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Bring Lokpal or Taste Defeat in 2014 Elections, Warns Anna Hazare to Government

Anna Hazare on Sunday, held a daylong fast at Jantar Mantar in protest against corruption, reviving anger among the masses and stepping up pressure on the UPA government over the introduction of the Jan Lokpal Bill. This fast was for the stronger mechanism under the Lokpal that provides an appropriate security for the whistleblower's life. Mar 26, 2012

Karnataka: BJP Loses Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha seat to Congress

Giving a setback to the BJP party in Karnataka, Congress candidate, K Jayaprakash Hegde defeated BJP nominee V Sunil Kumar by a significant margin of over 40,000 votes in the Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha by poll. The by poll result was announced on Wednesday. Mar 21, 2012
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Union Budget 2012-13: Summary

The Union Budget 2012-13 identifies five objectives to be addressed effectively in the ensuing fiscal year. Here is the summary of the general budget. Mar 16, 2012
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Sri Lanka is Less Corrupt than India: Report

Transparency International's (TI) Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2011 shows Sri Lanka to be less corrupt than India. According to the data, China is also ranked better. Dec 1, 2011
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Tamil Nadu Bans 'Dam 999' Release

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the release of "Dam 999", with immediate effect. The film was due to release on Nov. 25. Nov 24, 2011
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Pak Cricketers Butt, Asif and Amir Get Jail Sentence

Former Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were given jail sentences by the Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, after they were found guilty of taking bribes to fix a test match against England in 2010. Nov 3, 2011

CVC to Suggest Changes in Proposed Lokpal Bill

Central Vigilance Commission will suggest changes in the proposed Lokpal Bill on Sept. 7. A three-member team of the commission has been formed comprising Central Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar and two of his deputies R Srikumar and JM Garg. Sep 4, 2011