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The Star
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
China military calls for efforts to repair image after scandals
FILE PHOTO: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet meets with He Weidong, visiting vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Dec. 4, 2023. CMC Vice Chairman He Weidong, also a Politburo member, has been absent from official events for months, though no public evidence of wrongdoing has emerged. - Xinhua BEIJING: China's top military body has ordered a sweeping overhaul to restore the credibility of political leaders as the commission faces its largest vacancy in years following a series of corruption scandals. The Central Military Commission issued regulations in recent days to "comprehensively purge toxic influence and rebuild the image and credibility of political leaders,' the official People's Liberation Army Daily reported Monday (July 21) on its front page. The regulations direct political leaders to "eradicate poison and eliminate malpractice,' according to the report, which didn't elaborate. The term "liudu,' or widespread poison, is Communist Party parlance for serious offences involving factions of corrupt officials. It previously applied to the cliques of former security chief Zhou Yongkang and ousted Chongqing party boss Bo Xilai. The directive comes as corruption scandals have engulfed the world's largest military by active personnel. They have led to the downfall of two consecutive defence ministers and several officials with ties to the secretive Rocket Force. Former political commissar Miao Hua, who served on the elite Central Military Commission led by President Xi Jinping, was also removed from the CMC last month. CMC Vice Chairman He Weidong, also a Politburo member, has been absent from official events for months, though no public evidence of wrongdoing has emerged. If investigated, He would become the most senior sitting defence official probed since Zhao Ziyang was ousted in 1989 for supporting students during the pro-democracy movement. Separately, the Ministry of Defence recently removed a section for its leadership team from its website. Bloomberg News reported last year that the ministry quietly scrubbed disgraced former defense minister Li Shangfu from the list of top leaders on the site. - Bloomberg
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Southern Railway sanctions pedestrian underpass near Thokkottu Olapete, says U.T. Khader
Southern Railway will construct a pedestrian underpass near Thokkottu Olapete soon, said U.T. Khader, Speaker and MLA for Mangaluru, here on Monday. Mr. Khader said residents had been demanding an underpass for a long time, as they were finding it hard to cross the railway lines and reach Olapete. 'The Southern Railway recently sanctioned ₹2 crore for the project. Bids to take up the project have been floated. Works are likely to start shortly,' he said. Mr. Khader said officials have assured of completing a railway underpass at Mahakalipadpu in Mangaluru at the earliest and opening it for traffic by this November. The Speaker said he has asked the Ullal City Municipal Council (CMC) to conduct a drone survey to identify the areas through which rajakaluves passed in Ullal town. Mr. Khader stated that following recent heavy rains, many houses in Ullal city were inundated. Residents expressed their ire over the encroachment of rajakaluves. 'I have asked the council to conduct a drone survey of the rajakaluves at the earliest and mark their area. Necessary action should be taken to clear the encroachment later,' he said. Residents affected due to waterlogging should be paid adequate compensation, the Speaker added. Additional PU college Mr. Khader stated that the State government will approve another government pre-university college for girls in Ullal. Tentatively, the new college is expected to be located in Melangady. In the 2025-26 State Budget, ₹17 crore was sanctioned to the Minority Welfare Department for the residential PU college for girls in Ullal. 'This college is likely to come up in Panaje. We also want day scholars to study here. It has been planned to offer science, commerce and arts streams in the residential college,' he said. Mr. Khader said the government PU college in Deralakatte, which started as a co-education college two years ago, has become a girls-only college from the 2025-26 academic year. Nearly 1,000 students were studying in this college. The government PU college in Harekala also has a good number of students. A total of 1,300 students were studying in classes from 1 to 12 in Karnataka Public School in Montepadavu. The Speaker said he has asked the government to permit the opening of an English medium pre-primary section in eight government primary schools in his Assembly constituency.
