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Hindustan Times
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‘Did you ask Maldives president his religion before hugging': Mamata Banerjee's jibe at PM Modi
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday attacked the centre for allegedly depriving the state of funds even as she hit out over the recent announcement of India giving ₹4,850 crore Line of Credit to Maldives. Mamata Banerjee has recently slammed BJP states over 'linguistic terror' on Bengalis.(AFP File) Mamata Banerjee launched the 'Bhasha Andolan' (Language Movement) from Bolpur in Birbhum district, declaring that she would "give up her life, but not allow anyone to snatch her language", according to news agency PTI. Mamata Banerjee, taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asked, 'When you travel to Arab nations and hug the sheikhs, do you ask whether they are Hindus or Muslims?' She also hit out at the PM's recent visit to Maldives and said, 'Did you ask Maldives president his religion when you hugged him and donated 5,000 crore while depriving Bengal of its dues.' Also Read: Pahalgam attack mastermind Suleman Shah killed in Kashmir encounter: Sources Mamata said that she doesn't want a division on the basis of language and protested against the alleged attacks on Bengali migrants. She accused the Centre and the Election Commission of attempting to "implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) through the backdoor" in Bengal by targeting Bengali-speaking migrants. The Bengal CM accused the centre of waging a "linguistic terror" and vowed not to allow the construction of detention camps in Bengal. "We will stop this conspiracy to jeopardise our existence in the name of linguistic terror and attempt to implement NRC by the backdoor," Banerjee said, according to PTI. "I won't allow the implementation of NRC or the building of detention camps in Bengal," Mamata added.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
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Lebanon mourns iconic composer Ziad Rahbani as mother Fayrouz makes rare appearance
BEIRUT — Hundreds of people in Lebanon paid tribute Monday to iconic composer, pianist and playwright Ziad Rahbani, who died over the weekend. His mother, Fayrouz, one of the Arab world's most esteemed singers, made a rare public appearance. Lebanon mourns iconic composer Ziad Rahbani as mother Fayrouz makes rare appearance Rahbani, also known as a political provocateur, died Saturday at age 69. The cause of death was not immediately known. His passing shocked much of the Arab world, which appreciated his satire, unapologetic political critique and avante-garde, jazz-inspired compositions that mirrored the chaos and contradictions of Lebanon throughout its civil war from 1975 until 1990. He also composed some of his mother's most famous songs. The Rahbani family was a cornerstone in Lebanon's golden era of music theater that today is steeped in idealism and nostalgia in a troubled country. Top Lebanese political officials and artists paid tribute after the death was announced. Rahbani, a leftist Greek Orthodox, often mocked Lebanon's sectarian divisions in his work. Hundreds of people holding roses and photos gathered by Khoury Hospital near Beirut's busy Hamra district, solemnly singing some of his most famous songs and applauding as a vehicle carrying his body left its garage. Reem Haidar, who grew up during the civil war, said Rahbani's songs and their messages were what she and others associated with at a time when there was 'no nation to belong to.' The vehicle made its way to a church in the mountainous town of Bikfaya before burial in the family cemetery. Fayrouz, 90, had spent many years away from the public eye. Wearing black sunglasses and a black veil, she greeted visitors who came to pay respects. She had not been seen publicly since photos surfaced of her meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, who visited her residence in 2020 to award her France's highest medal of honor. In recent years, Rahbani also appeared less in the public eye, yet his influence never waned. Younger generations rediscovered his plays online and sampled his music in protest movements. He continued to compose and write, speaking often of his frustration with Lebanon's political stagnation and decaying public life. Rahbani is survived by his mother and his sister Reema and brother Hali. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
'Makes you feel little...': Trump says US gave $60 million for food in Gaza but no one said 'thank you'
President Trump expressed disappointment that the US wasn't thanked for providing $60 million in food aid to Gaza, while also claiming European countries offered no assistance. This comes amid growing concerns over hunger in Gaza and criticism of Israel's conduct during the 21-month war. Israeli pressure groups have warned of a "genocidal regime" in Israel. Trump claimed that, two weeks ago, the US gave $60 million (£45 million) worth of food to the Palestinians in Gaza Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Trump says he deserves thank you for Gaza aid Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment thanked him for sending money meant to go toward food aid for Gaza that nobody as Palestinians continue to die everyday. The commander-in-chief was speaking in Turnberry in Scotland alongside European Commission president Ursula von der Trump was asked if Israel should be doing more to get aid into Gaza, Trump claimed that, two weeks ago, the US gave $60 million (£45 million) worth of food to the Palestinians in Gaza, adding that he deserved to be thanked for this.'You know, we gave $60 million two weeks ago and nobody even acknowledged it, for food,' he said. 'And you really want at least someone to say 'thank you'. No other country gave anything. It makes you feel a little bad when nobody talks about it.''Nobody said, 'Gee, thank you very much,'' he continued. 'And it would be nice to have at least a thank you.' The president did not specifically say where the $60 million he referenced came from or to whom it was also claimed "none of the European countries have given anything" before adding that "it would be nice to get at least a "thank you."Last month, Reuters reported that the State Department approved $30 million for the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Aid groups, lawmakers and the United Nations have condemned GHF for bringing starving families to food distribution sites only for Israeli soldiers and US mercenaries to open fire on the GHF launched in May, Israeli forces have killed more than a thousand Palestinians seeking aid, the United Nations human rights office Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of measures including airdrops as concerns grow over surging hunger and as Israel faces international criticism over its conduct in the 21-month of the other countries Trump is presumably referring to financially supports GHF. Some Arab countries have also delivered humanitarian assistance and given money toward Gaza relief.'It's a mess, that whole place is a mess,' Trump said Sunday of Gaza.'We're giving a lot of money and a lot of food and a lot of everything,' he continued. 'If we weren't there, I think people would have starved, frankly. They would have starved. And it's not like they're eating well.' Trump said he spoke over the weekend to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said the military will continue fighting in Gaza during the Israeli pressure groups B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights warned in a joint statement on Monday of what they called the development of a "genocidal regime in Israel, working to destroy Palestinian society in Gaza.""Nothing prepares you for the realisation that you are part of a society committing genocide. This is a deeply painful moment for us," said B'Tselem executive eirector Yuli Novak.(With AFP inputs)
