Kareena Kapoor honoured in the House of Commons

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 12:17

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor was honoured in the House of Commons here by an Asian ethnic weekly for her contribution to the global entertainment industry.

Vaz panel warns against UK immigration backlog

Last Updated: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 18:19

A House of Commons committee headed by Indian-origin British MP Keith Vaz has issued a stern warning against the mounting immigration backlog in the UK.

UK acknowledges eye surgeries by Indian hospital

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 13:43

The UK House of Commons has acknowledged the completion of a million free eye surgeries in India by a network of hospitals.

Britain’s House of Commons passes same-sex marriage bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:53

The bill, which is supported by PM David Cameron, got 366 votes supporting it and 161 votes were against it.

Speaker says UK House of Commons office searched

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 22:36

The House of Commons speaker says police have searched a legislator`s office in relation to a serious offense that could lead to arrest.

DJ Fatboy Slim to perform at the House of Commons

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 14:03

World famous DJ Fatboy Slim will add another feather to his illustrious music career and become the first DJ to perform before members of the British Parliament in March.

UK MP attacks new rule on Muslim women veils

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 19:30

New curbs on Muslim veils in the House of Commons have been criticized by Respect Party MP George Galloway.

Mentally ill can now become MPs in Britain

Last Updated: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 11:47

British lawmakers have voted to end "discrimination" against people suffering from mental illness, who will now be able to serve as MPs.

Creaking UK parliament may shut for 5 years

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 16:44

The House of Commons and the House of Lords would be evacuated for the first time since the second world war.

Goa mining row in House of Commons

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 16:55

A Labour MP has moved an `early day motion` in the House of Commons seeking a debate on the damage caused to the environment by mining in Goa.

Ed Miliband`s office at House of Commons `burgled`

Last Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 12:49

Britain`s opposition Labour Party chief Ed Miliband`s parliamentary office has been reportedly burgled.

Alice Cooper to be guest at House of Commons

Last Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 17:16

Rock legend Alice Cooper is set to meet with British politicians at the House of Commons in London to discuss music copyright. Cooper, 63, will be the guest of Mike Weatherley, Member of Parliament (MP) for Hove, reported Contactmusic.