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UK Government urged to scrap ‘firesale’ of £1bn Covid laboratory on Rightmove

MPs are calling for the UK Government to scrap plans to sell off a former Covid laboratory which is being advertised on Rightmove.

The National (Scotland)

Delhi Police sets up committee to study new criminal laws

Delhi Police sets up 14-member committee to study new criminal laws and prepare study material for personnel.

The Hindu

Use ‘mothballed’ Covid mega lab to help tackle antibiotic resistance, MPs urge

The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory – which has received more than £1 billion of public funding – is currently on sale on Rightmove.

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Suspension of Opposition members | Privileges Committee of Lok Sabha to meet on January 12

The Privileges Committee of Lok Sabha will meet next week to examine the issue of suspension of three Congress members from the House during the Winter Session for unruly behaviour.

The Hindu

"Fake Sherlock," or Fake Allegations by New York Magazine?

An interesting false light lawsuit filed today, Walter v. Herbert (M.D. Pa.), over New York magazine's "The Case of the Fake Sherlock" article (see pp. 11-19 of this PDF for a paywall-free version). The article had been introduced by the magazine with, Richard Walter was hailed as a genius criminal…

Reason

Andhra Pradesh High Court asks government to submit report on conditions in Child Care Institutions

The Juvenile Justice Committee (JJC) of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to submit a report on the conditions prevailing in the Child Care Institutions (CCIs), also known as childcare homes. Responding to a news article titled ‘The care homes violating child rights’ published in The…

The Hindu

Congress launches an investigation into the Osprey program after the latest deadly crash

A congressional oversight committee has launched an investigation into the V-22 Osprey program following the latest deadly crash, which killed eight Air Force special operations service members

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Gather data, devise strategies, change policies and laws comprehensively to stop child labour: Parliamentary panel to Centre

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, headed by senior Biju Janata Dal (BJP) MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, tabled a detailed report on the implementation of the Centre’s policy on child labour in Parliament

The Hindu

House panel doubts Centre’s data on cattle deaths by lumpy skin disease

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing recommends Centre to ensure proper compilation of data on lumpy skin disease, and provide compensation to farmers for cattle losses.

The Hindu

MPs sound alarm over plans for UK toys to need 'digital passports' to be sold in the EU

European Scrutiny Committee raises concerns about proposed new rules from Brussels

Evening Standard

Rajya Sabha panel pulls up Union government for delay in framing rules for Acts passed by the Parliament

The Committee also noted with concern that the Ministries deal with the framing of rules/regulations in a very casual manner, and no serious effort was made to complete the exercise within the time limit.

The Hindu

Parliament panel seeks details of vacancies in WCD Ministry, autonomous bodies

The CARA still has 12 vacancies, the NCW has 14, and the NIPPD still has 214 vacant posts.

The Hindu

MPs approve new BBC chairman despite ‘serious reservations’

But the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee concluded that he was 'appointable'

Evening Standard

MPs raise doubts over Samir Shah’s appointment as new BBC chairman

But the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee concluded that he was 'appointable'

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High-powered committee to be formed to study regional imbalances in Karnataka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces formation of another high-powered committee to study regional imbalances in Karnataka and tackle backwardness in North Karnataka.

Top News

Impeachment Inquiry Clears Committee; Congressman Calls it a Distraction

Congressman Ro Khanna discusses the impacts of the impeachment inquiry, criticizing GOP's demands for Hunter Biden's financial details.

Latin Times

Fed Keeps Its Rate Unchanged and Points at Cutting Next Year, Likely Influencing Other Central Banks

The FOMC kept its federal funds rate between 5.25 and 5.5 percent, still at a 22-year-high. What it means for other economies

The Independent UK

Democrat dubbed ‘smurf’ by GOP chairman uses George Santos Cameo video as revenge

Oversight Committee lawmakers exchange taunts and insults as Biden impeachment inquiry continues

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Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court challenging her expulsion from Lok Sabha

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra moved the Supreme Court on December 11 challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha, after the House adopted the report of its ethics committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

Newcastle Herald

AGL joins forces with Committee for the Hunter

Committee for the Hunter provides advocacy and thought leadership.

Dynamite News

Mahua Moitra After Expulsion From Lok Sabha: Ethics Committee another weapon to 'thok do' Opposition

The expelled Lok Sabha MP alleged that she has been found guilty of breaching a code of ethics that 'does not exist'. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha, Opposition MPs walk out

Mahua Moitra Expulsion from LS: Mahua Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha on December 8, 2023 over the “cash-for-query” allegation through a voice vote amid chaos.

Dynamite News

"People will now see battle of Mahabharata": MP Mahua Moitra on Ethics Committee report to be tabled today in Lok Sabha

Speaking to the media, Mahua said "Mother Durga has arrived, we will see. These people who have started snatching clothes will now see the battle of Mahabharata." Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

The role of special inquiry committees of Parliament | Explained

Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha recommends expulsion of MP Mahua Moitra for alleged unethical conduct. Parliamentary privileges evolved in medieval Britain to protect House of Commons from King. Supreme Court has provided conflicting judgments on expulsion. Allegations against Moitra serious but expulsion may be disproportionate punishment. Fast track courts needed…

International Business Times

Big Bank CEOs Testify Against Basel III Endgame Before Senate Committee

The CEOs of eight top banks visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify against Basel III Endgame, the final stages of regulations in the works for 15 years.

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