Govt On Lokpal

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  AAP Govt Amends Draft Jan Lokpal Bill

  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.

• Govt panel proposes key changes in appointment of CBI Director: Sources

  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.

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  Gap narrows between Team Anna and govt; compromise likely today

  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...

• Committed to effective Lokpal, says PM at crucial all-party meeting

  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.

• Highlights: Govt can pass Lokpal Bill later with consensus, says Salman Khurshid

  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...

• Would have backed constitution amendment bill had govt clarified on Lokayuktas: Jaitley

  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.

• Lokpal war: It was opposition's plan to 'scuttle' the Bill, says Chidambaram

  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 ...

• Team Anna attacks govt for failing to get Lokpal Bill passed in Rajya Sabha

  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.

• Lokpal Bill war: Kejriwal slams govt as Anna fasts at MMRDA Ground

  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...

• Lokpal minority quota: Govt accepts Lalu's demand

  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.

• Govt's plan to extend session for Lokpal Bill in trouble

  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.

• In search of Lokpal consensus, govt plays quota card

  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...

• If govt extends session for Lokpal Bill, Anna won't sit on fast on Dec 27: Kiran Bedi

  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 ...

• Working to bring Lokpal Bill in this session, says govt; Cabinet meet on Monday

  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.

• Govt keen to pass Lokpal Bill in current session, says PM at all-party meet

  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...