Thursday, August 25, 2011

Lokpal Bill row: Delhi Metro stations closed to prevent protests at PM's House

Lokpal Bill row: Delhi Metro stations closed to prevent protests at PM's House

Lokpal Bill row: Delhi Metro stations closed to prevent protests at PM's House

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Worried about Anna Hazare's supporters demonstrating outside the home of the Prime Minister this afternoon, four metro stations in the capital have been shut.


Kerala High Court stays Rs 75 lakh compensation to Mangalore crash victims' kin

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In a setback for families of victims of last year's Mangalore air crash, a division bench of the Kerala High Court today overruled a single judge bench order asking air India to pay Rs 75 lakh as minimum compensation to families of victims.


Grenade attack in Baramulla, one civilian killed

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One civilian and personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been killed in a grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. Four other people, including two security personnels, have been injured in the attack.


Lokpal Bill crisis: Govt contacts Anna Hazare directly, sends Vilasrao Deshmukh

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Lokpal Bill crisis: Govt talks to Anna Hazare directly - As part of its efforts to convince anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare to end his hunger strike, the government is trying to approach him directly, rather than through his associates.


Eliminate safe havens: US tells Pakistan

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Three key US Senators have asked Pakistan to take steps to eliminate terrorist safe havens in the country, if Islamabad wanted a closer relationship with the US.


Lokpal Bill row: Manish Tewari apologises to Anna Hazare

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Lokpal Bill row: Manish Tewari apologises to Anna Hazare - On the tenth day of his hunger fast, Anna Hazare is receiving considerably warmer regards from the same government that had him arrested and then moved to Tihar Jail earlier this month.


Lokpal Bill row: You've made your point, end fast now, says PM to Anna Hazare

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Lokpal Bill row: Anna Hazare vs Govt - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh used a Parliament debate on corruption to make a direct appeal to Anna Hazare today, requesting that he end his 10-day-long fast. He said Mr Hazare had "registered his point", but his life was too precious.


Concerned by Anna Crisis, says Rahul Gandhi

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Rahul Gandhi today said that he was concerned over the logjam in the wake of Anna Hazare's agitation against corruption.


PM offers new formula for ending Lokpal stand-off

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In the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister made a statement on corruption a short while ago. The highlights of his speech.


PM wants Anna to adopt 'more rational approach'

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The Prime Minister said this morning that he is "hopeful of a solution" that will persuade anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare to end his hunger strike, now on its tenth day.


Nation needs a healthy Anna, says Pranab

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In Parliament today, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj asked the government about an alleged statement made last night by Pranab Mukherjee that was dismissive of Anna Hazare's fast. The Finance Minister said his remarks had been totally distorted.


Team Anna blames Sibal, Chidambaram

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As Anna Hazare's fast entered the tenth day on Thursday, his team accused "some strong elements" in the government of nullifying the entire dialogue process and said that they have become victims of Congress' "internal politics".


Lokpal Bill row: After acrimonious exchange, Team Anna says it will meet govt; Rahul expresses concern

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Lokpal Bill row: Talks between Anna Hazare's aides and the government have skidded into dangerous territory, but the Prime Minister told reporters today that he is "hopeful of finding a solution." Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also said he is concerned about the crisis that centres upon 74-year-old Anna's hunger strike, now in its tenth day.


Ajmer dargah blast case: Next hearing on Sep 29

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A special court on Tuesday put off the hearing in the 2007 Ajmer dargah bomb blast after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) failed to appoint a public prosecutor and fixed September 29 as the next date of hearing.


Anna vs Govt: How the talks broke down

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Lokpal Bill row: Here's a brief chronology of what happened at the Government-Team Anna talks last night. It led to a bitter exchange between the two sides later:


Give up fast: Thackeray appeals to Hazare

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Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray has appealed to Anna Hazare to give up his fast since it has succeeded in "awakening the nation and rattling the government". In a letter to Mr Hazare on Wednesday, Mr Thackeray said that there was no need for him to stop the anti-corruption agitation but only end the fast in view of his failing health.


Jan Lokpal Bill row: Back to Square One, says grim Team Anna; incorrect, counters government

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Anna Hazare on Jan Lokpal Bill: Anna Hazare, now approaching the early hours of the tenth day of his hunger strike, asked the thousands gather at his camp in Delhi to make a promise to him tonight. "When they come to take me away," the 74-year-old said, "Don't try to stop them. You must remain calm, you must ills the non-violent movement we have begun together," he urged. "I am strong," he joked, "I can still run two kilometers without a problem if someone asks me to." His aides said they have heard that Anna will be airlifted tonight to a hospital.


Anna's Jan Lokpal Bill sent by Govt to Parliamentary Committee

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Appealing to Anna Hazare to end his fast, the government today said it has forwarded Jan Lokpal Bill to Parliament's Standing Committee for consideration and it is up to it to take a decision.


Lokpal row: All-party resolution

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This meeting of all parties in Parliament requests Shri Anna Hazare to end his fast. The meeting was also of the view that due consideration should be given to the Jan Lokpal Bill so that the Final Draft of the Lokpal Bill provides for a strong and effective Lokpal which is supported by a broad national consensus.


Govt evaluates plans to move Anna to hospital

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Anna Hazare on Jan Lokpal Bill: With Anna Hazare declaring this evening that he will not end his hunger strike against corruption, the government is preparing a plan to move him to hospital, if needed. So far, his doctors say this is not required. His aides also say the police present at Anna's camp at Ramlila Maidan have promised they will not try to move him without the consent of Anna's doctors.


Lokpal Bill: PM's opening remarks at all-party meet

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PM's opening remarks at all-party meet : With Anna Hazare refusing to end his hunger strike, the government met with leaders of all major opposition parties to arrive at a compromise that the 74-year-old Gandhian may accept. In his opening remarks, the PM explained the status of his minister's negotiations with the activists.


Inquiry Into Jagan's Wealth To Continue, Rules Supreme Court

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The inquiry being conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the assets of Andhra Pradesh MP Jagan Mohan Reddy would continue, the Supreme Court ruled today. The YSR Congress chief had filed a petition in the apex court challenging the CBI probe against him and his companies. Jagan Mohan quit the Congress late last year, and launched his own party - the YSR Congress - named after his father.


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