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Avoid airport lounge, queue up like common people: PM Modi tells BJP MPs in breakfast meet

BJP MPs from Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka told to organise sporting, cultural events, meet and greet people to know their expectations and showcase work done by government.

Unprecedented, says Opposition as 12 MPs suspended for ‘misconduct’ in last Parliament session

The Opposition MPs, accused of ‘unruly and violent behaviour’ in the monsoon session, have been suspended for the duration of the winter session

Why is Justice Akil Kureshi not in Supreme Court? A little bit more transparency, my lord

People have a right to know if government’s objections to appointments were driven by larger cause of justice or political considerations.

Few special courts, bunked hearings — why thousands of cases against MPs, MLAs remain pending

Findings part of report submitted last week before Supreme Court. It was put together by senior advocate Vijay Hansaria and advocate Sneha Kalita.

122 with ED, 163 with CBI — SC gets tally of criminal cases pending against MPs, MLAs for 10 yrs

A report submitted to Supreme Court Tuesday provides details of pending cases against MPs and MLAs filed by the CBI and ED.

Govt wants MPs to buy stubble machines with funds from suspended MPLADS to tackle pollution

In a letter to MPs, government makes clear no fresh funds will be released until 2022 and puts a cap of Rs 25 lakh per annum per constituency for the purchases.

Delegation of Punjab MPs meet Amit Shah for resumption of train services in state

Train services have been suspended in Punjab since 24 September, when farmers groups organised protests on train tracks against the 3 farm laws enacted by the Centre.

Criminal cases against MPs, MLAs have increased in trial courts — amicus curiae to SC

Senior advocate Vijay Hansaria's report says in December 2018, these cases numbered 4,122, but have increased to 4,859.

MPs’ suspension underlines degenerating parliamentary debate, both sides are to blame

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Just 15% women in committee on surrogacy isn’t an anomaly. The problem is our Parliament

The abysmal number of women in India’s parliamentary committees on surrogacy, sexual harassment and indecent representation is a symptom of a larger bias.

On Camera

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.