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Here is a roundup of news from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Friday, June 24, 2011. The Wall Street Journal has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Lokpal Bill: Now UPA Allies Divided: There are reports of divisions with the UPA alliance over what should be included in the draft of the bill. Many within the UPA want the Prime Minister to be under its ambit while others remain ambivalent. (Source: NDTV)
Hazare Seeks Parallel Government Without Accountability: Sibal: Education Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said Gandhian leader Anna Hazare was seeking to create a ‘parallel government’ through a Jan lokpal bill without accountability, flouting the basic structure of the Constitution. (Source: Hindustan Times)
West Bengal Govt Takes Control of Singur Nano Factory: The Mamata Banerjee government seems to be inching towards return of land from the disputed site in Singur, even as it fights a legal battle in Calcutta high court. (Source: Times of India)
President Urges Maoists to Give up Arms: President Pratibha Patil urged outlawed Maoist guerrillas on Friday to “leave violence” and accept the government’s offer of peace talks. (Source: Economic Times)
New Perspective Required for Close China-India-Pak Ties: China: Outlining China’s foreign policy perspectives in the next five years under the 12th five year plan, the Members of Foreign Policy Advisory Group said that China is seeking to have close relations with both India and Pakistan. (Source: Indian Express)
India Appreciates Pak’s Role in Sailors’ Return: India on Friday appreciated Pakistan’s help in ensuring safe return of Indian sailors who were help captive by Somali pirates aboard MV Suez. (IBN Live)
Indian Cricketers Criticize Harper for Bad Decisions: Umpire Daryl Harper came in for some scathing criticism from the Indian cricket team, which blasted the Australian for his poor decisions during the first cricket Test against the West Indies. (Source: Times of India)
Yearning to be Called an ‘Item Boy’: Big B: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who will be seen in a super cool avatar in his upcoming film ‘Buddha Hoga Tera Baap’, says that he was desperate to be called as an “item boy” for long. (Source: Indian Express)

Via: India Real Time