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  • CBI files FIR against Jagan Mohan Reddy in disproportionate assets case

    In Andhra Pradesh, the CBI has filed an FIR against YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy in connection with a disproportionate assets case. The agency also filed a petition in a special court in Hyderabad seeking its permission to conduct searches at his premises. Meanwhile, Jagan has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Andhra Pradesh […]

    Anna to fast for 14 days, accepts Delhi Police offer

    In a late night breakthrough in the deadlock between Anna Hazare and Delhi police over the duration of his anti-corruption protest, the Gandhian accepted the offer for 14 days of hunger strike beginning today at the Ramlila Maidan. Anna Hazare will leave the Tihar jail tomorrow afternoon and is likely to visit the Raj Ghat […]

    PM criticises Anna for questioning supremacy of Parl in law making

    Asserting that Parliament was the sole body to frame laws, PM Manmohan Singh has said Anna Hazare had sought to impose his version of Lokpal Bill and his path was “totally misconceived” and fraught with “grave consequences” for Parliamentary democracy. Making a statement in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday in the wake of action […]

    Chidambaram asserts right to make law is with Parl

    Insisting that there was no wrongdoing in the arrest of Anna Hazare, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the govt would deal with him “administratively and politically” but made it clear that his Jan Lokpal Bill was not acceptable. Insisting that there was no wrongdoing in the arrest of Anna Hazare, Home Minister P […]

    Anna continues to remain inside the premises of Tihar Jail

    Hectic negotiations were on tonight to break the logjam in Tihar jail from where Anna Hazare has refused to come out despite government climbing down on issues like the venue and period of protest over which it had earlier put stiff conditions. There were reports that agreement was reached between the two sides on the venue where […]

    Parliament has sole prerogative to make laws, asserts PM

    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asserted that it is the sole prerogative of Parliament to make laws. Speaking in both the houses of the Parliament on Wednesday he said everyone in the two houses agrees that Lokpal Bill must be passed as early as possible and government has gone by well-established principles. He said social […]

    Opposition parties demand effective Lok Pal Bill to deal with corruption

    The opposition parties in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday strongly demanded an effective Lok Pal Bill to deal with corruption in the country. Participating in the discussion on the Prime Minister’s statement on the arrest and release of social activist Mr Anna Hazare, several leaders said although they were not in agreement with Mr Hazare’s […]

    Rajya Sabha takes up impeachment proceeding against Justice Soumitra Sen

    The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up the impeachment proceeding against Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court. The Chairman, Mohammad Hamid Ansari spelt out the norms preceding the motion’s introduction. He read out the conclusions of the inquiry committee’s report recommending the grounds for impeachment proceedings against Justice Sen. The Chairman allowed Justice […]

    Congress cast aspersions over forces behind Anna’s movement

    Congress on Wednesday cast aspersions over the forces behind the Anna Hazare movement. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, party Spokesman Rashid Alvi reiterated the government’s commitment to fight corruption, Mr Alvi said that Parliament is the ultimate authority for drafting any legislation. He also stated that members of the civil society can give their opinion […]

    Centre taking steps to ensure safety of Indians in Gulf

    The government is closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf region and is taking all steps to ensure safety of Indian nationals there. Stating this in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, minister of state for external affairs, Mr. E Ahamed said, an inter-ministerial committee of secretaries is constituted to examine issues […]