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Deccan Herald
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
May 17, 2025: Best photos from around the world
Police officers clash with demonstrators during a protest march by supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales after he was blocked by Bolivia's constitutional court from running in the presidential election this year, in La Paz, Bolivia Credit: Reuters Photo Bono, The Edge and Sean Penn pose on the red carpet with Ukrainian servicemen, during arrivals for the screening of the documentary film "Bono: Stories of Surrender" presented as part of Special Screenings at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. Credit: Reuters Photo Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives at the 6th European Political Community summit, at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania. Credit: Reuters Photo
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi HC directs gurdwara body to secure its properties in Shahdara, Haryana to clear Rs 400 crore dues to GHPS employees
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) not to create third-party rights in connection with two of its properties – 292 acres at Bigar in Haryana and 15 acres at Shahdara in Delhi – in order to pay pending dues to employees of 12 schools managed by the Guru Harkrishan Public School (GHPS) Society. Justice Anish Dayal, while issuing the direction on May 2, reasoned that 'it is essential to secure these properties since they seem to be of large value and will possibly help in shoring up the dues, amounting to around Rs 400 crore, which are owed to the petitioners.' Justice Dayal was dealing with a batch of contempt petitions, moved before the Delhi High Court from 2022, wherein the court had in 2023 recorded wilful disobedience on the part of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and the GHPS Society for failing to comply with court orders issued in 2021. The petitions filed by teachers and employees of GHPS between 2018 and 2021 had sought benefits as per the recommendations of the 6th and 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), along with arrears and other benefits. On November 16, 2021, the high court had directed to revise the salaries and other emoluments of the petitioners under the 6th and 7th CPCs in accordance with the rules. It was further directed that the arrears under the 6th CPC shall be paid to the petitioners with interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum and under the 7th CPC without any interest, within six months. Failure to pay the amounts within the time would entail payment of a higher interest of 9 per cent per annum on the arrears of both 6th and 7th CPC, and retiral benefits, it said. However, the respondent authorities failed to make the payments as directed by the court. After contempt petitions were moved from 2022, the Delhi High Court in 2023 recorded wilful disobedience of the court order of 2021 and also directed the Department of Education to 'to take a decision on appointing an Administrator or de-recognise the school'. Further, the court took a stern view on February 26, 2024, recording in its order, 'The financial incapacity to clear the arrears and pay even the current dues, as pleaded by the respondents, only strengthens the belief of this Court that there is gross mismanagement of the affairs of the schools, GHPS (ND) Society, and to some extent, even of the DSGMC.' 'The religion of Sikhism preaches the ideals of honesty, compassion, humanity, humility, and generosity in everyday life. While there is no doubt that various philanthropic and charitable causes are being discharged by the community and its leaders, at the same time, it should be kept in mind that 'charity begins at home',' it added. 'There is no point of such philanthropic activities and values when its own teachers and staff of the schools, who are helping to lay down the foundation of a good and progressive society by imparting education and instilling moral values to young students and helping in running the said institutions, are ill-treated and not given their rightful dues, on the other hand are rather made to suffer the agony of approaching this Court repeatedly for the same,' it stated at the time. The court then appointed a forensic auditor to audit their accounts, and directed that any rent received by the society, 'shall stand attached and be used to pay the arrears of the employees of the 12 schools managed by the society.' The petitioners further moved an application seeking that the properties owned by the DSGMC in Haryana as well as in Delhi, which are large acreages of land, must be attached. Acting on the application, Justice Dayal thus directed that the two properties not be alienated nor any possessory rights be given to any party without prior permission of court and no encumbrance will be created further without its permission.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Insurrection was a turning point' Pa. bill looks to punish political violence with life in prison
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Representative is looking to fight against political violence with legislation that would allow courts to impose life sentences for those who carry out attacks. The bill, introduced by Rep. Joshua Siegel (D-Lehigh), argues that democracy is under siege. There has been extreme partisanship and 'inflammatory political rhetoric' that led to increases in threats, harassment and violence toward public officials at all levels of government, Siegel wrote, adding that in recent years there has been an 'alarming' increase in political violence. The legislation lists incidents such as the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise, the January 6th insurrection, the vandalism and attack on State Representative Alec Ryncavage's office and the recent arson attack on the Governor's mansion in Pennsylvania as examples of the increase in political violence. 'These acts of extremism have no place in our society, and we must act to protect those who serve the public,' The bill reads. 'The January 6th insurrection was a turning point in our country's history, as we witnessed on live television a deadly mob attack and vandalize our Capitol with the intention of committing violence against members of Congress. The failure to hold accountable and adequately punish acts of terrorism against our government and its officials risks normalizing and encouraging future violence.' Siegel's legislation aims to address the increase in political violence by allowing courts to impose life sentences without the possibility of parole for those who attack, plot or carry out attacks on public officials in the Commonwealth, if passed. He ended the bill memo by asking his colleagues to 'protect those who serve in public office and defend the integrity of our democratic institutions' and 'protect local and state officials and defend the integrity of our democratic institutions.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
