Lokpal bill may falter if challenged in court (The Times of India)

Besides the resistance the Lokpal bill faces from the political class, there are also doubts whether all its provisions are consistent with the Constitution. Read

Sonia powers Cong's Anna charge (Hindustan Times)
The Congress has once again launched an offensive against Anna Hazare and his team after party president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday took a tough line on the Lokpal issue. Read

Hands tied, CBI officials feel Lokpal panel their new Boss (Indian Express)
BILL: Lokpal can set deadlines to CBI, order search and raids, decide on chargesheet or closure. Read

No way Lokpal Bill will stand judicial scrutiny: Ex-CJI VN Khare (DNA)
Theres some serious concern about the constitutional efficacy of the cumbersome Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act as Khare feels that its section 49 cant stand judicial scrutiny. Read

Two suspected Babbar Khalsa terrorists arrested (The Hindu)

One of them was arrested from Punjab while the second person was apprehended from north-west Delhis Shalimar Bagh. Police claim that some politicians and religious leaders were on their target. Read

Achary: I wanted to go in 2005 itself but Raja won't leave me (The Hindu)

When defence asked how he could afford to pay a rent of Rs. 20,000 when his net salary was just around Rs. 40,000, Mr. Achary said his wife was also working. Read