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Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
HH Shaikh Khalid Reviews Progress on Key Sports Projects with Minister of Works
His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, warmly welcomed Engineer Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, during a recent meeting. The meeting reflected His Highness's keen interest in closely monitoring the progress of infrastructure and sports facility projects across Bahrain. During the discussion, His Highness praised the strong cooperation between the General Sports Authority and the Ministry of Works. He emphasized the importance of accelerating efforts to develop and maintain sports facilities in line with the Authority's strategy to advance Bahrain's sports sector and create a professional environment that supports outstanding achievements. His Highness also reviewed updates on several vital projects, stressing the need to uphold the highest quality standards to meet the needs of national sports federations and clubs. In response, Engineer Ibrahim Al Hawaj expressed his gratitude for His Highness's continuous support and care for enhancing sports infrastructure. He affirmed the Ministry's commitment to dedicating all resources necessary to complete the projects as per His Highness's directives, working closely with all relevant partners. He wished Bahraini sports ongoing progress and success.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Amit Shah claims Nehru bid ‘bye bye to Assam' during 1962 war: What former PM said, in what context
Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (July 29) accused former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of bidding goodbye to Assam during the 1962 war. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Operation Sindoor debate, Shah addressed Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, saying, 'Gogoiji has been saying a lot of things…do you know what he [Nehru] did to Assam? He waved bye bye to Assam on Akashvani…There is a recording of this.' This is not the first time the BJP has used Nehru's 1962 radio address to claim that Nehru had virtually surrendered Assam to China during the war. Last year, at an election rally in Lakhimpur, Shah had said, 'During the Chinese aggression of 1962, Nehru had said 'bye-bye' to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. People of these states can never forget that.' In March 2024, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had written in The Indian Express, 'When Jawaharlal Nehru, as a Prime Minister abandoned Assam amidst the 1962 Indo-China war while claiming his heart went out to the people of Assam, Prime Minister Modi repeatedly called the region Ashtalakshmi and Bharat's growth engine.' What exactly did Nehru say in the radio address, and did he bid 'bye bye' to Assam? What did he say about the 1962 war in Parliament? What was his remark about not a blade of grass growing in Aksai Chin? We explain. The 1962 war lasted for barely a month, from October 20 to November 21. China invaded India from two sides, in the west around the Ladakh region and in the east in the Northeast Frontier Agency (today's Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam). On both fronts, its victories were swift and decisive. It managed to capture the strategically crucial Tawang (in the present Arunachal Pradesh), and advanced further. It was in this context that Nehru addressed the nation on November 19, 1962, in Hindi. The 'heart goes out to Assam' line goes thus, 'Is waqt kuch Assam ke upar, Assam ke darwaaze par, dushman hai, aur Assam khatre mein hai. Isliye khas taur se hamara dil jata hai hamare bhai air bahinon par, jo Assam mein rehtein hain, unki hamdardi mein, kyunki unkon taqleef uthani pad rahi hai…Hum unki poori madad karne ki koshish karenge aur karenge, lekin kitni bhi hum madad karein, hum unko taqleef se nahin bacha lenge is waqt. Haan, ek baat ka hum pakka irdada rakhtein hain…hum is baat ko aakhiri dum tak chaleyenge jab tak Assam aur sara Hindustan bilkul dushman se khaali na ho jaaye,' [Selected works of Jawaharlal Nehru, Volume 79]. The translation from the Selected Works, of a larger section of the speech, is, 'Huge Chinese armies have been marching in the northern part of the North East Frontier Agency and we have suffered reverses at Walong, on the Sela Ridge and today Bomdila — a small town in NEFA has also fallen. In the North also in Ladakh, in the Chushul area, the Chinese have been attacking fiercely, though they have been held. Now what has happened is very serious and very saddening to us and I can well understand what our friends in Assam must be feeling because