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News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
'False Evidence': Rahul Gandhi Again Alleges Vote Theft, EC State Units Push Back
'Congress research found over one lakh duplicate voters, invalid addresses, and bulk voters in Mahadevapura constituency in Karnataka," Gandhi said during a press conference. In his long presentation, Gandhi used the term 'vote chori" (vote theft) to highlight that the seat had 11,965 duplicate voters, 40,009 voters with fake and invalid addresses, 10,452 bulk voters or single address voters, 4,132 voters with invalid photos and 33,692 voters misusing Form 6 meant for new voters. Soon after Gandhi's allegations, BJP MP PC Mohan said his party did not win Mahadevapura through manipulation. 'We won because Hindus voted decisively against dynasty, appeasement, and entitlement. Rahul Gandhi must learn: minority-dominated constituencies are not Congress property. The voter is supreme. Accept the mandate," he wrote on X. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi has made similar claims about Maharashtra and Haryana in recent months, especially after the Congress faced defeats in assembly polls held in these states last year. In the last couple of elections, most opposition parties have questioned the electoral rolls. Interestingly, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has started a special intensive revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar so that it is ready to deal with such claims in future. In June, too, in his article 'Match-fixing Maharashtra', Gandhi had demanded that the Election Commission (EC) should release voter rolls in machine-readable formats like CSV or Excel, so that parties can have automated comparison, validation, and auditing of electoral rolls. The poll body issues scanned PDF voter lists that lack consistent formatting, making automation difficult. For one small assembly segment, he said it took six months for the Congress to collect 'concrete evidence of vote chori". EC DEMANDS OATH Following Gandhi's 'vote chori" allegations, several units of the EC asked him to provide details of irregularities in the voter list under oath, warning that providing 'false evidence" is punishable under Section 227 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The chief electoral officers (CEO) of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Haryana wrote to Gandhi highlighting that the Congress did not file any claim or appeal for the voter list published in these three states. They reminded him, a Lok Sabha member since 2004, that poll results can only be questioned by way of election petition before the concerned high court. 'It is understood that during a press conference held today, you had mentioned about the inclusion of ineligible electors and exclusion of eligible electors in the electoral rolls… You are kindly requested to sign and return the enclosed declaration/oath under Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, along with the name(s) of such elector(s) so that necessary proceedings can be initiated," the three identical letters read. Under the oath, Gandhi would say he is aware that making a false declaration in connection with electoral rolls is punishable under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. 'I also understand that giving false evidence is punishable under Sections 227 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. I further declare that, although I am not/I am an elector of the said constituency, I have personal knowledge relevant to this case and am making this statement voluntarily," the letters read. The Uttar Pradesh CEO, meanwhile, fact-checked Gandhi's allegations about two names registered in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, apart from other states. This name, Srivastava, was allegedly registered in four locations – Mumbai, Lucknow and two booths in Bengaluru. Another entity, Singh, had been claimed to be registered in two places in Bengaluru and in one booth in Varanasi. advetisement In a statement in Hindi, the UP CEO said these two names were not registered in any part of Uttar Pradesh. In a series of posts on X, the EC also commented on various statements made by Gandhi. 'The statements made are misleading," it said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q2, Full-Year Sales Guidance is Optimistic
Funeral services company Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $102.1 million. The company's full-year revenue guidance of $415 million at the midpoint came in 1.7% above analysts' estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.74 per share was 1.8% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Carriage Services? Find out in our full research report. Carriage Services (CSV) Q2 CY2025 Highlights: Revenue: $102.1 million vs analyst estimates of $101.4 million (flat year on year, 0.8% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.74 vs analyst estimates of $0.73 (1.8% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $32.26 million vs analyst estimates of $31.49 million (31.6% margin, 2.5% beat) The company lifted its revenue guidance for the full year to $415 million at the midpoint from $405 million, a 2.5% increase Management raised its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to $3.25 at the midpoint, a 1.6% increase EBITDA guidance for the full year is $131.5 million at the midpoint, in line with analyst expectations Operating Margin: 23.5%, up from 18% in the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow Margin: 6.8%, up from 1.7% in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $725.2 million Carlos Quezada, Vice Chairman and CEO, stated, 'We are pleased with our second quarter performance, which delivered an impressive GAAP net income growth of $5.5 million, or 85.7%, over the prior year quarter. Our GAAP diluted EPS reached $0.74, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.74, compared to $0.40 and $0.63 in the prior quarter, reflecting growth of 85.0% and 17.5%, respectively. Despite the revenue impact of our first quarter divestitures, total revenue remained flat due to the impact of our organic growth strategies. Excluding