Saturday, June 4, 2011

BJP refuses to respond to Pranab's request for inputs on Lokpal Bill

BJP refuses to respond to Pranab's request for inputs on Lokpal Bill

BJP refuses to respond to Pranab's request for inputs on Lokpal Bill

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The BJP has refused to respond to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's request for inputs on the proposed Lokpal Bill, arguing it would not be proper for a political party to submit its views to a drafting committee comprising civil society members as it would upset constitutional propriety.


Digvijaya Singh says Ramdev's fast a 'five-star satyagraha'

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Congress leader Digvijaya Singh slammed yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast against corruption by calling it a "five star satyagraha". "The Baba travels in a private jet, stays in a five-star luxury hotel, is having satyagraha in fancy tents with all modern facilities and has the money for such arrangements before going on a fast. This is surely a five-star satyagraha as you doubt his credibilty," the senior leader said.


There was a conspiracy but it has failed, says Baba Ramdev

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Ahead of his 'satyagraha' against corruption here, Baba Ramdev today alleged there was a conspiracy against him to ensure that he does not go ahead with his protest fast but asserted that it had "failed".


Bhojpuri star Manoj Tiwari at Ramdev agitation site

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Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari was the first celebrity to reach Ramlila Maidan -- the site of Baba Ramdev's hunger strike -- today where he sang bhajans and patriotic songs along with thousands of supporters of the yoga guru.


Music, humour and yoga at Ramlila Maidan

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Devotional and patriotic songs today reverberated across the Ramlila Grounds, the site of yoga guru Baba Ramdev's hunger strike against black money, as his discourse was laced with humour and demonstration of 'asanas'. A music-filled morning greeted the thousands of people who poured into the sprawling site to see and listen to Ramdev.


Ramdev on fast, sadhvi Ritambara's presence sparks row

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Baba Ramdev began his hunger strike at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi at sharp 7 am today. He describes his fast as "a satyagraha against corruption." Thousands of his supporters have already gathered there and many more are expected to join him through the day.


Big B backs Mumbai’s youth, says drinking age 25 ‘strange’

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He may be almost 70 years old but Amitabh Bachchan is backing Mumbai's youngsters against the Maharashtra government's sudden decision that makes it illegal for anyone below 25 years of age to drink or purchase alcohol.


Army moves into Maoist area in Chhattisgarh

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For the first time, an Army brigade has moved into Maoist-dominated area of Chhattisgarh - a move that could be a psychological hit for the rebels. The 71 Brigade of the Indian Army under Central Command has moved to Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh. However, the deployment, Army says, is strictly for training purposes.


Nervously, BJP hitches wagon to Baba Ramdev

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Baba Ramdev: Because Baba Ramdev is taking on the government over corruption, he has been praised and backed by the Opposition BJP. The yoga icon has always been close to the BJP's parent body, the RSS.


Bihar launches ambitious river-linking projects

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The Nitish Kumar government has embarked on an ambitious plan to interlink rivers to solve the perennial flood problem and augment irrigation facilities.


Enforcement Directorate questions Kalmadi, 2 others in Tihar

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday questioned jailed former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) Chairman Suresh Kalmadi and two others in connection with the money laundering case registered by it in conduct of the sporting event last year.


More Congress ministers join Mamata Govt

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Five Congress MLAs were sworn-in as Ministers of State in Mamata Banerjee's government on Friday, taking the strength of the government to 43, one short of the sanctioned strength of 44.


A Hindu father, a Muslim daughter, utter devotion

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Eight-year-old Sonia is usually inseparable from her father. She met him when she was four. He was a stranger who discovered her alone and frightened after a bomb blast shattered a Hyderabad evening. Papalal and his wife, Jayshree, were desperate for a child. This little girl, who they concluded was a Muslim, seemed like the answer to their prayers.


Former Haryana chief minister Bhajan Lal dies of heart attack

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The last of the three Lal's of Haryana - Bhajan Lal, who formed the trio with two other former Chief Ministers Bansi and Devi Lal - died here at the age of 81 following a massive heart attack.


Baba Ramdev begins fast against corruption

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Baba Ramdev: Baba Ramdev began his hunger strike at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi at sharp 7am today. Yesterday, four hours of negotiation at a five-star hotel in Delhi did not give the government the out it's been desperately seeking. Baba Ramdev who met with ministers Kapil Sibal and Subodh Kant Sahay at the Claridges Hotel, said he will launch his hunger strike on Saturday after all. He describes his fast as "a satyagraha against corruption."


Nitish refuses to send feedback on Lokpal Bill

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today expressed his inability to give his opinion on the Lokpal Bill that's being developed in Delhi to combat corruption.


Ramdev should give up yoga, says Digvijaya Singh

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Unlike others in his party, Digvijaya Singh is not afraid of taking on Baba Ramdev, the yoga icon who plans to launch an indefinite hunger fast against corruption tomorrow.


Karunanidhi did not meet Kanimozhi on his birthday

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DMK chief M Karunanidhi, who turned 88 on Friday, cancelled a visit to Delhi to meet Kanimozhi lodged in Tihar jail. The day was also bereft of traditional pomp and glory.


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