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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow's homeless face ‘going hungry' after cash blow to charity
City centre-based The Marie Trust will no longer be able to offer crisis intervention housing support or hot meals from their café in Albion Street from July 25. The devastating blow comes after the organisation, which supports those dealing with financial hardship and struggling to keep a roof over their heads, missed out on a crucial tender to keep some of its much-needed services afloat. One source told the Glasgow Times: 'This is heartbreaking for those coping with homelessness, so many people rely on being able to come into the café daily as it's often the only cooked meal they get. 'Everyone is gutted by the news around the contract, it means around 200 homeless people a day will miss out on getting breakfast, lunch or dinner. It will hit the most vulnerable incredibly hard and there's genuine concern about the impact this will have and how people will survive without this service.' Our source added: 'The charity does fantastic work and even has a training kitchen to teach people the importance of eating a healthy nutritious meal, but now the funding is no longer in place, it's unable to operate. 'Staff and the people who come through the doors are in bits. This is a huge blow that nobody expected. Where will people turn to for help, especially with the number of people experiencing homelessness in the city rising year after year?' (Image: NQ) The Marie Trust also provides dental health checks, laundry services and seven-day emergency food parcels to those experiencing financial hardship. It is unclear if these will be impacted by the changes. A statement from the charity reads: 'We regret to inform you that we will no longer be offering our housing and welfare service or our training kitchen and café service after July 25. 'This change is due to the Wayfinder Outreach Services Contract, commissioned by Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership, which will commence on August 7. Unfortunately, we have been informed that the Marie Trust was unsuccessful in tendering for this. 'The trust will however continue to deliver our Hospital Outreach Service, counselling and psychotherapy and education service. We would like to thank all our service users, supporters and partners for all their support and trust over the years.' READ NEXT: Theft from Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital sparks probe It continues: 'We understand that this may impact those currently using our services, and we are committed to supporting individuals through this transition as best we can.' A Glasgow man spoke to us about how he was able to transform his life after turning to the Marie Trust when he hit rock bottom. He said: 'I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for the support, care and compassion shown to me. The charity basically brought me back from the brink and helped me to get back on my feet. 'It means so much to so many people. The work they do is invaluable and knowing that people will miss out on a hot meal because of these changes is soul destroying. So many vulnerable people could potentially slip through the net, and that is a major worry.'
New York Post
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Zohran Mamdani campaign intern exposed for advocating activist ‘jihad' — another sign of radicalism in his movement
A former Zohran Mamdani intern proudly declared activism is 'all jihad' and encouraged protesters to get suspended or arrested in defiance of the West's 'settler colonialism'. 'The true believer knows that none of this is in vain, that this is all Jihad,' said Hadeeqa Malik in the recently resurfaced video, using the controversial Muslim term for holy war. 'So, the conversation of doxing, the conversation of getting arrested and suspended, I think it's time for Muslims to start to say alright, alright so what?' Advertisement According to Malik's LinkedIn, she served as a Communications, Outreach, Policy, and Constituent Services Intern at the State Assembly Office of Zohran Mamdani for the summer of 2024. A photo shows the pair smiling for a selfie. 8 Hadeeqa Arzoo Malik worked for Zohran Mamdani as an intern in the summer of 2024. Linkedin/Hadeeqa Arzoo Malik 8 Hadeeqa Arzoo Malik was a student leader at many pro-Palestine rallies in New York City. Hadeeqa Arzoo Malik / LinkedIn 8 Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Ron Adar / M10s / Advertisement Malik, who is a student at City College of New York (CCNY), made her statement on a CUNY4Palestine webinar entitled 'Islamic Political Activism,' which she shared to her LinkedIn account ten months ago. It's frightening proof that a radical faction of pro-Palestine youth activists appear to be motivated less by humanitarian concern for civilians in Gaza than by extremist fervor. In the video, Malik refers to 'genocide and colonization and settler colonialism,' and calls out other Muslims who haven't taken an activist stand. 'If you're not seeing this as your issue to deal with, then something is wrong, there is an illness, there is a disease, something messing up the system inside that's telling you this isn't your business,' she said. Advertisement In response to concerns about getting doxed, suspended, and arrested, she asked, 'How gangster are you?… And I know everybody has their own families and has an education and everything, it's just a question.' She continued, 'If you get suspended, if you get doxed, because it's bound to happen… when you're doing something for the sake of Allah here in the West it will never, ever be in vain, and the true believer does not fear that.' While the original YouTube video of the webinar has been made private, it was reposted in its entirety by another user. 8 Malik confronted police officers in a resurfaced video, calling them 'pigs.' Advertisement 8 Malik was seen on video berrating a Muslim NYPD officer, Tasnim Rafid, during a protest in Feb. 2025. 