the impact of divestitures, revenue increased $1.8 million, or 1.7%. After over two years of disciplined capital allocation, where we were able to pay just over $100 million of debt, we are excited to announce that we are under contract to acquire new businesses, which we anticipate will close this quarter. Combined, these premier locations served more than 2,600 families and generated more than $15 million in revenue last year. We are excited to return to our long-term strategy of adding shareholder value through high-quality acquisitions. Therefore, we are updating our full-year guidance to reflect our current performance trends, as well as divestitures and acquisitions that will impact the second half of the year,' concluded Mr. Quezada. Company Overview Established in 1991, Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV) is a provider of funeral and cemetery services in the United States. Revenue Growth A company's long-term performance is an indicator of its overall quality. Even a bad business can shine for one or two quarters, but a top-tier one grows for years. Over the last five years, Carriage Services grew its sales at a sluggish 6.9% compounded annual growth rate. This fell short of our benchmark for the consumer discretionary sector and is a poor baseline for our analysis. Long-term growth is the most important, but within consumer discretionary, product cycles are short and revenue can be hit-driven due to rapidly changing trends and consumer preferences. Carriage Services's recent performance shows its demand has slowed as its annualized revenue growth of 4.3% over the last two years was below its five-year trend. This quarter, Carriage Services's $102.1 million of revenue was flat year on year but beat Wall Street's estimates by 0.8%. Looking ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to remain flat over the next 12 months, a deceleration versus the last two years. This projection doesn't excite us and suggests its products and services will see some demand headwinds. Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report one of our favorites growth stories. Operating Margin Operating margin is a key measure of profitability. Think of it as net income - the bottom line - excluding the impact of taxes and interest on debt, which are less connected to business fundamentals. Carriage Services's operating margin has risen over the last 12 months and averaged 21.7% over the last two years. On top of that, its profitability was top-notch for a consumer discretionary business, showing it's an well-run company with an efficient cost structure. This quarter, Carriage Services generated an operating margin profit margin of 23.5%, up 5.5 percentage points year on year. This increase was a welcome development and shows it was more efficient. Earnings Per Share We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) for the same reason as long-term revenue growth. Compared to revenue, however, EPS highlights whether a company's growth is profitable. Carriage Services's EPS grew at a remarkable 16.8% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 6.9% annualized revenue growth. However, this alone doesn't tell us much about its business quality because its operating margin didn't improve. In Q2, Carriage Services reported adjusted EPS at $0.74, up from $0.63 in the same quarter last year. This print beat analysts' estimates by 1.8%. We also like to analyze expected EPS growth based on Wall Street analysts' consensus projections, but there is insufficient data. Key Takeaways from Carriage Services's Q2 Results Revenue, EBITDA, and EPS beat in the quarter. It was also great to see Carriage Services's full-year revenue guidance top analysts' expectations. Overall, this print had some key positives. The stock remained flat at $46.21 immediately following the results. Is Carriage Services an attractive investment opportunity at the current price? If you're making that decision, you should consider the bigger picture of valuation, business qualities, as well as the latest earnings. We cover that in our actionable full research report which you can read here, it's free.
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Indianapolis Star
Mother accuses IMPD child abuse detectives of mishandling a case where no charges filed
Two Indianapolis police detectives defended their actions after a mother accused them of trying to railroad her on drug charges because her children were found unresponsive in a vehicle. Test results would later prove the children didn't have drugs in their system, but the officers told the Citizens' Police Complaint Board that there was more to the investigation than what the mother laid out in her complaint against them. The July 14 board meeting showcases the challenges members face when trying to sort through the person's allegations against police, as well as the nuances of investigations, how they play out, and what it takes to lead to prosecution. Board members told IndyStar it's unusual for officers to attend and defend their actions against complaints, but Officer Caitlin Harris and Sgt. Nichole Flynn wanted the panel to have more context and information about their handling of the case that was not presented in the mother's complaint. "We have seen a steep increase in children overdosing," Flynn explained. "It's gotten to the point where (medics are) immediately giving children presenting with symptoms of potential overdoses of Narcan. The children were given Nican, and one of them reacted positively to it." Civilian board member Brett B. Thomas criticized the officers' initial approach to their investigation. "It's almost as if somebody had already made up their mind that there were drugs involved," Thomas said. The children more than likely suffered from heat-related illnesses, which can appear similar to a drug overdose, investigators determined. Just before 12:50 p.m. on June 20, 2024, the mother pulled her 2014 Dodge Sedan into a CSV parking lot in the 6000 block of South Emerson Avenue to call 911. Indianapolis Fire and EMS arrived before the police, but relayed to the detectives what they were seeing while attempting to revive the children. Medics told police one of