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December 19, 2012 1:06 PM

Delhi gangrape:SIT to monitor case; more PCRs for Delhi Police: Home Min

The Home minister today said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a DCP has been set up to monitor the investigation in the Delhi gang rape case. Speaking suo motto in the Rajya Sabha, Sushil Kumar Shinde said, four persons have been arrested in the case and raids are being conducted to...

December 19, 2012 1:03 PM

LS adjourned till 2pm on promotion quota Bill

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. today following disruption of proceedings over reservation in promotions for SCs and STs in government jobs and some other issues. When the House reassembled at noon, members of the Samajwadi Party, BSP, Shiv Sena and some lady members of NDA again trooped int...

December 19, 2012 12:16 PM

Will ensure universal girls' education under RTE : MoS Edu Tharoor

The Government today assured the Lok Sabha that steps will be taken to ensure universal girls' education under the Right to Education Act. Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour, Minister of State for Human Resources Development, Shashi Tharoor said, steps to contain dropouts as part ...

December 19, 2012 11:59 AM

Home Minister to make statement in Parl on steps to ensure women's safety

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will make a statement in Parliament at 12 noon today on the decisions taken by the government on the issue of safety and security of the women. Talking to media after holding a high level meeting with senior Police officials including Delhi Police Commissioner Neera...

December 19, 2012 9:17 AM

LS passes Companies Bill 2011 to improve corporate governance

The Lok Sabha has passed the Companies Bill 2011. The Bill, aimed at improving corporate governance, contains provisions to strengthen regulations for corporates as well as auditing firms. The Bill passed by the House late last night also makes it mandatory for profit-making companies to spend two p...

December 18, 2012 9:26 PM

LS passes Banking Laws Amendment Bill, 2012

The Lok Sabha today passed the Banking Laws Amendment Bill, 2012 by voice vote. Replying to the debate, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said, some of the smaller banks in public sector will be merged to make two to three world size banks. He clarified that RBI will continue to be the regulatory autho...

December 18, 2012 9:24 PM

Land Acquisition Bill deferred till Budget Session

Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011 will be taken up in Budget Session next year. This was announced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath in the Lok Sabha today. The members belonging to BJP, SP and CPM pointed out that though the Bill is very important, it has been br...

December 18, 2012 9:23 PM

LS passes Banking Laws Amendment Bill, 2012 by voice vote

The Lok Sabha today passed the Banking Laws Amendment Bill, 2012 by voice vote. Replying to the debate, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said, some of the smaller banks in public sector will be merged to make two to three world size banks. He clarified that RBI will continue to be the regulatory autho...

December 18, 2012 9:21 PM

4 arrested in Delhi gang rape case; case to be tried by Fast Track Court

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said in the Rajya Sabha today that Sunday's rape incident in Delhi will be tried by a Fast Track court. The hearing will be on a day-to-day basis to facilitate a quick trial and punishment of the culprits. Replying to a three-hour discussion, he said the Delhi ...

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