CVC, CBI corruption complaints may be probed under Lokpal, says panel

Citing overlapping of functions, a parliamentary committee on Monday recommended integrating Central Vigilance Commission and anti-corruption wing of the Central Bureau of Investigation to work......

Lokpal to be sole probe authority in corruption cases?

A Parliamentary panel examining the Lokpal bill may recommend that the proposed anti-corruption watchdog be a single window stop for probing all corruption complaints against government......

Mullaperiyar row: Kerala, TN leaders clash in Rajya Sabha

Members from Kerala and Tamil Nadu clashed in the Rajya Sabha over the Mullaperiyar Dam controversy, seeking Centre's intervention in resolving the contentious issue. Members from Tamil Nadu,......

Oppn stalls RS for fourth day on Guj Lokayukta

The Opposition on Tuesday forced repeated adjournments in the Rajya Sabha with the Bharatiya Janata Party persisting with its protest for the fourth consecutive day over appointment of Lokayukta in......

India has trade deficit with 81 countries

India has trade deficit with as many as 81 countries including China, Qatar, Korea, Japan and Indonesia in 2012-13, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha,......

Taxation laws to play significant role in growth: Minister

Taxation laws can play a significant role in the country's economic growth and its integration with the world, Union Minister Sudarsana Natchiappan has said. "The core principle and ideas of......

Land Acquisition Bill is not against industry: MoS

Allaying fears of domestic industry on the Land Acquisition legislation, the government said on Wednesday the law is not against India Inc and that the corporates should involve local people in the......

'Corruption in PSBs halved in last one year'

Corruption cases in public sector banks have reduced by half in the past one year, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, E M Sudarsana......