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The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Lorry driver fined ₹11,500 for assaulting PSI on Mangaluru road
The second Additional District and Sessions Court, Dakshina Kannada, overturned the acquittal order of lower court to impose fine of ₹11,500 on a lorry driver for assault of police sub-inspector (PSI), Mangaluru South Police Station, on U.P. Mallya Road in Mangaluru in July 2013. Judge V.N. Jagadeesh, on June 25, convicted Kiran Johnson Pereira, 31, of Farangipet, for offences punishable under sections 506 (criminal intimidation), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from duty) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under Rule 69 read with section 177 of Indian Motor Vehicle (IMV) Act. The judge imposed fine of ₹5,000 each for offences under sections 332 and 506 of IPC, and ₹1,000 for offence under section 323 of IPC. The lorry driver was asked to pay fine of ₹500 for the offence under Rule 69 read with section 177 of IMV Act. In the judgement the judge observed that there was evidence to show that the lorry driver on July 29, 2013, drove his vehicle on the road where Deputy Commissioner has barred movement of heavy vehicles between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. On being questioned by the PSI discharging duty on the road, the lorry driver assaulted the PSI, gave a life threat to the officer. After the driver was assaulted by people, he abandoned the vehicle and ran away, the judge noted. The second Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court, Mangaluru, on December 29, 2023 acquitted the lorry driver. Allowing the appeal filed by the State, Judge V.N. Jagadeesh said the finding recorded by the trial court was contrary to the evidence available in the case. The judge directed the trial court (2nd JMFC) to secure presence of the accused to pay the fine amount. The entire fine amount of ₹ 11,500 should be remitted to the government, the judge stated.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
Man held with country-made pistol, 2 live cartridges in Akola
Akola: The City Kotwali police in Akola nabbed a 29-year-old man near Gandhi Jawahar Garden and seized a country-made pistol along with two live cartridges, estimated to be valued at Rs20,000. Police inspector Sanjay Gavai received a tip-off regarding a youth approaching the garden with a firearm on Tuesday evening. A team led by PSI Balu Pawar, DB in-charge API Mahendra Bahadurkar, along with Ajay Bhatkar, Kishore Yeul and Nilesh Bundele laid a trap near the garden. The suspect, identified as Ikram Khan Ilyas Khan (29), a resident of Vaidpura, Humayun Nagar, was apprehended on the spot. A case has been registered under the Arms Act, and further investigation is under way.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UBS Holds Neutral on Baker Hughes (BKR) After $1.15B Deal With Crane
Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) is one of the . Analyst firm UBS maintained its rating of Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) at Neutral on June 10 and set a stable price target of $40 on the company's shares. The update followed Baker Hughes' announcement that it was selling its PSI product line to Crane Company for $1.15 billion. The deal, going for a price much higher than Baker Hughes' current EV/EBITDA multiple, is viewed as a strategic move for the company. Baker Hughes views the deal as a strategic decision because it was sold for a price far greater than its current EV/EBITDA multiple. It is expected that the deal will help Baker Hughes raise its profit margins, which will help it achieve its goal of an EBITDA margin of 20%. Crane Company, a diverse manufacturer of designed industrial goods, has purchased the PSI product line, which deals with pressure pumping systems. The sale is a component of Baker Hughes' ongoing endeavors to optimize its operations and concentrate on more lucrative areas. Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR), one of the biggest oil field services, industrial, and energy technology firms in the world, offers goods and services to the oil and gas sector for exploration and production as well as other industrial and energy applications. While we acknowledge the potential of BKR as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. Read More: and Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Star
24-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
Jokowi's health draws attention during birthday celebration
