Lawmakers
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US lawmakers urge sanctions over 'human right crisis' in Pakistan under Shehbaz Sharif-Munir regime
World | Dec 04, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTMultiple examples involving Pakistani Americans highlight this transnational repression. Investigative journalist Ahmed Noorani suffered harsh retaliation after uncovering military corruption, including the abduction and assault of his brothers in Pakistan.
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Two Minnesota lawmakers shot in suspected targeted attack, former speaker Melissa Hortman killed
World | Jun 14, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTFormer Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and Senator John Hoffman and his wife critically injured in a targeted, politically motivated shooting at their homes.
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Massive salary hike for Pakistan's top lawmakers sparks public outrage amid economic crisis
World | Jun 07, 2025, 11:25 PM ISTPakistan's 500% salary hike for top lawmakers amid economic crisis and IMF aid has sparked widespread public outrage and raised concerns over the government's fiscal priorities.
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US: American Airlines plane carrying lawmakers collide at Washington Airport
World | Apr 11, 2025, 01:16 AM ISTUnited States: The New York Congressman shared an image out of his plane window and said fellow member of Congress Grace Meng was 'handing out grapes' to other passengers during their delay.
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Chaos reigns in Taiwanese parliament as lawmakers exchange blows in dispute over reforms | VIDEO
World | May 17, 2024, 03:44 PM ISTLawmakers clashed over parliament reforms calling for greater scrutiny of the government, proposed by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the smaller TPP. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party accused them of 'abusing power' by forcing the proposals without consultation.
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'Lecturing India on human rights won't...': Indian-American lawmakers urge constructive talks
World | May 17, 2024, 10:36 AM ISTIndian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said India was colonised for over 100 years and thus lecturing them on human rights would be unproductive. Meanwhile, other lawmakers like Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar underscored that India remains an important partner of the US.
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SC orders lawmakers cannot claim immunity from prosecution, overrules 1998 Narsimha Rao Judgement
India | Mar 04, 2024, 11:06 AM ISTThe apex court had on September 20, 2023 agreed to reconsider its judgement, saying it was an important issue having a significant bearing on "morality of polity".
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'Can cause significant damage...': Indian-American lawmakers on Pannun foiled murder plot
World | Dec 16, 2023, 11:17 AM ISTThe lawmakers welcomed India's decision to constitute an enquiry committee to probe the matter and stressed that it is critical to hold those responsible, including Indian government officials, accountable and provide assurances that such incidents are not repeated.
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Several US lawmakers write to Biden administration on suspending assistance to Pakistan
World | Nov 19, 2023, 12:38 PM ISTThe lawmakers, led by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, urged the Biden administration to withhold further security assistance until Pakistan conducts free and fair elections. They also expressed concerns over the strengthening of anti-blasphemy laws in Pakistan.
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Jharkhand Political Crisis: 32 UPA MLAs parked in Chhattisgarh amid poaching fears | 10 Points
India | Aug 31, 2022, 12:04 AM ISTJharkhand political crisis: The flight carrying the MLAs took off from the Ranchi airport shortly after 4.30 pm and arrived in Raipur, the capital of the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh, around 5:30 pm.
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US lawmakers approve CAATSA waiver for India over S-400 missile deal with Russia
World | Jul 15, 2022, 01:50 PM ISTIndia-US news: After the House passage of the NDAA- the Senate must approve its version. Then lawmakers must reach a compromise version of the legislation, which authorizes more than $800 billion in defense spending.
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Despite 66% hike, Delhi MLAs might still be among lowest paid lawmakers in country: Data
India | Jul 04, 2022, 11:46 PM ISTThe figures by PRS Legislative, a non-profit organisation, state that Himachal Pradesh MLAs draw a salary of Rs 55,000 while the constituency allowance, daily allowance, secretarial allowance, telephone allowance stand at Rs 90,000, Rs 1,800, Rs 30,000, Rs 15,000, respectively.
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Texas lawmakers approve abortion ban as early as 6 weeks
World | May 14, 2021, 09:25 AM ISTTexas would ban abortions after as early as six weeks and allow private citizens to enforce the rule through civil lawsuits against doctors and others under a measure given final approval by state lawmakers.
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EU delegation backs India's efforts to end terror in J&K
India | Oct 30, 2019, 01:34 PM IST"We were briefed about the situation. The steps being taken are quite thorough. We would have liked to meet more people from civil society, but we understand the situation, and feel assured", EU lawmakers added.
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Supreme Court allows lawyers elected as lawmakers to practice in courts
India | Sep 25, 2018, 12:09 PM ISTThe top court’s statement came during the hearing of a PIL seeking to bar lawyer-lawmakers from practising in courts.
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Jaitley asks lawmakers to be aggressive on topics, not people during debates in Parliament
India | Mar 11, 2018, 05:57 PM ISTHe said mere statements should be avoided as those who fail to prove their charges against others often lose credibility.
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French lawmakers vote on punishing prostitutes’ clients
World | Apr 06, 2016, 05:25 PM ISTParis: France’s lower house of parliament holds a final vote on Wednesday on a bill against prostitution and sex trafficking that bans buying sex, not selling it. Customers would face fines and be required to
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Prime Minister's office should stop interfering in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
National | Sep 26, 2015, 05:51 PM ISTNew Delhi: Under fire from some of BJP's lawmakers, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung found support from unusual quarters, when chief minister Arvind Kejriwal blamed the Centre for political interference rather than finding fault with
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Pakistan lawmakers condemn caricatures of Islam's prophet
World | Jan 15, 2015, 07:45 PM ISTIslamabad: Pakistani lawmakers passed a resolution and marched outside parliament on Thursday to protest the publication of images of Islam's prophet in the satirical French magazine attacked by extremists last week.Like many other Muslim nations,
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Becoming a lawmaker is like 'cocaine': Parrikar
National | Oct 15, 2014, 10:21 AM ISTPanaji: Becoming a parliamentarian or a legislator is like "a cocaine", said Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who backed high salaries for lawmakers.Parrikar was speaking during the concluding session of the 16th All India Whips' conference