Politics

The Gujarat Governor appointed retired judge Justice RA Mehta as the state Lokayukta bypassing the state govt.

The Prime Minister has asked JS Verma to try and convince Anna to be rational while dealing with the Lokpal issue.

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray wrote a letter to Anna Hazare and asked him to end his fast.

RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal also said that the Lokpal Bill can be 'passed in 24 hours'.

Some of Hazare's supporters on Monday staged sit-in in front of Sheila Dikshit's residence.

The Lokayukta court had on August 8 issued summons to Yeddyurappa to appear before it.

The FIR has been filed against Yeddyurappa and his family members in connection with the illegal mining scam.

Advani said the UPA government should be held responsible for the recent scams which have come to light.

There are thousands of opinions on any important issue which have to be heard, the Finance Minister said.

The Bihar Chief Minister alleged that central govt was trying to suppress a peaceful and democratic movement.

A senior Congress leader, however, admitted that Anna Hazare was gradually gaining sympathy.

DMK had demanded that the Speaker make seating arrangements accommodating all its MLAs in a single bloc.

Prakash Jaiswal also claimed that the party is destined to return to power in next Assembly election.

DV Sadananda Gowda-led BJP ministry in Karnataka will induct 21 ministers on Monday.

The role of Prime Minister in the scandals involving the 2G spectrum distribution is questionable, said Karat.

Janata party leader Subramanian Swamy was not at home at the time of the incident.