Indonesia's 7th President, Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, is seen in this undated photo while reportedly suffering from a skin allergy. - Photo: JAKARTA: Former president Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo's appearance during his recent birthday celebration has sparked renewed speculation about his health, and whether it played a role in his decision not to enter the race for the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) chairmanship. Jokowi marked his 64th birthday on Saturday (June 21) at his private residence in Sumber Village, Banjarsari District, Surakarta, Central Java. The celebration drew hundreds of residents, who arrived in the morning with traditional food and local delicacies as tokens of affection for the popular former leader. However, public attention quickly shifted to Jokowi's physical condition. Visible swelling and dark spots on his face, coupled with the brief duration of his visit and his decision not to take photos with guests as he typically does, led many to question whether he was unwell. His aide, Comr. Syarif Fitriansyah, confirmed that Jokowi was recovering from an allergic skin reaction that had caused facial inflammation. 'Visually, we can see there are differences in his appearance, but overall his physical health is fine,' Syarif said on Sunday, reported, assuring that Jokowi's condition has improved in recent days. Concerns over Jokowi's health have simmered for months, fueled by viral clips from recent doorstop interviews in which he appears visibly fatigued and less energetic than usual. Syarif explained previously that Jokowi had an allergic reaction after his trip to the Vatican last April, when he attended Pope Francis' funeral on behalf of President Prabowo Subianto. 'Perhaps the shift in the weather [triggered the condition]. Once he returned and adjusted to the local climate, the symptoms began to show,' Syarif said on June 5, adding that a medical team had treated Jokowi at home. Many have speculated that Jokowi may be suffering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a rare but potentially life-threatening skin condition. According to the United States' National Library of Medicine, the syndrome affects two to seven people per million annually and can affect anyone with a genetic predisposition, although studies show it is more common in older adults and women. It is characterised by severe skin reactions that can lead to extensive tissue damage. Syarif denied that Jokowi's condition was related to SJS or any autoimmune disease, emphasising that he had not experienced typical symptoms such as fever or itching. The renewed attention to Jokowi's health has come alongside confirmation that he will not run in the upcoming PSI leadership election, despite earlier signs of interest, fueling speculation that his health may have influenced the decision. His youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep, who currently serves as PSI chairman, confirmed the news on Saturday, saying it followed a week-long discussion with his father. 'It wouldn't be right for a son and father to compete against each other,' Kaesang told Antara after officially registering to seek another term as party chairman. Jokowi, who is not a member of any political party after being expelled from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), has indicated in recent months that he was interested in trying his luck at PSI's leadership race on July 19. The self-proclaimed 'youth party', which is a staunch supporter of Jokowi, has also openly welcomed all potential candidates to register, including national figures like the former two-term president. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
CNA
24-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Amid signs of waning influence, what's behind Jokowi's move not to contest top post of party chaired by son?
JAKARTA: Former Indonesian President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo's decision not to run for the top post of a political party chaired by his son is aimed at giving the younger man greater political power, analysts say. They add, however, that without a political vehicle since his term ended eight months ago, there are signs that Jokowi's influence is waning. Since registration opened on May 13 for Indonesian Solidarity Party's (PSI) leadership election next month, all eyes have been on whether Jokowi would step forward to contest, with the former president himself not ruling it out when asked. But his younger son Kaesang Pangarep, PSI's incumbent chairman, confirmed last Saturday (Jun 21) that his father would not be contesting. Candidate registration closed on Monday. 'It is impossible that both son and father compete with each other," Kaesang said at a press conference. The 30-year-old added that he had persuaded his father to give younger politicians space to be in the political spotlight. He deflected a question on whether Jokowi, who turned 64 last Saturday, would join as a party cadre. Kaesang is running for the post of chairman in PSI's election along with two cadres, Ronald Sinaga and Agus Mulyono Herlambang. Members of PSI will vote between Jul 12 and 19, and hold a congress to declare the winner on Jul 19 and 20. JOKOWI TO SUPPORT SON FROM BEHIND THE SCENES PSI, known primarily as a political party comprising young supporters of Jokowi, was established in 2014 but has yet to garner enough votes to secure a seat in the national parliament. However, it has managed to increase its supporters over the years. Kaesang