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Cash-for-Query: Mahua Moitra to appear before Parliament Ethics Panel on Oct 31

Today was the first meeting of the Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha to address the "Cash for Query" allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 26, 2023

Sparks fly at Ethics committee meet to hear complaint against Mahua Moitra

Lok Sabha Ethics Committee summons TMC MP Mahua Moitra on October 31 over cash-for-query charges. Opposition MPs initially refused to allow complainant and advocate to depose. Chairman's vote broke deadlock. Committee seeks assistance from MHA, MEITY.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

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

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

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023

Women experiencing severe health issues told to ‘suck it up’, MPs told

Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison appeared at a committee alongside TV and radio presenter Naga Munchetty.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Anti-obesity drugs will be ‘adopted like statins’ – minister

Health minister Neil O’Brien said the drugs are ‘game changing’.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Concerns $137.5m Commonwealth Ave Bridge upgrade wouldn't future-proof it

Committee questioned NCA's decision not to demolish the bridge and build a new one.

The Canberra Times · Oct 17, 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