28-04-2025
- Politics
Former Jan. 6 prosecutor warns Trump's pardons could encourage future political violence
WASHINGTON -- Michael Romano spent more than 17 years at the Justice Department, eventually becoming a supervisor on the team that would prosecute more than 1,500 people charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The moment he watched the largest investigation in department history get wiped away with the stroke of a pen — on President Donald Trump's first day back in the White House — Romano knew he had to leave. 'I knew on January 20th, when the pardons were announced, that I needed to find my way out," Romano said in an interview with The Associated Press weeks after his resignation from the Justice Department. 'It would be untenable for me to stay, given the pardons and given the false narratives that were being spread about January 6." Now, Romano says he fears Trump's decision to pardon even the most violent rioters — whom his own vice president once said 'obviously' shouldn't be pardoned — could embolden right-wing extremists and encourage future political violence. 'The way that the pardons have been received by the January 6th defendants and by other right-wing extremists, as I understand it, is to recognize that if you support the president and if you commit violence in support of the president, that he might insulate you from the consequences, that he might protect you from the criminal justice system,' Romano said. 'And so that might encourage people to commit these sort of acts.' Romano is among dozens of Justice Department lawyers who have resigned, been pushed out or fired in the weeks since Trump's new leadership has taken over and begun making sweeping changes to align the law enforcement agency with the priorities of the Republican president whom the department once prosecuted. Trump's return to the White House has ushered in a dizzying change for many in the Justice Department, but perhaps few have felt it more than the lawyers who spent years working on the largest-scale serious attack on the Capitol since the war of 1812. As a deputy chief of the now-disbanded Capitol Siege Section that prosecuted the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, Romano had a close-up view of the evidence, including harrowing videos and court testimony detailing the violence that unfolded when the pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol as lawmakers met to certify former President Joe Biden's 2020 victory. Romano joined the Justice Department in 2007 straight out of law school, and was working in the section in Washington that handles public corruption cases on Jan. 6, 2021. He recalled watching the riot unfold on television, and quickly deciding he wanted to help with the prosecution of what he described as a 'crime of historic proportions.' Trump's pardons cemented the president's yearslong campaign to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack. While vying to return to the White House, Trump repeatedly downplayed the violence that left more than 100 police officers injured, and lauded the rioters as patriots and hostages whom he contended were unfairly persecuted by the Justice Department for their political beliefs. Only two Capitol riot defendants were acquitted of all charges, which Trump supporters cited as evidence that Washington juries can't be fair and impartial. Some Jan. 6 defendants are now considering running for office. The scope of Trump's clemency hours after the inauguration came as a surprise to many, considering the president had suggested in the weeks prior that instead of blanket pardons, he would look at the Jan. 6 defendants on a case-by-case basis. Trump's proclamation described the prosecution as 'a grave national injustice" and declared that the pardons would begin 'a process of national reconciliation.' Trump's pardons led to the release from prison of the leaders of far-right extremist groups convicted of orchestrating violent plots to stop the peaceful transfer of power as well as rioters convicted of brutal attacks on police — many of whose crimes were captured on camera and broadcast on live TV. Trump has defended his pardons, saying the sentences handed down for actions that day were 'ridiculous and excessive" and that 'these are people who actually love our country.' Romano said the notion that the Jan. 6 defendants were not treated fairly by in the justice system or not given the due process they were entitled is 'simply not true.' In many cases, he said prosecutors had overwhelming evidence because the defendants 'filmed themselves proudly committing crimes.' 'They had the full protection of rights guaranteed to them by the American justice system and the Constitution," Romano said. 'It was my experience when dealing with these cases and seeing the way that the rioters and some of their attorneys behaved in court, that their take was that they should be treated like heroes and not prosecuted at all.' Despite the pardons, Romano said he still believes that the Capitol Siege Section's work was important because it left behind a 'historical record' of what happened on Jan. 6 that cannot be changed. 'In light of the efforts to whitewash the history of that day, in light of the efforts for people to lie about that day for their own benefit, which is what's happening, it's important that people really understand the truth about what happened on January 6th,' he said.
Business Recorder
27-04-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Lahore declared ECO Tourism Capital 2027
LAHORE: 'Lahore, a city of history, heritage and love, has been declared 'Tourism Capital 2027' at the 6th ECO Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Erzurum, Turkiye,' said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message of gratitude on social networking website X. The CM added, 'With its magnificent historical heritage, colorful culture and immense potential, Lahore is ready to welcome the world. As ECO Tourism Capital 2027, Lahore is going to be an attractive center of tourism on the global stage.' She acknowledged, 'We deeply thank ECO countries for choosing Lahore as ECO Tourism Capital 2027. With the trust, support and cooperation of ECO, we will bring the beauty of Pakistan, Punjab and Lahore to the world.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
