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Hindustan Times
08-08-2025
- Politics
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2 arrested for vandalising Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh: Govt in Lok Sabha
The government on Friday said that the Bangladesh's foreign affairs ministry released a statement saying that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the vandalism of Rabindra Kacharibari, the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh. The vandalism incident occurred on June 10, 2025. (HT file photo) Legal proceedings against the accused are underway, and the government of Bangladesh has announced additional security measures for the site, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said in Lok Sabha, responding to a written question by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee. The vandalism incident occurred on June 10, 2025. The Indian government, on June 12, formally conveyed its concerns to the interim government of Bangladesh, calling for strict action against those responsible and measures to prevent similar incidents. The ministry of foreign affairs in Bangladesh confirmed the arrests and outlined steps to increase protection of the premises. Also Read: India condemns vandalisation of Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh India and Bangladesh have an existing Cultural Exchange Programme under the 1972 Cultural Cooperation Agreement, which includes cooperation in various cultural disciplines and support for archaeological conservation. On June 10, a mob vandalised the Rabindra Memorial Museum, formerly Tagore's ancestral residence, and raised slogans against the Nobel laureate. The violence reportedly stemmed from an altercation two days earlier, on June 8, between a museum official and a visitor over the parking fee for a motorcycle. The dispute escalated into an alleged physical assault on the visitor, sparking public outrage. Protesters later stormed the premises, vandalised the Kachhari Bari auditorium, and allegedly assaulted an official. According to local media, a three-member committee was formed to investigate the incident, and a case was registered against over 50 individuals.
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20-06-2025
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Pakistani Amb. in Cairo Meets Chairman of National Media Authority
Basant Ahmed Pakistani Ambassador to Cairo Aamir Shouket met with Chairman of National Media Authority (NMA/Maspero) in Egypt Mr. Ahmed Al-Moslemany, the Pakistani Embassy said on "X". The Ambassador lauded the Historical Brotherly relations between Pakistan and Egypt reflected in touching cultural landmarks, and thriving as a glowing evidence of strong Cultural Affinity, Literary and Artistic outlook of people of Pakistan and Egypt. Chairman of NMA Mr. Ahmed Al-Moslemany highlighted the Respect and Affection amongst Egyptian people for the Poet of The East Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The Chairman of NMA expressed strong admiration for Iqbal's Philosophy that influences Hearts and Sentimens, leaving an unforgettable imprint amongst Egyptian and Pakistan people through iconic performance of Kawkab AlSharq Umm Kulthum. During The meeting, it was agreed to reinvigorate existing mechanism of media cooperation under Cultural Cooperation Agreement between Pakistan and Egypt. It was also agreed to consolidate the existing cultural and media cooperation while simultaneously exploring avenues for joint production aimed at bringing the brotherly people of the two countries more closer. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
