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Sonia’s visit came days after former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy from the Janata Dal Secular met Shivakumar at Tihar. (Photo: File)

'We have to fight them': Sonia tells D K Shivakumar during her visit

Last month, Sonia was at Tihar to visit former minister P Chidambaram who was arrested by CBI in the INX Media case.

23 Oct 2019 9:47 AM

Speaking to media after meeting Shivakumar, Kumaraswamy said, "Political issues are different and personal equation is different.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Shivakumar very strong, will fight,' says H D Kumaraswamy

Kumaraswamy on Monday met Congress leader DK Shivakumar at Tihar Jail and called it 'personal visit'.

21 Oct 2019 12:57 PM

Officers of ED who arrived at Tihar Jail to interrogate P Chidambram are Mahesh Gupta, Sandeep Thapliyal, and Dainik Jain. (Photo: ANI)

INX case: P Chidambaram arrested after ED probe in Tihar

Special CBI Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar allowed the ED to interrogate him.

16 Oct 2019 9:33 AM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had arrested Chidambaram on August 21 following which he was sent to judicial custody till October 3 by the court. (Photo: File)

P Chidambaram moves pleas seeking 'home-cooked food' in Tihar jail

The court is slated to hear the plea on October 3.

01 Oct 2019 4:42 PM

The leader was arrested by the agency on September 3 and was sent to judicial custody in Tihar jail on September 17. Prior to that, he was in ED's custody for 14 days. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi court extends D K Shivakumar's judicial custody till Oct 15

During today's hearing, ED counsel moved an application seeking further interrogation of Shivakumar in judicial custody in Tihar.

01 Oct 2019 3:39 PM

Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI 40 days ago from his Jor Bagh house in national capital Delhi in the INX Media case. (Photo: PTI)

'May influence witnesses': Delhi High Court rejects Chidambaram's bail plea

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had described the former finance minister P Chidambaram as a flight risk.

30 Sep 2019 3:34 PM

Adding further, Karti stated that such events were creating a very toxic and negative atmosphere for the polity of the country. (Photo: ANI)

'Nothing but political vendetta', says Karti after meeting P Chidambaram at Tihar

A Delhi court on Thursday extended Chidambaram's judicial custody till October 3 in a corruption case filed by the CBI.

26 Sep 2019 1:33 PM

On Thursday, a CBI court in Delhi extended Chidambaram’s judicial custody till October 3 as the investigation agency sought an extension of his remand. (Photo: PTI)

Chidambaram says he was denied pillow, chair in jail; asks adequate diet

Sibal said Chidambaram is suffering from various ailments like coronary artery disease, hypertension, impaired glycemia and has lost weight.

20 Sep 2019 10:51 AM

Congress leader P Chidambaram, in jail on charges of corruption, said through his family on his birthday on Monday, and added that his thoughts on the day are on the economy. (Photo: File)

At heart I feel '74 years young', thoughts on economy: Chidambaram on his birthday

Chidambaram has been lodged in Tihar Jail since September 5 by a Delhi court in connection with the INX Media corruption case.

16 Sep 2019 2:44 PM

Chidambaram said that he feels '74-years-young at heart' and that his spirits have been lifted higher. (Photo: File | PTI)

P Chidambaram turns 74 in Tihar jail, shows concern for economy of country

Last week, a CBI court sent Chidambaram to judicial custody in Tihar Jail till September 19.

16 Sep 2019 2:17 PM

Chidambaram had moved two applications before the high court, one for seeking regular bail and another for seeking setting aside of the order of September 5 passed by the trial court that sent him to 14 days' judicial custody. (Photo: PTI)

‘Same food available for everyone in jail,’ court tells ex-FM Chidambaram

The arguments took place while court was hearing regular bail application filed by Chidambaram in CBI case pertaining to INX media.

12 Sep 2019 3:36 PM

On September 5, another special court granted Chidambaram and his son Karti anticipatory bail in the Aircel Maxis cases lodged by CBI and ED. (Photo: PTI)

INX Media: Ex-FM Chidambaram applies for bail in Delhi High Court

Chidambaram was sent to judicial custody in Tihar Jail on Sep 5 for alleged clearances given to INX Media.

11 Sep 2019 2:50 PM

Chidambaram is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the ED pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union Finance Minister. (Photo: File)

Chidambaram's another Twitter message, expresses concern over state of economy

Chidambaram, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with INX Media case, has asked his family to tweet on his behalf.

11 Sep 2019 12:55 PM

Chidambaram is housed in Jail number 7 — reserved mainly for economic offenders — that also housed his son Karti. (Photo: File)

Chidambaram says 'no officer has done anything wrong, don't want anyone to be arrested'

Chidambaram was sent to 14-day judicial custody in the INX Media corruption case.

09 Sep 2019 12:53 PM

It was not before Friday that Chidambaram was provided a wooden board, that to on medical advice. Along with which, he was given three, four blankets. (Photo: File)

INX case: Chidambaram spent his first night in Tihar jail sleeping on floor

Wooden boards are given only to inmates above 60 years of age on the written recommendation of jail's authorised doctors.

07 Sep 2019 11:25 AM

Former finance minister P. Chidambaram being taken to Tihar Jail in New Delhi on Thursday in connection with the INX Media case. (Photo: PTI)

P Chidambaram gets a jolt, sent to Tihar for 14 days

Special judge Ajay Kumar ordered 14-day judicial custody for the veteran Congress leader, during which he will be kept in Tihar Jail.

06 Sep 2019 1:34 AM

The CBI has accused Chidambaram of facilitating a huge infusion of foreign funds into the television company INX Media in 2007, when he was Finance Minister, at the behest of his son Karti Chidambaram, who allegedly received kickbacks for his role. (Photo: ANI)

'Worried about economy': Ex-FM after 14-day Tihar jail sentence

The former minister's efforts to stay out of jail failed miserably after the judge refused his offer of surrendering to ED.

05 Sep 2019 8:08 PM

In Tihar jail, Apoorva has learnt reading 15 of the total 78 cards in the seven classes taken by Dr Singh. Apoorva takes notes and clears her doubt, she said. (Photo: File)

Arrested for killing ex-CM's son, Apoorva learns tarot card reading in Tihar Jail

Apoorva, a 36-yr-old lawyer, had been wanting to learn to read tarot cards for five-six years but could not due to one or the other reason.

15 Jul 2019 8:49 AM

The ED had previously said that two diaries in the form of a pen drive were recovered from the possession of Saxena, which allegedly belonged to Gupta. (Photo: Representational Image)

Sushen Gupta tried his best, couldn’t destroy evidence: ED to Delhi court

Gupta was arrested on March 26 and is currently lodged in Tihar jail.

15 Apr 2019 3:46 PM

Witness tutored by CBI, alleges Sajjan Kumar’s counsel

The riots broke out after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984.

10 Apr 2019 2:12 AM

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