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  Odisha Assembly passes resolution seeking caste-based census

  India | September 10, 2021 8:56 IST

  On the last day of Assembly's Monsoon session, SC and ST Development, and Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Jagannath Saraka moved the resolution, which was passed in the absence of opposition BJP and Congress members.

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  Lok Sabha passes Protection of Human Rights Bill

  India | July 19, 2019 18:14 IST

  A Bill to protect the rights of "right people", including vulnerable, farmers and financially backward persons, was on Friday passed in the Lok Sabha with voice vote.

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  Brazilian swimmer Etiene Medeiros cleared of doping, to compete at Rio Olympic

  Other Sports | July 01, 2016 13:41 IST

  Brazilian swimmer Etiene Medeiros is free to compete at the Rio Olympic Games in August after being cleared of doping charges.

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  Expect Insurance Bill to be passed in Winter session: Arun Jaitley

  Politics | November 05, 2014 15:40 IST

  New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today expressed hope that the long-pending and controversial Insurance Amendment Bill, that seeks to raise FDI in the sector from existing 26% to 49%, will get Parliament nod in

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  Egypt constitution passed with 63.8% support

  World | December 26, 2012 8:18 IST

  Cairo, Dec 26: Egypt's constitution was passed with 63.8 per cent voter support in the two-stage referendum that that deeply polarised the country.The high comission for elections announced the new Egyptian constitution has been approved

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  Cong Not To Rest Till Strong Lokpal Bill Is Passed : Rahul

  India | December 30, 2011 20:54 IST

  Saharanpur (UP), Dec 30: As the Lokpal Bill failed to get Parliament's nod, Rahul Gandhi today said Congress will not rest till a strong law is passed and slammed the BJP, saying those who used

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  Whistle-Blowers Bill Passed In LS

  India | December 28, 2011 0:10 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 27: A Bill which seeks to provide for setting up a regular mechanism to encourage persons to disclose information on corruption or wilful misuse of power by public servants, including ministers was

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  Lokpal Bill Passed, Statute Amendment Bill Defeated In Lok Sabha

  India | December 28, 2011 10:10 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 27: After failed moves over the past 43 years, Lok Sabha tonight passed a historic bill to create a nine-member anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal after a marathon debate but the government suffered a

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  Team Anna Wants Lokpal Bill Passed Before Food Security Bill

  India | December 19, 2011 23:05 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 19: Team Anna tonight demanded that Lokpal Bill be passed by Parliament before the legislation on Food Security to ensure that the money spent on ensuring food for all reaches the deserved

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  Lokpal Bill Should Be Passed On Parliament's Consensus : PM

  India | December 14, 2011 21:42 IST

  New Delhi, Dec 14: As he met leaders of various political parties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said he was keen to see the “momentous” Lokpal Bill passed during the current session of Parliament based

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  Will Work With Congress If Lokpal Bill Is Passed : Hazare

  India | October 15, 2011 22:09 IST

  Ralegan Siddhi, Oct 15: After campaigning against it in the Hisar Lok Sabha by election, Anna Hazare today said he will work with Congress across the country if the UPA government brings a strong Lokpal

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  Won't Back Down Till Lokpal Bill Is Passed, Says Anna Hazare

  India | August 18, 2011 22:00 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 18: Anna Hazare in a message from Tihar Jail on Thursday said that he will continue his protest till the government passes the civil society's version of the Lokpal Bill. Anna will