Arun Jaitley
Born on 28th December 1952, Arun Jaitley is a well-known Indian Politician. He is the current finance minister of India. He also took over the Defence ministry after Manohar Parrikar resigned when he was proposed to be the next CM of Goa. He was into politics from his early college days and was a student leader at ABPV.
23 Dec 2020
Bishan Singh Bedi wants his name removed from Kotla stand
Former Indian cricket team captain Bishan Singh Bedi has written to Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley, asking for the removal of his name from a stand at the Feroz Shah Kotla.
28 May 2020
Happy hours no more: Coronavirus changed rules of eating out
As it crept slyly into our lives, coronavirus upset all the apple carts possible. Beyond the staggering number of people it has killed, the virus has also brought economies to a halt, affecting most sectors.
01 Feb 2020
Budget 2020: Nirmala Sitharaman reveals three themes of Budget
As she rose to present her second Union Budget today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the budget for the financial year of 2020-21 revolves around three themes: Aspirational India, Economic development for All, and building a Caring society.
28 Dec 2019
Jaitley: Remembering the man (behind the politician) on his birth-anniversary
Finance Minister in Prime Minister Modi's first term and a highly-regarded parliamentarian, Arun Jaitley would have turned 67 today.
16 Nov 2019
Several DDCA members quit after Rajat Sharma's resignation
Following the resignation of Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rajat Sharma on Saturday, several other members of the association submitted their resignation.
27 Aug 2019
Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi's sprawling Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, famous for the innumerable cricket matches it hosted/hosts, will be renamed after late BJP leader Arun Jaitley, Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rajat Sharma confirmed on Tuesday.
26 Aug 2019
Opposition's 'curse' behind Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj's deaths: Pragya Thakur
In an explosive statement, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur on Monday held the Opposition responsible for the deaths of BJP leaders Arun Jaitley, Babulal Gaur, and Sushma Swaraj.
25 Aug 2019
BJP's troubleshooter and stalwart, Arun Jaitley cremated with state honors
One of the tallest leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arun Jaitley, who breathed his last on Saturday, was cremated with complete state honors at New Delhi's Nigam Bodh Ghat a short while ago.
25 Aug 2019
In Arun Jaitley, India has lost a legal luminary
Arun Jaitley, 66, donned many hats during his life. Starting off as a student leader and going on to handle key ministries like Finance and Defense in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, Jaitley's journey has been spectacular.
25 Aug 2019
#RIPArunJaitley: Remembering the man beyond his politics
Finance Minister in Prime Minister Modi's first term and a highly-regarded parliamentarian, Arun Jaitley passed away on Saturday.
24 Aug 2019
#RIPArunJaitley: BJP veteran's last rites at Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday
Former Union Finance Minister and senior BJP leader, Arun Jaitley, who passed away on Saturday, will be cremated on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi.
24 Aug 2019
Modi, Amit Shah, and other politicians condole Arun Jaitley's death
Two weeks after he was admitted to Delhi's AIIMS hospital following complaints of breathlessness, former Finance Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Arun Jaitley died on Saturday at the age of 66.
24 Aug 2019
#RIPArunJaitley: Seven things to know about the late BJP stalwart
Former Union Finance Minister and BJP stalwart, Arun Jaitley, passed away on Saturday after a prolonged illness.
24 Aug 2019
BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley passes away at 66
In a distressing piece of news, former Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley passed away today. He was 66.
16 Aug 2019
Arun Jaitley critical, President Kovind to visit AIIMS: Report
Former Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) days ago, is in critical condition, reports Zee News.
15 Aug 2019
BJP minister pays 'homage' to Jaitley, observes 'two-minutes silence'. What?
In a shocking incident, a minister of Gujarat state government paid homage to BJP leader and former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at a function on August 10, reports TOI.
10 Aug 2019
Arun Jaitley admitted to AIIMS; Modi, Shah pay a visit
Former Finance Minister and senior BJP leader, Arun Jaitley, was on Friday admitted to Delhi's AIIMS after he complained of palpitations and restlessness.
05 Aug 2019
#Article370Scrapped: How Indian politicians reacted
On Monday, India bore witness to history as the BJP-led Centre scrapped contentious Article 370, which granted autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir.
05 Aug 2019
Bishen Bedi pushed selection of his undeserving son: Gambhir
The controversy surrounding former Indian cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Bishen Singh Bedi took an ugly turn.
