Parliament approves Patents Bill
The controversial Patents (Amendment) Bill was yesterday approved by Parliament after it was passed by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote amidst a walkout by the non-Congress Opposition.

`Demolition man' Bhatia transferred yet again
A midnight facsimile from Chief Secretary P Subrahmaniam on Friday relieved Pune Municipal Commissioner Arun Bhatia of his post with immediate effect.

Centre may amend Consumer Protection Act soon
The Centre was considering amendments to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, to plug the legal loopholes and make it more effective, said Union Secretary to the Department of Consumer Affairs K Srinivasan yesterday.

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