Al-Ahram Weekly
a day ago
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Incentives for major shipping companies boosted Suez Canal global standing: CMC
The Egyptian Cabinet Media Center (CMC) underscored Monday that the Suez Canal has regained its global stature, supported by strong incentives offered to major international shipping companies, as confirmed by international institutions. In a statement, the CMC noted that international institutions have a positive outlook on the Suez Canal's performance. According to the statement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Canal revenues to increase by 88.9 percent over five years—from an expected $6.3 billion in 2025/2026 to $11.9 billion in 2029/2030—with estimated revenues of $8.2 billion in 2026/2027, $9.9 billion in 2027/2028, and $11.5 billion in 2028/2029. In this context, the CMC stated that the Suez Canal's regained position reflects growing international confidence in its ability to meet global challenges. Major institutions have praised its flexibility and unmatched maritime services. At the same time, the Suez Canal Authority has actively introduced a range of incentives and facilitations to attract leading shipping lines, enhancing its competitiveness as a safe and efficient navigation corridor amid rapid changes in global trade dynamics, according to the statement. According to Offshore Energy Magazine, which focuses on the maritime and offshore energy industries, the Suez Canal has continued its operations despite the crisis in the Red Sea. It is now offering a range of new maritime services, including marine rescue, water ambulance services, pollution control, ship maintenance and repair, and fuel supply. S&P Global also expects a gradual return to regular navigation traffic in the coming months, read the cabinet's statement. Fitch Solutions noted that the Suez Canal expansion, effective in Q1 2025, has increased capacity by 6 to 8 additional ships per day and improved its potential emergency response, with traffic recovery forecast for the current fiscal year. In the same context, British maritime publication Lloyd's List reported that several major shipping companies have resumed Red Sea routes amid improved security, highlighting the Suez Canal Authority's active role in incentivizing a full return to canal transits. Regional disruptions, gradual return In May, Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie stated that the security situation had improved, allowing for a gradual return of vessels to the Canal. He noted that the unprecedented security tensions in the Red Sea had negatively affected navigation rates, forcing many shipping lines to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in longer sailing times, higher operational costs, and broader impacts on global inflation and end-consumer prices. The Red Sea crisis has demonstrated the indispensability of the Suez Canal, as it alone offers a unique combination of time efficiency, cost savings, and vital maritime and logistical services that the Cape of Good Hope route lacks. The severe disruption to Suez Canal traffic has been driven by Houthi attacks on vessels they accuse of links to Israel in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, carried out in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war on Gaza, forcing many vessels to reroute via longer alternatives, such as the Cape of Good Hope. In April, Chairman Rabie stated that the number of ships passing through the Suez Canal during the first quarter of 2025 decreased by nearly 50 percent. In March, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi stated that Egypt was losing around $800 million per month in Suez Canal revenues due to ongoing regional tensions. In 2024, revenues from the canal declined sharply by 60 percent, with losses amounting to $7 billion. Despite the disruptions, navigation through the Suez Canal is gradually recovering, with several vessels resuming transit in late 2024 and throughout 2025, read the CMC statement. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
MLA directs Udupi CMC to take action against those letting untreated sewage into public spaces
MLA for Udupi Yashpal Suvarna on Saturday directed the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) to enforce waste management rules to prevent contamination of water sources in the city and take action against those letting untreated sewage into public places. Mr. Suvarna said that a proposal has been sent to the government to lay underground drainage (UGD) network in Santhekatte area. Speaking at a meeting organised to address complaints of residents over discharge of sewage from residential apartments and commercial complexes, Mr. Suvarna said that the CMC is looking for 50 acres to construct a new sewage treatment plant. It is searching for land in Athrady, Parkala, and Hiribettu areas. However, it will have to face opposition from local residents, he said. Mr. Suvarna instructed apartment residents without UGD connections to use cesspool suction vehicles to empty their septic tanks. He said that the CMC has ordered three advanced cesspool suction vehicles, which can even clear sludge from a distance of 100 metres. Residents from Moodusagri, Perampalli, and Indrali complained that several apartments, especially in Manipal town, were releasing untreated sewage into public spaces, leading to contamination of several wells. They sought immediate action, and flat owners who attended the meeting appreciated the CMC for reducing cesspool suction vehicle charges by 50% where no UGD network exists, as per the resolution passed in the CMC's general body meeting on February 25, 2025. A resident from Santhekatte pointed out that the UGD connections currently extend only till Ambagilu and urged authorities to expand the network till Santhekatte.
