Team anna meets cpm mps on lokpal bill
Pressing for their views on the proposed Lokpal Bill, Team Anna members met CPI(M) MPs in Parliament House on Friday. The members have been trying to get their views incorporated in the draft legislation. CPI(M) leader Sitaram
4 Sreeramulu loyalists face suspension
With BJP rebel B. Sreeramulu seemingly unassailable in Bellary, and with only days to go before campaigning comes to an end for the November 30 bypoll, the BJP moved against three party MLAs and a member of the legislative council by
‘Channels trying to increase TRP’
The role of media, especially the electronic media, was questioned in the Lok Sabha during an impromptu discussion on the assault on Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar after Speaker Meira Kumar strongly condemned the incident.
Rahul slams BJP ‘India Shining’ slogan
After mounting a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday trained his guns on the BJP.
Mr Gandhi referred to the BJP slogan “India Shining” in the 2004 Lok Sabha
Panel for ‘constitutional’ Lokpal, rift on PM issue
The parliamentary standing committee finalising the Lokpal Bill will circulate a draft report to members in a few days despite sharp differences on the contentious issue of the Prime Minister’s inclusion within its ambit.
MCD trifurcation bill in Assembly Nov. 30
After a Cabinet meeting, the city government on Thursday decided to call a session of Delhi Assembly on November 30 and December 1 to finalise the trifurcation of the MCD. The government has already received a conformation letter from the Centre.
51% FDI for multi-brand retail okayed
Despite opposition from both within and outside the UPA, the government Thursday approved a proposal to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail, and decided to scrap the 51 per cent cap in single-brand retail, where 100 per cent FDI will be permitted.
Court acquits 7 men accused of gangrape
A city court acquitted seven men, facing trial for gangraping a woman in a hotel in Gurgaon five years ago, as the victim made a volte face and said she was never raped. “Making allegations of gangrape against accused persons and then
51% FDI for multi-brand retail okayed
Despite opposition from both within and outside the UPA, the government Thursday approved a proposal to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail, and decided to scrap the 51 per cent cap in single-brand retail, where 100 per cent FDI will be permitted.
Mcd may move court against trifurcation
Though the city government has called a Assembly session to pass the bill for trifurcation of MCD, the BJP has not surrendered yet. Mayor Rajni Abbi indicated opting for a legal battle.