the kids had responded to Narcan, and Riley Hospital staff also said one of the children vomited a gummy candy at the hospital. That information, along with video from the CVS showing the mother acting as if she was getting rid of something from her trunk after calling 911, led the officers to believe they were dealing with an overdose situation. Detectives questioned the mother, who would later accuse Harris in her complaint of giving false information to a judge while obtaining a warrant to search the car, which turned up no drugs. The mother said Harris also accused her of having drugs in her system and being on fentanyl. The mother brought concerns about how Harris was investigating the case to Flynn, but later accused the sergeant of dismissing her claims. IndyStar reached out to the mother who wasn't in the July 14 board meeting, but she declined to comment. The mother was never charged in the case. Last month's complaint: Woman says IMPD officer pulled her braids out. Body cam footage doesn't match police report What the officers later learned was that the family appeared to be living in the car. The 4-year-old and 6-year-old were left alone for hours that day in the vehicle while their mother went to work as part of a cleaning team with a temp agency. The day of the incident, it shows that she clocked in at one building at 6:30 a.m. and worked until about 9:30 a.m. before working at a different location until 12:30 p.m. Detectives were able to determine that she left the children in the car at the first building for three hours, drove six minutes to the second building down the street and left them in that same car for three more hours. Indianapolis police Sgt. Wayne Shelton, who represents the department's Internal Affairs Unit, said the Marion County Prosecutor's Office didn't think there was enough evidence to bring charges. Riley Hospital for Children doctors, for example, couldn't definitively say why the children became unresponsive. "We're not accusing the prosecutor's office of anything," Shelton said. "All we can do is present the facts." Thomas felt the immediate issue should have been helping the children and giving them resources after speaking with the mother. He feels a conclusion was jumped to prematurely. "Kids in the car that obviously shouldn't be living in a car," Thomas said. "It just seems like this could have unfolded in a different way with a different approach." IMPD Internal Affairs Office found no fault with the officers' handling of the case. The Citizens' Police Complaint Board, which makes independent decisions about whether it agrees with internal affairs' findings, opted to table its discussion on the matter for its next meeting. "And that has more to do with some procedural things and other questions we've got," Board President Kenneth Riggins said.
Scoop
16-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Food Prices Increase 4.6 Percent Annually
Food prices increased 4.6 percent in the 12 months to June 2025, following a 4.4 percent increase in the 12 months to May 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Higher prices for the grocery food group and the meat, poultry, and fish group contributed most to the annual increase in food prices, up 4.7 percent and 6.4 percent, respectively. The price increase for the grocery food group was due to higher prices for milk, butter, and cheese. 'Dairy products continue to drive the higher cost in food prices,' prices and deflators spokesperson Nicola Growden said. Visit our website to read this news story and information release and to download CSV files:
Associated Press
16-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Customer Paradigm Launches Private VPN Service for Businesses
Customer Paradigm has launched a private VPN service designed to secure API-driven transactions and real-time B2B integrations for enterprise clients. Boulder, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2025) - Full-service interactive media firm Customer Paradigm has announced the launch of its new Private VPN Service for Businesses, aimed at enterprises handling sensitive B2B transactions and real-time integrations. [ This image cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] Customer Paradigm Launched a Private VPN To Secure Real-Time B2B Integrations To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: The new offering builds on the Boulder-based agency's deep experience with secure system architecture, including its recent work with a leading e-commerce company to integrate BigCommerce pricing logic with Jaggaer's punchout procurement system. The project required real-time pricing visibility, secure data exchange, and zero manual intervention - challenges that underscored the need for protected transmission pipelines. Customer Paradigm developed a custom middleware engine that transformed live CSV data from BigCommerce into XML outputs compatible with Jaggaer's punchout interface. This solution enabled client-specific pricing and automated order processing with zero manual touchpoints, but it also demanded secure, encrypted transmission across multiple endpoints. Key results from the project included: Private VPN: Built for Enterprise API Flows The newly launched VPN service allows businesses to operate behind a secure, encrypted tunnel while conducting API-driven transactions, system integrations, or sensitive data exchanges. The new service includes: This move reflects Customer Paradigm's broader mission to build resilient, fault-tolerant systems that work securely. To learn more about Customer Paradigm's Private VPN Service or request a consultation, visit About Customer Paradigm Customer Paradigm is a Boulder, Colorado-based digital agency specializing in eCommerce development, API integrations, and custom web solutions. Since 2002, the company has delivered over 12,600 successful projects for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 brands. Known for its deep technical expertise and fault-tolerant development, Customer Paradigm helps businesses build scalable, secure, and conversion-focused digital systems. Media Contact Jeff Finkelstein, Founder 303.473.4400 [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit
