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EU Law Targets Big Tech over Hate Speech, Disinformation

The European Union reached a landmark deal early Saturday to take aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful online content. The law will force big tech companies to police themselves harder, make it easier for users to flag problems and empower regulators to punish noncompliance with billions in fines.…

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EU reaches landmark deal on hate speech, disinformation

The European Union has reached a landmark deal to take aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful content online that would force big tech companies to police themselves harder, make it easier for users to flag problems and empower regulators to punish noncompliance with billions in fines

The Independent UK

A.P. child rights panel takes charge

Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (AP SCPCR) Chairman Kesali Appa Rao, assumed charge on Friday.

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Ethics chief warns Boris Johnson's election watchdog plan is 'risk to democratic system'

Lord Evans, who chairs the Committee on Standards in Public Life has warned Michael Gove plans to allow the No10 to set the "strategic direction" of the Electoral Commission could put our democratic system at risk

Daily Mirror

Tunisian President Seizes Control of Electoral Commission

Tunisia's president seized control of the country's election commission on Friday, saying he would replace most of its members in a move that will entrench his one-man rule and cast doubt on electoral integrity. The commission head Nabil Baffoun told Reuters that President Kais Saied's decree was a blow to…

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Saudi Fashion Commission Signs MoU with Fawaz Alhokair and Partners to Support Designers

The Saudi Fashion Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fawaz A. Alhokair and Partners Company to bolster cooperation between the two entities to support Saudi fashion designers, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Culture headquarters in the presence of Burak…

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Human rights watchdog orders DWP changes after deaths of benefit claimants

The government has investigated 69 benefit claimants’ suicides since 2014

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Equality and Human Rights Commission takes action against DWP to improve treatment of disabled benefit claimants

A proposed legally-binding action plan will focus on resolving issues for DWP claimants.

Daily Record

Challenge to Univ. of Central Florida's "Bias-Related Incidents" Policy Can Go Forward

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Sunbathing crocodile blocks runway at US Navy base in Florida

‘This airfield resident was soaking up some sun on one of our runways recently and didn’t want to budge,’ says Naval Air Station Key West

The Independent UK

Staff shortages blamed for spine-deep bedsore that 'almost killed' Eric at Edenfield Family Care aged care home in Port Augusta

Port Augusta's only aged care provider failed on every safety standard. Families say the system is exploiting vulnerable staff and residents.

ABC News

EU Plan for Common Worldwide Phone Charger Port Takes Step Closer

The European Union's bid to adopt a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones took a step forward on Wednesday when an EU panel backed the proposal, paving the way for an assembly vote next month. The European Commission suggested a single mobile charging port more than a…

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EU lawmakers seek swift deal on emergency rules to fill gas storage

European Parliament lawmakers, negotiating emergency rules to fill Europe's gas storage, are pushing for a deal in the next two months to build a supply buffer in time for winter when gas demand for heating peaks.

Reuters

Economy and Society: State pension funds draw scrutiny for 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.

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‘Freebies race could lead to bankruptcy of States’

Political competition over such sops a “quick passport to fiscal disaster, says Finance Commission chief Finance Commission chief NK Singh red–flags populist steps in Punjab, Rajasthan

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Saudi Cinema Sales Hit over 30 Million Tickets in Four Years

Saudi cinema has made great strides in the past four years, with box office sales topping 30.8 million tickets, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday. Since its launch in April 2018, the Film Commission has licensed 56 theaters with 518 screens in 20 cities, where 1,144 films were shown.

The Hindu

MLA using underhanded methods to evade demolition of check dams: greens

Activists stopped from submitting documents to Commission, they allege

Reuters

EU adds 21 Russian airlines to those banned in EU

The European Commission has added 21 Russian airlines to a list of carriers banned from operating in the 27-nation bloc because they do not meet international safety standards, the EU executive arm said on Monday.

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Homoeopathy truly is the people’s choice for wellness and the last 75 years have proven this more than ever, says Anil Khurana

Basic research studies are conducted to identify mechanism of action of the medicines and the effectiveness of the drugs, says Chairperson, National Commission for Homoeopathy, in an exclusive talk with The Hindu on World Homeopathy Day on April 10

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Have no powers, up to voters to decide if freebies offered by political party are viable: Election Commission

The Election Commission of India cannot regulate State policies, it told the Supreme Court which is hearing a plea seeking a ban on freebies

The Hindu

Odisha rights panel pulls up police for shackling scribe

Reporter was assaulted by police and kept in chains while under treatment at Baleshwar hospital

Reuters

Brussels says oligarchs' assets worth almost 30 billion euros frozen in EU

The European Commission said on Friday that European Union governments had frozen about 30 billion euros ($32.6 billion) of assets linked to oligarchs and other people sanctioned by the EU since the start of the war in Ukraine.

The Times of India

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over photos showing man standing chest-deep in muck inside drain

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Delhi government over a report which also carried photographs showing a man standing "chest-deep in muck" inside a drain at Kashmere Gate area here, officials said. The NHRC has observed that the incident indicates that despite unwarranted…

Reuters

Malta resists EU pressure to stop selling citizenship

Malta rebuffed EU calls to stop selling citizenship on Wednesday, telling the European Commission that the granting of citizenship falls within the national competence of a member state "and it should remain as such".

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EU Begins Stockpiling Gear, Drugs against Chemical, Nuclear Incidents

The European Commission said on Wednesday it had begun a stockpiling operation to boost its defenses against chemical, nuclear and biological incidents amid concerns over the conflict in Ukraine. The EU will increase its reserves of protective equipment, decontamination gear, medicines and vaccines that could be useful in case of…

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