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It’s Parliament to decide on anti-corruption law, not Anna Hazare

With Anna Hazare sitting on a day-long token fast for a stronger Lokpal bill, the Congress on Sunday said the Centre is committed to a strong Lokpal bill but it is for Parliament to make the law. Talking to reporters Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi: “The government is committed to a strong Lokpal but it...

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Anup Jacob to be sworn-in Minister soon

Kerala Congress (Jacob) leader Anup Jacob, who registered a creditable victory from Piravom, is likely to be sworn-in Minister after March 28, depending on the convenience of Governor H.R. Bhardwaj, who is holding the additional charge of Kerala. Mr. Jacob would be sworn-in MLA on Thursday. The United Democratic Front leadership has already made...

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135 companies participate in IIMK final placements‎

IIM Kozhikode successfully completed placements despite a paralyzed economy, increased batch size and global slowdown in new investments. Highlights of Placement report of Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode: · Number of Students: 317 · Number of Participating Companies: 135 · Highest International CTC: $150,000 · Highest Domestic CTC: Rs. 32 lacs · Percentage of...

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Budget 2012: Income tax exemption limit raised to Rs 2 lakh

Giving some relief to tax payers, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee today proposed raising the income tax exemption limit for individuals to Rs 2 lakh per annum from Rs 1.80 lakh. Unveiling the Budget proposals for 2012-13 in the Lok Sabha, he also increased the limit to Rs 10 lakh under the 20 per cent...

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Rail Budget 2012: Trivedi hikes passenger fares marginally, upsets party chief Mamata

The Trinamool Congress has rejected the increase in fares proposed in the Rail Budget presented by Dinesh Trivedi. According to sources, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee is upset with the increase in fares and wants it to be taken back. A team of Trinamool Congress MPs met party colleague Dinesh Trivedi soon after he presented...

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Debate on Lokpal Bill in first half of Parliament session

The government today said it wants to bring the bill to set up anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal, in Rajya Sabha during the first part of the current Budget session of Parliament. Replying to a notice given by Leader of the Opposition Arun Jaitley seeking suspension of the Question Hour to resume debate on the Lokpal...

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