BJP wants Prez, PM to name December 18 as Lokpal Diwas

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 22:59

BJP Legislative Party leader Harsh Vardhan requested the President and the Prime Minister to announce December 18 as the `Lokpal Diwas` to mark the day of passing of Lokpal Bill in the Parliament.

Aruna Roy seeks early passage of grievance redress, whistleblower bills

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 21:03

Aruna Roy demanded the immediate passage of the grievance redress bill and the whistleblower protection bill contending enactment of Lokpal bill is not adequate to fight corruption.

Karunanidhi happy over Lokpal Bill, wants Lokayuktas in states

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 19:59

Expressing joy over Parliament passing the Lokpal Bill, DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Thursday insisted that Lokayuktas be set up in all states.

Uttarakhand to implement Lokayukta based on Lokpal

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 18:10

Hailing the passage of Lokpal Bill as historic, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Thursday said Uttarakhand will be the first state to implement a Lokayukta Act based on the anti-corruption law passed by the Parliament.

Anna Hazare movement has opened new dimensions of democracy: Prez

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 16:56

After Parliament approved Lokpal bill, President Pranab Mukherjee said movements like that of Anna Hazare have opened new dimensions of democratic structure suggesting they cannot be brushed aside.

Much-awaited Lokpal Bill becomes a reality after 46 years

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 08:56

After eight unsuccessful attempts in the span of 46 years, India, which has been marred with corruption got the Lokpal Bill on Wednesday.

Anna Hazare my ‘guru’, crores spent to create rift with him: Arvind Kejriwal

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 08:11

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said crores of rupees have been spent to create a rift between him and Gandhian activist Anna Hazare.

Rahul competent to be the PM: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 22:57

As Congress hailed Rahul Gandhi`s "key role" in passage of Lokpal Bill, Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the Nehru-Gandhi scion was competent to become next PM.

Passage of Lokpal Bill "remarkable" achievement: Rajnath Singh

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 22:48

BJP president Rajnath Singh on Monday gave credit to Leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses for Lokpal Bill.

Parliament passes Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare thanks MPs

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 22:26

India on Wednesday took the historic step of enacting the Lokpal law by which an anti-corruption watchdog would be established.

Only political class will rule Lokpal: AAP

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 21:30

Not satisfied with the Lokpal Bill passed by the Parliament on Wednesday, Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav said the bill was not in the form as asked for and the political class would continue to "rule the Lokpal".

Anna Hazare, a veteran of 18 `fast` agitations

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 21:26

On the 18th day of December, Anna Hazare finally called off his 18th fast -- most unlikely to be his last -- during his prolonged struggles for various public causes.