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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Paris descends into chaos with 81 arrests after PSG's Champions League victory
Violence from Paris Saint-German fans broke out near the Parc des Princes stadium in the French capital after huge crowds of fans gathered to watch the Champions League final An astounding 81 people have been arrested following violent clashes near Paris Saint-Germain's home ground as supporters gathered to watch their team in the Champions League final. In waves of violence across the World Heritage city, fires have broken out across Paris with vehicles set alight and missiles chucked at police. Earlier, PSG fans had cheered on their team's opener against Inter Milan outside Parc des Princes, where a fanzone was established for those unable to make it to Munich for the match. However, shocking footage on social media depicts chaotic scenes as police armed with batons clashed with rioting youths in the city, close to where thousands of fans had congregated. Roads surrounding the stadium were cordoned off to facilitate screening the game for fans, before chaos erupted on Saturday evening. Several fires were ignited near the stadium and fire brigades were dispatched to multiple locations to tackle the blazes as disorder broke out. Riot police charged at massive crowds of rioters as tensions escalated and tear gas was used to scatter the crowd near the stadium, reports the Daily Star. Elsewhere in the city, throngs were seen sprinting across the Ring Road in Paris, causing traffic disruption. When a mobile police unit was sent to disperse them, it was forced to retreat after projectiles were hurled and the crowds clashed with the police. One disturbing video on social media shows police officers dragging a man wearing a balaclava along the road as large crowds pelt them with missiles. Social media users reported seeing police also charging toward crowds on the Champs-Élysées, where another fanzone was located. Local media have disclosed that the police detained at least 81 individuals. France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau took to social media, stating: "True PSG fans are getting excited about their team's magnificent performance. Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement. "I have asked the internal security forces to react vigorously to these abuses. I offer my support to the Police Prefect and all the police officers who are ensuring everyone's safety this evening. It is unbearable that it is not possible to party without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing." In anticipation of the event, Paris had prepared an "unprecedented festive and security program" to ensure the celebrations could be enjoyed safely before, during, and after kick-off. The festivities commenced on Friday night with the Eiffel Tower adorned in messages cheering on the local football squad. Then on Saturday, starting from 8 pm, the iconic Iron Lady sparkled in PSG's red and blue hues for the duration of the match, lighting up for each goal bagged by the home team. Parisians were catered with several fan zones and supersized screens across the city and suburbs, promising a communal viewing experience. The Hippodrome de Longchamp was transformed into the largest outdoor celebration space in France, boasting a colossal 30-metre diagonal LED screen complemented with an assortment of food trucks. The Champs-Élysées turned into a fan zone and was closed off to vehicles from 7pm on the eve of the match. Paris' top cop, Laurent Nunez, had warned local news outlets that an impressive 5,400 police officers would stand guard in the French capital for the UEFA Champions League final. And he hadn't dismissed the notion of scrapping the victory parade set for June 1 "in event of disorder" should PSG emerge triumphant in the final. Chaos ensued as PSG demolished Inter Milan with a staggering 5-0 win in the prestigious clash, thanks to Hakimi, Kvaratskhelia, Mayulu's strikes and Doué's stunning double to snag their first European title. This remarkable victory marked only the second time PSG reached the summit since Qatar's wealth transformed them into a juggernaut in the continental football scene.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Reagan offered Aid, Trump threatens Modi": Khera slams Nishikant Dubey's claims
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera, took a jibe at the BJP, thanking them for their recent actions, saying they've unexpectedly made the Congress party more noticeable, and refuted BJP leader Nishikant's claims on Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and US President Regan. Speaking to ANI, Khera said, 'We are very grateful to the BJP because we would not have been able to give the kind of publicity to Congress as the BJP is giving.' Khera referenced a letter from former US President Ronald Reagan to former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. He wrote on X, 'If you go through the letter written by US President Regan to Rajiv Gandhi, you will realise that President Reagan is requesting our help in Afghanistan. That was the kind of role India played then. The language used by President Regan was 'I offer to assist'. But today, President Trump threatens Mr Modi...' Earlier, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey launched a fresh attack on Congress, claiming that New Delhi, during former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's tenure, made a nuclear deal with Islamabad in 1988 under America's pressure. In a post on X, Dubey shared a purportedly declassified letter, which, according to him, was sent by then-US President Ronald Reagan to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Dubey also claimed that New Delhi spoke to Former Pakistan President General Zia under US 'pressure'. He further stated that the agenda of the meeting was also set by the US President Reagan. 