Gender Discrimination Hampers Women’s Cancer Care, Says Report Sexism limits access to cancer care for women, while gender-specific risk factors go unnoticed, study finds Zenger · Sep 26, 2023
Thorny questions hit European Commission over proposal for surveillance of uploads and encrypted messages New reports suggest AI-touting nonprofit Thorn had a hand in developing the EU's proposed anti-CSAM law. Fortune · Sep 26, 2023
EU member states weaken proposal setting new emission standards for cars and vans European Union member countries have watered down a proposal by the bloc’s executive arm aimed at lowering vehicle emissions The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Explained | Counting deaths in India’s prisons The Hindu explains deaths in prisons, the distinction between ‘natural’ and ‘unnatural’ deaths and why courts and experts think this classification is vague. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
Uniform mandatory for private bus cleaners, says Kerala human rights panel Kerala Human Rights Commission orders private bus cleaners to wear uniform and nameplate. MVD asked to take action against those who don't comply. Complaint filed by Shoufar Navas from Cheruvayur. MVD issued order in June 2022 making uniform mandatory. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
EU Commission blocks Booking's planned acquisition of flight booking provider Etraveli The European Union’s executive arm is blocking leading U.S. online travel agency Booking from acquiring Sweden’s flight booking provider Etraveli Group The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Sarah Stogner announces second campaign for the Texas Railroad Commission After losing in a Republican runoff last year, Stogner said she plans to challenge incumbent Chair Christi Craddick as a member of the Forward Party. The Texas Tribune · Sep 23, 2023
NCPCR summons 20 A.P. Collectors for not submitting details of drug abuse, child trafficking --/NCPCR summons 20 AP district Collectors for not submitting info on drug abuse, trafficking of children. Joint Action Plan prepared to prevent drugs, trafficking; Collectors asked to explain measures taken under JJ Act, COTPA, hold awareness meetings, install CCTVs. The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
Cancel Group-I preliminary test held on June 11, reconduct it: HC to TSPSC Telangana HC allows petition to cancel & re-conduct Group-I cadre exam due to lack of biometrics & hall ticket numbers. Judge says TSPSC must follow instructions in notification & re-conduct exam in compliance with rules. Petitioners argued instructions in notification must be followed without exception. The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
NCPCR summons 20 district Collectors for not submitting details of drug abuse among children in AP The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights served summons on 20 district Collectors of Andhra Pradesh for not submitting the details on drug abuse and trafficking of children. The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
Stalin urges State Planning Commission to finalise policies soon Stalin urges State Planning Commission to finalise policies soon The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023
Christians being targeted for ‘forced’ conversion, churches being desecrated, delegation tells NCM Christian community representatives met NCM chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura to share grievances of false accusations of ‘ forced conversion’, attacks on churches in Manipur, and other relevant concerns. NCM assured of issuing advisories and follow up action The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023
Spectre of the solar scam in Kerala A sordid scandal that rocked Kerala politics a decade before has returned to dominate discussions on mainstream and social media. The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
Wisconsin AG files lawsuit after Senate votes to remove elections official On Sept. 14, the Wisconsin Senate voted 22-11 along party lines to remove Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Hours later, Attorney General Josh Kaul (D) filed a lawsuit to allow Wolfe to retain her position because only three of the six WEC members voted to renominate her in… Ballotpedia · Sep 20, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023 Madras High Court disposes of PIL seeking CBI probe into Jayalalithaa’s death Madras HC records CBI counsel's submission to consider PIL for court-monitored CBI probe into Jayalalithaa's death. AG informs court of mandatory State govt consent for CBI probe. PIL petitioner's counsel argues for tabling of Commission of Inquiry report. HC records CBI counsel's submission to consider petitioner's representation.
The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023 APPSC embarks on examination reforms, syllabus being reframed, says Chairman Candidates appearing for the Group-I preliminary test in Andhra Pradesh may have to write only one paper for 150 marks, instead of two in the current mode of examination henceforth. “The preliminary test will be easier than what it was in the past as it is increasingly felt that it…
WEKU · Sep 19, 2023 Italy cracks down on migrants as Meloni calls for a naval blockade off North Africa The measures approved by the Cabinet focused on migrants who don't qualify for asylum and are slated to be repatriated to their home countries.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Italy mulls new migrant crackdown as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats The Italian Cabinet is meeting to adopt new measures to crack down on migration
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 UK-wide day of reflection among Covid Commission’s recommendations The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration was launched last year.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023 Ron Barassi to be honoured with state memorial as AFL weighs up renaming cup The AFL Commission will make a final decision as calls grow for the league to rename the premiership cup after Australian sporting icon Ron Barassi
The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023 Activists raise concern over Election Commissioners appointment Bill Activists and civil society members raised questions over autonomy of the poll body, if the legislation is passed.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 16, 2023 EU faces human rights questions over Tunisia migration pact The EU ombudsman has demanded that Brussels explain how it will ensure that its pact with Tunisia to curb migration will not breach human rights standards.
Ballotpedia · Sep 15, 2023 The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 15, 2023 Democrats sponsored 41 of the 50 bills with activity this week.
France 24 · Sep 15, 2023 'If Europe wants long-term security, it needs to enlarge': EU Commissioner Várhelyi Enlargement of the European Union was one of the priorities outlined by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union speech on September 13th, and it is likely to become an ever more pressing issue over the next few years. After the speech, Talking Europe sat…
The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023 Commission on Manipur violence to hold public hearings in Imphal, Delhi Within weeks of the violence starting in Manipur, the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities had been divided between the hill and valley areas respectively.