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Al Etihad
a day ago
- Al Etihad
Tajik officers hail UAE model for international police leadership
27 June 2025 20:12 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)Two police officers from the National Central Bureau of Interpol, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Lieutenant Colonel Mirahror Soliev and Lieutenant Colonel Saidov Kosim Abdukosimovich, have praised the UAE's forward-thinking policing model including the high standards of the Police Innovation and International Leadership (PIL) programme recently hosted in Dubai. Lieutenant Colonel Soliev, an experienced officer with a background in international coordination and UN missions, highlighted the exceptional organisation of the programme. 'Bringing together participants from 39 countries and delivering a seamless experience is a major achievement. It extends beyond the well-thought-out curriculum to encompass the complete structure, logistics, accommodation, and daily support. Even the smallest aspects were handled with professionalism that reflects Dubai's commitment to excellence.'Soliev also commended the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and drone patrol systems in Dubai Police's operations. He expressed particular interest in the 'Drone Box ' system, which he sees as highly adaptable for Tajikistan's terrain and security needs. 'This approach allows for faster response times and efficient resource allocation. It's a model we should study and consider applying at home.'Beyond the technical aspects, Soliev also highlighted the value of international networking. 'This has been a valuable opportunity to build real friendships and lasting professional connections. By the end, we felt like one family, united by a shared mission and mutual respect.'He also commended Dubai Police's strong commitment to consolidating international cooperation. 'The leadership has created a global platform that fosters real dialogue and exchange between nations. The programme demonstrated how policing innovation when shared openly, can serve as a bridge between diverse security cultures. Dubai Police has positioned itself as a hub for international collaboration.'Lieutenant Colonel Saidov Kosim Abdukosimovich, who also represented Tajikistan in the programme, echoed these sentiments, noting the rich exposure to advanced policing strategies and leadership frameworks. 'The practical field modules, especially those related to tactical operations and scenario-based training, were extremely beneficial,' he said. 'Additionally, the focus on leadership values, mental resilience, and physical fitness made this programme stand out.'Kosim praised Dubai Police's Positive Spirit Council for embedding community engagement and emotional intelligence into their organisational culture. 'The Positive Spirit initiatives are a powerful example of how policing can extend beyond enforcement to uplift communities and foster harmony. This holistic approach left a deep impression on me.'He added that staying physically fit and mentally balanced is critical in law enforcement roles. 'Activities such as team sports and guided fitness sessions reminded us of the importance of overall well-being in leadership and decision-making.' Both officers extended their sincere appreciation to the Government of Tajikistan and their ministry for supporting their participation in this international initiative. 'It's through visionary Tajikistan's leadership that we are able to engage in programmes like this and return equipped with knowledge that can make a real impact,' Kosim said.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'The bar council has no funds' HC questions ₹5,000 stipend for junior lawyers
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday questioned the legal entitlement of young lawyers, who have practised for less than three years, to receive a monthly stipend of ₹ 5,000. Examining the legal sustainability of the cause, the court said the Bar Council has no funds to provide such financial assistance. (Shutterstock) The division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne on Wednesday was hearing the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by 12 young lawyers in 2022. The petition contended that the new lawyers were affected by COVID-19 and urgently required financial assistance. It stated the Bar Council must financially support young lawyers who have not completed three years of practice and have an annual income of less than ₹ 1 lakh. Every lawyer in Maharashtra and Goa is registered under the Bar Council of India and the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council. They have paid ₹ 15,000 to the council towards the welfare fund for lawyers, so it becomes the responsibility of these councils to look into the welfare of the lawyers, said the petition. The petition, filed through advocate Asim Sarode, cited a survey conducted by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. According to the study, more than 79% of surveyed lawyers across seven high courts, with less than two years of legal practice at the Bar, earn less than ₹ 10,000 a month. The petition also referred to news reports showing several lawyers died by suicide because of the prevailing economic crisis. 'Being able to earn a livelihood is part of the right to live with dignity,' they said, adding that the high courts in Telangana, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry have already taken the initiative to provide relevant financial assistance to their young lawyers. The petitioners relied on an order passed by the Kerala High Court which granted young lawyers a monthly stipend of ₹ 5,000. The Bar Council of Delhi High Court also provided financial assistance to daily earning lawyers during the complete lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak, said the petition. The state government and the Bar Council are legally obligated to constitute and contribute to the Advocate's Welfare Fund, said the petition. 'It seems that the state government of Maharashtra has not taken any steps to economically support the new lawyers and to give economic aid to the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa,' it added. On March 24, 2020, the Bar Council of India (BCI) appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a minimum monthly subsistence of ₹ 20,000 to lawyers who are not financially well-off so that they can support their families. BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, in his letter to the PM and the CMs of all states, requested a provision that provides allowance from the Centre and state government funds, either directly or through Advocate Welfare Funds of the state bar councils. However, no economic support has been provided by the Central Government. The Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, on the other hand, submitted that implementing this policy would cost them approximately ₹ 155 crore annually. The bench observed that the petition lacks elements to entertain the cause. 'What is the statutory right? On a personal level, we support you. But principally, who will give this? The Bar Council has no funds. Will you give any funds? How is society in general concerned with the stipend to young lawyers?' it said. The bench stated that ₹ 15,000 is inadequate to sustain in Mumbai. 'We believe that in cities like Mumbai, ₹ 45,000 should be paid. But where will the funds come from?' The court directed the parties to clarify the existence of a statutory right mandating stipends for young lawyers and scheduled to hear the case after two weeks.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
