After eight unsuccessful attempts, India took the historic step of enacting the Lokpal law on Wednesday, by which an anti-corruption watchdog would be established that will have in its purview even

Nervous Govt Hurries Bill Through LS

New Delhi: After a 46-year wait, India is set to get a Lokpal after the Lok Sabha on Wednesday took barely an hour to pass the landmark legislation to create a powerful anti-corruption ombudsman amid sustained disruptions by anti-Telangana MPs.

Parliament on Wednesday passed the Lokpal bill with the Lok Sabha adopting the measure as amended by the Rajya Sabha after a short discussion, amid the din created by members for and against the bi

The UPA government’s ambitious Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act was notified on Tuesday, and will come into effect from January 1

The Lok Sabha will take up the Lokpal Bill debate on Wednesday. The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill 2011 which provides for formation of an anti-graft ombudsman.

The Lok Sabha will take up the Lokpal Bill debate on Wednesday.

Prime Minister included in its ambit with conditions; Anna Hazare thanks government

In a show of solidarity, marred only by Samajwadi Party walk-out, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed by voice vote the historic Lokpal Bill that provides for setting up an independent ombudsman to investigate charges of corruption against public functionaries. Among others the Prime Minister is included in the Bill with some conditions.

Sending out a clear message against corruption in high places ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Rajya Sabha today passed by voice vote a Bill for setting up a Lokpal with vast powers to lo