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Congress distances itself from party MP Dheeraj Sahu after huge cash unear
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Facing heat after crores of rupees were unearthed from premises linked to their Rajya Sabha MP Dhiraj Sahu, Congress on Saturday said that the party is in no way connected with the businesses of the former and that the lawmaker from Jharkhand should explain the matter.
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EU lawmakers agree on artificial intelligence laws
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The legislation imposes a ban on harmful AI practices "considered to be a clear threat to people's safety, livelihoods and rights."
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Released Palestinian prisoner investigated for inciting more terror
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Israel Police opened an investigation into one of the Palestinian terrorists released from prison as part of the hostage deal with Hamas, Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot (Religious Zionism) said on Monday.
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20 US lawmakers urge President Joe Biden to extend Gaza ceasefire
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The letter was signed by 25 state lawmakers, including state Democrat Representative Abraham Aiyash, who is the majority leader of Michigan state's House chamber.
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US lawmakers urge to withhold further assistance to Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Eleven members of the US Congress, in a letter to US State Secretary Antony Blinken, urged the Biden administration to withhold US assistance to Pakistan until the country holds free and fair elections and restores constitutional order, Dawn reported.
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Israel: 2 Knesset members sanctioned for false claims about Oct 7, war
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Knesset Ethics Committee voted to sanction Ra'am Party MK Iman Khatib-Yasin and Hadash-Ta'al Party MK Aida Touma-Sliman for their conduct--barring them from parliamentary hearings and votes and withholding their salaries for specified periods.
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Japanese vice Finance Minister resigns over unpaid taxes
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Kenji Kanda, a House of Representatives lawmaker of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has acknowledged that authorities have on four occasions seized the land and property belonging to his company from 2013 to 2022 for not paying fixed asset taxes.
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US House votes to censure Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas war comments
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As many as 22 Democratic lawmakers joined most Republicans in passing the resolution to censure Democratic Party member Tlaib.
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British Parliament members suggest compulsory training to counteract Chine
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In order to prevent "foreign interference," a group of British lawmakers has proposed mandatory security for all members of parliament and parliamentary personnel, Radio Free Asia reported on Wednesday.
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Russian President Putin gives nod to law revoking Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Kremlin Spokesman said earlier that the withdrawal of ratification of the treaty equalizes the situation in the field of nuclear testing for Moscow and Washington, which never ratified the document.
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US Defence Secy, Blinken urge joint passage of Israel, Ukraine funding; ci
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Blinken, Austin, and several lawmakers highlighted the ties between the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, emphasising Iran's role in arming Russia.
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Pakistan court issues warrant for PTI leader Arsalan Taj
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi issued a lifetime arrest warrant for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Arsalan Taj Hussain and declared him 'fugitive' in a treason case registered against him and other party leaders, ARY News reported on Monday.
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