Democratic lawmaker invokes Jared Kushner to accuse Republicans of hypocrisy over Biden impeachment ‘Do they really not know that Jared Kushner took $2bn from the Saudis?’ Jared Moskowitz asks The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Sanders, Marshall reach deal on health programs, but challenges remain - Roll Call Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., the top Republican on the Senate HELP Committee, argues the bill’s offsets aren’t sufficient to cover the cost. Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023
Hapur incident: Judicial committee set up to address grievances of lawyers to meet on Sept 16 The judicial committee constituted by the Allahabad High Court to investigate the clash that broke out between the advocates and police in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district on August 29, will meet on September 16 an official statement. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 14, 2023
Culture Secretary defends addressing BBC DG regarding presenter scandal Lucy Frazer was questioned about her intervention in the case during a House of Lords’ Communications and Digital Committee meeting on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Cauvery panel ‘directs’ Karnataka to continue water release CWRC directs Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water to TN for 15 days. CWRC has power to issue such direction. CWRC took into account deficit in inflows, weather forecast, storage in reservoirs, Karnataka's needs for drinking & irrigation before deciding quantum. TN urged CWRC to make up for 9… The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023
Jharkhand High Court sets 45-days deadline for forming high-level committee to ensure return of funds by chit-fund companies The Jharkhand High Court has set a deadline of 45 days for the State government to form a high-level committee to ensure the return of funds invested by people in various chit-fund companies. The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023
Biden impeachment effort ‘eight months of abject failure’, watchdog report says Congressional Integrity Project reports on several inconsistencies and untruths in James Comer’s House investigation The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2023
UK ‘dangerously exposed’ due to cuts to combat aircraft fleet, MPs warn The diminished number of aircraft raises questions as to whether the RAF could defend the country in an all-out war, the Defence Committee said. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give evidence on the delayed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023
Judge says mediation is the best way to resolve issues between farmers and banks At Hubballi Taluk Legal Services Committee's Pre Litigation Mediation programme, Principal Senior Civil Judge Chinnannavar R.S. said mediation is best platform to resolve issues between farmers & bankers. He urged litigant public to use mediation to resolve disputes & Mega Lok Adalat on Sat. Union Bank of India & State… The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Telangana Congress list not possible till the month end with CWC, Parliament sessions lined up The announcement of the Congress’s candidates’ list is bound to get delayed and may take another 20 days at least though the screening committee for the Telangana Congress held wide-ranging discussions with the pradesh election committee (PEC) members on Monday. The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023
Raghav Chadha slams Centre over Adhir Chowdhury's appointment in 'One nation, one election' panel Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha questioned the Centre for not taking the Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's "prior consent" before appointing him member to the 'One Nation, One Election' high-level committee. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 3, 2023
Senior Democrat pushes to revive probe into Jared Kushner’s foreign cash Jamie Raskin wants Oversight Committee Chair James Comer to authorise a subpoena to investment firm The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
MPs call for safe spaces to be created for illegal drug consumption in UK If Westminster remains unwilling to support a Glasgow pilot, the power to establish it should be devolved to the Scottish government, MPs said The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Safe drug consumption facilities should be piloted in the UK, MPs say If Westminster remains unwilling to support a Glasgow pilot, the power to establish it should be devolved to the Scottish Government, MPs said.
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 ‘Most exciting’ applications for AI lie in healthcare, says committee chairman A House of Commons committee has published a report on the potential risks posed by advancements in the technology.
The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023 Lok Sabha Speaker revokes Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s suspension after Privilege panel’s resolution The Privileges Committee of Lok Sabha on August 30 unanimously adopted a resolution to revoke the suspension of Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from the lower house.
Salon · Aug 22, 2023 Dozens die in sweltering Texas prisons At least 41 prisoners have died of heart-related or undetermined causes since the unrelenting heat wave began
The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2023 As the death toll in stifling Texas prisons climbs, congressional Democrats ask for investigation Most Texas prisons lack air conditioning. At least 41 prisoners have died of heart-related or undetermined causes since the unrelenting heat wave began.
The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023 Panel calls for uniformity in tenures, selection process of heads of various akademis The Committee noted that as of now only the Chairman of Sahitya Akademi is elected.
Dynamite News · Aug 20, 2023 Sachin Pilot pledges to “strengthen customs, ideology” of Cong after being inducted into party's central leadership After being drafted into the party's central leadership, Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday pledged to “strengthen the customs and ideology” of the party. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023 Bills seeking to replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act referred to Standing Committee Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, and Bharatiya Sakhshya Bill, 2023 referred to Standing Committee on Home Affairs. Committee to consult and submit report in 3 months. Bills seek to replace Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 House Oversight Committee member asks chairman to refer Snyder to the DOJ for investigation The ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform is asking the Republican chair in charge to refer former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to the Department of Justice for lying under oath
Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023 Owen Farrell cleared as England captain escapes Rugby World Cup ban after red card rescinded in huge shock England had feared Farrell would be banned for the entire World Cup pool stage but he has avoided any punishment
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023 Owen Farrell cleared to play immediately after red card stunningly overturned Farrell was sent off against Wales and expected to miss the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign but has been let off the hook