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Arvind Kejriwal Resigns as Delhi Chief Minister

New Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal resigned on Friday, bringing an end to his eventful 49 days in office, after suffering defeat in his attempts to introduce the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Assembly. Feb 14, 2014
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Kejriwal tables Jan Lokpal Bill in Delhi Assembly amid protests

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Arvind Kejriwal on Friday tabled his anti-corruption Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi assembly, defying a warning by Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung that the bill cannot be tabled without his consent. As Kejriwal introduced the Jan Lokpal Bill, both Congress and BJP MLAs jumped into the well and said it is unconstitutional on part of the speaker to allow tabling of the bill. MLAs surround the speaker and heckled him following which the house was adjourned for 30 minutes. Feb 14, 2014
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Jan Lokpal Bill can't be tabled in Delhi Assembly: LG Najeeb Jung

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Delhi Lt-Governor Najeeb Jung has written a letter to Delhi Assembly Speaker MS Dhir saying the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill cannot be tabled in the House as it has not been approved by him. Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had tweeted that there would be no compromise on Jan Lokpal bill. He has also threatened to resign if the Jan Lokpal Bill is not tabled today. Feb 14, 2014
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Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill should be moved in constitutional manner: AAP Leader

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): A rift appears to have emerged within Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as party leader Ashok Agarwal on Friday said that, AAP led Delhi government should follow legal framework while introducing the Delhi Jan Lokpal bill in Delhi Assembly. Talking to mediapersons, he said that the government should have presented the Bill to the Lt Governor first. Feb 14, 2014
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Lower minimum support prices will help curb inflation: Raghuram Rajan,

Mumbai, Feb 14 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, has said that a moderation in the minimum support prices for agricultural products would help curb inflation in the country. He said that inappropriate price adjustments in these areas will burden the central bank. Rajan added that it was best for the reserve bank to link prices to market realities. Feb 14, 2014
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AAP questions Delhi LG's association with Reliance

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashutosh, on Thursday questioned the association of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung with Reliance group. Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has ordered to file a case against Reliance following a complaint filed to the state government on the gas pricing issue. Kejriwal had directed India's anti-corruption branch to file criminal cases against Oil Minister Veerappa Moily, former Oil Minister Murli Deora, Reliance Industries. Kejriwal had claimed that the Reliance Industries manipulated gas pricing with some ministers. Feb 13, 2014
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Kejriwal govt to table Jan Lokpal Bill in Delhi Assembly today

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): The Arvind Kejriwal government has declared that it will table the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi assembly today, ignoring Union Law Ministry's view that the Centre's prior approval is required. The Union Law Ministry has held that the rules governing Delhi government's legislative business were constitutional where Centre's consent was required before its passage. The Law Ministry has held that the Transaction of Business Rules (TBR) make it mandatory that the Lt Governor refer to the Centre every legislative proposal which may necessitate additional financial assistance. Feb 13, 2014
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Gas Pricing: Politicos slam Kejriwals order

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Politicos slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s order to file an FIR against former Petroleum Minister Murli Deora, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Veerappa Moily, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, and RIL. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi took a dig at Kejriwal saying that he may lodge an FIR against Lt Governor tomorrow. Meanwhile, Congress Leader Jagdambika Pal said that he will make fun of himself if he continues lodging an FIR against anyone. Feb 11, 2014
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Andaman and Nicobar Lt Gov proposes slew of safety guidelines post boat tragedy

Port Blair, Feb 11 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lt Gen (Retd) AK Singh, proposed a slew of security guidelines to ensure safety of tourists in an aftermath of the boat capsize tragedy that claimed 21 lives off Port Blair. Singh accepted that boat safety rules were slightly shaky and needed a serious review after the recent capsize tragedy so that such incidents do not repeat. Singh also said the islands were faced with many other issues such as lack of educational institutions and better healthcare centres. Addressing the issue of higher education, Singh said the administration was planning to open medical colleges in the islands that would accommodate large number of native students. Feb 11, 2014
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Lt Governor gives nod to SIT probe on 1984-anti Sikh riots

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung gave a nod to the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government's recommendations for a probe by Special Investigation Team (SIT) on the 1984-anti Sikh riots. Speaking over the decision senior lawyer of Delhi High Court H.S Phoolka said under the SIT probe, all those cases which were closed or shown untraced would be re-opened, re-investigated and if the need arises fresh FIRs would be registered. The Delhi Government last week had recommended to Jung to set up a SIT to probe the anti-Sikh riots within a time frame of one year. Feb 11, 2014
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Opposition disrupts J&K assembly demanding action against Shabir Khan

Jammu, Feb 10 (ANI): Opposition party in Jammu and Kashmir, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) disrupted the proceedings of state assembly and demanded arrest of former state Health Minister Shabir Khan, who has been accused of molesting a woman doctor. The PDP staged protest during the address of Governor NN Vohra on Monday. Feb 10, 2014
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Independent MLA Rambeer Shokeen set to withdraw support from AAP

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Independent MLA from Mundka, Rambeer Shokeen, would be meeting Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to formally withdraw support from the AAP government. He has accused the AAP government of not fulfilling promises made to people before election. Feb 10, 2014