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MP stopped from boarding flight to Canada ‘because his name was Mohammad’

Labour’s Mohammad Yasin was due to fly to Canada with a group of other MPs from a Commons committee when he was delayed for extra questioning.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

MP John Nicolson avoids punishment for making letter from Speaker public

The report of the Privileges Committee said the MP’s actions were ‘highly regrettable’ but his apology meant no action would be taken.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Previously stalled FAA, Amtrak nominees move toward vote in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced FAA and Amtrak nominees, after senators lifted their objections.

Roll Call · Oct 18, 2023

SC notice on AAP MP Raghav Chadha’s challenge to his indefinite suspension from Rajya Sabha

The Supreme Court on Monday issued formal notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat on a petition by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, who has challenged his “indefinite suspension” from the Upper House. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud sought a response from the…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Fulton County DA refuses Jim Jordan’s ‘ignorant’ request for info on Trump charges

‘A more troubling explanation is that you are abusing your authority as Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary to attempt to obstruct and interfere with a Georgia criminal prosecution,’ Fulton County DA Fani Willis wrote

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Reluctance among hospitals to entertain a non-relative as organ donor is “plainly illegal,” says Madras High Court

Madras HC: Hospitals in TN must not refuse organ transplants between non-relatives; State govt must ensure legal education on the subject to physicians & hospitals; Coimbatore South Tahsildar must conduct inquiry into residential status of donor & recipient & submit report to Committee.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub

ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the UK Government’s decision to block a deposit return…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

World Mental Health Day | How does India address the burden of mental disorders?

The Hindu explains India’s mental health programme that was formulated in 1982 to tackle mental health challenges.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Why is the UCC draft untraceable 3 months since it was termed ‘ready’, asks Uttarakhand Congress

Congress alleges BJP using UCC as poll plank in Uttarakhand; Oppn. warns of ghost of UCC near elections. Tribes, Muslims fear UCC, with Van Gujjars apprehensive of its impact. UCC Committee formed by govt. met 63 times, received 2.15 lakh submissions.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Jordan takes a shot at "hostile" Willis

House Judiciary Chairman Jordan sends another letter to Georgia DA Fani Willis

Salon · Sep 28, 2023