Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Team Anna, Govt working on truce; All-party meet to begin

Team Anna, Govt working on truce; All-party meet to begin

Team Anna, Govt working on truce; All-party meet to begin

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Desperate to persuade Anna Hazare to end his fast, now in its ninth day, the government has spent its morning meeting with his representatives. A new draft of the Lokpal Bill - which will create an independent anti-corruption agency - has been readied after this morning's negotiations. It has been sent to senior minister Pranab Mukherjee for review, and will be circulated this afternoon at an all-party meeting.


Amar Singh chargesheeted in cash-for-votes scam

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Politician Amar Singh has been formally chargesheeted under the Prevention of Corruption Act for offering bribes to three BJP MPs in 2008. A crore was reportedly given in cash to the MPs for supporting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during a trust vote in July that year.


Those Who Oppose Anna's Negotiating Stand

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Aruna Roy's two cellphones were ringing before breakfast on Tuesday as she braced for another day in the media storm of the Anna Hazare anticorruption movement. Ms. Roy, a pillar of India's civil society who has fought for greater government accountability, has been appearing on television to talk about Mr. Hazare's populist campaign, which includes his current hunger strike. She might seem a natural ally.


Introspect why Anna campaign has swept India, says Jaitley

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As Anna Hazare refuses to end his hunger strike, the government is writhing under the pressure of his frail health and the exacting negotiations that Anna's associates are levying upon senior ministers.


Now, Raja wants to call PM as witness in 2G scam

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A Raja, who is in jail for allegedly designing and executing the country's largest-ever swindle, said in court today that he will have the Prime Minister summoned as a witness in his trial over what's referred to as the 2G scam.


Yashwant Sinha upset with BJP's 'soft stand' on Lokpal Bill

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Senior BJP leader and MP Yashwant Sinha has said he will resign from the Lok Sabha if his party does not take a stronger stand on the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill.


Anna's Health: What doctors said this morning

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Concerns mounted over Anna Hazare's health after he refused doctors' advice to be put on an intravenous drip once again this morning even though the Gandhian increased his intake of fluid.


Live Blog: Anna's health updates

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As Anna's fast enters ninth day and concerns over his health mount, here are the latest health updates: 11:10 am: The 74-year-old anti-corruption crusader has lost another 200 grams in the past 24 hours with his weight settling at 66.2 kg. He was 72 kg before he began his fast on August 16. His blood pressure was recorded at 104/86 while blood sugar was 106 and pulse rate 82.


Team Anna, govt working on truce; New Lokpal draft readied for all-party meet

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Lokpal Bill row: Anna Hazare's doctors said the 74-year-old activist slept through the night which has helped improve his condition; he is now on the ninth day of his hunger fast.


Team Anna vs Govt: Areas of dispute, negotiation

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The Anna-Hazare-government standoff continues, the 74-year-old Gandhian is still fasting. But there is the hint of compromise in the air as the government now makes nimble moves to try and end the impasse today.


Gap narrows between Team Anna and govt; compromise likely today

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Lokpal Bill: Anna Hazare's doctors said the 74-year-old activist slept through the night which has helped improve his condition; he is now on the ninth day of his hunger fast.


Freedom fighters on Anna's <i>andolan</i>

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All of 17 years, Vijay Shroff had his task cut out for him. 'Stay underground, remember you are young and have a role to play.' And play he did, working on 'Swatantra Patrika' to keep freedom seekers in the loop on what was happening in the times of the British Raj.


No breakthrough in talks, Anna won't end fast; PM sends letter

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On a night when Anna Hazare's health was declared worrying by doctors attending to the activist, the 74-year-old activist refused to end his fast, and talks between his aides and the government ended without a breakthrough over the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill. However, sources say, the government is keen on delivering a compromise tomorrow.


Anna refuses to end fast or move to hospital; PM sends letter of appeal

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Anna Hazare has refused to be hospitalised despite doctors warning that his blood pressure and vital signs are worrying. A few hours before this worrying medical bulletin was shared, the Prime Minister wrote to the 74-year-old activist, urging him to end his hunger strike against corruption.


Green respite for the bustling city of Gurgaon

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Amid the high-rise office buildings, towering apartment complexes and sprawling construction sites, green pockets are hard to find in Gurgaon, home to the back-office operations of some of the world's biggest companies. So the local government, private companies and citizens have banded together to plant a million trees.


Anna won't relent till written commitment: Team Anna representatives

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Talks between Team Anna and Govt - After days of waffling over how to handle Anna Hazare and the frenzy of national support for his fast against corruption, the Government is trying to find its footing. So, entire bouquets of olive branches are being delivered. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who doubles up as the Government's main trouble-shooter has been deputed to hold talks with three of Anna's associates.


Sonia Gandhi returns from US in a week

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Sources in the Congress party say Sonia Gandhi is expected to return to Delhi on August 30.


Lawmakers loyal to Jagan to launch 'bus yatra'

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Andhra legislators who resigned on Monday to protest the late Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy's inclusion by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a disproportionate assets case against his son Jagan Mohan Reddy, plan to launch a "bus yatra" to take the issue before the people.


Prime Minister writes to Anna Hazare, urges him to end fast

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On the eighth day of Anna Hazare's fast for a strong Lokpal Bill, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has written to the activist, urging him to end his hunger strike.


PM appeals to Anna to end his fast; Pranab talks with activists

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On the eighth day of Anna Hazare's fast, hours after the 74-year-old told an audience of thousands "I am fine…my doctors will not permit me to die," the government finally took some real steps to end the impasse with the anti-corruption crusader and his associates.


Kerala temple: Achuthanandan takes royal family to court

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The controversy over the priceless treasure in Kerala's Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple refuses to die down. Veteran Marxist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan has said that he will approach the Supreme Court against the custodians of the temple-- the Travancore Royal Family, for allegedly smuggling its wealth. The Marxist leader claims that he was prompted to do so after complaints from temple employees.


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