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The report says that around 251 of the 543 members of the Lok Sabha, and 75 of the 233 members of the Rajya Sabha have criminal cases against them.New Delhi: A view of the Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.(PTI)The Supreme Court was told that there are more than 4,000 cases pending against MPs and MLAs across the country while 14 out of 28 chief ministers of Indian states have serious criminal charges against them. This fact came to light in a report submitted to the apex court by senior advocate Vijay Hansaria, who is the amicus curiae in a public-interest ligitation (PIL) which is seeking expeditious disposal of criminal cases against Indian lawmakers.The report says that around 251 of the 543 members of the Lok Sabha, and 75 of the 233 members of the Rajya Sabha have criminal cases against them.The PIL was filed by BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay.It revealed that around 4,192 cases are pending against sitting MPs and MLAs, and out of them, 519 cases have been pending for more than a decade.Around 700 cases are pending probe while 260 have continue to be in this stage for above three years. Chargesheets have yet to be filed in these cases.Which states' MPs/MLAs have highest number of cases?The affidavit submitted to the apex court has revealed that 95% of the MPs from Kerala face charges, which is the highest in the country, as per a report by The New Indian Express.Kerala is followed by Telangana with 82% of its MPs facing serious charges. Then come Odisha with 76%.Haryana and Chattisgarh are the two states that have come out with the lowest tallies, with both having a single MP each with charges against them.When it comes to percentage of MLAs facing serious cases, West Bengal leads with 58% while Kerala is a near second with 57%. Next in line are Andhra Pradesh (56%), Telangana (49%), and Odisha (45%), The Times of India reported.Which CMs have the most number of charges against them?The report reveals that Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has the highest number of charges against him, 89. Next in line is West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. He has 29 pending cases against him.Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar and Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu both have 19 cases each, while Kerala's V D Sathesan has 18 cases pending against him.Following these revelations in the court, the amicus has pleaded with the apex court to designate special courts which will expeditiously hold trial in these cases against both sitting and former lawmakers. He has also asked the Supreme Court to direct the jurisdictional High Courts in these cases to actively monitor the progress being made in these trials.Stay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. HomeNewsIndia4,192 cases pending against MPs, MLAs; 14 out of 28 chief ministers face serious criminal charges: Supreme Court toldMore

Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra has moved a privilege notice before Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against three senior officials, alleging a serious breach of protocol and contemptuous conduct after she was asked to vacate a circuit house in West Bengal's Krishnanagar late in the night on August 14.In her notice sent under Rule 222 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, dated August 16, Moitra has sought action against Nadia District Magistrate Srikant Palli, Additional District Magistrate Nirpendra Singh, and Nazareth Deputy Collector Anamika Bera, news agency PTI said.Moitra, the Krishnanagar MP, alleged that the officials' conduct was part of a ‘larger effort’ to prevent her from carrying out her parliamentary duties and sought the Speaker's protection to discharge her constitutional responsibilities ‘free of intimidation and harassment.’According to her notice, cited by PTI, Moitra informed the Speaker on August 13, before returning to West Bengal after the Monsoon Session, about her visit to the constituency and sought protection from harassment or impediment.She said she reached the Nadia Circuit House, the official accommodation for MPs visiting the district headquarters, at around 6.15 pm on August 14 and was given her usual room, which had been readied for her."Tea was served in my room at 7 pm and dinner was served at 9.20 pm in the room," she said.At 9.47 pm, she received a call from the Nadia additional district magistrate, asking her to vacate the premises. When she sought the reason, the ADM allegedly told her that the "order had come from the top", referring to the district magistrate, she said.At 10.52 pm, she received a WhatsApp message from the Nazareth deputy collector along with a copy of an order dated August 12, stating that the circuit house would not be available for service from the evening of August 14 till further orders because of annual maintenance and cleaning.The order said reservations confirmed before August 13 would be exempted from the general suspension.'Why the administration waited until 10 pm?'Moitra, however, questioned why the administration waited until 10 pm to ask her to leave, if the order had already been issued on August 12.She also said the staff did not inform her of any suspension when she made the booking or checked in, and provided her with a fully prepared room and served food there.Moitra claimed that at least four rooms in the circuit house were occupied that night – a room each by the Nazareth deputy collector, Nadia projector director, an IAS probationer, and another government official.She said the staff told her that no cleaning or maintenance work was taking place except the installation of a water-iron removal plant outside the building, and that the kitchen and staff were fully operational.She also questioned the manner in which the order was communicated, saying it was not emailed to her beforehand or displayed at the reception, but was sent to her only through WhatsApp at 10.52 pm."No alternate arrangement" was offered to her, she said.