Anna Hazare
What does the government's gazette notification say?
The central government Saturday issued a gazette notification constituting a joint committee headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to draft an anti-graft Lokpal (ombudsman) Bill. Excerpts from t
Sonia meets PM, discusses Lokpal Bill issue
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and discussed the stalemate on the issue of an effective Lokpal Bill for which Gandhian Anna Hazare has launched a campaign.
Hazare calls for 'jail bharo'
Gandhian Anna Hazare today announced a 'jail bharo' movement across the country on April 13 after the government rejected his demands of chairmanship of the joint drafting committee being given to a c
India Inc extends support to Hazare, says sick of corruption
India Inc on Friday extended support to social activist Anna Hazare in his fight against corruption, stating it is ‘sick’ of the menace.
"We support any such movement by anybody, including Ramdev an
Groundswell of support for Anna Hazare
Students to academics, the young and old, film stars to intellectuals – everyone has joined hands in support of Gandhian Anna Hazare, who is fasting in New Delhi for a stronger Lokpal bill.
Civil soc
PM briefs President on Lokpal Bill stand-off
In the midst of continued stand-off between the government and civil society activists on the proposed Lokpal Bill, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today met President Pratibha Patil and briefed her a
Let us work together: Cong to Hazare
Observing that the supporters of Anna Hazare were "obstinate", Congress today asked the social activist to work with the government, contending that "all the substantial and real issues" had been resolved.
PM steps up efforts to end deadlock over Lokpal Bill issue
Amid the stalemate over Lokpal Bill, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today stepped up efforts to resolve the issue.
Singh, who held discussions with Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her political se
Lokpal Bill: PM steps up efforts to end deadlock
Amid the stalemate over Lokpal Bill, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday stepped up efforts to resolve the issue. Mr Singh, who held discussions with Congress president Sonia Gandhi, her political secretary Ahmad Patel, HRD minister Kapil Sibal
Support Anna at IPL matches: Lalit Modi
Sacked Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi on Friday urged fans to carry flags and placards to IPL matches to express support to fasting Gandhian Anna Hazare.
"All fans attending IPL matc
