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‘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 Independent UK

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.

The Hindu

Dozens die in sweltering Texas prisons

At least 41 prisoners have died of heart-related or undetermined causes since the unrelenting heat wave began

Salon

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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 Texas Tribune

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.

The Hindu

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:

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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 Hindu

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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

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell cleared as England captain escapes Rugby World Cup ban after red card rescinded in huge shock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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell available for World Cup after red card not upheld

Farrell was sent off at Twickenham on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Standing Committee on Economic Statistics renamed

The government on August 9 said Standing Committee on Economic Statistics has been renamed as Standing Committee on Statistics.

The Hindu

Parliamentary Panel says provision to ensure representation in higher judiciary should be mentioned in MoP

Parliamentary Panel calls for SC/ST/OBC and women representation in judicial appointments. Data shows diversity deficit in higher judiciary

The Hindu

Parliamentary panel recommends to increase Retirement age of judges in Supreme Court, High Courts needs to be increased

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has recommended to increase the retirement age of judges in High Courts and Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament panel suggests steps to encourage women to join CAPFs, reservation for transgenders

Parliamentary committee urges MHA to take steps to encourage women to join CAPFs, recommends reservation for transgenders. Panel suggests policy for soft postings and not subjecting them to strenuous conditions

The Independent UK

Make tackling tech-enabled abuse a priority, MPs tell Government

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee said there is no ‘silver bullet’ for dealing with tech abuse but that more needs to be done.

The Hindu

'Gold plating' of airports should be avoided, travel cost should remain in common man's reach: Parliamentary panel

A Parliamentary Panel has recommended that the government should ensure that development of infrastructure at airports is cost-effective and the cost of travel remains within the reach of the common man

The Hindu

House panel bats for lowering minimum age to contest polls; Election Commission differs

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended reducing the age for contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections to 18 years but the Election Commission of India contested the view saying, it was “unrealistic” to expect 18-year-olds to possess the necessary “experience and maturity” for being Members of Parliament and State legislative…

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The Independent UK

Tanya Chutkan: Who is the judge overseeing Trump’s 2020 election probe case?

DC district judge has already sentenced at least 38 people convicted of Capitol riot-related crimes

The Independent UK

Tanya Chutkan: Who is the judge overseeing Trump’s 2020 election probe case?

Judge Chutkan has already sentenced at least 38 people convicted of Capitol riot-related crimes

The Independent UK

Australian Senate committee recommends government ban on TikTok be extended to WeChat

An Australian Senate committee has recommended a ban on the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from federal government devices be extended to China’s most popular social media platform, WeChat

Zenger

House Committee Advances Legislation Opposing ESG

Legislation passed to prioritize corporate growth over partisan political issues.

Ballotpedia

House committee advances legislation opposing ESG

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

TV Tech

APTS, CPB Commend Senate Funding Recommendations for Public Broadcasting

U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing $535 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for fiscal year 2026

The Independent UK

Republican-led committee calls off vote to hold Meta's Mark Zuckerberg in contempt

A House committee has called off a vote on a recommendation that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg be held in contempt of Congress for failing to fully supply documents related to an investigation into supposed censorship of conservatives by tech companies

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