8 Malik participated in a webinar about Islamic Political Activism sponsored by CUNY4Palestine. Stu Stu Studio/ YouTube While only a college student, Malik has already managed to embed herself in influential hubs of activism — from Columbia Palestine protests and Students for Justice in Palestine, to the Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) and Zohran Mamdani's circle. Mailk, who was present at pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, lists herself as the president of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at the City College of New York from June 2024 to June 2025, where she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in international relations with a minor in human rights. Malik also purports to be an Outreach Coordinator for CAIR and a Racial Justice Fellow at the Colin Powell School for Civil and Global Leadership. Neither Mamdani's nor CAIR's spokespeople responded to The Post for comment about Malik's purported affiliation. Malik also did not respond to a request. This isn't even the first scandal she's found herself embroiled in. Another recently resurfaced video shows Malik berating a Muslim NYPD officer at a pro-Palestine rally. The video, originally posted in February, depicts her leading a chant as fellow protesters follow along. Advertisement 8 Malik's LinkedIn lists her as a former Communications, Outreach, Policy, and Constituent Services intern for Mamdani. Linkedin/Hadeeqa Arzoo Malik 8 Malik was the president of CUNY's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter for a year. Linkedin/Hadeeqa Arzoo Malik 'Let's read the badges of the pigs,' she says, as she faces down a police line and reads cops' names aloud. She singled out a visibly uncomfortable officer, seeming to imply he was bringing shame to his traditionally Muslim name: 'To the pigs who can call themselves by the name of Islam — put some respect on their names!' Advertisement The cop, standing stoically but clearly disturbed, was ultimately relieved by a fellow officer and was mocked as he stepped back. Mailk displays an incredibly disturbing pattern of behavior — especially for someone so entrenched in influential activist spheres. Of course, Mamdani is not responsible for the actions of all his interns. And surely she does not speak for every pro-Palestine protester, let alone for the Muslim community. But Malik's rhetoric reveals that not all pro-Palestine activists are simply taking to the streets out of concern for Gaza. Some are acting on a deeper, more fanatic fire burning inside of them. Advertisement What she's demonstrated is a hostility towards fellow Muslims, like the NYPD officer, who stand with law and order, coupled with a passion for advocating animosity, agitation, and literal 'jihad' in her community. It's frightening to hear such extremism from the mouth of a young college student in America — and something that genuine pro-Palestine activists urgently ought to distance themselves from, for the sake of their cause.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Penn State employee's lawsuit alleges mismanagement of at least $500K
A whistleblower lawsuit filed by a longtime Penn State employee alleged the university and a top administrator mismanaged at least $500,000 during a time of universitywide belt-tightening. David Aneckstein, the senior communications director for Penn State Outreach and Online Education, said in the lawsuit there were so many wrongdoings in the lead-up to a fall conference that it amounted to a waste of government money. He also said he was demoted in retaliation for raising his concerns. A message left Monday with the university was not immediately returned. Aneckstein said he filed an anonymous whistleblower complaint in late August about what was an upcoming Outreach conference, one that argued it was inadequately planned and would result in a 'significant loss of state funds.' He said he met with Larry D. Terry II, the university's vice president for Outreach, one-on-one and suggested the conference be delayed a year because it 'needed a different timeline to be successful.' With major organizational changes in the department that oversees programs including WPSU, Shaver's Creek Environmental Center and The Arboretum at Penn State, Aneckstein argued there would be less staff to assist and that it would be difficult to plan a well-attended conference in less than eight months. He also placed blame with a planning committee that he said missed several internal deadlines for securing venues, speakers, sponsors and an agenda. Those delays, he alleged in the lawsuit filed last month, hindered the university's marketing and communications plans. Registration numbers were 'exceptionally low,' Aneckstein said in the lawsuit. There were only 125 people registered — about half of whom were Penn State employees or speakers given complimentary tickets. Aneckstein also said only 20% of the 850 hotel rooms blocked for the conference were reserved, costing the university more than $160,000 because of a contractual obligation to cover the cost of rooms that were not booked. A draft report — which Aneckstein's attorney summarized but did not include in the lawsuit — allegedly placed the loss at $500,000, though Aneckstein said he believes that did not account for other 'excessive costs' such as employee trips to Philadelphia, San Diego and Dallas. He further wondered if Terry and others were 'enjoying the ability to network with important and powerful individuals and make connections that would position them for significant personal gain regardless of the conference's ultimate success (or failure).' Aneckstein, who has worked for the university since 2008, said he was told his position was no longer needed within two months of raising his concerns. All of his external communication responsibilities and job duties were removed Jan. 1, his attorney wrote. He's seeking at least $50,000. A message left Monday with his attorney Christopher A. Macey Jr. was not immediately returned.
