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Jan 30, 2019
Anna Hazare begins hunger strike over Lokpal, Lokayukta Act; activist 'disappointed' with Maharashtra govt, says aide
Social activist Anna Hazare offered prayers at a Ralegan Siddhi temple and began a hunger strike over "non-fulfilment" of assurances by the Centre and the Maharashtra government on the appointment of Lokpal and passage of the Lokayukta Act in the state. -
Jan 29, 2019
Maharashtra CMO to come under jurisdiction of Lokayukta, says Girish Mahajan, says new bill will bring transparency in govt
The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) of Maharashtra will come under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta, said Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan -
Jan 29, 2019
Anna Hazare to fast for formation of Lokpal and Lokayuktas from 30 January; says strike not against 'a party or person'
Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Tuesday announced to start his fast for the formation of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the states from 30 January, also the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, which is observed as Martyrs’ Day. -
Jan 28, 2019
Arvind Kejriwal's AAP a shell of its lofty vision: Opportunistic party that decried Congress during political entry now seeks tie-up
AAP had been critical of both the BJP and the Congress leadership and if it joins hands with the grand old party to stop BJP, it would turn out to be the case of another 'unholy alliance' put together to counter the common rival -
Jan 25, 2019
VS Sampath says first prove that EVMs can be manipulated; on National Voters Day, ex-CEC supports empowering NOTA
With the Opposition raising concerns over alleged manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the Election Commission is facing one of the toughest challenges in the last seven decades. -
Jan 18, 2019
Supreme Court sets February-end deadline on Lokpal but Centre drags its feet citing technical difficulties, manpower issues
The reasons cited for the delay in process varied from absence of the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha (a position which remains vacant in the 16th Lok Sabha as no party managed to win the requisite number of seats) to inability to pass an amendment Bill in the Upper House. -
Jan 17, 2019
Lokpal case in SC today: Appointment of ombudsman likely to be delayed further as search panel hasn't met in 3 months
As directed by the Supreme Court, the Centre submitted an affidavit, informing it that a search committee had been formed. But reports said the panel has not met in the past 100 days. -
Jan 14, 2019
HS Phoolka felicitated for legal battle for anti-Sikh riot victims; ex-AAP leader rules out joining 'any political party'
HS Phoolka said, "BJP has always supported us in our fight for anti-Sikh riots victims. I met Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Home Minister Rajnath Singh, and they supported my stand on it." -
Jan 07, 2019
Anna Hazare to hold protest in Maharashtra's Ralegan Siddhi over state governments not enacting Lokayukta Acts
The veteran social activist Anna Hazare had earlier announced he would launch a hunger strike on 2 October, 2018 at his village over non-appointment of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states. -
Jan 06, 2019
Sukhpal Singh Khaira resigns from AAP; MLA from Punjab's Bolath claims party has 'totally deviated' from its ideology
Sukhpal Singh Khaira, who was suspended from AAP in November last year for indulging in "anti-party" activities, sent his resignation letter to national convener Arvind Kejriwal. -
Jan 04, 2019
Day after quitting AAP, HS Phoolka says converting anti-corruption stir into political party was wrong
Phoolka said there is a need to form a movement like the one started by Anna Hazare and that many who have left the AAP and others, including lawyers and doctors, need to unite to form an organisation. -
Nov 19, 2018
TM Krishna concert and why it failed to arouse Delhi to create its own 'hum dekhenge' moment of mass defiance
On Saturday, when TM Krishna performed at the Garden of Five Senses, Delhi had its tryst with what could have been India’s Hum Dekhenge moment -
Nov 15, 2018
Mayank Gandhi's AAP & Down is an insider's account of the rise and unravelling of Arvind Kejriwal's party
Mayank Gandhi's book is an absorbing, objective story of the meteoric rise of AAP, the loss of its moorings and speedy unravelling -
Nov 02, 2018
Trouble in CBI started during Emergency; blame decline on political interference, unjustified expansion of CVC jurisdiction
Under Shastri’s stewardship, solid foundations were laid to make the CBI a trustworthy and efficient investigating agency with recruitment of officers of high integrity and commitment. Soon, the CBI acquired a high degree of reputation and won the public’s confidence. -
Oct 02, 2018
Anna Hazare puts off hunger strike after talks with Maharashtra minister, tells govt to fulfil demands by 30 January
According to sources, Hazare has received a letter from Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh. However, the contents of the letter are not known. -
Oct 02, 2018
Daily bulletin: Modi govt marks Gandhi Jayanti as Swachhta Divas, Congress to launch Gaddi Choro Andolan; top stories for today
The 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi will see a host of events today including a world sanitation convention, the Opposition's quit power movement, and a farmers' rally; top stories for today -
Sep 05, 2018
Neeraj Pandey's A Wednesday put spotlight on the 'Aam Aadmi' way before it was politically fashionable
A Wednesday completes 10 years today (5 September): The film is a watershed event, for it not only introduced an average Joe as the protagonist in an industry obsessed with larger-than-life stars but the film also heralded the age of the 'aam aadmi'. -
Sep 04, 2018
I-PAC leader popularity survey: For 2019, 48% chose Narendra Modi to take forward 'national agenda', 11% opt for Rahul Gandhi
48% of over 57 lakh people from 712 districts reached out to in 55 days see Narendra Modi as the leader to take forward the 'agenda of the nation' in a survey conducted by I-PAC -
Aug 15, 2018
Ashutosh quits AAP updates: Former party member calls it a 'day of independence' for ex-journalist
Ashutosh quits AAP LIVE updates: AAP's Delhi unit spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said Ashutosh's resignation has not been accepted yet and he has been asked to reconsider it -
Aug 15, 2018
Ashutosh resigns from Aam Aadmi Party: Arvind Kejriwal says 'not in this life'; BJP says ex-journo has got freedom at last
AAP leader Ashutosh resigned on Wednesday from the party citing a "very very" personal reason. The journalist-turned-politician had contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Chandni Chowk on an AAP ticket.
