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  Will not take immediate decision on Lokpal: Centre tells SC

  India | April 24, 2014 11:37 IST

  New Delhi: The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that it will not take any immediate decision on the appointment of chairperson and members of the Lokpal, virtually indicating that the decision in this regard

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  Would do less films to devote more time to people: Tiwari

  Politics | March 28, 2014 14:57 IST

  New Delhi: Bhojpuri superstar and BJP contestant from North-East Delhi Manoj Tiwari is unperturbed by criticism that he is a ‘parachuted' candidate and says he would cut down on the number of films to devote

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  Kejriwal comes out of his cage: His target is not Lokpal, it's Lok Sabha

  India | February 15, 2014 9:51 IST

  New Delhi: Friday's dramatic developments inside the Delhi Assembly followed a well-scripted path charted out by the outgoing Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his close advisers. In the morning, when reports came that the

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  Govt ignores BJP objection, Lokpal likely to be appointed by month-end

  Politics | February 02, 2014 14:23 IST

  New Delhi: The chairperson and members of anti-corruption body Lokpal may be appointed by this month-end as government has decided not to withdraw the advertisement seeking nominations for these posts despite a demand from BJP.

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  We are committed to Lokpal: Rahul Gandhi tells Anna Hazare

  Politics | December 17, 2013 12:08 IST

  New Delhi: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has told the fasting social activist Anna Hazare that his party is committed to a strong Lokpal."We are committed to provide a strong Lokpal system to the country,"

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  Lokpal in this session if opposition permits: Digvijaya

  Politics | August 09, 2013 7:23 IST

  Panaji, Aug 9: The Lokpal bill could be passed in the ongoing monsoon session of parliament if the opposition allows it, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh said here Thursday."If the opposition allows parliament to function,

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  Anna Hazare accuses UPA of 'betrayal' on Lokpal, threatens fresh stir

  Politics | July 06, 2013 12:52 IST

  Allahabad, Jul 6: Accusing the Centre of "betrayal" on the Lokpal Bill, anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Friday threatened to launch a fresh stir at Ramlila ground in Delhi later this year to raise the

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  Cabinet approves Lokpal bill amendments

  Politics | January 31, 2013 22:44 IST

  New Delhi, Jan 31:  The union cabinet Thursday delinked the Lokpal from the Lokayuktas or anti-graft ombudsmen in states as it gave its nod to the Lokpal bill  amendments but the BJP and activists, including

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  PM, judiciary be brought under Lokpal: Justice N Santosh Hegde

  Politics | November 28, 2012 14:37 IST

  New Delhi, Nov 28: There is nothing wrong in bringing the Prime Minister under the jurisdiction of Lokpal as like others he is also a public servant, former Supreme Court Judge and erstwhile Karnataka Lokayukta

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  Select committee brings PM within purview of Lokpal, report tabled in Rajya Sabha

  Politics | November 24, 2012 15:12 IST

  New Delhi, Nov 23:  Amid din over various issues, a select committee of Rajya Sabha Friday tabled its much awaited report on Lokpal Bill, giving provisions to make CBI more independent, and conditional inclusion of

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  Select Committee report on Lokpal likely in RS tomorrow

  Politics | November 24, 2012 15:08 IST

  New Delhi, Nov 22: The report of the Select Committee on Lokpal Bill, which has recommended delinking creation of Lokayuktas in states from the central bill, is likely to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha

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  Panel for delinking Lokayuktas from Lokpal

  India | November 19, 2012 22:40 IST

  New Delhi, Nov19: The Rajya Sabha Select Committee on the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 has, however, said the state governments will have to set up their own ombudsman.A Parliamentary Committee has recommended delinking creation

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  Lokpal to come up before 2014 general elections: Khurshid

  Politics | September 19, 2012 13:45 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 5: Against the backdrop of indefinite fast by Anna Hazare coming to an end, Law Minister Salman Khurshid has said the government is “much better equipped” now to deal with such situations

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  Ramdev threatens stir from August nine

  India | June 09, 2012 20:25 IST

  Chandigarh, Jun 9: Yoga master Ramdev today threatened to launch a mass stir from August nine if the UPA government did not take effective steps for establishment of a strong Lokpal and in bringing back

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  Lokpal will create fears of law as in UAE, says Kiran Bedi

  India | June 03, 2012 15:47 IST

  New Delhi, Jun 3: Team Anna member Kiran Bedi today said the Lokpal if made a law will create fear among wrongdoers like the way the “chopping of hands of thieves” does in UAE.Addressing protesters

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  There is no need for Lokpal, says Lalu

  Politics | May 27, 2012 23:01 IST

  Patna, May 27: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad today said there was no need for Lokpal in the country as a law to tackle corruption was already existing.Talking to reporters here, Prasad said, “There is no

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  Lokpal will only fill jails, says APJ Abdul Kalam

  India | May 01, 2012 22:36 IST

  Ranchi, May 1: Expressing doubts whether creation of Lokpal will put a lid on corruption completely, former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Tuesday said Lokpal would only fill up jails and children and youth could

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  BJP Raises Pitch On Lokpal, Wants RS To Take Up Bill First

  India | March 12, 2012 21:38 IST

  New Delhi, Mar 12: The BJP appeared all set to raise a storm in the Rajya Sabha on the Lokpal Bill with Leader of Opposition demanding suspension of Question Hour tomorrow so that the House

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  Govt To Talk To All Parties For Consensus On Lokpal

  Politics | February 16, 2012 19:30 IST

  New Delhi, Feb 16: The government today said it would talk to all political parties, including the BJP, to evolve a consensus on the Lokpal Bill which is pending with the Rajya Sabha.Minister of State

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  Kiran Bedi Warns Of Another Movement After Budget Session

  India | January 31, 2012 21:30 IST

  Jaipur, Jan 31: Team Anna member Kiran Bedi today asked the people to remain prepared for another movement if no strong Lokpal bill is passed during budget session of Parliament.She said that if the government