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In U-turn, NCP backs insurance bill as it was a 'UPA initiative', politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): As the government tried to push forth with the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill - that provides for 49 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector - it received a boost from unexpected quarters when a key UPA ally came to its support. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) decided to back the bill, as it was "after all a UPA government initiative". At an all-party meeting held in the Parliament on Monday, senior NCP leader Praful Patel said his party had no problem in supporting the bill. Aug 5, 2014
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All-Party Meet Fails to Achieve Consensus on Insurance Bill

The all-party meeting convened on Monday, 4 August, to discuss on the controversial Insurance Bill enabling the Indian Union government to allow 49 per cent foreign investment in insurance sector, failed to work out a consensus. Aug 4, 2014
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Govt to hold talks with all parties over Insurance Bill

New Delhi, Aug 04 (ANI): The BJP government on Monday called for a meeting with all political parties in order to hold discussion on Insurance Bill which may be presented in the Parliament on Tuesday. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the government is trying to improve the nation_s financial condition which is why they have introduced 49% FDI in Insurance. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party is a part of NDA and will support BJP in the Bill and added that there will be a debate over Insurance Bill among all parties in the meeting to be held under Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu. Aug 4, 2014
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Opposition parties slam govt over FDI in Insurance

New Delhi, Aug 04 (ANI): Leaders of the Opposition political parties on Monday slammed the ruling BJP government for introducing 49% FDI in Insurance. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the BJP should tell as to why, when in Opposition, they opposed the insurance bill presented by UPA. Congress_ Mallikarjun Kharge also said that the leaders will take the amendments into consideration to see if the Bill should be passed with or without the amendments. NCP leader Majid Memon said that the bill will introduce FDI in insurance and the party will observe whether it will benefit the nation or not. Aug 4, 2014
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Jennifer Lawrence and Nichlolas Hoult's Break-Up: The Truth Revealed

Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult are plagued by split rumors for weeks now. Adding more fuel to the report of their split, Hoult was spotted with Riley Keough at NYC hotspot No. 8 on July 23. He was also seen grabbing a meal with his "Equals" co-star Kristen Stewart. Aug 2, 2014
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SC Collegium Issue: Politicians emphasize on independence of judiciary and balance in appointment of

New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): As the Modi government mulls over scrapping the collegium system for appointment of judges, politicos on Tuesday emphasized on the need for the judiciary's independence and balance in appointment of judges. The government on Monday consulted former chief justices of India and top jurists on the proposed Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, in a bid to scrap the present collegium system. Jul 29, 2014
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Private Detective Agencies (Regulation) Bill should be passed to stop bugging: Vikram Singh

Gurgaon, July 28 (ANI): Private Detectives Association of India President Kunwar Vikram Singh on Monday said that bugging at Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence is a serious issue. He said that Private Detective Agencies (Regulation) Bill, which is pending in Rajya Sabha should be passed in order to stop such incidents. Singh also said that the regulation of the bill will stop bugging by the foreign detective agencies in India. He further advised that there should be de-bugging two times a day at such an important minister's residence and office. Jul 28, 2014
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Cabinet Clears 49% FDI in Insurance

The union cabinet on Thursday cleared FDI cap hike in insurance from 26 percent to 49 percent, to ease FDI limit in the domestic insurance sector. Jul 25, 2014
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Cabinet approves 49% FDI in insurance, Politicos react

New Delhi, July July 24 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved 49% foreign investment in insurance. The cabinet has taken the FIPB route ensuring management control in the hands of Indian promoters. While the CPI said that the left parties would oppose the bill, the Congress said that the BJP is doing what the Congress exactly used to do when it was in power. Jul 24, 2014