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Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Indian Express
Forcing elderly parents to live in fear, without care, on own property constitutes gross human rights violation: Haryana panel
Forcing elderly parents to live in fear, without food or care, on their own property constitutes a gross violation of their human rights, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has ruled while referring a case of a Panchkula-based elderly couple to the police commissioner. 'The psychological abuse, denial of basic necessities, and coercion to surrender property against their will is not only morally reprehensible but also legally indefensible,' Justice Lalit Batra, Chairperson of the commission, noted in an order released on Monday. The commission asked the Panchkula police to give immediate protection to Arjan Dev Aggarwal, 82, and his wife Vijay Aggarwal, 72, who have approached it seeking urgent intervention against alleged harassment, neglect, and abandonment by their son and daughter-in-law. The couple, residents of Panchkula Sector 9, alleged that their son and daughter-in-law used abusive language against them and that their children who reside in the same house do not care for and support them 'despite [their] advanced age and serious health ailments including multiple surgeries'. The couple further alleged that their son and daughter-in-law pressured them to transfer ownership of their self-acquired residential property and taunted them to leave for an old age home. The commission said in the order that a false case of domestic violence had also been filed to harass the elderly couple. Referring to various legal provisions under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007, the commission said, 'Senior citizens unable to maintain themselves are entitled to claim maintenance from their adult children. The obligation of such children extends to ensuring that the parent may lead a normal life. Where the child or relative is in possession of the property or stands to inherit it, the duty to maintain becomes binding and proportional.' The commission's order further stated, 'Where a senior citizen has transferred property subject to the condition of being cared for and such care is not provided, the transfer is deemed to have been made under coercion or undue influence and is liable to be declared void by the Senior Citizen Tribunal.' 'Whoever having the care or protection of a senior citizen leaves and abandons senior citizen with the intention to wholly abandoning them is punishable with imprisonment or fine,' the order read. The commission recommended that the matter be urgently forwarded to the Panchkula deputy commissioner with the directions to provide the elderly couple with immediate protection through the police or other authorities, 'ensuring that they are not subject to further harassment or abuse'. The commission also recommended that the deputy commissioner 'expedite the proceedings pending before the Senior Citizen Tribunal, Panchkula, and extend all necessary administrative support so that the complainants may obtain effective relief without delay'. The commission also sought an action-taken report before the next date of hearing in the matter, September 23, 2025.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CAG report flags Rs 71 cr given to Mumbai-Pune Expressway toll firm for Covid disruption
A report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has slammed the Maharashtra government for irregular revenue waiver of Rs 71.07 crore given to the Mumbai Pune Expressway toll operator amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Compliance Audit was tabled in the Maharashtra legislature on Friday. The Mumbai Pune Expressway Limited (MPEL), a government company owned and controlled by Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), had entered into a sub-concession agreement with IRB MP Expressway Private Limited (IRB) for Tolling, Operation, Maintenance and Transfer (TOT) for the period from March 1, 2020 to April 30, 2030 for a sub-concession fee of Rs 8262 crore. "The upfront amount payable by IRB to MPEL was Rs 6500 crore (due on March 1, 2020 with interest 9.5 per cent per annum, if delayed) while the balance Rs 1762 crore was payable in the next three years. The toll collection commenced from March 1, 2020 and the contract is in progress," it said. The report said, as per Article 25.1 of the agreement, IRB was supposed to maintain suitable insurance cover at its own cost to cover third party claims and 'force majeure' events including non-political events, which Article 27.2 described as act of god, epidemic, earthquake, flood, landslide, cyclone, strikes or boycotts, court orders, geological conditions and similar circumstances of nature. Article 27.7.2 of the agreement also laid down that in case of losses arising due to occurrence of such non-political events, the parties shall bear their respective force majeure cost and neither party shall be required to pay to the other party any cost thereof, the report pointed out. The report claimed IRB did not insure its business for force majeure events. After the COVID-19 lockdown came into force on March 23, 2020, toll collection was disrupted and this constituted a non-political force majeure event in terms of Article 27.2, the report said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "IRB requested (on March 24, 2020) MPEL to bear the losses of toll revenue and grant a waiver in the sub-concession fee. MPEL rejected the claims citing the relevant clauses pertaining to non-political force majeure events," it said. "Thereafter, upon continued requests from IRB to consider their case for suitable compensation, the Board of Directors of MPEL in its meeting (on April 20, 2020) agreed to provide compensation based on computation of revenue loss for 25 days in toll collection. The amount of compensation was worked out to Rs 71.07 crore," the report said. The decision of the MPEL for payment of compensation of Rs 71.07 crore to IRB for a non-political force majeure event was not in compliance with Article 27.2 and 25.1 of the agreement, the CAG report asserted. Payment of force majeure cost of Rs 71.07 crore by MPEL to IRB was in contravention to provisions of the agreement and undue favour to IRB, it added. "Following dispute, a mediation report dated October 13, 2023 advised IRB to remit Rs 71.06 crore to MPEL. The government stated (in December 2023) that recovery of Rs 71.07 crore has been initiated. The government further stated that MSRDC has been asked to recover Rs 71.06 crore from the contractor within three months," it said.
