Everything you need to know about Bill: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Bill: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today said, India, which has had a long tradition of living in harmony with nature, should lead the global fight against climate change.
Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): A Californian treasure hunter has claimed that he has found the body of Osama bin Laden 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat.
Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): A Californian treasure hunter has claimed that he has found the body of Osama bin Laden 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat.
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Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): A Californian treasure hunter has claimed that he has found the body of Osama bin Laden 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Speedy divorce got delayed Wednesday with a proposed amendment to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, getting stalled in the Rajya Sabha.
New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Reacting to former President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam's statement that the Lokpal Bill will only fill jails, former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and social activist Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said there is a need for a strong legal tool to combat graft.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday distanced itself from a bill on media regulation proposed by Meenakshi Natarajan, a Lok Sabha MP and an aide of Rahul Gandhi, the party's general secretary.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): The Unites States Government has proposed the introduction of a new bill that would forbid employers from demanding the social networking login and password details of job seekers.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Parliament Monday passed a bill which will make the six new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) capable of granting degrees to the engineers that pass out.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Keanu Reeves believes that 3D technology can at times ruin movies.
London, April 29 (ANI): Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally fixed August 11 as their wedding date and they are planning a double celebration.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): The U.S. Secret Service has issued a new code of conduct for its officers that bans them from heavy drinking and visiting to "non-reputable establishments" amid investigations into the Colombian sex scandal.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's reelection campaign has released a new video that suggests that al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden would probably still be alive if Republican contender Mitt Romney had been president.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Rashtriya Lok Dal MP Jayant Chaudhary Friday introduced a private member's bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act to enable the citizens get information from private entities that are part of public private partnership (PPPs) projects.
The Cabinet on Thursday has given its nod to make amendment to existing 'Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill, 2011' by determining the age of legal sex to 18 years and above...........
New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Supreme Court lawyer and Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan has alleged that there is major corruption in defence deals and named a middleman, who is also the son of a lawmaker, as one of the persons involved.
Jaipur, April 26 (IANS) The Rajasthan assembly Thursday passed a bill providing the people with the right to a hearing on governance related issues within a stipulated timeframe. The state is the first in the country to do so.
Mumbai, Apr 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Thursday backed veteran social activist Anna Hazare's view on the need to have a strong Lokayukta to combat corruption.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday okayed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill seeking to raise voting rights ceilings in private banks.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) The central government is in favour of enacting a model law of Lokayukta so that all states can adopt their own act according to it, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said Thursday.
Melbourne, Apr 26 (ANI): The hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Ground, which has hosted many famous and infamous tests, now has a more challenging task at hand - feeding sheep that will produce wool to make the Australian cricket team's new uniforms.
London, April 25(ANI): The Queen is set to relaunch Cutty Sark, the world's last surviving tea clipper, five years after a major fire nearly destroyed the vessel.
Washington, April 24 (IANS) US Scientists claim to have made a major breakthrough in understanding the brain's reward centre which could explain why many people find it literally impossible to resist temptation, be it food or sex.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A bill to include children with disabilities in the ambit of the Right to Education (RTE) Act was passed by the Rajya Sabha Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The proposed retrospective changes in the income tax law that seeks to bring overseas transactions involving Indian assets into the tax net is likely to yield around Rs.40,000 crore ($9 billion) to the exchequer, Minister of State for Finance S.S. Palanimanickam said Tuesday.
Berlin, April 24 (IANS) Videogame technology has significant benefits for older adults by providing cognitive stimulation and being a source of social interaction, exercise, and fun, say two new studies.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A bill to include children with disabilities in the ambit of the Right to Education (RTE) was taken up by the Rajya Sabha Tuesday.
Los Angeles, April 24 (IANS) "Slumdog Millionaire" star Dev Patel has been signed up to star in "Defiant", based on the true story of a double honour killing in India.
The second half of the budget session is set to begin today in both houses of the Parliament, and the opposition is eyeing to take on the UPA government on the edge. There are many issues on which BJP and other opposition parties can corner the government.........
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): After a recess of three weeks the second phase of parliament's budget session will resume on Tuesday as the central government is prepares to get important legislations such as the Banking Reforms Bill, Insurance Bill, Pension and Lokpal Bill pass in within this session.
London, Apr 23 (ANI): Bill Clinton, the former American president, is said to be hosting a big underground party in London with Gwyneth Paltrow and Damian Lewis.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Indian economy and businesses are passing through difficult times due to lack of reforms and governance, but the sentiments are even worse than the reality, said Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej Group.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) With the budget session of parliament set to resume Tuesday, Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal and education officials are keeping their fingers crossed for a slew of critical but pending education bills that, among others, seeks to establish a body to oversee and standardise higher education in the country and include children with disabilities under the Right to Education.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The bookshelf this week talks of the spiritual journey into the dilemmas of existentialism and life's realities. Here's a peek.
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The government said Thursday that it intends to introduce in the monsoon session of parliament a new bill on prohibition of manual scavenging in view of the infirmities in the existing law.
