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Business Recorder
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Army to be deployed nationwide during Muharram
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday decided to deploy troops across the country for security during Muharram. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior following the different requests made by the government of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, and the government of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) as well as Chief Commissioner Islamabad, the federal government, in the exercise of the powers conferred under Article 245 of the Constitution is pleased to authorise the deployment of army troops/assets and Civil Armed Forces troops/assets under Section 4(3)(i) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (to discharge such functions as specified in the said Act) in all provinces including GB and ICT during Muharram, 2025 in aid of civil power, subject to laws enforced in Pakistan. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Man snubs grovelling ex-boss who fired his stepfather over 'trivial' dispute - then begged him for work years later
A man has revealed how he got the ultimate payback on his stepfather's old boss by turning him down for a lucrative contract years after the boss had fired his stepfather over a petty disagreement. Posting to Reddit 's Petty Revenge forum, the man detailed how the tables had turned spectacularly when he found himself in a position of power - and the former boss came crawling back. 'Back in 1997, my step-dad was the operations manager at a company that did telecommunications work,' the man wrote. 'He hired me to work at the company for the summer, but I ended up enjoying the work and made a career out of it.' Just four months into the job, however, things took an unexpected turn when his stepfather was abruptly fired by the company's owner following a minor disagreement. Despite this injustice, the original poster stayed on for another 18 months, citing his own frustrations with the company, including being underpaid and denied promised benefits, before moving on to a more promising role with a major telecommunications provider. Eventually, he climbed the ranks and landed a position where he was in charge of hiring contractors - companies just like the one that had once employed him and his stepfather. 'One day I got a call out of the blue from the owner of the contractor company,' he wrote. The same man who had once sacked his stepfather now wanted to do business with him. 'He wanted to see if he could get on my list of approved contractors and was hoping we could discuss it over lunch,' the man explained, noting that such contracts typically ranged between $75,000 to $200,000 each, and that he handled 20 to 30 projects a year. It was, in short, a potentially huge payday for the desperate boss. 'I agreed to a lunch date with the owner at a fancy restaurant I always wanted to try,' he continued. Over lunch, the boss made his pitch, talking up his company's capabilities, its employee-focused values and its record of high-quality work. 'I mentioned that I used to work for his company and he clearly didn't remember my name. I also asked if he remembered the guy who hired me, and he said he did. 'When I mentioned he was my step-dad, the look of panic in his eyes set in. He clearly remembered him. 'I closed out the lunch meeting with a thank you for the food and an apology that my contractor list was full of more capable contractors, but would keep him in mind if something were to change. I never heard back from him again.' The tale has since gone viral, racking up over 36,000 'upvotes' and sparking a flurry of comments applauding the satisfying twist of fate. One commenter summed up the mood, writing: 'Be nice to the people you see on your way up. You will see them again on your way down.' Another added: 'Karma is the great leveler in life.' The boss's reaction clearly struck a chord with many: 'The look of panic - you'll never forget that moment,' one user wrote, while another quipped: 'When karma drops off a nice meal on its way to do its thing, that's a double win.' Some users were curious to know how the man's stepfather reacted to the poetic justice, only to learn that he had sadly passed away before the fateful lunch meeting. But the man had shared the story with his mother, who 'got great joy out of it.' 'I just love the fact you're tight enough with your stepdad that you're more than willing to strike out for him,' one person commented. The original poster replied: 'I lived with him since I was three years old, so for all intents and purposes, he was my dad. 'He is 100 per cent the person I try to emulate in my morals, ethics and how I carry myself. Sadly he passed away several years ago.' Others reflected on the broader lesson behind the story, praising the man's sense of integrity. 'Karma is very real. Treat people fairly and (usually) it won't come back to bite you,' one person wrote.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Health minister issues order dissolving Delhi Medical Council
