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The Lok Sabha has lifted the suspension of three opposition members, namely K Jayakumar, Abdul Khaleque, and Vijay Kumar (alias) Vijay Vasanth. These members were suspended during the winter session of Parliament for alleged `violation of rules,` and their cases had been referred to the Privileges Committee. As per a circular from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, the suspension, which was imposed on December 18, 2023, until the submission of the Privileges Committee's report, has now been revoked, effective from January 30, 2024. During the winter session, a total of 146 members, from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, were suspended…

A Delaware judge has ruled that Elon Musk's substantial 2018 compensation package, which played a pivotal role in making him the world's wealthiest individual, is unjust and should be reversed, according to The Washington Post. The $56 billion package, endorsed by shareholders and Tesla's board, provided Musk with stock options contingent on the company achieving specific performance targets. Shareholders filed a lawsuit, alleging irregularities in the approval process, leading to the recent decision in Delaware Chancery Court. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, in favor of the plaintiff, Richard Tornetta, granted `recission,` indicating that the package should be annulled. The judge criticized the…

The Ontario government is set to announce plans to refurbish the Pickering nuclear generating station, a plant that has been in operation for half a century, with the aim of extending its operational lifespan by up to 30 years. The decision comes in response to the forecasted increase in demand for electricity in Ontario over the next few decades and the federal clean electricity regulations requiring power plants to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Energy Minister Todd Smith will officially support Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) proposal to refurbish the four Candu reactors at Pickering B, which collectively date back to the…

Routine childhood vaccinations in Canada experienced a decline during the pandemic, prompting public health officials to undertake efforts to bring Canadian students up to date on immunizations against preventable diseases. In southwestern Ontario's Waterloo region, letters were sent to families of 32,000 students, notifying them of the risk of suspension due to incomplete immunization records for diseases like measles, chickenpox, and whooping cough. The disruption in routine immunization programs occurred as a consequence of the focus on COVID-19 testing and vaccinations during the pandemic in 2020. A 2021 study indicated a nationwide decline in routine immunizations for students. A national…

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress jointly submitted a petition on Tuesday to the Punjab-Haryana High Court, expressing concerns about the integrity of the recently conducted mayoral elections in Chandigarh. The court is set to hear the case on January 31. Ferry Sofat, the lawyer representing both parties, stated that the petition challenges the entire election process, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to hijack the elections. Sofat emphasized that evidence supporting their claims has been submitted. Sofat explained that in a previous hearing, the Punjab-Haryana High Court had mandated that the Chandigarh mayoral elections should be…

In a significant accomplishment as part of the anti-drug campaign directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Police has apprehended two elusive brothers, considered major figures in the drug trade, along with three associates. The arrests were made after the recovery of 3 kg of heroin and Rs 5.25 lakh in drug money, as announced by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, on Tuesday. The arrested siblings, identified as Manjit Singh, also known as Manna, and Lavjit Singh, alias Lav or Labh, are residents of Guru ki Wadali Chheharta in Amritsar. Their accomplices include Kans Kaur…

The commencement of the budget session for the Haryana Legislative Assembly is scheduled for February 20, 2024, as announced by Kanwar Pal, the School Education Minister and Parliamentary Affairs Minister. During a press conference detailing key decisions made in the Haryana Cabinet meeting, Kanwar Pal shared this information. Before the Cabinet meeting, a two-minute silence was observed to honor the martyrs of India's freedom struggle. Kanwar Pal informed that approval has been granted to provide employment to 18 dependents of martyrs who couldn't apply for jobs on time due to various reasons. Additionally, the minister stated that farmers will no…

On Tuesday, Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO announced that the old NH-15/54 road connecting Amritsar and Tarn Taran, two historic districts in the Majha region, will undergo four-lane expansion at a cost of Rs 69.67 Crore. The project is set to commence on February 1. In a press release, PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO shared that the current carriageway of this section of the road is 9.75 meters, and with sufficient right-of-way available under the state PWD, no land acquisition is needed for the upgrade. He stated that the total civil cost of the project is Rs. 61.24…

The Punjab Government has issued a call for applications from eligible candidates for the appointment to non-government positions as members of the State Women Commission. The deadline for submitting applications is February 5th. Dr. Baljit Kaur, the Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development, revealed that the state government is seeking individuals, preferably women, who possess qualities of ability, integrity, and standing. Candidates should have demonstrated commitment to the cause of women or possess adequate knowledge and experience in law, legislation, administration related to women's issues, or have leadership roles in any trade union or voluntary women's organization focused…

The commencement of Leprosy Awareness Fortnight in Ferozepur, dedicated to World Leprosy Day, took place today and will continue until February 13. This initiative was inaugurated on the Sacrifice Day of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, under the guidance of Dr. Meenakshi, Civil Surgeon, and Dr. Naveen Sethi, Dermatologist. A collective pledge concerning leprosy awareness was administered among the entire staff. World Leprosy Day, observed globally every year on the last Sunday of January, aims to raise public awareness about leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease. The chosen date pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who demonstrated compassion for…