Lokpal Bill

Socio economic reforms: Speeding on the information highway

There has been a heavy emphasis on social reforms in India over the last several years. The nature of these social reforms has resulted in a situation where individuals have a bigger voice in the various events around them that occupy a spot in their daily lives.

Anna Hazare to tour country campaigning for Jan Lokpal Bill

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare today said he would tour the entire country for the next one and a half years to campaign on his demand for the Jan Lokpal Bill.

Kiran Bedi backs new Lokpal draft

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, who protested along with anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare for a strong Lokpal Bill, has come out in support of the new revised draft.

CBI under Lokpal supervision as Cabinet clears Bill

The Central Bureau of Investigation will be under the supervision of the Lokpal, while a public servant facing an inquiry by the Lokpal will be given an opportunity to be heard at the stage of the preliminary inquiry.

Lokpal to come up in Budget Session of Parl: Narayanasamy

The Government has agreed on most of the recommendations of a Parliamentary select committee on Lokpal Bill and the legislation is likely to come up in the Budget Session of Parliament, Union Minister V Narayanasamy said.

Lokpal Bill to be delayed further

The much-hyped Lokpal Bill will be delayed further with the government saying it will bring the measure in the Rajya Sabha in the Budget Session with required amendments in the light of the report of the Select Committee.

BJP leadership crisis giving upper hand to Cong: Sardesai

Rajdeep Sardesai, editor-in-chief, CNN-IBN, says that BJP‘s political strategy clearly has failed on the floor of the House. Unless internal crisis with the BJP is resolved it will give Congress a bit of breathing space.

Cabinet likely to approve amendments to Lokpal Bill

The Cabinet is likely to consider giving post-facto approval to official amendments - including the one on delinking the formation of Lokayukta in states from the central bill - to the much-debated Lokpal Bill, tomorrow.

Parl adjourned after Oppn uproar over FDI, SC/ST Quota bill

The much-sought-after Lokpal Bill will be on agenda on Friday as Parliament meets on day two of the winter session.

Winter session day 2: Key agenda on the table

The much-sought-after Lokpal Bill will be on agenda on Friday as Parliament meets on day two of the winter session.

Select Committee report on Lokpal likely in RS tomorrow

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 tomorrow.

Law Ministry favours safeguards for PMO officials: Lokpal

The Law Ministry has favoured providing safeguards for officials of the PMO to insulate them from questioning by Lokpal on sensitive issues like national security, and the suggestion seems to have found support of some members of a Parliamentary panel.

Parliament deadlock: Over 90 bills pending

While the government is under fire over the CAG report and the Opposition gunning for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation in the coal block allocations, UPA's reform agenda has been pushed to a corner.

Ramdev's 3-day symbolic fast to end today

Baba Ramdev's symbolic three-day fast at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi comes to an end on Saturday. However, on Friday Ramdev claimed that he would not leave his agitation until the government responded to his demands.