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New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Anyone can move court to safeguard temple properties: Madras High Court
The property was originally leased out to her husband Mohammed Iqbal. The temple moved a petition in the civil court against him in 1994 and a decree was passed in 2000 for taking back the possession and recovering the rental arrears. He moved appeals against the decree and after his death, his wife Nachia pursued the litigation. She questioned the legality of the managing trustee of the temple, instead of the HR&CE department, filing the petitions on behalf of the temple for executing the decree passed in 2025 in connection with a 2000 ex-parte order for recovery of the property. The judge remarked that the petitioner has been protracting the litigation merely on some technicalities by filing many frivolous applications one after another in order to see the dispute go unresolved. Disapproving of her contention that the execution petition was barred by limitation since it was filed after a long delay and the managing trustee does not have the locus standi, the judge held that it may not be appropriate to deny the respondent-temple the benefit of exemption from the ambit of the Limitation Act under Section 109 of the HR&CE Act in recovering the possession of temple properties and arrears of rent, merely on some delay in executing the decree.
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
ED conducts search and seizure operation at NRI businessman's premises in Udupi and Shivamogga, finds FEMA violation
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, conducted a search and seizure operation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, in the case of 'Mohammed Iqbal & others', covering three premises in Udupi and Shivamogga districts last week. During the search operations carried out on June 19, various incriminating documents related to FEMA violations and other digital devices were found and seized, according to a release from the ED on Monday. During the investigation, it was found that Mohammed Iqbal, an NRI and Doha-based businessman operating in the manpower services business, had, over the years, remitted funds to the tune of ₹70 crore from his five business entities located in Doha to his NRE/NRO accounts maintained in India. Incriminating documents seized during the search indicate that the said funds were subsequently utilised by him in violation of FEMA provisions, like loans given to resident companies, investment in residents proprietorship concerns and firms indulged in real estate business, purchase of agriculture lands and advances to various persons for purchasing lands for developing plots etc., the release said. Further investigation is in progress, it added.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Training of 60,000 people begins for Int'l Yoga Day in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A training covering more than 60,000 people across the district has commenced as part of the International Day of Yoga, which will be observed on June 21. District AYUSH officer Dr Mohammed Iqbal said preparations are being made for this year's International Day of Yoga in collaboration with the district administration, Ayush colleges, and yoga organisations. Yoga training programmes are being organised for the public by yoga organisations, AYUSH colleges, and Ayushman health centres in the district, he said. Under the Yoga Harit initiative, programmes involving environmental cleanliness and tree planting are being implemented alongside yoga practice. Under the Yoga Park initiative, a medicinal plant garden has been established at Ayushman Arogya Mandir, Balkunje, where daily yoga training is provided to the public. Meanwhile, under the Y-Break Yoga initiative, the district AYUSH department and Ayush colleges are organising yoga postures and pranayama training that can be done by employees/public while seated at their workplace. This helps employees who sit for long hours manage stress and boost enthusiasm at work. The AYUSH department is introducing a 5-minute yoga break during work hours, Dr Iqbal said. Further, competitions are being organised to convey the importance of yoga to students and youth and to demonstrate its benefits under the Yoga Unplugged initiative, he added.
The National
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Local elections could witness 'sea change' in growth of UK Muslim politics
The growing influence of Muslim voters in Britain could bring about a 'massive sea change' and create a milestone shift in local elections next week, The National has learnt. With four independent MPs winning seats in last year's general election, the momentum of the growing power base of Britain's four million Muslims is expected to continue in the May 1 poll. Victories are expected for Muslims standing as part of a political movement in towns across Lancashire, northern England, and elsewhere, providing a base for future polls. Mohammed Iqbal, an independent Muslim candidate standing in Pendle, Lancashire, told The National that, due to the Gaza conflict and Labour and Conservative policies, people were becoming 'resentful' towards the national parties. 'The Labour government is losing people traditionally from the Muslim community and there's no other political party for the Muslim vote to go to, hence the reason that the independents movement will grow,' he said. Mr Iqbal, who emphasised that he was 'British first, Muslim second', added that independent councillors like himself 'stepping up successfully' would probably lead to other Muslims going into politics. In the 2024 general election, Labour, which had been criticised for its support of Israel following the October 7 attacks, suffered a 28 per cent drop in votes from Muslims, who traditionally had voted for the party. Muslim political groups have since been organising 'and are making a big play for this' following the successful pro-Palestinian vote last year, said Dr Alan Mendoza, director of the Henry Jackson Society think tank. Given many areas could have a five-way split between the parties, there was a strong chance that some Muslim independents will get elected. 'If this knocks out the other parties and if Muslim voters in Britain are now switching to what is to all intents and purposes a Muslim political party that is a massive sea change in UK politics,' said Dr Mendoza, who is also a Conservative councillor. Given that a lot of wards are rural, where Muslim voters are not concentrated, it will not be until next year when many cities have elections that it could have a possible major impact as a wave effect is targeted. 'They may make a massive breakthrough then when all the cities are up for grabs,' he added. 'But this is not simply about Gaza, it's about more than simply a foreign policy agenda, because it's also an agenda for Muslims in the UK.' But the coming poll has not been without controversy, with some politicians raising fears of 'religious sectarian politics' after pro-Gaza activists told Muslims who to back in High Wycombe Buckinghamshire. Logos of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Palestine on the Ballot, on the materials circulated in the area, have raised hackles. In a video posted on X, former Conservative minister Steve Baker condemned those encouraging local Muslims to vote for council candidates 'on the basis of their position on Israel and Palestine'. 