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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill to be introduced in RS

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): The Judicial Appointments Bill which was passed unanimously in Lok Sabha on Wednesday will be introduced in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. On one hand, Political leaders hope that the bill shall be passed in the Upper House too but on the other some think that the bill should have been discussed more. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the government should have given more time for discussion over the Bill. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that he hoped the Bill shall be passed in Rajya Sabha. SP leader Naresh Agarwal stated that after some amendments required in the bill it shall be passed in Rajya Sabha.

Aug 14, 2014

Is Aam Aadmi Party Imploding? How Kejriwal Went from Being Common Man's Crusader to 'Autocrat'

Shanti Bhushan's accusations may well be among the last few nails in the coffin of Kejriwal's political future, unless he can assure party members of a democratic way of functioning.

Aug 14, 2014

Lok Sabha passes Judicial Appointments Bill

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): The National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2014 was passed in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The new Bill will replace the existing collegium system when it comes into effect. The bill will now be introduced in Rajya Sabha where the BJP lacks majority. The Congress is expected to create hurdles in the upper house and demand amendments in the present bill.

Aug 13, 2014

Lok Sabha Passes Appointment Bill, Centre Assures no Interference in Judiciary

Lok Sabha passed the bill to scrap the collegium system, with full support and assurance of complete judicial independence.

Aug 13, 2014

Government to Raise ₹40,000 Cr via PSU Stake Sales in 2 Months

The government is looking to raise around Rs 40,000 crore in the next two months to meet its FY15 disinvestment target of Rs 58,425 crore,

Aug 13, 2014

Lok Sabha passes Judicial Appointments Bill

Aug 13, 2014

Communal violence bill is the need of the hour: Manish Tewari

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday stated that the debate on Communal Violence Bill is the need of the hour while emphasizing that likeminded parties must come together to combat the spectre of communalism. Meanwhile, after the Congress created an uproar in Parliament over the Bill, the debate on it is likely at 3 pm in the Lok Sabha. The Congress has been demanding an immediate discussion on the Bill as it has been deferred repeatedly.

Aug 13, 2014

AIADMK's M Thambidurai elected deputy speaker of Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): AIADMK leader M. Thambidurai has been elected unopposed as the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. All major parties, including Congress, extended support to his candidature. Prime Minister Narendra Modi complimented and thanked all sections of the Lok Sabha, for the consensus which led to the unanimous election of Thambidurai as Deputy Speaker. Modi described him as a highly experienced and active Parliamentarian.

Aug 13, 2014

Politicos on Judicial Appointment Commission Bill

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): The government's move to scrap the previous Bill on judicial appointments and introduce a new one in the Lok Sabha got mixed reactions from various political parties. Union Law minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Monday tabled the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill in the Lok Sabha and it will replace the existing collegium system when it comes into effect. Earlier, Prasad had told the parliament the government was keen to set up a committee to appoint judges in the wake of allegations of judicial corruption.

Aug 13, 2014

For the First Time, India Buys More Arms From US Than Russia

This is the first time that the United States has emerged as the largest arms supplier to India, displacing Russia in sales.

Aug 13, 2014

Government_s move to table new Judicial Appointments Bill draws mixed reactions

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (ANI): The government_s move to scrap the previous Bill on judicial appointments and introduce a new one in the Lok Sabha got mixed reactions from other political parties on Tuesday. Law minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Monday (August 11) tabled the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill in the Lok Sabha and it will replace the existing collegium system when it comes into effect. Earlier, Prasad had told the parliament the government was keen to set up a committee to appoint judges in wake of allegations of judicial corruption by a former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Markandey Katju. There is an overwhelming opinion to amend the present system where a collegium of five Supreme Court judge appoints their colleagues.

Aug 12, 2014

Expert on Sachin Tendulkar getting leave of absence from Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): Sachin Tendulkar was granted leave of absence from Rajya Sabha on Monday. The Rajya Sabha chairman granted him leave for the entire session. Deputy chairman PJ Kurien said Tendulkar has requested permission to be absent from the house, citing "personal and professional commitments" and "family exigencies". Sachin along with Bollywood star Rekha had earlier come under attack in the Upper House over their regular absence from the Parliament.

Aug 11, 2014