New Delhi Delhi health minister Pankaj Singh on Wednesday issued an order to dissolve the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) and reconstitute a new council within two months, a day after lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena approved a government proposal in this regard and called for the dissolution of the statutory body over allegations of irregularities, especially extending retirement age of ex-registrar Dr Girish Tyagi. The minister said that the director-general of health services (DGHS), Dr Rati Makkar, will take charge as the interim registrar of the DMC. However, DMC officials said they did not get any communication in this regard. Health minister Singh told HT, 'The proposal from the LG office was approved last night. Today, we have issued a formal order to DMC. There are alleged reports of irregularities by DMC which now will be probed following which action will be taken against the members of DMC who were involved in the alleged irregularities and abuse of powers.' He said, 'As of now, DGHS director will be the registrar of the council. She will further appoint two other officials who will also look into the duties of DMC.' The issue at hand pertains to the extension of former registrar Dr Girish Tyagi's tenure beyond the age limit of 60, first to 65 and then for an additional year. On May 13, HT reported that amid allegations of mismanagement and irregularities in DMC's functioning, the health department sent a file titled 'Proposal for control of government over Delhi Medical Council under Section 29 of the DMC Act, 1997' to LG VK Saxena, recommending the council's dissolution. In an order issued late Tuesday, the LG said: 'I have perused the proposal regarding dissolution of Delhi Medical Council for a specified period under Section 29 of the Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997. It is observed that the Health Department has rightly pointed out the irregularity wherein the DMC unilaterally extended the retirement age of the Registrar from 60 years to 65 years without Government approval and further extended his term by one year with effect from 1Jan 2024, Additionally, in response to the Show Cause Notice dated 6, Feb, 2025, the DMC merely stated that Dr Tyagi resigned with immediate effect but did not address the unauthorised extension, which resulted in Dr Tyagi serving over five years beyond the normal retirement age.' 'Health Department may be directed to initiate the process for the reconstitution of the Delhi Medical Council in accordance with the provisions of the Act, ensuring that the entire process is completed within two months,' the order said. Dr Tyagi joined DMC as deputy registrar in June 2007 and was elevated as the registrar in July 2008. As he was set to retire at the age of 60 in November 2019, a DMC amendment in February 2019 extended his retirement age to 65. When he turned 65 on November 3, the council on November 11 approved an additional year's extension from December 1, 2024. On Wednesday, Dr Tyagi said that the matter of his one-year extension was currently sub judice and he had taken an extension following due process. 'The council gave a year extension as per Section 36 of the DMC Act and informed the Delhi government. The Delhi government itself has given in the first affidavit justifying the same in the high court of Delhi in writ petition. Meanwhile, the high court is examining this matter WP 61152/24.' A member of the DMC, on condition of anonymity, said, 'The only irregularity that the health department has pointed out is the extension of the registrar's term. It is interesting to note that the extension was done by the previous council (2014–2019) and not the present one. Then, on what basis are these allegations being made against the council and it is being dissolved? Further, the matter of extension of the registrar is also sub judice, so in future, if the court finds that the extension was done as per the law, will the government then reinstate the council?' DMC was established in September 1998 as per the Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997, which was enacted by the government of the NCT of Delhi. DMC is an autonomous statutory body whose primary role is to regulate the practice of doctors in Delhi and ensure ethical practices are followed by private doctors.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
L-G V.K. Saxena approves dissolution of Delhi Medical Council over irregularities
Lt Governor V.K. Saxena has approved the proposal of the Delhi government for the dissolution of the Delhi Medical Council over alleged irregularities, officials said on Tuesday (June 17, 2025). He also directed the Health Department to initiate the process for the reconstitution of the DMC and to ensure that the entire process is completed within two months. The Delhi Medical Council is an autonomous statutory body responsible for regulating the practice of medicine in the national capital. It ensures that ethical standards are maintained by private doctors to safeguard patient safety. Officials from the Health Department had sent a proposal to Mr. Saxena seeking control over the body under Section 29 of the DMC Act, 1997. The proposal recommended the dissolution of the council for a specified period. In the note to the department, Mr. Saxena noted that the DMC had unilaterally extended the retirement age of the Registrar from 60 years to 65 years without government approval and further extended his term by one year from December 1, 2024. The DMC, while responding to a showcause notice issued in February this year, said the concerned official had resigned with immediate effect but did not share further details, the L-G note said. Mr. Saxena noted that the DMC "exceeded" and "abused" the powers granted to it by the Act. He concurred with the proposal of the Health Department for the dissolution of the Delhi Medical Council. Mr. Saxena also directed that two ex-officio members of the Delhi Medical Council may continue in the Council and DGHS may be assigned the responsibilities of Registrar for the intervening period.
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I was Princess Diana's personal trainer and I've kept her secrets for decades. Here's what she told me after her marriage ended...
Late August 1997 and Princess Diana, post workout, was ready to 'do diaries'. She was flying out to St Tropez for a holiday in a few days and wanted to book a few sessions with her personal trainer for when she got back. She marked out some dates on a card for the start of September, and handed it to Jenni Rivett, who made a note, and wished her a good trip.
