Andhra Pradesh: Help of officials sought for speedy disposal of human rights cases 20 cases settled in a day at Sitting Camp in Kakinada, says APSHRC Chairman The Hindu · Jun 29, 2022
FTC Sues Walmart For Allowing Scammers Use Money-Transfer Services The Federal Trade Commission has sued Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT), alleging that the retail giant allowed its money-transfer services to facilitate fraud. According to the complaint, the company did not properly train its employees, failed to warn customers, and used procedures that allowed fraudsters to cash out at its stores. The financial services offered… Benzinga · Jun 29, 2022
European Commission defiant over Von der Leyen’s Pfizer texts EU executive defends its right not to keep records of president’s messages after rebuke from ombudsman The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022
Dundee MSP meets with drug activists as Holyrood debate on city deaths delayed The Dundee City West SNP MSP sat down with Peter Krykant and the charity Cranstoun in Edinburgh to hear out their requests for an overdose prevention centre in Dundee. Daily Record · Jun 29, 2022
Head of wildlife charity that employs Carrie Johnson ‘asked by Charity Commission to step down’ Exclusive: The Charity Commission launched an investigation into the Aspinall Foundation’s ‘financial management and wider governance’ The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022
EU countries reach deal on climate laws after late-night talks EU countries clinched deals on proposed laws to combat climate change early Wednesday, backing a 2035 phase-out of new fossil fuel car sales and a multibillion-euro fund to shield poorer citizens from CO2 costs. Reuters · Jun 28, 2022
Met asked to investigate claims Qatari sheikh gave €3m to royal charities Call comes as Charity Commission considers investigation into allegations Prince Charles personally accepted cash donations The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022
Manchin: Commission on veterans facilities to be dismantled Sen. Joe Manchin says a group of U.S. senators has agreed to effectively dismantle a commission tasked by the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out closures, downsizing and other medical facility changes nationwide The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Power tariff hike not industry-friendly, says HT-EHT assn. The hike comes to approximately 11% to 12% which is almost double, it said The Hindu · Jun 27, 2022
Everton defence of Frank Lampard revealed after FA charge for Liverpool comments The Independent Regulatory Commission's written reasons behind Frank Lampard's fine for comments he made after Everton's loss at Liverpool have been published Liverpool Echo · Jun 27, 2022
EU countries to discuss options to jointly curb gas demand European Union countries' energy ministers will on Monday discuss options for how they could jointly curb gas demand, as the bloc grapples with cuts to Russian supplies and prepares for possible further supply shocks. Reuters · Jun 27, 2022
EU carbon tax hurts poorer states In July 2021, the European Commission did something that no other major governing body had ever attempted: It tied trade policy to climate policy. Reaching the European Union's goal of cutting net greenhouse-gas emissions by 55% by 2030 will require the EU to reduce emissions both at home and beyond… Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2022
State Human Rights Commission orders against construction license renewal in Kannur Renewal halted for resolving grievances of a neighbour The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022
Regulation for EV charging stations on the cards in Kerala ‘Resale of electricity by charging stations needs to be legalised’ The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022
The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022 Have power to register, want authority to cancel registration of parties: EC to Law Minister The poll panel had been writing to the government to grant it power under the Representation of the People Act to de-register a political party on certain grounds
The Hindu · Jun 25, 2022 NHRC issues notice to Centre on “air pollution cutting life expectancy” Takes suo motu cognisance of media reports quoting a study by Energy Policy Institute at Chicago varsity
RideApart · Jun 24, 2022 Harley-Davidson Ordered To Honor Right-To-Repair Rules By The FTC The U.S. Federal Trade Commission ordered the Motor Company to honor customer right-to-repair laws, change warranty language, and notify customers of rights.
Reuters · Jun 24, 2022 EU plans for life without Russian gas amid inflation spike EU leaders on Friday warned that "cheap energy is gone" and agreed to boost preparations for further cuts in Russian gas, accusing Moscow of "weaponising" energy via a supply squeeze which Germany warned could partly shut its industry.
Reuters · Jun 23, 2022 Hungary open to compromise with EU to get recovery funds -PM aide Hungary is open to compromise with the European Commission to unblock its access to 7.2 billion euros ($7.57 billion) of EU recovery fund grants, a senior aide to Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 SEC’s climate rule heats up debate on supply chain emissions WASHINGTON — The business world is divided over whether the Securities and Exchange Commission should require emissions data from corporations’ suppliers and customers when the agency finalizes a rule on climate-related financial risk disclosure.
The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022 Andhra Pradesh: APSHRC to hold camp court at Rajahmahendravaram from June 27 The Andhra Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) will organise its camp court at Rajamahendravaram from June 27 to July 1. The proceedings will be conducted by APSHRC Chairman M. Seetaramamurthy, and member Gochipatha Srinivasa Rao, Commission Secretary S. Venkata Ramanamurthy said here on Thursday.
Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022 Murder claims grip world-famous gorilla park in the DRC Allegations of atrocities against Indigenous inhabitants spark a German government-funded inquiry.
Roll Call · Jun 23, 2022 SEC's climate rule heats up debate on supply chain emissions - Roll Call The business world is divided over whether the SEC should require disclosure of Scope 3 emissions, or those from a company's supply chain.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022 EU Warns Ukraine War Pushes Middle East, North Africa Deeper into Famine The European Commission released this week an internal report including an action plan to confront the social, political and economic repercussions of the war in Ukraine on the countries neighboring Europe and beyond. It warned of short and medium-term deep crises in African and Middle Eastern countries. The report, seen…
The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022 AP child rights panel urges police to probe cases related to minor girls discreetly ‘The details of suspected victims and families should not be disclosed at any level since their honour should be protected’