No time limit can be specified on Lokpal Bill, says Abhishek Manu Singhvi

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New Delhi:  Amid demands made by Team Anna that the government should pass the Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament by Tuesday (August 30), the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice and Personnel has said that such demands were implausible.

Volunteers who run the Anna Hazare show

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New Delhi:  Anna's team of volunteers, which started with a dozen enthusiasts, has now evolved into a volunteer committee of a thousand. These are the faces that work tirelessly behind closed doors, away from the media glare.

Oman: 21 Indians on board hijacked oil tanker

Mumbai:  Twenty one Indian crew members are on board an oil tanker which has been hijacked today off the coast of Oman.

The vessel, MV Fairchem Bogey, was hijacked while it was at the Salalah anchorage, a statement issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said.

India plans to develop solar-powered UAVs

New Delhi:  India is planning to develop solar-powered unmanned flying machines with the capability of remaining airborne for at least a month in all weather conditions.

"We are looking forward to develop solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a long range and endurance capability as we plan to diversify our expertise in UAV technology," Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) spokesperson Ravi Gupta said.

Anna movement deserves place in school syllabus: Jharkhand minister

Ranchi:  Jharkhand Human Resources Development Minister Baijnath Ram has said that Anna Hazare's crusade against corruption should be included in school syllabus to enable future generations know about his movement which united the people from across the country.