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December 17, 2013 2:10 PM

Discussion continues over Lokpal Bill in RS; LS adjourned for the day

The Rajya Sabha has taken up the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill 2011 for discussion. Earlier Law Minister Kapil Sibal gave details about the salient features of the Bill. He asked the members to rise above political considerations and help the smooth passage of the Bill.Leader of Opposition in the Rajya...

December 17, 2013 1:55 PM

Discussion continues over Lokpal Bill in RS; LS adjourned for the day

The Rajya Sabha has taken up the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill 2011 for discussion. Earlier Law Minister Kapil Sibal gave details about the salient features of the Bill. He asked the members to rise above political considerations and help the smooth passage of the Bill. Leader of Opposition in the Rajy...

December 17, 2013 1:12 PM

RS takes up Lokpal & Lokayuktas Bill: SP members stage walkout

The Rajya Sabha has taken up the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill 2011 even as Samajwadi Party members staged a walkout, saying that the proposed legislation is not in the interest of the country. Senior party leader Ram Gopal Yadav expressed apprehension that the Bill will tarnish the image of politician...

December 17, 2013 12:53 PM

Tenure of Delhi Assembly ends today: AAP holding crucial meet

Aam Aadmi Party, AAP, is holding a crucial meeting today to discuss Congress' response to 16 of its 18 pre-conditions for receiving support to form government in Delhi. The meeting comes close on the heels of Lt Governor Najeeb Jung recommending President's Rule in the city as no party is ...

December 17, 2013 12:38 PM

Lokpal Bill: Parl Affairs Min hopes passage in House today

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath has expressed hope that the Lokpal Bill will be passed in Parliament today. Talking to reporters in New Delhi today, he said that he has requested the Samajwadi Party for its cooperation in the smooth passage of the Bill. Minister of State for Parliamentary ...

December 17, 2013 12:03 PM

No need for centre's nod to prosecute bureaucrats in court-monitored cases: SC

The Supreme Court today held that no approval from the Centre is required by CBI to prosecute senior bureaucrats in the Court-monitored corruption cases. With this, a three-judge Bench, headed by Justice RM Lodha, cleared the deck for the agency to prosecute bureaucrats allegedly involved in coalgat...

December 17, 2013 11:51 AM

Japan revises defence policy in light of China's maritime ambitions

The Japanese government has adopted a defence policy package calling for a stronger defence of the country's remote islands, in light of China's maritime ambitions.The Cabinet approved revised defence program guidelines and a 5-year mid-term defence buildup plan at its meeting today.The gu...

December 17, 2013 11:48 AM

Japan's revised defence policy calls for stronger defence of remote islands

The Japanese government has adopted a defence policy package calling for a stronger defence of the country's remote islands, in light of China's maritime ambitions.The Cabinet approved revised defence program guidelines and a 5-year mid-term defence buildup plan at its meeting today. The g...

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