16th Lok Sabha
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AIADMK's Thambidurai to be LS deputy speaker
National | Jul 31, 2014, 07:21 PM ISTNew Delhi: AIADMK leader M Thambidurai could be the Deputy Speaker of 16th Lok Sabha.Thambidurai is the leader of AIADMK in the Lok Sabha. This veteran leader has been holding the post since the 9th
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First-time MPs to get lessons in legislative process
National | Jul 29, 2014, 04:35 PM ISTNew Delhi: With the new Lok Sabha having a large number of first-time members, an orientation programme has been organised for them from tomorrow, the second such exercise undertaken at the initiative of Speaker Sumitra
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BJP ministers to meet party workers every day
National | Jul 03, 2014, 04:46 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a bid to improve coordination between the party and the government, the BJP Wednesday decided that union ministers would visit the party office every day and meet party workers.This would lead to
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Speaker Sumitra Mahajan asks members to manage time effectively
National | Jul 01, 2014, 12:40 PM ISTNew Delhi: The respect and effectiveness of parliament depends upon the conduct of its members and they should realize their responsibility in maintaining discipline and decorum in the house, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said
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Non-matric MPs in 16th Lok Sabha
National | Aug 05, 2014, 07:53 AM ISTNew Delhi: A Lok Sabha MP represents the people of his or her constituency in the lower house of the parliament. In a country like India where the people living in the interiors are yet
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Most optimist women MPs in 16th Lok Sabha
National | Jun 30, 2014, 08:25 AM ISTNew Delhi: Having been elected in their largest number this time, women MPs in the 16th Lok Sabha feel they will make a difference, ensuring issues concerning them get more prominence and bills like the
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Richest politicians in the 16th Lok Sabha
National | Sep 05, 2014, 10:57 AM ISTNew Delhi: 16th Lok Sabha consists of some members who can be easily termed as fabulously rich. These members, apart from working as political and social activists, have also excelled in their respective professions. Some
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Will leave no stone unturned to fulfil promises: Modi
National | Jun 11, 2014, 05:25 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his maiden speech in the Lok Sabha said Wednesday that his government would "leave no stone unturned to fulfil" the promises outlined by President Pranab Mukherjee in his
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Sushma calls for support for women's reservation bill
National | Jun 11, 2014, 11:49 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party Wednesday said the 16th Lok Sabha should be the one which passes the much-delayed women's reservation bill."A lot of parties have spoken about women empowerment, but we have done
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Live: If our people can unite for a cricket match then why not for development, asks Narendra Modi in LS
National | Jun 13, 2014, 05:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today replied to discussions and criticism against the motion of thanks on President's address, in the Lok SabhaHere we are giving you live updates on Narendra Modi's speech:17:06-
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Omar Abdullah dismayed over Lok Sabha adjournment
National | Jun 09, 2014, 04:56 PM ISTSrinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said adjournment of the 16th Lok Sabha on the very first day of its session proved things would remain the same despite the change of guard
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TRS MPs oppose Polavaram ordinance in LS
National | Jun 09, 2014, 03:36 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Ordinance over the Polavaram irrigation project triggered the first protest in the 16th Lok Sabha with TRS members storming the Well against the measure.BJD members, led by B Mahtab, were on their
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Most beautiful women in Indian Parliament
National | Jan 05, 2015, 01:09 PM ISTNew Delhi: Indian Parliament has its own share of beautiful women politicians. These are confidant Indian ladies who are a blend of beauty and brain and are articulate enough to raise the issues relating to
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At a glance: Sumitra Mahajan, from 'municipal corporator' to 'Lok Sabha speaker'
National | Dec 31, 2014, 10:20 AM ISTNew Delhi: Sumitra Mahajan, veteran BJP leader, has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha.Very little has been heard and written about this dynamic lady who got her name included in
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In Pics: Narendra Modi and other prominent ministers take oath as MPs
National | Jun 06, 2014, 07:15 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet colleagues Thursday took oath as members of the newly-elected 16th Lok Sabha.Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath, who Wednesday was sworn-in by President Pranab Mukherjee as the
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Gopinath Munde's death casts shadow over first day's sitting of LS
National | Jun 04, 2014, 12:11 PM ISTNew Delhi: Union Minister Gopinath Munde's death cast a shadow over the first day's sitting of the Lok Sabha which adjourned for the day after paying homage to the departed leader.Proceedings of the House began
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All efforts will be made to fulfill hopes of people: Narendra Modi
National | Jun 04, 2014, 11:26 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assured the nation that all efforts will be made in Parliament for fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of ordinary citizens. “People of the country have elected the 16th
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Kamal Nath recommended as pro tem speaker
National | May 28, 2014, 01:25 PM ISTNew Delhi:The name of Congress MP Kamal Nath was recommended as the pro tem speaker to the president, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said Wednesday."We have recommended to the president, Kamal Nath's name as
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Bihar couple all set to enter Lok Sabha
India | May 21, 2014, 02:55 PM ISTPatna: The 16th Lok Sabha will be a family affair for a Bihar couple.Rajesh Ranjan, better known as Pappu Yadav and his wife Ranjeet Ranjan, both have made it to the lower house of the
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Every third MP in 16th Lok Sabha has criminal charges: ADR
India | May 18, 2014, 11:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: Every third MP in the 16th Lok Sabha has criminal charges while 82 per cent of the lawmakers have assets worth Rs one crore or more, as per Association for Democratic Reforms' (ADR)