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2005 Cash-for-Question scam: Court orders framing of charges against 11 former MPs

SC rejects plea to bar MPs from practising other professions

The Supreme Court has refused to bar lawmakers from practising any other profession saying the issue is beyond the realm of its jurisdiction.

Top Pak MPs become millionaires overnight, probe ordered

Pakistan's top authorities including the Speaker and Leader of the Opposition have said that somebody has deposited Rs 100 million each into fake accounts opened in their names, provoking a high-level probe. National Assembly Speaker

Akhilesh Yadav camp submits to EC affidavits signed by MPs & MLAs

In a bid to buttress its claim over the cycle symbol to contest the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections beginning next month, the Akhilesh Yadav camp today submitted to the Election Commission affidavits signed by party

Kirron Kher most consistent in Parliament among actor MPs; Rekha least

In an account of Bollywood celebrities’ attendance in the Parliament, the well-known actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Kirron Kher is at the first place in attending Parliamentary sessions, while Rekha has finished last. According to

Absence of MPs in Lok Sabha ‘very bad’, says Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today expressed her frustration over the absence of some members in the House, saying it was a “very bad” trend. The Speaker’s comment came when the House took

Over Rs. 93 lakh worth of rent pending against ex-MPs

New Delhi: Over Rs 93 lakh are due in rent against several former MPs for occupying official residences beyond their tenure, with a maximum of over Rs 23 lakh pending against Gireesh Kumar Sanghi, ex-Rajya

Honour Our Women: Forgetting political differences, MPs join hands for a noble cause

New Delhi:  Members of Parliament (MPs) from different political parties may be seen shouting against each other in the parliament but at least 30 of them decided to bury their differences and assemble on a

Lok Sabha speaker announces research initiative for members

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday announced a new programme “Speaker's Research Initiative” which will provide information to members on various issues of topical interest such as Goods and Services Tax and

PM to meet BJP MPs on Sunday :Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi: A day before the second half of the budget session begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday meet all members of parliament of the BJP and discuss the government schemes and policies."The

Think above politics: Modi urges NDA MPs

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday urged NDA parliamentarians to "think above politics" and spread the message of 'Swachh Bharat' or Clean India initiative to schools."Modi urged the MPs of the National Democratic Alliance

MPs on a Monsanto junket despite Swadeshi Jagran Manch objections

New Delhi:  MPs belonging to Shiv Sena and Akali Dal today flew out on a week-long trip to the US sponsored by global GM crop player Monsanto, notwithstanding the fact that BJP pulled out four

Narendra Modi's guidelines for MPs: Do research, don't touch my feet

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today issued a set of guidelines to the BJP MPs, asking them to do research on issues, have good conduct in Parliament, not to talk to media like “spokespersons”

TMC MPs to not take oath on May 25, 26

Kolkata: The swearing-in of the newly-elected Trinamool Congress MPs on May 25 and 26 has been deferred per the directive of party supremo Mamata Banerjee.Party sources here said the TMC MPs are likely to take

Maharashtra MPs with criminal past are all millionaires

Mumbai: A majority -31- of the newly-elected 48 Lok Sabha members from Maharashtra have a criminal background and are also multi-millionaires with assets ranging from a minimum of Rs.99 lakh to Rs.66 crore.The 31 Lok

Election Commission to submit list of newly elected MPs to President today

New Delhi: The Election Commission will submit the list of newly elected members of the 16th Lok Sabha to President Pranab Mukherjee today.  “The Election Commission will call on the President at 6.30 PM and

UK MPs call for cut in aid to Pak as Sharif visits London

London: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to Britain was today overshadowed by the release of a report by UK lawmakers which called for a cut in aid to the country unless there is proof