Lok Pal
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Will not take immediate decision on Lokpal: Centre tells SC
India | Apr 24, 2014, 11:37 AM ISTNew 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
National | Mar 28, 2014, 02:57 PM ISTNew 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 | Feb 15, 2014, 09:51 AM ISTNew 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
National | Feb 02, 2014, 02:23 PM ISTNew 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
National | Dec 17, 2013, 12:08 PM ISTNew 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
National | Aug 09, 2013, 07:23 AM ISTPanaji, 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
National | Jul 06, 2013, 12:52 PM ISTAllahabad, 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
National | Jan 31, 2013, 10:44 PM ISTNew 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
National | Nov 28, 2012, 02:37 PM ISTNew 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
National | Nov 24, 2012, 03:12 PM ISTNew 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
National | Nov 24, 2012, 03:08 PM ISTNew 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 | Nov 19, 2012, 10:40 PM ISTNew 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
National | Sep 19, 2012, 01:45 PM ISTNew 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 | Jun 09, 2012, 08:25 PM ISTChandigarh, 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 | Jun 03, 2012, 03:47 PM ISTNew 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
National | May 27, 2012, 11:01 PM ISTPatna, 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, 10:36 PM ISTRanchi, 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 | Mar 12, 2012, 09:38 PM ISTNew 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
National | Feb 16, 2012, 07:30 PM ISTNew 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 | Jan 31, 2012, 09:30 PM ISTJaipur, 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