Michael Masi confirmed as Supercars Commission Chair Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the Supercars Commission. Motorsport · Aug 31, 2022
A plaque with the words 'Ku Klux Klan' still hangs on a building at West Point The marker, depicting a hooded figure, was highlighted in a recent report by a special commission looking into U.S. military assets with names tied to the Confederacy. WEKU · Aug 31, 2022
Texas gas companies face fines up to $1 million for failing to prepare for extreme weather Critics are skeptical about whether the new rules by the Railroad Commission will prevent another catastrophe like the power grid disaster in February 2021. The Texas Tribune · Aug 30, 2022
We did not intend to force Sasikala to appear before the commission: Justice Arumughaswamy Asked whether the Commission had found any mystery in the death of jayalalitha, he said the report would say about it. “It was for the government to decide whether to release or not. I cannot say anything,” he said. The Hindu · Aug 27, 2022
CBI records conviction rate of 67.56% in 2021 The agency has registered 680 regular cases, 67 preliminary enquiries last year: CVC The Hindu · Aug 26, 2022
Net zero can boost India’s GDP, says report By reaching target by 2050, India can boost annual GDP by as much as 7.3% and create nearly 20 million additional jobs by 2032, it says The Hindu · Aug 26, 2022
SHRC orders government to pay interest at 7% per annum for delaying terminal surrender amount KANNUR The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022
British sewage overflows stink up relations across Channel EU lawmakers have a new reason to be annoyed with Britain: British sewage overflows seeping into the English Channel and North Sea The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022
Thomas Tuchel ‘quite clearly’ instigated Antonio Conte row in Chelsea-Tottenham derby, FA commission finds Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel "quite clearly" instigated the row with his Tottenham counterpart Antonio Conte after the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge earlier this month, a Football Association (FA) commission has found. Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022
Reasons for Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel receiving ban for Antonio Conte clash revealed The clash between the coaches following Chelsea vs Tottenham overshadowed the match Football London · Aug 24, 2022
Tasmania's Ashley youth prison closure must be brought forward, children's commissioner, advocates say One of the people instrumental in the examination of the notorious Don Dale youth prison in Darwin says Tasmania's government should "learn from the example" of how the Northern Territory went against the recommendations of a damning royal commission into its facility for young offenders. ABC News · Aug 23, 2022
Utility: Guarantee for large offshore wind farm 'untenable' Dominion Energy Virginia says a ratepayer protection that state regulators included in a recent order approving the utility's application to build and recover the costs of a massive offshore wind farm will lead to the termination of the project The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission: Focusing on alleged political interference shields the RCMP's conduct Canada’s RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is currently embroiled in a political scandal and is testifying this week before the Mass Casualty Commission (MCC) in Nova Scotia. The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022
Ballotpedia · Aug 23, 2022 Economy and Society, August 23, 2022: Attorney General ESG push back across the states Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
Daily Mirror · Aug 23, 2022 Tories quietly unveil 'extremely dangerous' power grab to neuter elections watchdog The plan to undermine the independence of the Electoral Commission has been likened to "giving a toddler a gun - It may not immediately lead to disaster but it is an extremely dangerous thing to do"
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022 TMC claims people being forced to link voter ID with Aadhaar; EC says it is voluntary No entry in electoral roll shall be deleted on the ground of non-submission of Aadhaar, Election Commission said
The Hindu · Aug 20, 2022 Rajasthan Dalit woman death: Scheduled Castes panel starts probe The 32-year-old teacher was attacked by men who owed her money
The Conversation · Aug 19, 2022 No justification for fines imposed on Nigeria's media houses over bandits documentary Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission recently imposed a fine of N5 million (about US$11,922) each on MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, NTA-Startimes and Telcom Satellites Limited for airing a BBC Africa Eye documentary titled The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara. It said the documentary “glorified the activities of bandits and undermines national security in…
Motorsport · Aug 19, 2022 Former F1 race director Masi set for top Supercars role Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi is set to become the new Chairman of the Supercars Commission in Australia.
AAP · Aug 19, 2022 Qld transparency fight set for High Court Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission will take its bid to publish a report on its probe into a former public servant to the High Court.
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022 External Affairs Ministry spent ₹38 lakh on Donald Trump's 36-hour state visit in 2020, reveals RTI Donald Trump had visited Ahmedabad, Agra, and New Delhi on February 24-25, 2020
ABC News · Aug 18, 2022 Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll questioned at inquiry over senior officers' misogynistic comments Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll tells an inquiry into domestic violence and police culture that she was shocked and appalled over two lewd incidents by senior staff this year.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 17, 2022 Police Commission sets new rules for how LAPD uses surveillance technology LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday adopted new rules for how police can use crimefighting technologies, despite opposition from advocacy groups who said they could lead to increased surveillance of people.