Al Etihad
15-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
flydubai receives Executive Leadership for Middle East & Africa accolade at 2025 Airline Strategy Awards
15 July 2025 20:39 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, has been awarded the Executive Leadership for the Middle East & Africa accolade at the 2025 Airline Strategy Awards in London last Airline Strategy Awards, now in their 21st edition, are globally recognised for celebrating excellence in airline leadership and strategic innovation. Organised by FlightGlobal in partnership with Korn Ferry, the awards are judged by an independent panel of respected industry year's award recognises Ghaith Al Ghaith's strategic leadership and longstanding contribution to the aviation industry in the Middle East and Africa. Since the airline's inception in 2008, he has led the transformation of flydubai into one of the region's most dynamic carriers, building a network of more than 135 destinations across 58 countries, more than 100 of which were underserved markets that previously did not have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE Al Ghaith's leadership, the airline has emerged as a key contributor to the aviation sector, playing a strategic role in supporting Dubai's ambitious economic vision and its position as a global aviation on the award, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: 'it is an honour to receive this award on behalf of the entire flydubai team, whose hard work and dedication have made this achievement possible. This recognition reflects not only our collective efforts but also the visionary leadership and world-class infrastructure of Dubai and the UAE, which have laid the foundation for innovation, growth and long-term success.''Since our launch, our mission has been to enable free flows of trade and tourism and to open up underserved markets. Today, we continue to reach new heights across our fleet, network, workforce and performance. I'm proud of how far we've come and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to grow and evolve, contributing to Dubai's aviation hub along the way. It has been an exceptional journey and I look forward to the next chapter in our success story,' added Al 2024, flydubai achieved its strongest-ever financial performance, reporting a profit of Dh 2.5 billion on revenues of Dh 12.8 billion, carrying 15.4 million passengers, an 11% compared to 2023. These results reflect Ghaith's ability to steer the airline to new heights, navigating challenges such as supply chain disruptions and broader geopolitical tensions, all while maintaining agility, its commitment to operational efficiency and challenging has also led a growing workforce representing more than 140 nationalities, while further investing in the airline's training programmes and inhouse capabilities. These include the opening of the airline's new Flight Training centre, the launch of the Ab Initio Pilot Training programme, and the groundbreaking of the Aircraft Maintenance continues to invest in its offering, with a major cabin retrofit across its Boeing 737 fleet and plans to add 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to support long-term growth. Its growing partnership network of more than 36 interline and codeshare agreements, which includes Emirates, Air Canada and United Airlines, has expanded its global connectivity, with over 22 million passengers benefitting from its partnership with Emirates alone. Recent enhancements to the passenger experience include its dedicated Business Class check-in area and lounge at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB), along with its newly refurbished Travel Shop in Dubai and ongoing retrofit programme to refresh its cabins on its fleet of Boeing 737 Next-Generation aircraft. These ongoing investments demonstrate the airline's unwavering commitment to innovation and providing an enhanced customer experience.
India Gazette
10-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
CM Dhami reviews preparations for 1 lakh crore grounding ceremony in Rudrapur
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a review meeting at his official residence to oversee preparations for the upcoming 1 lakh crore grounding ceremony in Rudrapur. He instructed officials to complete all arrangements and emphasised the importance of making the event grand and impactful, as it marks a significant step in the state's industrial development. The Chief Minister said that the arrival of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah as the chief guest in this grand event is a matter of great pride and inspiration for all the people of Uttarakhand. He also added that this event will give new direction and momentum to the industrial future of the state, which will create immense employment opportunities for the youth of Uttarakhand, encourage local entrepreneurship and open new doors of economic prosperity of the state. He also shared that Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth a record 3.5 lakh crore were signed during the Global Investors Summit, out of which projects worth 1 lakh crore have now reached the grounding stage. Several senior officials attended the meeting, including Principal Secretary R.K. Sudhanshu, R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary Shailesh Bagoli, Vinay Shankar Pandey, Additional Director General of Police A.P. Anshuman, Special Secretary Dr. Parag Madhukar Dhakate, Additional Secretary Banshidhar Tiwari, and Managing Director (Industries) Saurabh Gaharwar. Earlier, CM Dhami highlighted the government's full commitment towards its senior citizens. In a press release, the Chief Minister's office made a humble appeal to senior citizens, stating that if they feel neglected in their living situation, they should immediately contact their nearest Maintenance Tribunal or District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO). CM Dhami said that the government is committed to providing dignity and protection to senior citizens. In this sequence, the District Magistrates have been made the presiding officers of the district-level appellate tribunal to resolve the problems of senior citizens, and they have been asked to dispose of the related complaints. CM Dhami, while giving instructions to the officials of the Social Welfare Department, said that the 'Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 (MWPSC Act, 2007)', implemented to protect the rights of senior citizens, should be implemented effectively. This Act provides a legal system of maintenance to senior citizens and parents from their children, adult grandchildren or property heirs. (ANI)
Time of India
04-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Mission Abort- British Royal Navy's F35 Jet May Be Disassembled, Flown Out of Kerala Like a Parcel
A $110 million F‑35B Lightning stealth fighter jet of the UK's Royal Navy remains grounded in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, after it made an emergency landing on June 14 during a sortie over the Indian Ocean. Diverted due to bad weather and later struck by a technical fault, the jet couldn't return to the HMS Prince of Wales, its carrier. Now, a 40-member British aviation engineering team is expected to land in Kerala on July 5 to conduct repairs. Originally scheduled to arrive on July 2, their arrival was delayed for unspecified reasons. The aircraft has since been moved to the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the airport. Guarded 24x7 by RAF officers, the fighter remains under UK control. The British High Commission thanked India for its cooperation, while Defence Minister Luke Pollard praised India's support and the RAF's oversight.#kerala #thiruvananthapuramairport #f35 #britishroyalnavy #c17globemaster #f35kerala #strandedfighterjet #ukindiamilitary #rafjetindia #f35repairteam #thiruvananthapuram #lockheedmartin #hmsprinceofwales #c17airlift #defencediplomacy #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews Read More