'Why is Congress angry? When I saw this paper, I felt ashamed. US President Ronald Reagan sent this letter/telegram to the then-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Under American pressure, we spoke to Pakistani President General Zia. The agenda for the talks was set by the US President. What we understood after this letter was that Pakistan and we did the nuclear deal in 1988 under American pressure,' the Godda MP said on X. 'Whatever we talked to our friend Soviet Russia about on the Afghanistan problem was an American agenda. Is this the Shimla Agreement? Is the Iron Lady the mentality of slavery? Were we a sovereign nation at that time? Is Congress abusing Modi Ji to make India stronger?' the BJP leader questioned. Notably, the Agreement on the prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installation and Facilities between India and Pakistan was signed on 31 December 1988 and entered into force on 27 January 1991 and provides, inter alia, that India and Pakistan inform each other of the nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the Agreement on the first of January of every calendar year. The agreement also prohibits the two nations from attacking each other's nuclear installations and facilities. This revelation adds a new layer to the ongoing political debate over third-party involvement in India-Pakistan relations, especially in the wake of recent escalations triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack and India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor. (ANI)
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pakistan and India struck nuclear deal in 1988 under American pressure," claims BJP's Nishikant Dubey
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on Congress, claiming that New Delhi, during former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's tenure, made a nuclear deal with Islamabad in 1988 under America's pressure. In a post on X, Dubey shared a purportedly declassified letter, which, according to him, was sent by then-US President Ronald Reagan to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Dubey also claimed that New Delhi spoke to Former Pakistan President General Zia under US 'pressure'. He further stated that the agenda of the meeting was also set by the US President Reagan. 'Why is Congress angry? When I saw this paper, I felt ashamed. US President Ronald Reagan sent this letter/telegram to the then-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Under American pressure, we spoke to Pakistani President General Zia. The agenda for the talks was set by the US President. What we understood after this letter was that Pakistan and we did the nuclear deal in 1988 under American pressure,' the Godda MP said on X. 'Whatever we talked to our friend Soviet Russia about on the Afghanistan problem was an American agenda. Is this the Shimla Agreement? Is the Iron Lady the mentality of slavery? Were we a sovereign nation at that time? Is Congress abusing Modi Ji to make India stronger?' the BJP leader questioned. Notably, the Agreement on the prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installation and Facilities between India and Pakistan was signed on 31 December 1988 and entered into force on 27 January 1991 and provides, inter alia, that India and Pakistan inform each other of the nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the Agreement on the first of January of every calendar year. The agreement also prohibits the two nations from attacking each other's nuclear installations and facilities. This revelation adds a new layer to the ongoing political debate over third-party involvement in India-Pakistan relations, especially in the wake of recent escalations triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack and India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor. On Wednesday, Dubey claimed that Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had written a letter to then-United States (US) President Ronald Reagan to help in negotiating with Pakistan. Sharing a purported letter written by a US president to the Indian Prime Minister on X, Dubey stated that it was decided under the 1972 Shimla Agreement that any dispute between India and Pakistan would be negotiated only between the two countries, and there would be no mediator. 'It is not easy to be Gandhi. This letter is in reply to a letter written by US President Ronald Reagan to the then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. When it was decided under the 1972 Shimla Agreement that any dispute between India and Pakistan would be negotiated only between the two countries and there would be no mediator, why did the then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi ask for US President Reagan's help in negotiating with Pakistan?' he questioned on X. Earlier, the BJP leader had shared a purportedly declassified 1971 US intelligence cable regarding former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's decision to accept a UN ceasefire proposal during the Bangladesh Liberation War, in response to the Opposition's demand for clarification from the Union Government on the US's involvement in the recent understanding on the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan. Earlier, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a dig at External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, saying that he had been 'silent' on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks about 'US mediation' and a 'neutral site' for India-Pakistan talks. However, India refuted the claims made by the US President, reiterating its policy that India and Pakistan bilaterally address any matter related to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. (ANI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Signed under pressure': BJP MP cites declassified letter to Rajiv Gandhi from former US President Ronald Reagan questioning nuclear pact
NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday claimed that the 1988 nuclear agreement between India and Pakistan was signed under pressure from the United States, during the tenure of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sharing what he described as a declassified letter on X, Dubey alleged that then US President Ronald Reagan had dictated the agenda of talks between New Delhi and Islamabad. 'Under American pressure, we spoke to Pakistani President General Zia. The agenda for the talks was set by the US President,' Dubey posted on X. 'What we understood after this letter was that Pakistan and we did the nuclear deal in 1988 under American pressure.' The BJP leader further questioned Congress's silence on the issue. 'Why is Congress angry? When I saw this paper, I felt ashamed,' he added, attaching a copy of the letter that he said was addressed by Reagan to Rajiv Gandhi. Dubey also accused the Congress-led government of aligning with US interests in its foreign policy decisions. 'Whatever we talked to our friend Soviet Russia about on the Afghanistan problem was an American agenda. Is this the Shimla Agreement? Is the Iron Lady the mentality of slavery? Were we a sovereign nation at that time? Is Congress abusing Modi Ji to make India stronger?' he wrote. The 1988 agreement between India and Pakistan, officially known as the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities, was signed on 31 December 1988 and came into force on 27 January 1991. It obligates both nations to annually share lists of nuclear facilities and refrain from attacking each other's nuclear infrastructure. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dubey's remarks come amid renewed domestic debate over foreign involvement in India-Pakistan diplomacy, particularly following the Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent . He also referred to a letter reportedly written by Rajiv Gandhi to Reagan seeking mediation with Pakistan, a move he said violated the 1972 Shimla Agreement which barred third-party mediation. 'It is not easy to be Gandhi,' Dubey said, asserting that Rajiv Gandhi's request for American intervention was contrary to India's stated diplomatic policy. Earlier, the BJP MP had posted a declassified 1971 US intelligence cable suggesting that Indira Gandhi had agreed to a UN ceasefire during the Bangladesh Liberation War due to international pressure. The post was aimed at countering opposition criticism of the government's current diplomatic approach. Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for remaining silent on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's alleged remarks about possible American mediation in India-Pakistan talks. India has since reaffirmed its longstanding stance that all issues with Pakistan, including those concerning Jammu and Kashmir, must be addressed bilaterally without foreign mediation.
News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
How To Beat Bengaluru Traffic? Billionaire Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Has The Solution
Last Updated: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw was impressed by how smooth and fast the Bengaluru metro journey was. Bengaluru's infamous traffic jams make commuting a daily struggle, prompting many to opt for the city's efficient metro system. Recently, Biocon founder and billionaire Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw surprised commuters by ditching her luxury car for a metro ride. She even shared her experience on social media. Shaw was accompanied by her friend, Jennifer Erich, whom she described as the 'Iron Lady of Exxon Mobil." Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Shaw shared a happy picture with Erich from the metro station. She wrote, 'Took the purple line from Whitefield to Vidhana with my Namma Metro friend, the Iron Lady of Exxon Mobil. Such a quick way to avoid traffic. Great ride." Took the purple line from Whitefield to Vidhana with my Namma Metro friend @jennifer_erich the Iron Lady of Exxon Mobil. Such a quick way to avoid traffic. Great ride. Thanks @OfficialBMRCL — Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (@kiranshaw) May 27, 2025 Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'A society's progress is measured when the Elite and powerful like you take public transport for travel. Really commendable and exemplary." Another shared, 'That's some good PR. Make your consumers the brand ambassadors. Thanks to Kiran Shaw to lead the way. Take the public transport when you can, you will know what you will be achieving with it." 'We need more public transport use by the rich and famous in Bengaluru to wean ppl away from their vehicles. The Purple Line needs a lot more capacity during peak hours, though. Gets very crowded, and not particularly comfortable," a comment read. One more added, 'Wow. Never imagined you would take a Metro." Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw isn't the only billionaire opting for public transport over luxury cars. In 2023, real estate tycoon Niranjan Hiranandani took a ride on a Mumbai local train to beat traffic and save time. Likewise, in 2024, Dubai-based Indian billionaire Rizwan Sajan, founder of the Danube Group, chose the metro over his luxury vehicle due to heavy rainfall in the city. First Published: May 28, 2025, 12:38 IST