‘Crowd outside the circuit house’Moitra also referred to the crowd outside the circuit house emerging late that night, alleging that she heard shouting around 11 pm.She pointed out that the circuit house is opposite the official residences of the superintendent of police and the district magistrate and described the area as a high-security zone where, she said, crowds should not have been allowed to gather.In her notice, Moitra cited the Ministry of Home Affairs' Order of Precedence, saying MPs are placed at number 21 and that an MP visiting her constituency is to be accommodated in the circuit house and cannot be asked to leave unless there is another dignitary present who is higher in the order of precedence."A woman MP, staying alone, being asked to vacate her rightful accommodation at 9.47 pm and then again at 10.52 pm not only gravely violates her rights, but brings into question the s

US President Donald rump recalled remarks attributed to India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar earlier this month regarding voter identification requirements in the US while renewing his call for the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.US President Donald Trump hosts lifeguard Ryder Williams in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old lifeguard, saved the life of 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, on July 25. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) hailed India’s election system while calling for the passage of the ‘SAVE America Act’, which seeks to require proof of citizenship and voter identification in US elections.Trump recalled remarks attributed to India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar earlier this month regarding voter identification requirements in the US while renewing his call for the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act."Earlier this month, India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, asked our Administration - How can you have Elections in the US without a valid Photo ID?" Trump said in a post on Truth Social,View full ImageReferring to India's last general election, Trump said, 'India's last Election had 646,000,000 Voters! Less than 1 per cent voted by mail, and every single Voter had to have a VALID Photo Identity Document.'Referring to India's last general election, Trump said, "India's last Election had 646,000,000 Voters! Less than 1 per cent voted by mail, and every single Voter had to have a VALID Photo Identity Document."In Lok Sabha election 2024, over 968 million people out of a population of 1.4 billion people were eligible to vote in India. Of this 642 million voters participated in what was the largest-ever election.What is SAVE America Act?Trump reiterated his call for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, saying, "We need to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, now!"The legislation is aimed at ensuring that only US citizens participate in deciding federal elections."American citizens - and only American citizens - should decide American elections," the White House said, describing the SAVE America Act as a "common sense, bipartisan bill."The White House said the proposed legislation would require voters to provide valid identification before registering to vote in a federal election, along with proof of citizenship.It also proposes restrictions on mail-in ballots, allowing them only in cases involving illness, disability, military service or travel. The White House said the Act would direct states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls."If you want to register to vote in the United States, you have to be a citizen in the United States," the White House said.The administration also compared US election procedures with those in other countries, arguing that America lags behind other nations in enforcing what it described as basic election protections."India and Brazil tie voter ID to a biometric database, while the United States largely relies on self-attestation for citizenship," the White House said.If you want to register to vote in the United States, you have to be a citizen in the United States.The Bill to pass the law was introduced on January 29.(With inputs from agencies)About the AuthorGulam JeelaniGulam Jeelani is Political Desk Editor at LiveMint with over 16 years of experience covering national and international politics. Based in New Delhi, Jeelani delivers impactful political narratives through breaking stories, in-depth interviews, and analytical pieces at LiveMint since February 2024. The expertise in video production fuels his current responsibilities, which include curating content and conducting video interviews for an expanding digital audience. Jeelani also travels during elections and key political events and has

