News for 'Whistleblowers Bill'

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The average Indian fraudster isn't an outsider exploiting security loopholes. He's usually a man between 26 and 45 years of age, working in operations or procurement, with more than six years at the organisation.

Cabinet approves bill to protect whistleblowers

Cabinet approves bill to protect whistleblowers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

The Public Interest Disclosure and Protection to Persons Making the Disclosure Bill, 2010 provides the Central Vigilance Commission powers of a civil court to hand down harsh penalty to people revealing the identity of whistleblowers, official sources said.

Parliament nod to whistleblowers' protection bill

Parliament nod to whistleblowers' protection bill

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

A bill to provide for setting up a regular mechanism to encourage persons to disclose information on corruption or wilful misuse of power by public servants, including ministers, was passed by Parliament on Friday.

Pvt members bill in RS for protection to whistleblowers

Pvt members bill in RS for protection to whistleblowers

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Measures for providing protection to whistleblowers from civil or criminal liability were among the seven private members' bills introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Government extends Parliament session to clear Lokpal Bill

Government extends Parliament session to clear Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The United Progressive Alliance government on Tuesday extended the Winter session Parliament to pass four crucial anti-corruption bills -- the Lokpal Bill, the Citizens' Charter Bill, the Judicial Accountability Bill and the Whistleblowers' Bill.

Bill in Rajya Sabha to protect whistleblowers

Bill in Rajya Sabha to protect whistleblowers

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

A bill for setting up a regular mechanism to encourage persons to disclose information on corruption or wilful misuse of power by public servants, including ministers, was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Govt not ready to table Lokpal Bill on Wednesday

Govt not ready to table Lokpal Bill on Wednesday

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Pressing for tabling of the Lokpal Bill on Wednesday itself in the Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Left sought to corner the government which was not ready for immediate discussion on it.

Parliament clears bill to repeal 36 archaic laws

Parliament clears bill to repeal 36 archaic laws

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Seeking to clear the statute books of antiquated laws, Parliament on Thursday cleared a bill to repeal 36 redundant acts, including one which amends the marriage laws.

Modi sarkar prepares bill to repeal 36 obsolete laws

Modi sarkar prepares bill to repeal 36 obsolete laws

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Seeking to clear the statute books of antiquated laws, a bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday to repeal 36 acts, including one which amends the marriage laws.

MUST READ: Monsoon session most disrupted since 1952

MUST READ: Monsoon session most disrupted since 1952

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Almost no legislative business was transacted making it the worst session of Parliament ever. Devika Malik lists the options out of the current impasse

Govt to push for passage of GST, real estate bills next week

Govt to push for passage of GST, real estate bills next week

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Government will make a fresh bid to pass crucial bills on GST and real estate in the last week of the Winter session.

Lok Sabha passes Lokpal Bill; goes to President for assent

Lok Sabha passes Lokpal Bill; goes to President for assent

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Parliament on Wednesday passed the crucial Lokpal Bill with the Lok Sabha adopting the measure as amended by the Rajya Sabha after a short discussion, amid the din created by pro- and anti-Telangana members.

A bank without the buck, a bill without teeth

A bank without the buck, a bill without teeth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

India borrows ideas that we don't need, like the FRDI Bill, and ignores the ones we need, like rewarding whistleblowers such as the ones who want to save Bombay Mercantile Bank, says Debashis Basu.

Companies Bill: Still not a finished product

Companies Bill: Still not a finished product

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

There are inconsistencies and doubtful provisions in Companies Bill.

Delhi government clears Jan Lokpal bill

Delhi government clears Jan Lokpal bill

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Delhi Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of the much talked-about Jan Lokpal bill which provides for covering all public servants -- from chief minister to Group D employees -- and seeks life term as maximum punishment for those found guilty of corruption.

Lokpal in crisis in Rajya Sabha; BJP vows to defeat Bill

Lokpal in crisis in Rajya Sabha; BJP vows to defeat Bill

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Uncertainty surrounds the passage of the Lokpal and whistleblowers' protection Bills in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

After Rahul's push for Lokpal, Hazare hails draft bill

After Rahul's push for Lokpal, Hazare hails draft bill

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Anna Hazare, fasting for the last five days for passage of Lokpal Bill, on Saturday said he was happy with the amended legislation presented in the Rajya Sabha and would call off his hunger strike the moment the law is enacted.

