Whistleblowers Bill

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  Whistleblowers Act: Changes Needed To Protect Witnesses, Says Vigilance Commissioner

  There is a need to bring some provisions in Whistleblowers Act to protect witnesses that would provide confidence to those who expose corruption, Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) KV Chowdary said today.

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  Whistleblowers' Bill Likely to Face Rough Weather in Rajya Sabha

  The amendments to the Whistleblowers' Act that have been cleared by the Lok Sabha is under attack. The opposition has warned that the bill will be blocked in Rajya Sabha, where the government is in minority.

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  3 Crucial Bills Taken Up in Extended Lok Sabha Session

  The extension of Lok Sabha session by three working days has enabled the government to complete some of its crucial agenda including a bill against black money stashed abroad and another to amend the Whistleblowers Protection Act.

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  Parliament Clears Bill to Repeal 36 Redundant Laws

  Seeking to clear the statute books of antiquated laws, Parliament today cleared a bill to repeal 36 redundant Acts, including one which amends the marriage laws.

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  Another Whistleblower Offers to Help India With Black Money Probe

  As the government promises a new black money bill in the current Parliament session, a former employer of the world's largest private bank, UBS, has told NDTV he can give India valuable information for its black money probe.

• Whistleblowers Protection Bill Gets President's Nod

  People who expose corruption in government or irregularities by public functionaries can now be free of any fear of victimization.

• As politicians trade charges, crucial bills still pending

  As the two main parties trade barbs, the fate of crucial legislation hangs in the balance.

• As ruckus in Parliament continues, hopes of these families fade

  He remembers it like it happened yesterday. November 27, 2003 is forever etched in mind. A phone call pierced the silence in the wee hours to inform him that his brother, Satyendra Dubey had been shot dead.An Assistant Project Manager at the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Satyendra Dubey fought corruption despite the threats. He paid f...

• Parliament session in February to pass Vote on Account

  With Lok Sabha elections due in April-May, government will hold a session of Parliament in the first fortnight of February to pass the Vote on Account

• Government to dilute Whistleblowers bill: Sources

  The bill, which seeks to set up a mechanism to encourage people to disclose information on corruption or willful misuse of power by public servants, including Ministers, was one of those passed by the Lok Sabha along with the Lokpal Bill last December in an extended Winter Session of Parliament. And like the anti-graft Lokpal Bill, has been stuck i...

• Bring Lokpal Bill or go, Anna Hazare tells government

  After a brief bout of illness, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare was back in action today. The anti-graft activist held a day-long token fast at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where he hit out at the government demanding a strong Lokpal Bill, a cause that he championed for throughout last year. The 74-year-old activist had a strong message for ...

• Anna Hazare fasts at Jantar Mantar, demands protection for whistleblowers

  After a brief bout of illness, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare is back in action. But this time, instead of the Lokpal Bill - a cause that he championed for throughout last year - it is the plight of whistleblowers in the country that the 74-year-old activist has decided to focus on.

• Intelligence agencies to come under Whistleblowers Bill

  Whistleblowers Bill, Intelligence agencies, RAW

• Cabinet clears key bills on Judicial Accountability, Citizen's Charter and black money

  The Union Cabinet met today to clear several key legislations that are expected to be taken up in this session of Parliament. Sources tell NDTV that key bills - the Judicial Accountability, Citizen's Charter Bill,the Whistleblowers Bill, and Prevention of Money Laundering - have been cleared.

• Cabinet to discuss crucial bills today

  The Union Cabinet is scheduled to meet today to discuss key bills like the Food Security Bill, the Citizen's Charter Bill, the Judicial Accountability Bill and the Whistleblowers Bill.