Govt On Lokpal

Delhi government on Thursday approved two amendments in the appointment and removal clauses in the draft Jan Lokpal legislation as suggested by veteran social activist Anna Hazare during his recent meeting with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders.

A Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted by the government to decide on granting greater autonomy to Central Bureau of Investigation or CBI has suggested a number of crucial changes in the functioning of the agency, including that in the process of the CBI Director's appointment.

Anna Hazare's doctors said the 74-year-old activist slept through the night which has helped improve his condition; he is now on the ninth day of his hunger fast.Anna appeared on stage a little before 11 am; lying down on the...

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has told an all-party meeting of Rajya Sabha members today to discuss the Lokpal Bill that his government is committed to an effective Lokpal.

Amid much pressure from activist Anna Hazare, the government tabled the Lokpal Bill in Parliament this winter session. However, the bill was passed only in the Lok Sabha where the government has a majority. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned without a vote on the bill. Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, in an exclusive interview to NDTV, says the Oppos...

As the blame-game continues over the midnight mayhem in Parliament over the Lokpal Bill, the main opposition party, the BJP, has said that it would have supported the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha had the Congress clarified on the contentious issue of the Lokayuktas.

A day after the main opposition party, the BJP, alleged that the government manipulated the proceedings in the House to ensure that on Thursday night, the Lokpal Bill was not put to vote in the Rajya Sabha, the government today shot back and insisted that it was indeed the opposition's plant to "scuttle" the Bill through the "ingenious tool of 187 ...

After the Rajya Sabha session ended sine die without a vote on the Lokpal Bill on Thursday, Team Anna attacked the government on its failure to get the Lokpal bill passed and said that it had showed that nobody can trust the UPA.

Amidst cheering supporters, Anna Hazare today began his three-day fast here for a strong Lokpal Bill even as Lok Sabha initiated a debate on the proposed law. Mr Hazare, who is suffering from a viral infection, arrived at the MMRDA grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex of suburban Mumbai along with his close aides Arvind Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi and Manish S...

After a fierce protest by Lalu Prasad, the government has decided to bring back the minority quota for the nine-member Lokpal or ombudsman in the Lokpal Bill, scheduled to be tabled in Parliament today.

The government had announced today that this Parliament session, scheduled to wrap on Thursday, would be extended for three days to discuss the Lokpal Bill, starting December 27.

As the government gears up to introduce the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill in Parliament next week, it's trying to win the support of other political parties. Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has threatened to go on a fast on December 27, followed by a "jail bharo" (court arrest) agitation on January 1, if the Lokpal Bill is not introduced in this...

The government has its work cut out over the next few days. It has to come up with a Lokpal Bill which meets the expectations of not only Team Anna but also that of the Opposition and its key allies. The government yesterday said that it expects to introduce the bill in Parliament soon, but pointed out that a lot of work remains to be done, mainly ...

Despite an all-party meeting last night where the government refused to commit to when it will introduce the Lokpal Bill, moves today suggest that there is a chance that the Bill may be brought to Parliament in this session which wraps on December 22.

Leaders from different political parties are meeting at the Prime Minister's residence to finalise the details of the Lokpal Bill. There is much riding on this session - India is waiting for a potent law that will combat corruption; 74-year-old activist Anna Hazare is waiting to announce a hunger strike, his fourth this year, if politicians deliver...

Delhi government on Thursday approved two amendments in the appointment and removal clauses in the draft Jan Lokpal legislation as suggested by veteran social activist Anna Hazare during his recent meeting with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders.

A Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted by the government to decide on granting greater autonomy to Central Bureau of Investigation or CBI has suggested a number of crucial changes in the functioning of the agency, including that in the process of the CBI Director's appointment.

Anna Hazare's doctors said the 74-year-old activist slept through the night which has helped improve his condition; he is now on the ninth day of his hunger fast.Anna appeared on stage a little before 11 am; lying down on the...

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has told an all-party meeting of Rajya Sabha members today to discuss the Lokpal Bill that his government is committed to an effective Lokpal.

Amid much pressure from activist Anna Hazare, the government tabled the Lokpal Bill in Parliament this winter session. However, the bill was passed only in the Lok Sabha where the government has a majority. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned without a vote on the bill. Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, in an exclusive interview to NDTV, says the Oppos...

As the blame-game continues over the midnight mayhem in Parliament over the Lokpal Bill, the main opposition party, the BJP, has said that it would have supported the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha had the Congress clarified on the contentious issue of the Lokayuktas.

A day after the main opposition party, the BJP, alleged that the government manipulated the proceedings in the House to ensure that on Thursday night, the Lokpal Bill was not put to vote in the Rajya Sabha, the government today shot back and insisted that it was indeed the opposition's plant to "scuttle" the Bill through the "ingenious tool of 187 ...

After the Rajya Sabha session ended sine die without a vote on the Lokpal Bill on Thursday, Team Anna attacked the government on its failure to get the Lokpal bill passed and said that it had showed that nobody can trust the UPA.

Amidst cheering supporters, Anna Hazare today began his three-day fast here for a strong Lokpal Bill even as Lok Sabha initiated a debate on the proposed law. Mr Hazare, who is suffering from a viral infection, arrived at the MMRDA grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex of suburban Mumbai along with his close aides Arvind Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi and Manish S...

After a fierce protest by Lalu Prasad, the government has decided to bring back the minority quota for the nine-member Lokpal or ombudsman in the Lokpal Bill, scheduled to be tabled in Parliament today.

The government had announced today that this Parliament session, scheduled to wrap on Thursday, would be extended for three days to discuss the Lokpal Bill, starting December 27.

As the government gears up to introduce the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill in Parliament next week, it's trying to win the support of other political parties. Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has threatened to go on a fast on December 27, followed by a "jail bharo" (court arrest) agitation on January 1, if the Lokpal Bill is not introduced in this...

The government has its work cut out over the next few days. It has to come up with a Lokpal Bill which meets the expectations of not only Team Anna but also that of the Opposition and its key allies. The government yesterday said that it expects to introduce the bill in Parliament soon, but pointed out that a lot of work remains to be done, mainly ...

Despite an all-party meeting last night where the government refused to commit to when it will introduce the Lokpal Bill, moves today suggest that there is a chance that the Bill may be brought to Parliament in this session which wraps on December 22.

Leaders from different political parties are meeting at the Prime Minister's residence to finalise the details of the Lokpal Bill. There is much riding on this session - India is waiting for a potent law that will combat corruption; 74-year-old activist Anna Hazare is waiting to announce a hunger strike, his fourth this year, if politicians deliver...