joined PSI in September 2023 and was named its chairman two days later. Questions over Widodo's health have made the news in recent days due to a change in his appearance, but analysts said this is unlikely to have been a factor in his decision not to join the PSI leadership contest. Some swelling and dark spots on his face were observed when he appeared last Saturday to greet birthday well-wishers, triggering speculation over his health. But an aide told the media that Widodo is physically fine and 'very, very healthy'. Changes to his skin are due to allergies he is said to have suffered after returning from the Vatican, where he attended Pope Francis' funeral on Apr 26. His condition is improving, added Jokowi's aide, Syarif Muhammad Fitriansyah. Analysts told CNA that Kaesang will likely continue to lead the party while Widodo supports him from behind the scenes as part of efforts to strengthen his political dynasty. 'This means that Jokowi will maximise his political power through Kaesang,' said political analyst Adi Prayitno from Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah. Besides Kaesang, the youngest of three children, Widodo's oldest child and son-in-law are also in politics. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 37, is Indonesia's current vice-president while North Sumatra governor Bobby Nasution, 33, is married to Jokowi's daughter. Analysts said Kaesang will most likely be re-elected PSI chairman. Widodo, on the other hand, does not need to be its chairman in order to have influence in the party, they said. He will likely continue to support Kaesang and guide him, given the latter's limited experience in politics, said Ray Rangkuti, director of Lingkar Madani think tank, which focuses on safeguarding democracy and assessing policies. Nicky Fahrizal, a political analyst with the think tank Centre for Strategic and International Studies, said Jokowi could take on an advisory board role, similar to former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's role in the Democratic Party, which is led by his son Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono. 'Such a pattern is not new, and former President Suharto also held a similar role in the Golkar party,' said Nicky. 'Because Indonesian politics has not gone through many good reforms, the way political dynasties operate is not much different.' Suharto was Indonesia's second and longest-serving president. During his 31-year regime which lasted until 1998, Golkar was Indonesia's largest and most influential party. Some of his children were members of Golkar, but none held the role of chairperson. Besides PSI, there has also been talk of Jokowi possibly joining Golkar, though no concrete developments have emerged. Following the resignation of its leader Airlangga Hartarto in August 2024, Golkar appointed Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, a key Jokowi ally, as its chairman. Among other things, analysts noted that Prabowo, who has often stated that his presidential win was only possible due to Jokowi's support, has been meeting with former President Megawati Soekarnoputri. She is the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), which expelled Widodo, Gibran and Bobby for failing to back its presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo in the 2024 election. PDI-P holds the most seats in parliament and is the biggest party outside of Prabowo's coalition. On Prabowo appearing to be mending ties with Megawati, Ray said: 'Of course, Prabowo is trying to approach Megawati, because she has a party.' While the PSI will serve as a political tool for the Widodo family if either Gibran or Kaesang decides to run in future elections, there is 'still a long way' to go, said political analyst Adi from Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah. Wasisto Raharjo Jati, a researcher at the Research Centre for Politics at the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency, wrote in a commentary that PSI's 'dramatic shift' from a progressive millennial party to one centred around the personality cult of Jokowi and his family has alienated many of its earlier supporters. 'But that shift may have created a mutually beneficial relationship between Jokowi and the political party,' he wrote in the commentary published by the University of Melbourne on Tuesday. 'The only problem is that PSI's dismal performance in the 2019 and 2024 national legislative elections casts doubt on its suitability as a key political vehicle for Jokowi in the future.' In 2019, PSI received 1.89 per cent of the national vote. It improved its performance in 2024 by gaining 2.81 per cent of votes, but this was still below the threshold of 4 per cent to secure a seat in parliament. For now, it appears Widodo has the ambition to strengthen his political dynasty but may not possess the means, analysts said. 'In Indonesian politics, there are three main elements one must have. Firstly, one needs to have a political party or a mass organisation with a large following,' said Ray.