'What people have done by voting on religious lines is to promote fear and hatred among the mainstream of British people who detest religious sectarianism in politics,' said Mr Baker, who is now a former MP. 'I shall certainly vote for candidates who say 'no' to religious sectarian politics.' Former cabinet minister David Jones said he could see the Muslim vote increasing, following momentum from the general election last July. But he also raised concerns about reports of the Muslim Brotherhood, considered a terrorist organisation and by several Arab countries including the UAE, becoming more established in Britain. 'This is an issue that needs to be treated with extreme care and sensitivity,' he said. 'I believe that British politicians want Muslims to become involved with mainstream parties and not to put themselves in a political dead end.' The elections will also be a major test for the populist right wing Reform party on whether it too can carry on its momentum from 2024 election in which is secured more than four million votes, nearly 15 per cent of the electorate. The party is expected to take a large chunk of the 900 seats being defended by the Conservatives and some of the 300 defended by Labour, with the Tories braced to lose up to 500 councillors. 'This is very important for Reform, because at the moment they are enjoying increasing popularity and significant forward momentum,' said Mr Jones. 'They will need a good set of local elections to show that momentum is being maintained.' Current predictions, according to the Electoral Calculus model, show that Reform and the Conservatives are on 25 per cent each, with Labour on 18 per cent and the Lib Dems on 17 per cent. Reform is predicted to edge the Conservatives with both getting about 700 seats – with Labour on 400 and the Lib Dems on 300. If Reform does win seats and councils, that will be when their 'difficulties start' warned Dr Mendoza, as being in government 'will be a real test as you have to run councils, and that's not so easy'. The governing Labour party will also be nervously examining the results, with the threat from pro-Palestinian parties splitting its vote and Reform particularly eating into its numbers, that could also see Nigel Farage's party win the parliamentary by-election seat of Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire. But the biggest impact could be on the faltering leadership of Kemi Badenoch, who took over the Conservative Party from former prime minister Rishi Sunak in November. 'Kemi is going to be sweating on it,' a senior Conservative source said. 'She's already tried to dampen down expectations but there's an awful lot of disillusionment with her in the Commons.' He added that if Ms Badenoch 'continues not to make any progress' then she would be 'vulnerable' come November, the earliest moment she can be challenged for the leadership after being a year in post.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ABC and EGYM join forces to expand market reach and bring smarter, personalized fitness experiences to more gyms worldwide
ABC Fitness and EGYM Dallas, Texas, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABC Fitness, a global leader in fitness technology management software, today announced a new partnership with EGYM, a leading provider of smart fitness solutions. This collaboration will integrate EGYM workout tracking and analysis technology as the exclusive workout tracking and analysis technology across ABC Fitness' Trainerize, Ignite, and Glofox platforms. In turn, EGYM will position ABC Fitness as the sole preferred member management system within the global fitness market, expanding ABC Fitness' reach across Europe and the Middle East. By integrating their best-in-class technologies, the partnership will drive innovation, expand market reach, and deliver AI-powered solutions that enhance the member experience, empowering fitness operators to build more connected memberships. 'Our collaboration with EGYM is an important path to redefine the entire landscape of fitness tech to deliver a differentiated personalized member experience and unlocking even more personalization for fitness operators and members alike,' said Mohammed Iqbal, Chief Strategy Officer, ABC Fitness. 'By combining our strengths, we are not only broadening our global opportunities but also creating a holistic, integrated member experience that brings together training, tracking, and management in a new way.' ABC Fitness will integrate EGYM workout and analysis tracking into its mobile app solutions, which will include connecting to EGYM's BioAge, a metric that determines a user's fitness age in terms of strength, flexibility, metabolism and endurance. Additionally, EGYM allows ABC Fitness customers to map their gym equipment, enabling the creation of hyper personalized workouts based on available machines. A proof-of-concept will be released and showcased at the FIBO Annual Conference in April 2025, with general availability expected later this year. 'Our partnership with ABC Fitness will help bring our smart fitness solutions to a broader audience, expanding the types of data and services that gyms and studios can offer their members,' said John Ford, CPO, EGYM. 'This collaboration aligns with our vision to bridge the gap between expert exercise products and everyday fitness enthusiasts, ensuring that every workout is effective, engaging, and data-driven.' According to ABC Fitness' Q1 2025 Wellness Watch Report, 31% of consumers have used virtual fitness trainers or workout generators. This partnership enables gyms and studios to transform their mobile apps into comprehensive health and fitness tools for their members, enhancing member engagement, delivering greater value, and generating deeper data insights, which supports growth and retention. More details on this partnership will be available in the coming weeks. About ABC Fitness ABC Fitness is the number one technology provider for fitness businesses everywhere. Simplifying club and member management for 40+ years via scalable solutions, ABC Fitness' innovations transform fitness visions into seamless reality. From personal trainers, boutique studios, and gyms, to international franchise health clubs, ABC Fitness provides the technology and industry insights needed to move your business forward. ABC Fitness currently supports more than 40 million members and 30K+ fitness businesses globally, processing over $12 billion in payments every year. Learn more at About EGYM EGYM is a global leader in fitness technology and corporate wellness with the vision of transforming healthcare from repair to prevention. EGYM Wellpass partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health facilities and EGYM Technology equips those facilities with smart gym equipment and digital solutions to offer an AI-driven workout experience for people of all skill levels. Corporates benefit from reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity, while clubs gain a growing, engaged membership base. Attachment ABC Fitness and EGYM CONTACT: Hilary Strath ABC Fitness 6042181958 press@ in to access your portfolio