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson will have to wear a wig for his "Twilight" re-shoot because of his trimmed haircut.
New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said the Central Government will examine and study Vodafone's legal notice before proceeding with appropriate action over ongoing taxation row.
New Delhi/Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Britain-based global telecom company Vodafone Tuesday served notice on the Indian government on its retrospective proposal to levy capital gain tax on a transaction that led to its buying equity in an Indian phone firm in 2007.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Britain-based Vodafone Tuesday said it would prefer to reach an amicable solution to its Rs.1,1000 crore capital gain tax dispute with the Indian government over the acquisition of assets of Hutchisson-Essar in the country.
Los Angeles, Apr 16 (ANI): Entertainer Bill Cosby slammed President Obama's critics on Sunday, insisting that they do not acknowledge the problems he has faced in office.
Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will have to return to Canada one last time before the release of the last installment of "Twilight" series, due to some last-minute reshoots.
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) A 30-year-old woman was stripped and tied to an electricity pole after being branded as a witch and tortured with searing hot tongs placed on her body in Rajasthan's Tonk district, police said Friday.
Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Actor Brad Pitt says he couldn't make it to the first squad in high school and formed his own basketball team with other rejects.
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Vehemently opposing the centre's National Commission for Human Resources for Health (NCHRH) Bill, 2011 as it "undermines the principle of federalism", Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to maintain status quo with regard to medical, dental and paramedical education.
New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the introduction of a Bill in the budget session of parliament to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 to include registration of marriages as well.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday approved a bill to ensure greater transparency and accountability in government purchases.
New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Public Procurement Bill, 2012 that seeks to regulate government purchases of above Rs 50 lakh through a transparent bidding process
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council (NAC) wants the human resource development (HRD) ministry to amend the right to education (RTE) law to ensure that disabled children have the choice to study either in an ordinary or a special school.
Washington, April 11 (IANS) US small business confidence in March fell slightly after rising for six straight months, a leading industry association said Tuesday.
Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Fashion house Dior has reportedly appointed Raf Simons as its new creative director - more than a year after it fired John Galliano from the same position.
Islamabad, April 9 (IANS) A woman being sentenced to 34 years in prison for hurling acid at her former fiance's father is "an indication of how knowledge of the potential uses of acid has spread in society", said a daily.
Islamabad, April 8(ANI): A multi party committee decided to reconcile differing views on the Domestic Violence Protection Bill following angry outbursts by woman activists against lawmakers' reluctance to debate the bill.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India's aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business is set to rise as a result of the government's plan to slash high custom duties on aircraft parts, tyres and other equipment.
Bill & Melinda Gates charity foundation has just given $100,000 to Dr. Sarah Haigh who leads a research team from three top British universities and believes that nano -technology can extract clean water from human waste.
London, Apr 7 (ANI): A new invention, which is being funded by Bill Gates, aims to filter toilet waste back into "drinkable" water.
London, April 6 (IANS) A new invention, being funded by billionaire Bill Gates, aims to turn used toilet water into drinking water, a British nanotechnology expert says.
Islamabad, Apr 6 (ANI): The Pakistan government has deferred the Domestic Violence Protection (Prevention and Protection) Bill 2009 following strong resistance by opposition parties, including the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F).
ust a day after receiving criticism from Team Anna key member and RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal over proposed bill of Lokayukta, Himachal Pradesh (HP) Chief Minister (CM) Prem Kumar Dhumal Wednesday introduced a bill in state legislation today......
Shimla, April 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Wednesday introduced a bill to put an effective Lokayukta system in place by giving more power to the ombudsman.
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Communist Pary of India-Marxist (CPI-M) genereal secretary Prakash Karat has said that only Left and democratic parties could be an alternative to the UPA and NDA
Kozhikode (Kerala), April 4 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Wednesday called for strengthening the party, saying only the Left and democratic parties could provide an alternative to the UPA and the NDA.
Shimla, April 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Wednesday introduced a bill to bring an effective Lokayukta system in place, giving more power to the ombudsman.
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Former US President Bill Clinton has said that he would be 'happy' if his wife Hillary decided to run for the presidency in 2016.
Attacking on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led - Himachal Pradesh government which has recently drafted a Lokayukta bill to add more teeth to the anti-graft body, team Anna member and.....
Kaushambi (Ghaziabad), Apr 3 (ANI): Team Anna member and RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party led- Himachal Pradesh government for drafting what he called 'a weak Lokayukta Bill'.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): Congress has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party for failing to act against the Gujarat Government in the wake of a Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report revealing corruption in several dealings.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): British finance minister George Osborne has slammed India's decision to introduce retrospective amendments to the tax law, saying it could 'adversely damage' the investment climate in the country.
Ghaziabad/New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) It was Team Anna versus the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday as the activists rejected the 'very weak' Lokayukta bill drafted by Himachal Pradesh's BJP government, and the party hit back saying Team Anna does not have a monopoly in deciding which bill is good or bad.
Sydney, Apr 2 (ANI): A relationship counsellor in Australia has suggested easier ways to break up with you lover, while showing respect to him or her at the same time.
