress nominee from Maharashtra for the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha while senior leaders Kapil Sibal and Jairam Ramesh have been named from Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka respectively.

In Dig At PM, Jairam Ramesh Congratulates 'Finance Minister Of Somalia'

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 26, 2016

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wedneday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he congratulated his friend T M Thomas Isaac for, what he sarcastically said, taking over as "Finance Minister of Somalia".

Congress Attacks PM Modi On Rajya Sabha's Failure To Pass Afforestation Bill

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 14, 2016

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi rued that Rajya Sabha failed to pass the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, Congress today hit out at the government for not accepting the amendments proposed by opposition parties.

Jairam Ramesh Takes On Arun Jaitley, Calls Him 'Master Spinner Of Facts'

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 13, 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and outgoing Rajya Sabha member and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today indulged in a light hearted banter and used cricket to take on each other.