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
SEBI hosts municipal bond outreach programme in Thiruvananthapuram to boost urban financing
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) conducted a two-day Municipal Bond Outreach Programme from June 30 to July 1 in Thiruvananthapuram, with a focus equip Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and stakeholders with insights into municipal debt securities, pool financing, and innovative market-based financing mechanisms. The programme included session on the topics such as municipal bond issuances, regulatory compliance, credit rating, and continuous disclosures. Additionally, case studies and interactions with intermediaries provided participants with practical knowledge to access capital markets According to SEBI this initiative is a part of boards continued efforts to promote transparency, market readiness, and sustainable urban infrastructure financing through the municipal bond ecosystem. A central feature of the workshop was the launch of 'The Green Book - On Climate Finance & Green Municipal Bonds' by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC). Furthermore, the launch was led by senior members of VMC, including the Mayor, Municipal Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner. 'The publication documents Asia's first globally certified Green Municipal Bond, issued by VMC, and presents it as a Global Case Study (2025) to guide other ULBs in adopting sustainable financing practices,' SEBI said. Recently, SEBI allowed registered intermediaries to use 'e-KYC Setu System' of National Payments Corporation of India to perform Aadhaar-based e-KYC authentication for ease of doing business, the markets regulator said in a statement. Under the present framework, registered intermediaries use e-KYC services of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in the securities market. This service has been accepted as a valid process for digital Know Your Client (KYC) verification using KYC User Agency (KUA /Sub-KUA) mechanism and /or the Digilocker. (ANI)
Indian Express
29-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
With aim to facilitate sustainable industry-academia partnerships, IIT Gandhinagar organises ORBIT
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) launched its flagship bi-monthly Industry Meet, ORBIT, on Saturday bringing together Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), startups, multinational companies, and IITGN stakeholders, to foster strategic ties, understand industry needs, and advance technology development in high-growth areas. The first edition of ORBIT (Outreach, Research, Breakthrough, Innovation, and Technology) discussed industry-academia collaboration avenues, funding mechanisms, and regulatory challenges in the biomedical engineering domain. Additionally, the need for support, policy pipelines, structural changes to tackle challenges in testing, productisation, infrastructure access, and sustainable partnerships was also deliberated upon. Prof Amit Prashant, Dean, Research and Development, highlighted the need to 'bridge the timeline and communication gap between academia and industry', and to build partnerships on the foundation of trust. IITGN faculty and stakeholders from the Institute's Research Park, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, Industry Connect, and Career Development Cell interacted with the representatives from MSMEs, pharma companies, and startups. As they exchanged ideas and spoke of their experiences, the participants shared the need for pipelines and policies that would boost productisation, patenting, and translational activities. Additionally, several problem statements were put forth by companies like Zydus Lifesciences, Cadila Pharmaceuticals, Biotech Vision Care, Axio Biosolutions, IOTA Diagnostic, Salvo India, Spotdot Bioinnovations, and others. Speaking of the opportunities provided by the state government, Dr Anand N Bhadalkar, Director, Savli Technology and Business Incubator (STBI), emphasised the role of the organisation in offering comprehensive support to early-stage startups in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. He mentioned how STBI co-develops grant proposals with funding organisations, launches joint projects and co-incubation efforts with academic partners like IITGN, and provides incubation space, testing facilities, mentorship, and Intellectual Property (IP), and licensing support to startups. The event also highlighted IITGN's latest industry ready programmes, including a six-month credited internship for final-year undergraduates and several Executive Masters degree programmes in areas of emerging technologies. The conclave concluded with a visit to the Research Park. 'ORBIT reaffirmed that innovation in biomedical engineering thrives when academia and industry engage as equal partners,' said Prof Soumyadip Sett, Faculty in-charge, Industry Connect, IITGN. The next edition of ORBIT is scheduled to be held in September and will focus on Electric Vehicles.
