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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Police Scotland ban uniformed officers from taking part in Pride march
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTTISH cops have been banned from marching in pride parades while on-duty. An LGBT+ march will be held on the streets of Glasgow today, but unlike previous years there will be no uniformed cops taking part. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A pride parade will be held in Glasgow today Credit: Getty 4 Uniformed cops will not be taking part Credit: Tom Farmer - The Sun Glasgow 4 The march decision followed a ruling from the High Court Credit: Tom Farmer It comes after an English police force was found to have "breached impartiality" by the High Court. Northumbria Police's Chief Constable was found to have acted unlawfully by allowing uniformed cops to take in part in last year's Newcastle Pride. It was argued officers taking part in the parade could harm the force's impartiality if a dispute kicked off between gender-critical and trans rights supporters. After the ruling, Scottish cops are now not marching in the event today in Glasgow. It is understood uniformed officers were already not taking part in the parade, but the court ruling saw force chiefs ditch plans for information stalls had been ditched. Officers will still be able to attend the pride parade if they are off duty. Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs told the Daily Mail: "Police Scotland has vast experience in policing events and in the coming days we will continue to do so in a professional, engaging, and proportionate manner. "Glasgow's Pride will be no different and we will continue to engage closely with event organisers, although no officers will participate in forthcoming events in uniform. "We continue to review the UK High Court judgement on Northumbria Police's participation in Newcastle Pride 2024 and its implications. "We will ensure Police Scotland's response to events continues to be in line with our values and code of ethics, providing a professional and impartial service which upholds the human rights of all." NYC Pride ends in chaos after teen girl shot in the head near Stonewall Inn hours after 50 hurt by bear spray attack The Scottish Police Federation (SPF), which represents rank-and-file cops welcomed the decision. SPF General Secretary David Kennedy said they support the values of pride but said officers taking part in any kind of march could harm the force's objectivity. He said: "The SPF proudly supports the principles and values of the Pride movement, including equality, inclusion, and the right of all individuals - regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity - to live free from discrimination and prejudice. "Participating in any march while on duty, including Pride, can give rise to questions around neutrality and may impact perceptions of police objectivity. "Officers who wish to take part in Pride events in their own time should be supported and encouraged to do so, and we welcome efforts to facilitate this wherever possible. 'Supporting Pride and supporting operational clarity are not mutually exclusive—we believe both can, and should, co-exist."
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Singapore Police to assist Indonesia in baby trafficking probe
SINGAPORE: (Bernama) The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will render the necessary assistance to their Indonesian counterparts, within the ambit of the law, following the arrests of suspects in an alleged baby trafficking syndicate linked to Singapore. SPF said they have contacted the Indonesian authorities to seek relevant information regarding the allegations. "The Police have not received any local police reports nor any information on babies being trafficked into Singapore from Indonesia. "Nonetheless, we are aware of media reports alleging that there is a baby trafficking syndicate linked to Singapore,' an SPF spokesperson said in response to Bernama's queries. Indonesian police on Tuesday (July 15) said they had arrested 12 suspects in connection with a baby trafficking syndicate and rescued six infants. According to West Java's General Criminal Investigations Director, Commissioner Surawan, one of the suspects disclosed that five of the rescued infants had been scheduled to be sent to Singapore using fake paperwork. The group is alleged to have sold at least 25 infants since 2023, with 15 reportedly sent to Singapore, BBC News Indonesia reported. Another suspect was arrested on the night of July 15, and police are still searching for three more suspects believed to be outside the country, Metro TV reported. The investigation, which began after a parent reported a suspected baby abduction, led police to uncover a wider trafficking network involving infants believed to have originated from various parts of West Java. - Bernama
The Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- The Wire
Startup Policy Forum Launches Centre for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) to Support India's Listed and IPO-Bound Startups
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India The Startup Policy Forum (SPF), an alliance of over 50 leading new-age companies, today announced the launch of the Centre for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) — a first-of-its-kind platform to support the fast-expanding pool of listed and IPO-ready startups as they navigate the critical transition from private to public entities. SPF announced the launch of its Centre in the presence of SEBI Chairman, Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, at a high-level delegation meeting with 20 startup founders and leaders in Mumbai. India's capital markets have been consistently outperforming global indices, creating strong momentum for new-age companies to list domestically. With nearly 40 startups – collectively valued at over $90 billion – expected to go public in the near future, a structured, founder-led platform to support this wave is both timely and essential. The Centre aims to address the unique regulatory, governance, and market-readiness challenges faced by these firms, while fostering a collaborative ecosystem between new-age companies, regulators, institutional investors, stock exchanges, bankers, policymakers and other ecosystem participants. Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum said, 'India's capital markets are witnessing a structural shift, with new-age and tech-driven companies increasingly dominating IPO pipelines and investor interest. The Centre will enhance readiness and resilience of new-age companies as they enter and thrive in public markets.' Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE, said, 'The emergence of new-age companies in the public markets is a significant evolution. Initiatives like CNPC will promote better governance, transparency, and capital market preparedness while fostering trust among retail and institutional investors.' The CNPC will work across four pillars: • Advocacy: Engaging with SEBI, other regulators, policymakers, public market investors and market institutions to ensure the regulatory framework evolves in step with the needs of new-age public companies. • Capacity Building: Workshops, masterclasses, and webinars on compliance, corporate governance, investor relations and ESG best practices. • Community Engagement: Facilitating peer learning, knowledge sharing, thought leadership, and collective problem-solving among founders and CXOs of listed and soon-to-be-listed companies. • Research & Insights: Developing toolkits, policy briefs, and governance guides tailored to the specific requirements of new-age public companies. The 25-member SPF delegation that called on SEBI Chairman included Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & CEO, OYO, Shashank Kumar, Co-founder & MD, Razorpay, Rohit Kapoor, CEO, Swiggy Food Marketplace, Ankit Fatehpuria, Co-Founder & CFO, Zetwerk, Shashank ND, Co-founder, Practo, Sanket Shah, Co-Founder & CEO, InVideo, Miten Sampat of CRED, Nischay AG, Co-founder, Jar, Ajay Lakhotia, Founder, StockGro, and senior executives from ixigo, Bluestone, Acko and Eazydiner. SPF's membership already includes several listed startups, including Swiggy, ixigo, Ather Energy, MobiKwik and Blackbuck. Many more are on the path to listing including Pine Labs, Meesho, Groww, IndiQube, Curefoods, Bluestone and Physics Wallah. About Startup Policy Forum The Startup Policy Forum is India's leading industry alliance for new-age companies, working to shape policy, amplify founder voices, and build global bridges. SPF's members include many of India's most successful and high-growth startups, collectively valued at over $90 billion. To View the Images, Click on the Links Below: Startup Policy Forum Launches Centre for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) Startup Policy Forum Launches Centre for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) SPF X CNPC SPF Team with SEBI (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Startup Policy Forum Launches Centre for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) to Support India's Listed and IPO-Bound Startups
The Startup Policy Forum (SPF), an alliance of over 50+ leading new-age companies, today announced the launch of the Centre for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) — a first-of-its-kind platform to support the fast-expanding pool of listed and IPO-ready startups as they navigate the critical transition from private to public entities. Business Wire India The Startup Policy Forum (SPF), an alliance of over 50+ leading new-age companies, today announced the launch of the Centre for New-Age Public Companies (CNPC) — a first-of-its-kind platform to support the fast-expanding pool of listed and IPO-ready startups as they navigate the critical transition from private to public entities. SPF announced the launch of its Centre in the presence of SEBI Chairman, Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, at a high-level delegation meeting with 20 startup founders and leaders in Mumbai. India's capital markets have been consistently outperforming global indices, creating strong momentum for new-age companies to list domestically. With nearly 40 startups – collectively valued at over $90 billion – expected to go public in the near future, a structured, founder-led platform to support this wave is both timely and essential. The Centre aims to address the unique regulatory, governance, and market-readiness challenges faced by these firms, while fostering a collaborative ecosystem between new-age companies, regulators, institutional investors, stock exchanges, bankers, policymakers and other ecosystem participants. Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum said, 'India's capital markets are witnessing a structural shift, with new-age and tech-driven companies increasingly dominating IPO pipelines and investor interest. The Centre will enhance readiness and resilience of new-age companies as they enter and thrive in public markets.' Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE, said, 'The emergence of new-age companies in the public markets is a significant evolution. Initiatives like CNPC will promote better governance, transparency, and capital market preparedness while fostering trust among retail and institutional investors.' The CNPC will work across four pillars: Advocacy: Engaging with SEBI, other regulators, policymakers, public market investors and market institutions to ensure the regulatory framework evolves in step with the needs of new-age public companies. Capacity Building : Workshops, masterclasses, and webinars on compliance, corporate governance, investor relations and ESG best practices. Community Engagement: Facilitating peer learning, knowledge sharing, thought leadership, and collective problem-solving among founders and CXOs of listed and soon-to-be-listed companies. Research & Insights: Developing toolkits, policy briefs, and governance guides tailored to the specific requirements of new-age public companies. The 25-member SPF delegation that called on SEBI Chairman included Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & CEO, OYO, Shashank Kumar, Co-founder & MD, Razorpay, Rohit Kapoor, CEO, Swiggy Food Marketplace, Ankit Fatehpuria, Co-Founder & CFO, Zetwerk, Shashank ND, Co-founder, Practo, Sanket Shah, Co-Founder & CEO, InVideo, Miten Sampat of CRED, Nischay AG, Co-founder, Jar, Ajay Lakhotia, Founder, StockGro, and senior executives from ixigo, Bluestone, Acko and Eazydiner. SPF's membership already includes several listed startups, including Swiggy, ixigo, Ather Energy, MobiKwik and Blackbuck. Many more are on the path to listing including Pine Labs, Meesho, Groww, IndiQube, Curefoods, Bluestone and Physics Wallah. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
France 24
2 days ago
- Health
- France 24
Does sunscreen increase the risk of skin cancer? Here's the science
A recent anti-sunscreen narrative has swept social media claiming that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer due to toxic chemicals, and that as SPF usage has increased, so has melanomas. What's the scientific backing behind these claims? Vedika Bahl talks it through in Truth or Fake.