Govt has made RS 'incidental', charges Oppn in Finance Bill debate

Govt has made RS 'incidental', charges Oppn in Finance Bill debate

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

After Finance Minister Arun Jaitley moved the amended Finance Bill for consideration by the Lok Sabha, Deepender Hooda (Congress) said this was a "historic" occasion as never in the past had the Rajya Sabha amended the Finance Bill.

Rahul is not even genuine in anti-corruption fight, scoffs BJP

Rahul is not even genuine in anti-corruption fight, scoffs BJP

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Attacking Rahul Gandhi over his recent crusade on anti-corruption bills, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said he was a "late entrant" in the anti-graft bandwagon and his effort was "not genuine" as he had never spoken earlier on the issue.

Anna demands firm measures to protect whistleblowers

Anna demands firm measures to protect whistleblowers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

A strong Lokpal Bill should include steps to protect the lives of those fighting corruption, says Team Anna. Priyanka reports

Opposition should help pass bills on which there's consensus: Rahul

Opposition should help pass bills on which there's consensus: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Interacting with representatives from NGOs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday asked opposition parties to fix a date to help government pass bills on which there is general consensus.

Infosys' cup of woes spills over

Infosys' cup of woes spills over

Rediff.com24 May 2018

This time an anonymous whistleblower made an appeal to market regulator Sebi to probe an agreement made by the tech giant with some of its ex-directors.

Cabinet meet postponed as PM Singh unwell

Cabinet meet postponed as PM Singh unwell

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

A meeting of the Union Cabinet scheduled for Thursday morning was postponed as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was indisposed.

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The Chinese government lied to the world about the danger and contagious nature of COVID-19, silenced whistleblowers, and did little to stop the spread of the disease'

Hazare to fast on March 25 in Delhi

Hazare to fast on March 25 in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Ahead of Anna Hazare's one-day fast in Delhi, which has now been rescheduled to March 25, to press for protection to whistleblowers, Team Anna on Wednesday accused the ruling Congress of "sabotaging" the Jan Lokpal Bill.

Parl session in February to pass vote-on-account

Parl session in February to pass vote-on-account

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

With Lok Sabha elections due in April-May, government will hold a session of Parliament in the first fortnight of February to pass the vote-on-account.

'The government likes to deal with such people'

'The government likes to deal with such people'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

'Why should the accused in scams visit the CBI chief so frequently?'

Indian-American firm to pay $15 mn to resolve fraud claims

Indian-American firm to pay $15 mn to resolve fraud claims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

an Indian-American physician, will pay $15 million to the federal government for falsely billing for health tests that were never performed.

GST prospects get ambiguous again

GST prospects get ambiguous again

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Last week, a Rajya Sabha committee had allocated five hours for discussion on GST.

Rahul meets PM ahead of Congress core group meet

Rahul meets PM ahead of Congress core group meet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Rahul met the prime minister for about 30 minutes before the party group chaired by Congress President Sonia Gandhi with the prime minister by her side began deliberations at Dr Singh's residence.

Union minister reaches out to opposition to break Parliament logjam

Union minister reaches out to opposition to break Parliament logjam

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The second leg of the budget session is of 23 days and all 14 days so far have been wasted.

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former AAP leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan said the Bill was completely different from the one envisaged originally.

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Coming down hard against Arvind Kejriwal for ordering an FIR against him and others for raising gas prices, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Saturday said the former Delhi chief minister doesn't understand fundamental laws.

IOC tells US to clean up its own doping house

IOC tells US to clean up its own doping house

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The International Olympic Committee told the United States on Thursday it should get its own house in order in the fight against doping before putting athletes from other countries under threat of punishment for breaking US law.

Reebok fraud: SFIO lets off two top execs

Reebok fraud: SFIO lets off two top execs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

According to SFIO, the modus operandi of the Reebok fraud involved filing fictitious invoices to show inflated sales, recording fictitious sales by raising prices of goods sold.

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'There is little doubt that China today stands in the dock, charged with misdemeanour with regard to the health and well-being of its own citizens and of the people of the world,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

AAP's core agenda takes back seat in government

AAP's core agenda takes back seat in government

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government is locked in a power struggle with the Centre and the Lt Governor. Kavita Chowdhury reports

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The facts have become unimportant and useless.' 'What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.' 'And the abusing of rivals as being traitors,' says Aakar Patel.

Kejriwal has links with hawala operators: Mishra

Kejriwal has links with hawala operators: Mishra

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Mishra alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party received money from a company of Delhi based lawyer Rohit Tandon, whose assets worth crores have been attached by the Enforcement Directorate over alleged money laundering after demonetisation.