Swami Agnivesh

The response of the Ministry of Urban Development to a query under the Right to Information Act said the records suggested that as on April 30, 1977, bungalow number 7 at the Jantar Mantar Road was in the name of the trust.

Swami Agnivesh manhandled for remarks against lord Shiva

Social worker Swami Agnivesh was manhandled by activists of a local organisation here for his alleged derogatory remarks against lord Shiva.

Core committee of Team Anna to meet on Saturday

The Core Committee of Team Anna will meet in New Delhi on October 29 during which the members are expected to discuss the controversies surrounding the group, including continuance of Prashant Bhushan in the team and alleged financial malfeasance of Arvind Kejriwal and Kiran Bedi.

Team Anna vs Agnivesh war turns bitter

The war of words between Team Anna and Swami Agnivesh has become more bitter. Team Anna has hit back at Swami Agnivesh, who accused the anti-corruption group of corruption.

Agnivesh seeks transparency in Team Anna accounts

Questioning the use of funds donated by the public to Team Anna, activist Swami Agnivesh on Sunday claimed that money was deposited in the trust run by Arvind Kejriwal from which the names of major team members were missing.

Lokpal Battle: Anna's strategies and the Govt's response

On this episode of India Tonight, Karan Thapar examines both sides of the Lokpal issue- Anna's strategies and the government's response.

Nandini Sundar: Disarming the jungle lords

Chhattisgarh's strategy of arming civilians to fight Naxalites will continue despite the Supreme Court's verdict, activist Nandini Sundar tells Forbes India.

Team Anna to support 'strong' Lokpal Bill: Agnivesh

Stressing that the UPA government must discuss the draft of the Lokpal Bill in Parliament early next month during the monsoon session, social activist Swami Agnivesh today said team Anna would support the Centre if it introduces a "strong" draft of the proposed law.

Should Prime Minister be under Lokpal purview?

Should the Prime Minister be bought under the ambit of the Lokpal or would that be a serious mistake? Experts discuss.

Agnivesh, Basudev Acharya, Gurudas Dasgupta to visit Orissa

With the Orissa government to resume land acquisition for Posco's mega steel project in Jagatsinghpur district, a host of civil rights activists and politicians planned to join protesters at the site from June 18.

Saffron hue divides anti-graft movement

Are Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev, both of whom have taken to fasting to protest against graft, leading the same agitation?

2005 Justice Sawant report: Is Anna guilty of corruption?

After all that has emerged about him, how should one understand Anna Hazare? CNBC-TV18's Karan Thapar discusses this key issue with a set of panelists.

Will fight be over once government dances to Anna's tune?

Lord Meghnad Desai, Professor Emeritus at the LSE, in an interview on CNBC-TV18 spoke about the man leading India's fight to get the Lokpal Bill amended before it heads to parliament - Anna Hazare.

Govt talks tough on Hazare's demands

Government today talked tough on Anna Hazare's demand for an effective Lokpal Bill, saying it cannot accede to the demands of chairmanship of the joint drafting committee being given to a civil society member and for issuing an official notification.

Lokpal Bill: Activist Agnivesh sure it will be passed

Gadhian Anna Hazare continues his fast against corruption on the third day. No consensus seems to be reached between the centre and the state yet. In fact Anna has rejected Sonia Gandhi's appeal to end fast asking the government to pass Lokpal law soon.

Govt rejects activists' demand for Hazare as JC head

Government and anti-corruption activists were today deadlocked on the demand over the chairmanship of a joint committee to draft an effective Lokpal Bill and its notification though government agreed to bring the legislation during Monsoon session of Parliament.

Govt opens communication channel with Hazare

Government on Thursday opened a channel of communication with anti-corruption protestors led by Anna Hazare with Union Minister Kapil Sibal meeting activists Swami Agnivesh and Arvind Kejriwal to find a way out on the demand for a joint committee on drafting Lokpal Bill.