News18
5 days ago
- News18
'Best Interests Of The Child': SC Reverses Custody Ruling Based On Psychological Needs
Last Updated: The Supreme Court reversed its verdict, restoring custody of a 12-year-old boy to his mother after new evaluations showed him to be distressed due to transfer of custody to father In a significant reversal of its earlier verdict, the Supreme Court has accepted a review petition filed by a woman against its August 22, 2024 judgment that had granted permanent custody of her 12-year-old son to her former husband. This decision comes after new psychological evaluations revealed that the child was suffering from severe mental distress following the transfer of custody. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B Varale invoked the court's parens patriae jurisdiction, stressing that in custody matters intersecting with constitutional review standards, overly technical interpretations must give way to the evolving and sensitive needs of the child. The judges observed that 'a far too hyper-technical approach shall indeed amount to abandoning the doctrine of parens patriae and cause travesty of justice", reiterating that the guiding principle in all custody cases remains the best interest of the child. They held that this standard is 'ever-evolving and cannot be confined in a straitjacket". The mother had remarried, converted to Christianity, and planned to relocate the child to Malaysia. The earlier judgment that transferred custody to the biological father had relied on traditional assumptions favouring the father's position. New facts on record, however, prompted judicial reconsideration. The petitioner presented psychological assessments from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, indicating that the child was experiencing clinical anxiety and symptoms of separation anxiety disorder. It was noted that the child had never spent a night apart from his mother, and the sudden transfer of custody had caused intense emotional distress. The mother further argued that the child views her husband from the second marriage as a father figure and shares a close bond with his half-brother. She stressed that their family unit has been stable for years and that disrupting this arrangement would irreversibly damage the child's mental health. The court acknowledged these reports and noted that the child finds 'calm and refuge" in his mother's presence and considers his stepfather an essential paternal figure. It also recognised that the stepfather had made committed representations regarding the child's education and welfare and was financially capable of supporting the child. Conversely, the biological father challenged the hospital reports, claiming that they were based on biased narratives provided by the mother and her husband. He accused the woman of deliberately keeping the child away from him between 2016 and 2019. The court, however, observed that these allegations did not diminish the current psychological impact on the child or negate the strength of his emotional ecosystem. The bench underscored that the father's right to parenthood, while important, could not override the child's well-being. 'It would be extremely harsh and insensitive for the courts of law to expect the child to accept and flourish in an alien household where his own biological father is akin to a stranger," the court observed. Restoring permanent custody to the mother, the court recognised the father's right to build a bond with his son. Visitation rights were granted, allowing him to meet the child regularly. The court stressed that any relationship must evolve organically, over time, with emotional patience and responsibility. The bench cautioned the father against making 'crude or insensitive remarks" and said no bond can be imposed abruptly. 'A father-son relation can only be fostered patiently over years, marked by continued presence and nurtured with love, care and empathy," it said. The court also imposed restrictions on international relocation. The mother cannot permanently move the child outside India but will be permitted to take him abroad during Onam, Christmas, and for half of his summer vacation. It reminded both parents of their constitutional and moral duty to protect the child's psychological and emotional well-being. The judgment encouraged effective communication between them and urged mutual respect despite their personal differences. 'Parents must not allow their bitter past to impede the emotional health of the child," the court cautioned. The judgment concluded by urging the mother to facilitate the child's acceptance of both parents for a balanced emotional upbringing. In a case blending constitutional interpretation with child psychology, the court reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising welfare over formality. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : child custody view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