all this is happening on their doorstep, one might say. I want to tell them that we feel very much for them and that we shall help them to the utmost of our ability. We may not be able always to succeed in what we are trying now because of various factors and of the overwhelming numbers of the Chinese forces, but I want to take a pledge to them, here and now, that we shall see this matter to the end and the end will have to be victory for India.' Thus, the speech asserts that the government would drive the enemy out of Assam, and when the PM spoke of his heart going out, he was acknowledging the troubles the people of Assam would have to suffer. Aditya Mukherjee, retired Professor of Contemporary History and Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Study, JNU, told The Indian Express, 'To read Nehru's 1962 AIR speech as 'bidding goodbye to Assam' does not stand scrutiny. While it is a stretch to read 'my heart goes out' as abandoning Assam, the rest of the speech makes it clear that Nehru was determined to fight for every inch of Indian land. The speech does not show any intention of surrendering, instead, it shows a resolve to keep fighting a difficult fight.' Nehru's comments on the war on other occasions Nehru spoke about the 1962 war multiple times in Parliament, giving information and answering the Opposition's questions even when the fighting was on. The speeches have the common theme of not surrendering to the enemy. For example, in Parliament on November 19, 1962, after giving details of the defeats suffered by the Indian Army, Nehru said, 'I should like to add that in spite of the reverses suffered by us, we are determined not to give in in any way and we shall fight the enemy, however long it may take to repel him and drive him out of our country.' Amit Shah Tuesday also said that Nehru gave 'non-serious' replies in Parliament, citing as example his comment about not a blade of grass growing in Aksai Chin. Nehru's Aksai Chin remark was made in August 1959, before the India China war, and he had clarified it in Parliament. Here's that exchange [(Jawaharlal Nehru: Selected Speeches, Volume 4]. Speaking about Chinese incursions into Ladakh, Nehru said in Lok Sabha, 'When we discovered in 1958, more than a year ago, that a road had been built across Yehcheng in the north-east corner of Ladakh, we were worried. We did not know where it was. Hon. Members asked why we did not know before. It is a relevant question, but the fact is that it is an uninhabitable area, 17.000 feet high. It had not been under any kind of administration. Nobody has been present there. It is a territory where not even a blade of grass grows. It adjoins Sinkiang.' Jaswant Singh later said, 'The Prime Minister stated a little while ago that this portion of Ladakh is absolutely desolate and unfertile and that not even a blade of grass grows there. Even then, China is attaching importance to the area and is building a road there. I would like to know, when China is attaching so much of importance to this desolate bit of land, why, when the territory is ours or is under dispute even, do we not attach any importance to it?' Nehru then replied, 'I talked only about the Yehcheng area, not about the whole of Ladakh… Presumably the Chinese attach importance to this area because of the fact that the route connects part of Chinese Turkestan with Gartok-Yehcheng.'
Graziadaily
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Bride Or Bridesmaid? You'll Want To See These Beauty Boxes Before They Sell Out
Planning a wedding is undeniably stressful- I should know. Having had my own big day two years ago, I'm only just recovering from the ordeal. The endless admin, the virtuous commitment to healthy eating (honestly, I just wanted a burger), and, of course, the ever-climbing cost of it all - it's overwhelming. That said, one aspect I genuinely enjoyed was curating my bridal beauty routine - being a beauty journalist certainly helped. I had the joy of swatching and sampling my way through the Grazia beauty cupboard, testing and trialling products to my heart's content. In the end, I landed on a few bridal non-negotiables. Westman Atelier's Blush Stick and the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder both worked wonders to deliver a soft glow to my complexion. I also swore by Bobbi Brown's shadow sticks for a soft, diffused eye and Laura Mercier's mascara for a touch of sooty definition. So, imagine my delight when I saw a bridal beauty edit featuring four of my go-to products. A quick scan through the rest of the selection revealed even more essentials - from a designer perfume and hydrating eye patches to radiance-boosting skincare and hair styling sprays- it's a box I simply can't get enough of. If only it had been around when I was a bride-to-be. Scroll on for the full lowdown... 