New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and social activist Kiran Bedi has accused all political parties of delaying the introduction of an electoral reforms bill to cleanse the country's political system which she says is 'mired in corruption'.
Ralegan Siddhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Re-emphasizing his determination to wipe out corruption nationally, anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare has said his battle will continue.
New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said Team Anna should focus on burning issues like corruption rather than making generalised sweeping statements on lawmakers.
New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): The international business community has reportedly written to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh complaining about his governments' decision to introduce retrospective amendments to the tax law.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) With the first half of the budget session dedicated to financial business, the government has atleast 39 bills pending from previous sessions for passing when parliament resumes April 24. Theses include a host of anti-graft bills, including the Lokpal bill.
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has called team Anna as a den of criminals as they are using derogatory and dunparliamentary remarks.
Washington, March 31 (IANS) US President Barack Obama urged Congress Saturday to pass the "Buffett Rule" tax plan, which is designed to increase the tax rate on the wealthiest Americans.
Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) The West Bengal assembly Friday witnessed noisy scenes over a bill that seeks to restructure the state medical council, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the opposition Left Front of trying to disrupt proceedings in a 'concerted' manner.
New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Slamming Team Anna for using derogatory and unparliamentary remarks in their speeches against the country's lawmakers over the dealay in the passage of the Lokpal Bill, Samajwadi Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday called them a 'den of criminals'.
Kaushambi (Ghaziabad), Mar 30 (ANI): In order to offer a solution to people distressed due to continuous apathy from the administration, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal has said citizens might soon refrain from payment of their taxes.
Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday said the central government should make monetary provisions for implementing the Food Bill.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) It was double embarrassment for the government in Rajya Sabha when it had to defer two important bills amidst opposition protests.
Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare after his day long token fast once again has repeated his words about the Members of Parliament (PM) saying that Parliament is a temple of democracy and only 'pure people' have the right to.......
Ralegan Siddhi, Mar 28 (ANI): As parliamentarians across the political spectrum slammed Team Anna for using derogatory remarks against Members of Parliament, veteran social activist Ann Hazare on Wednesday said only 'pure people' have a right to sit in Parliament.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged veteran anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare to refrain from using derogatory and unparliamentary remarks in his speeches against lawmakers over the Lokpal Bill.
Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 27 (ANI): Aide to veteran anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday refused to mellow down on his accusations on 162 parliamentarians on whom criminal cases are going on.
Ghaziabad, Mar 27 (ANI): Seeking to justify his view that the Indian Parliament houses 'thieves and dacoits', Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to the country's lawmakers to introspect.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Law Minister Salman Khurshid Monday said the Lokpal bill could "probably" be brought in the ongoing budget session of parliament.
New Delhi, Mar.26 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, Members of Parliament on Monday criticized Team Anna, and especially Right to Information (RTI) activist Arvind Kejriwal, for demanding the filing of criminal cases against 14 Cabinet Ministers.
New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare ended his one-day token fast on Sunday evening threatening UPA-II Government to either bring the Jan Lokpal bill or get thrown out of power.
New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare's close aide Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday released a list of 14 ministers who would face investigation under charges of corruption if a strong ombudsman bill was passed by the Indian parliament.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Team Anna has come up with a new concept to spread awareness among people about its programme over the year: a Rs.25 coupon's code to be entered in the mobile phone, which will give updates about Hazare's programme.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Accusing the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of not being serious about the Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare Sunday said it must go if it does not get a strong anti-corruption law in place.
New Delhi/Kanpur, Mar 25 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday questioned the UPA-II Government's intention over the Lokpal Bill even as veteran social activist Anna Hazare was observing a day-long fast here.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Debunking the government's claim that the number of poor in India has come down, a top adviser has claimed that around 70 percent of the country's 1.2 billion population is poor, and stressed the need for a multi-dimensional assessment of poverty.
New Delhi, Mar.25 (ANI): Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Sunday described the UPA-II Government as being insensitive in listening to the voice of the country's citizens, and also accused the latter of not providing the required support to whistleblowers fighting against corruption and for the nation.
London, Mar 24 (ANI): Tom Hanks, who has been caught in a race row storm after footage emerged of him sharing a stage with a 'blacked-up' man, has apologised for the "hideously offensive" incident that occurred when he hosted a charity auction at his children's school.
Although Social activists Anna Hazare and his team has been leaving no stone unturned in making his one day protest successful at Jantar Mantar.
London, Mar 24 (ANI): Tom Hanks, who has been caught in a race row storm after footage emerged of him sharing a stage with a 'blacked-up' man, has apologised for the "hideously offensive" incident that occurred when he hosted a charity auction at his children's school.
New Delhi, Mar.24 (ANI): Mminister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Velu Narayanasamy on Saturday said here that the government would take adequate steps to address the concern of allies on the Lokayukta issue in the proposed Lokpal Bill.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The differences on the Lokpal Bill have been narrowed down and efforts are on to reach a consensus for passing the law in parliament, said Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy Friday.
