Russian diamonds ‘set to be banned’ under new EU sanctions EU mulling ban on direct diamond imports from Russia starting from 1 January 2024 The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
Ohio commission approves fracking in state parks and wildlife areas despite fraud investigation A state commission in Ohio has voted to approve fracking for oil and gas drilling in state parks and designated wildlife areas The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
FCC Enacts Anti-Digital Discrimination Rules Critics say overbroad regulations miss the mark and mean potential ISP rate regulation Multichannel News · Nov 15, 2023
EU reaches deal to reduce highly polluting methane gas emissions from the energy sector European Union negotiators have reached a deal to reduce highly polluting methane gas emissions from the energy sector across the 27-nation bloc The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Nevada clears Giga Chikadze for UFC 296 after ‘serious’ head injury Nevada now requires fighters who sustain serious head injuries, like Giga Chikadze, to go before the commission for an individual hearing. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2023
APPSC to conduct test for lecturer posts on January 4, 2024 The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has said that the written examination (computer-based test) for the post of lecturers in Government Polytechnic Colleges (engineering and non-engineering) in A.P. Technical Education Service (General recruitment for filling up of disabled vacancies) is scheduled to be held on January 4, 2024 in… The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023
Submit details of funds from poll bonds, EC tells parties The Election Commission of India has once again asked political parties to submit details of funds received by them through electoral bonds by November 15 The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023
'Minimum wage is destroying jobs and must be cut', Liz Truss's economy group claims A group of economists brought together by former prime minister Liz Truss says the minimum wage should be frozen and then cut. The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023
Truss-backed economists say minimum wage is ‘destroying jobs’ and call for cut Plans to increase the minimum wage will be a ‘significant drag on the economy’, according to The Growth Commission. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
EU lawmakers try to balance protection and privacy over online child pornography European Union lawmakers have adopted a series of amendments to a draft law on online child pornography as they try to find a balance between protecting children and protecting privacy The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
Why are India’s Information Commission posts vacant? | Explained The Supreme Court recently cautioned that the RTI Act would be reduced to a dead letter if Information Commissions are not staffed, as pendency of cases continues to rise. We take a look at pendencies and why they persist. The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023
Grenfell fire victims' families seek permanent museum to honour loved ones A public exhibition would make sure history doesn't repeat itself, the memorial commission says Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023
Shining a light on injustice: how an inquiry fought for LGBTIQ recognition The New South Wales Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes has held its final public sitting in Sydney today. The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023
Women’s panel to propose steps to address unaided school teachers’ woes Kerala Women's Commission to propose steps to State govt. to solve issues faced by teachers in unaided schools. Chairperson P. Satheedevi said unaided schools have important role in State's education sector. Reports of exploitation of teachers & non-teaching staff by managements. No job security & salary deposited into bank accounts… The Hindu · Nov 12, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023 Long-term power contracts: KSEB files plea before Regulatory Commission The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has approached the State Electricity Regulatory Commission seeking its nod for a clutch of long-term power supply contracts totalling 465 MW.
The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023 Companies duty-bound to offer spares even after stoppage of production: consumer panel “Companies are duty bound to make available spare parts to customers even after they have stopped production,” the Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered.
The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023 Police excess: SHRC recommends compensation to Chennai woman SHRC recommends TN govt pay ₹50,000 comp to Chennai woman for Inspector's human rights violation; orders govt to recover same from Inspector & initiate disciplinary action. SHRC found Inspector had not taken action in case, dereliction of duty, & police must abide by law.
Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2023 Ankara slams EU report on Turkey’s membership bid as unjust and biased The report on Turkey’s progress towards meeting standards for EU membership says Ankara is ‘backsliding’.
The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023 DRM urged to step up vigil on missing, runaway children on trains, railway stations SCPCR Chairperson K. Appa Rao asked South Central Railway (SCR) Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) to take measures to protect missing, orphaned and runaway children arriving at railway stations. DRM to set up feeding rooms, keep tab on traffickers and drug peddlers, and produce rescued children before CWC for care…
Android Central · Nov 8, 2023 Google opts for a different approach to get iMessage to support RCS Google and several EU companies have penned a letter to the Commission in hopes of pushing Apple to adopt RCS.
The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023 Move towards e-FIR, but with caution It would be better if the use of e-authentication technique is mandated for the verification of complainant, and an e-FIR is registered immediately
Fortune · Nov 8, 2023 As Google is demonstrating, U.S. tech firms love to use EU tech rules to fight one another As Google is demonstrating, U.S. tech firms love to use EU tech rules to fight one another.
Wallpaper · Nov 8, 2023 Paul Smith unites with NYC label Commission for a collection inspired by family For the ongoing &PaulSmith project, the British designer has united with Jin Kay and Dylan Cao’s Commission for a collection exploring generational style
The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023 Thachanallur caste atrocity | Team of National Commission for Scheduled Castes visits assaulted SC youths in Tirunelveli Representatives of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, including its Director, on Tuesday met two Scheduled Caste youths who were assaulted by a group of intermediate caste youth
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 Overall air quality in Delhi-NCR improving, CAQM report tells SC The report also said the Centre has already disbursed ₹3,333.17 crore under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme to tackle crop stubble.