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Lokpal Bill Passed, Anna Hazare Thanks Govt

The impasse over the proposed Lokpal Bill has finally come to an end with the UPA Government giving in to the demands of social activist Anna Hazare and his team. The government passed the Lokpal Bill without altering the major features of the bill proposed by Team Anna on Sunday. Apr 1, 2012
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Lok Sabha may Move Censure Motion against Team Anna

After being haunted for a few months over Lokpal Bill, it seems politicians have to decided to give Team Anna a piece of their mind. The Lok Sabha is apparently planning to move a censure motion against social activist Anna Hazare and his Team. Mar 27, 2012
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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
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Anna Hazare Vows to Intensify Agitation

After the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the Lokpal Bill failed to yield any positive result on Saturday, anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare has announced that he and his supporters would sit on "dharna" at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on March 25. Mar 23, 2012
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All-Party Meet Fails to End Logjam on Lokpal

An all-party meeting called by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in New Delhi on Friday to discuss the controversial Lokpal Bill got over without finding a consensus. Mar 23, 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