13 Jul 2019
Virender Sehwag's wife accuses business partners of forgery, FIR filed
Wife of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, Aarti has accused her agro-based company's business partners of forgery.
05 Jun 2019
What should India expect from new Home Minister Amit Shah
From 2014 to 2019, things have changed for PM Narendra Modi, for better. This time, he got a bigger mandate and he inducted his right-hand man Amit Shah into the Cabinet.
31 May 2019
From JNU student to FinMin, tracing Nirmala Sitharaman's incredible journey
On Friday, Nirmala Sitharaman took charge as India's new Finance Minister, making her the senior-most woman in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet.
30 May 2019
Before Modi takes oath, understanding how Union Cabinets are formed
Who will be a part of Narendra Modi's Cabinet, is a question which has kept political analysts busy since BJP got a thumping victory in 2019 general elections.
30 May 2019
Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Here's everything you need to know
Narendra Modi, who will take oath as Prime Minister on Thursday evening, started his day by remembering the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
29 May 2019
Arun Jaitley asks Modi to not include him in Cabinet
Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who handled Finance Ministry for years, has asked Narendra Modi to excuse him from the new government, claimed reports.
29 May 2019
Who all will be part of Narendra Modi's new cabinet?
Narendra Modi will take oath as Prime Minister for the second time on Thursday, May 30, exactly a week after he led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to a spectacular win in Lok Sabha polls.
24 May 2019
Arun Jaitley might not return as Finance Minister: Report
After a resounding victory in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon take up the task of forming his cabinet.
19 May 2019
In seventh phase of elections, PM Modi tests his fate
The final phase of 2019 general elections started on Sunday. Voters in 59 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across eight states namely Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Chandigarh, got inked.
06 May 2019
Rajiv Gandhi remark: Congress asks EC to act against Modi
The Congress has complained to Election Commission asking the body to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his choice of words against former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
05 May 2019
Everything wrong with CJI Ranjan Gogoi sexual harassment case
The Supreme Court of India has become the center of controversy ever since a former employee of the apex court leveled allegations of sexual harassment against the Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.
03 May 2019
After Azhar's listing, Pakistan seeks time to act against terror
After Masood Azhar's listing as UN-designated terrorist, Pakistan has sought more time from Paris-based terror financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to act on terrorism.
03 May 2019
Election Commission gives clean chits to both Modi and Rahul
Handing over a long rope to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Election Commission gave him another clean chit on Thursday for his speech in which he claimed India hadn't kept its nuclear buttons for Diwali.
02 May 2019
Jaitley says Opposition is not celebrating Azhar's global terrorist tag
The Opposition is not celebrating Masood Azhar's designation as a global terrorist as they may have to pay a political price, said Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday.
24 Apr 2019
Three-judge panel to probe sexual harassment allegations against CJI Gogoi
On Tuesday, a three-judge panel, led by Justice SA Bobde was formed to investigate the sexual harassment allegations leveled against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi by a former staffer.
22 Apr 2019
SC benches started hearings at 10:45 AM, 15 minutes late
On Monday, all benches of the Supreme Court commenced at 10:45 AM, 15 minutes past the actual time.
22 Apr 2019
Chowkidar chor hai: Rahul tells SC he regrets his comments
In what is sure to be used by BJP this election season, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said he regretted the comments he made on Rafale, which he attributed to the Supreme Court.
21 Apr 2019
Sunny Deol BJP candidate from Amritsar? Speculations rife
On Friday, BJP President Amit Shah met Bollywood actor Sunny Deol in Pune and sparked off speculations that the latter may be fielded from Amritsar, Punjab.
13 Apr 2019
Jaitley questions Rahul's qualification, says he got M.Phil without Masters
A day after Union Minister Smriti Irani's educational qualification dominated political conversations in the country, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley took a swipe at Congress President Rahul Gandhi saying he got his M.Phil degree without completing Masters.
12 Apr 2019
Yale "alumnus" Smriti Irani confirms she isn't a graduate
She was once India's HRD Minister but no one really knew how educated Smriti Irani is. Then she made a thumping proclamation that she had a degree from the prestigious Yale University.
08 Apr 2019
BJP releases its manifesto, promises to pass Citizenship Amendment Bill
The BJP released its manifesto, titled "Sankalp Patra", for the upcoming polls on Monday. The document was released in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party president Amit Shah, and union minister Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, and Rajnath Singh.