The incident reportedly prompted concern within the British government and was raised with the White House by the British embassy in Washington.Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to staff at the met office during a visit on August 14, 2026 in Exeter, United Kingdom. Finnbarr Webster/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Susie Wiles, US President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, before becoming suspicious that the contact was not genuine, Politico reported citing four officials.The incident reportedly prompted concern within the British government and was raised with the White House by the British embassy in Washington.Burnham exchanged messages with fake WilesBurnham, who became prime minister on July 20, reportedly communicated with the person posing as Wiles after entering Downing Street.The person said that “a few messages” were exchanged but described them as being “of no significance.”The exact content of the communications and when they were sent remain unclear. Officials have kept details of the incident closely guarded.Downing Street declined to comment, saying: “We do not comment on national security matters.”British embassy raised concerns with White HouseThe incident was serious enough for the British embassy in Washington to raise it with the White House, the news outlet stated citing two officials.There were also concerns within the UK government that Wiles’ cellphone could have been compromised, given that a similar incident involving someone impersonating the White House chief of staff had occurred previously.However, a White House official denied that Wiles’ devices had been hacked in this case.“This incident had nothing to do with the Chief of Staff’s devices being hacked,” the official said.Similar impersonation incident investigated last yearThe latest incident echoes a case from last year in which US senators, governors and business executives received text messages and phone calls from someone claiming to be Trump’s chief of staff.The White House and FBI launched an investigation into that episode.Stay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. HomeNewsUs NewsUK PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with Susie Wiles impersonator before suspecting contact was fake: ReportMore

Two additional suspects from Missouri and Washington have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to attack a UFC event hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House earlier this month, according to authorities.William Lee Spartacus Falkner, a resident of Belfair, Washington, was taken into custody on Friday and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, court records filed Monday in the Western District of Washington show. Jordan W. Rincker, 28, was arrested on Sunday and faces the same charge of conspiracy to commit murder in the Western District of Missouri, reported AP.The US Department of Justice said that five individuals from several states, including Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, and California, were initially taken into custody on federal charges."Law enforcement continues to do what it does – move to disrupt and hold accountable those allegedly plotting to do harm on the White House Grounds on June 14," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche mentioned in a news release.An attorney appointed to represent Falkner did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by email, while court documents do not indicate whether Rincker has secured legal representation. Neither defendant has yet entered a plea.Prosecutors allege that Jordan W. Rincker provided money to several members of the conspiracy and received items such as weapons, a 3D printer, a computer, and other equipment. They claim he also agreed to manufacture components for drones.What does FBI affidavit say about Rincker?However, according to an FBI affidavit, Rincker told investigators that he never intended to use the 3D printer to help build drones. Instead, he said he wanted the printer for personal use to create and sell handcrafted items.The FBI affidavit states Falkner allegedly exchanged messages with other members of the group regarding his ability to obtain and operate drones, as well as discussions about potential tactics and the types of explosives that could be used in the planned attack.The affidavit also mentions that after reports emerged that authorities had foiled the alleged plot, Falkner sent a text message to another participant saying, "Work trip is cancelled. My boss got picked up," along with a link to an article describing the initial arrests connected to the case.According to investigators, the suspects subscribed to extremist conspiracy theories and allegedly believed that carrying out the attack would help undermine government stability.Who is Tycen Proper?The probe was launched after the mother of a man from Ohio alerted authorities about her concerns regarding her son's recent gun purchases and his online activities, according to an FBI affidavit submitted in the case.According to the FBI affidavit, 19-year-old Tycen Proper told investigators that he belonged to a group seeking to spark a revolution by targeting government officials. Authorities allege the group planned to deploy drones carrying explosives at the event and then open fire on attendees as they fled in panic.Proper has been charged with multiple offenses, including firearms violations and the attempted murder of a federal officer or employee of the US.“Mr Proper appreciates the serious nature of the charges currently pending against him and will address them appropriately in court at the right time. For now, we are going to move the case forward one step at a time,” Proper's attorney, Joe Patituce, stated on Monday.Meanwhile, investigators seized several high-powered weapons from some of the suspects and examined encrypted messages exchanged among about 20 individuals. The communications allegedly included detailed maps, aerial images of the targeted area, and discussions about establishing a “safe house” and planning escape routes following the proposed attack, according to court documents.However, the records do not clearly indicate how close the group came to acquiring the capability to execute the alleged plot before authorities intervened.Many susp