PIL in SC seeks suspension of operation of Air India's Boeing aircraft
New Delhi: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking suspension of the operations of Air India's Boeing aircraft, pending a safety audit in view of the recent Ahmedabad crash and reported maintenance backlogs. The plea, filed by advocate Ajay Bansal, sought directions to the Centre, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and ther Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) for immediate grounding of all Air India and all other aircrafts found not fully functional or lacking prescribed facilities for international passenger service until all identified defects are rectified. The PIL also sought directions to the DGCA to conduct unannounced audits of the entire fleet of Air India and other airlines operating in India, with public disclosure of findings and imposition of immediate corrective measures or penalties for non-compliance. It demanded formulation and notification of fresh mandatory guidelines for the operation of Air India and other airlines, prescribing stringent and periodic functional checks of all cabin equipment, engines, airframes and ancillary systems, consistent with best international standards. The PIL urged the apex court to consider whether short-term and long-term measures are not required to be taken to protect the rights and life of the citizens of India, whose rights are put at risk by airlines operating such a fleet of aircraft which does not meet security and scientific checks. The petitioner referred to a 2023 media report, highlighting lapses in Air India's internal safety audit, which poses serious threats to all air travellers and the public in general. He cited his recent experience of an Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago in business class and found that the in-flight entertainment system was entirely non-functional, and the seat's mechanical functions were not operating properly. "The recent tragic crash of an Air India Boeing aircraft on the Ahmedabad–London route has compounded concerns of the petitioner as a number of videos have been circulated on social media qua widespread malfunctions of cabin systems and substandard service long before the accident," stated the petition. It added that the June 12 crash, coupled with the petitioner's own negative experience, has shattered confidence in the safety, reliability, and service standards of Air India. On Monday, an eight-member DGCA team launched a detailed audit of Air India's main base in Gurugram, as a part of a broader special safety inspection being carried out across the Indian aviation sector.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bengaluru stampede incident: Karnataka High Court appoints Senior Advocate S. Susheela as amicus curiae
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday appointed Senior Advocate S. Susheela as amicus curiae to assist it in the proceedings on the PIL petition, which the court had suo motu initiated on the issue of death of 11 persons on June 4 stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team's victory celebration in Bengaluru. A Division Bench comprising acting Chief Justice V. Kameswar Rao and Justice C.M. Joshi passed the order during the hearing of the petition while directing the State government to provide copies of all documents, including the report submitted in sealed cover by the government. Meanwhile, the Bench declined to express any view or make any comment on the plea made on behalf of the Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd. (RCSPL), which owns RCB cricket team, to pay already announced compensation amounts to the legal heirs of the deceased persons. Pointing out to the court that RCSPL had made public announcement about its commitment to pay ₹10 lakh as compensation to the legal heir of the deceased persons before the registration criminal case on stampede incident, advocate of the company said that they want approval from the court to make payment of compensation now as making such payment during the pendency of criminal proceedings should not held adversely against them. While requesting Ms. Susheela to file her response, the court adjourned further hearing on the petition till July 1.
NDTV
6 days ago
- NDTV
Madhya Pradesh High Court To Hear Nursing College Scam Case Daily From July 3
Bhopal: Four years after NDTV first exposed a massive fraud in Madhya Pradesh's nursing colleges, the case has taken a critical turn. The Madhya Pradesh High Court will now hold daily hearings in the case starting July 3, underlining the gravity of what the court has called a "sensitive issue in the health sector." A division bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice DK Paliwal made the decision during a hearing earlier this week. The court is now treating the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Vishal Baghel, as the lead case, which is also under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). "Capital Punishment Should Be Given" In a dramatic moment during the hearing, Justice Sreedharan was visibly shocked after going through the photos and order sheets, revealing the condition of some nursing colleges. "Oh my god," he exclaimed and asked, "Has the court seen these photos before? What is happening?" One photograph showed how the same campus had different boards put up - Engineering, BEd, and Nursing College - changed as per convenience. Another revealed colleges that existed only on plastic boards, without any infrastructure. "There should be capital punishment for people doing this. We forgive them for murders because that's a crime of passion, but these are premeditated offences," Justice Sreedharan said sternly. The bench expressed deep concern, calling the scam a systemic rot that threatens the future of healthcare in the state. The court rebuked officials of the Indian Nursing Council and Madhya Pradesh Nursing Council for repeated non-compliance. Despite 48 hearings and 96 exemptions granted to the officials so far, key records have still not been submitted. The bench observed that this kind of deliberate delay would be treated as "interference in the judicial process." In a previous hearing, too, the court had expressed displeasure over the absence of council representatives. The petitioner has alleged that officials are deliberately obstructing the investigation and shielding those responsible for running fake institutions. After the CBI stepped in, the number of recognised nursing colleges in Madhya Pradesh reportedly dropped from over 600 to around 200, raising serious questions about how these institutions were ever allowed to operate in the first place. "This is not just about education; it's about the quality of health services in the country. We are heading towards destruction," Justice Sreedharan warned. Petitioner Mr Baghel told NDTV, "For the first time this matter was heard by the new bench, and when we presented a complete briefing of three years, the court was