1. Selfridges The Big Day Beauty Kit Worth £232 What's inside:Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Dou Dou 6gRoss Calm Patches pack of twoUKLASH Eyelash CurlerElemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 20gHourglass Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder in shade Diffused Light 1.3gLisa Eldridge Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss - Muse, 4.5mlRodial Dragon's Blood Jelly Eye Patches 1 pairMaria Nila Styling Spray 100mlBobbi Brown Long-wear Cream Shadow Stick in shade Golden Pink 0.9gParfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum 10mlSculpted by Aimee Beauty Base in shade Rose Golden 30ml Laura Mercier Caviar Extravagant Mascara in shade Black 4.5ml Pros An edit of gold-standard brands Excellent value for money Cons Can't pick specific shades Will likely sell out fast 2. The Wedding Party Beauty Kit worth £191 What's inside:Lisa Eldridge Velveteen Liquid Lip Colour in shade Affair 3gThis Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon 100mlBeauty Works Pearl Nouishing Argan Oil Mask 50mlFlavedo & Albedo Velvet Eyeshadow in shade Rose Quartz 1.8gHello Klean Full Length Anti-Breakage Hard Water Shampoo 100mlManucurist Green Nail Polish in shade Hortencia 15mlPixi Glow Tonic 100mlPatchology Serve Chilled Rose Eye Gel 1 pairNudestix Nudies Glow All Over Face Highlight in shade Bubble Bebe 8gKayali Fluer Majesty Rose Royal 31 Eau de Parfum 10ml Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 15g Pros Great brands Excellent value for money Cons Can't pick specific shades Will likely sell out fast Rachael Martin, beauty editor: 'Absolutely- yes! Whether you're a bridesmaid on the hunt for the perfect gift for your bride, or a bride looking to treat your bridal party, these beauty kits are a one-stop shop for all things wedding-day glam. Each edit has been expertly curated, with thoughtful attention to every detail. Expect an illuminating powder from Hourglass to ensure a lit-from-within glow on the big day. There's also the dreamiest wedding-day nail polish from Manucurist- we're talking that universally flattering rose-toned pink. Of course, there's also no denying the brilliant value for money. The Selfridges The Big Day Beauty Kit is worth an impressive £232, but retails for just £85. Meanwhile, the Selfridges Wedding Party Beauty Kit comes in at £191 in value, yet costs only £55. That's serious savings for some of the most gold-standard names in beauty. So, forget the flowers, the fizz and the wedding breakfast for a mere moment- if there's one thing that deserves a spot on your wedding day essentials list, it's one of these kits. Consider it your bridal beauty non-negotiable.' Rachael Martin is Grazia's Beauty Director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen's University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism
Barnama
24-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Fees (Pengkalan Kubor Ferry) (Validation) Bill 2025 Tabled For First Reading
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Fees (Pengkalan Kubor Ferry) (Validation) Bill 2025, which aims to validate the collection of ferry service fees between Pengkalan Kubor, Malaysia, and Takbai, Thailand, was tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, when tabling the bill, said that the second and third readings will also be conducted during this session. The bill seeks to validate the fees which were charged and collected by the Public Works Department and paid into the Consolidated Fund in respect of ferry services between Pengkalan Kubor, Malaysia, and Takbai, Thailand, from jan 1, 1999, to Dec 31, 2024.
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Pengkalan Kubor ferry fees validation bill tabled in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: The Fees (Pengkalan Kubor Ferry) (Validation) Bill 2025 was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. The bill aims to validate the collection of ferry service fees between Pengkalan Kubor in Malaysia and Takbai in Thailand. Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed that the second and third readings will follow during the current parliamentary session. The bill covers fees collected by the Public Works Department from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 2024, which were deposited into the Consolidated Fund. Additionally, the bill provides legal protection, stating that no legal action can be taken against the Malaysian government or its officers regarding the fees collected during the specified period. - Bernama
