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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk's ex-friend says he'll do everything to hurt Trump after feeling humiliated
Elon Musk had a public fight with Donald Trump , and it seems their relationship is badly damaged now. Musk posted shocking stuff on X , including saying Trump is the reason Epstein files haven't been fully released. Musk later said he regrets what he posted about Trump. Philip Low, a neuroscientist and Elon's former friend, said Elon is 'going to do everything to damage the president.' Low said Musk doesn't move on easily from fights and especially not after being 'humiliated', as mentioned in the report by Blast. Low also said he and Musk had their own arguments over the years, so he knows how Elon reacts. The attempt by Musk and Trump to appear friendly again was 'purely cosmetic' and fake, according to Low. He added that Elon helping Trump now is unlikely, even if it looks like he might — 'deep down, it's over', as per reports. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Key Components of the DDPP (See List) Decarbonization Pathways | Search Ads Read More Undo Why did Musk and Trump start fighting? The fight really started over Trump's plan called the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Musk used to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, trying to cut spending and make the government smaller. He hated the bill and called it a 'disgusting abomination' in a tweet, as stated in the report by Blast. Musk said the bill would blow up the U.S. budget deficit to $2.5 trillion, making the country's debt unsustainable. He directly called out politicians who voted for it, saying they should be ashamed. Live Events Musk's explosive claims about Trump Musk then made a crazy claim that Trump was on Jeffrey Epstein's list, and that's why the full files haven't been released. He also tweeted that Trump couldn't have won the 2024 election without him. In that tweet, Musk said without him, Democrats would have the House, and Republicans would barely hold the Senate, according to the report by Blast. He ended the tweet with 'Such ingratitude,' clearly annoyed at Trump. Musk also suggested Trump should be impeached and replaced by Vice President JD Vance. Musk felt his work to cut spending at DOGE wasn't respected by Trump's people, as per reports. Epstein's lawyer responds David Schoen, Epstein's lawyer, denied Musk's claim about Trump. Schoen said Epstein told him Trump never did anything wrong and that he had no bad info on him. He added that if Epstein had something on Trump, he would've used it to help himself — but he didn't. Musk apologizes, Trump responds Musk admitted later that some of his posts about Trump 'went too far.' He posted, 'I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week.' Trump said he was 'disappointed' in Musk but had 'no hard feelings', as per the Blast report. Trump said he was surprised by Musk's reaction and that the bill Musk hated was actually 'phenomenal.' He said Musk probably feels bad now and added, 'I don't blame him… I was just a little disappointed', according to the reports. FAQs Q1. Why did Elon Musk and Donald Trump fight? Elon Musk criticized Trump's spending bill and made bold claims about him on X, leading to a public fallout. Q2. What did Elon Musk say about Donald Trump? Musk said Trump is the reason Epstein files weren't released and claimed Trump wouldn't have won the 2024 election without him.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vaishnaw flags off MEMU train in Bengal, says Centre's focus on expanding railway coverage
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday flagged off the inaugural Purulia-Bankura-Howrah MEMU train via Masagram and said the Centre's focus is to expand railway coverage besides modernising the sector. The minister highlighted that investment in railways in West Bengal increased from around Rs 4,380 crore in 2009-14 to around Rs 14,000 crore currently. He flagged off the train through video conferencing from Santragachi railway station in West Bengal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Key Components of the DDPP (See List) Decarbonization Pathways | Search Ads Read More Undo Vaishnaw said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus is to expand railway coverage, modernise railways with technology, infrastructure and amenities and improve passenger experience. Around 12 lakh railway staffers are tirelessly working towards realising this dream, he said. Live Events The Purulia-Bankura-Howrah MEMU train via Masagram would boost rural, local and regional rail connectivity and passenger convenience, he said. The service is set to improve daily commute options for thousands of passengers across Purba and Paschim Bardhaman, Purulia, Bankura and surrounding districts. By connecting key junctions in West Bengal, the train will not only ensure faster travel but also facilitate economic activity, he said. During the 2014-25 period, Kolkata Metro added 41 km to its network, compared to only 28 km between 1972, when the project started, and 2014. Underlining challenges related to land acquisition and traffic permission for Kolkata Metro and other railway projects, Vaishnaw urged the state government "to rise above other things for the benefit of people". He referred to such challenges on the Kolkata Metro route at Kidderpore, Chingrighata and Beleghata area and also to the Bishnupur-Tarakeshwar rail route. Vaishnaw lauded the ongoing development of the Santragachi railway station as an Amrit Bharat station, especially the progress of work in the last one and a half years. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a long-term plan to improve railway stations across India in a step-by-step manner. "The station is being modernised as a passenger and environment-friendly facility. It has been designed to handle over 50,000 passengers daily by 2063, in addition to ensuring time-bound train movement," he said. Lok Sabha MPs Prasun Banerjee and Saumitra Khan were also present in the programme, besides senior railway officials.
Morocco World
29-05-2025
- General
- Morocco World
French Mosques Call for Boycott of Sheep Sacrifice Ahead of Eid Al-Adha
Doha – Facing limited abattoir access and rising prices, Muslim leaders in southern France urge alternatives for the upcoming festival, as similar measures take root in Morocco and Spanish enclaves. Several mosques in France's Gard department have called on Muslims to abstain from purchasing sheep for traditional sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha celebration, expected next week. In a statement issued on May 15, leaders of the Lumière et Piété Mosque in Nîmes cited three main concerns: 'the lack of official facilities for ritual slaughter in compliant conditions,' 'excessive price increases for sheep,' and 'targeted administrative pressures and systematic obstacles hindering freedom of worship.' The prefecture has authorized only one temporary abattoir for the entire Muslim community in the department this year. This facility, located at Ferme de Vestric in Vestric-et-Candiac, will operate under the supervision of the Departmental Directorate for Population Protection (DDPP), whose agents will inspect each animal. 'In February, an animal costs €90, but during Eid, strangely, it exceeds €300? It's nonsense. I prefer to buy my meat from the butcher. It will be better that way,' one worshipper told a local radio station. The mosque leaders reminded the faithful that slaughtering animals outside approved facilities constitutes a criminal offense punishable by six months imprisonment and a €15,000 fine. The same penalties apply for complicity. Instead, the religious leaders recommend 'legally and religiously valid alternatives, such as sending donations for sacrifice in countries where the needy truly need it,' according to France 3 Occitanie and Gard Lozère. Read also: Thursday is 1st Day of Dhu Al Hijjah, Morocco to Celebrate Eid Al Adha on June The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has announced that Eid Al-Adha 1446H will be celebrated in France on Friday, June 6. This decision by French Muslim leaders follows a similar pattern seen in 2014, when the community also called for abstention from the traditional sacrifice due to inadequate facilities and regulatory challenges. Meanwhile, Morocco faces a similar situation but for different reasons. In February, King Mohammed VI called for citizens to abstain from sacrifice this year due to the country's alarming decline in national livestock, particularly sheep, which has fallen by 38% since 2016. The crisis began with the COVID-19 pandemic and was worsened by several years of drought. The number of female breeding sheep has dropped to 8.7 million in 2024, compared to 11 million in 2016, threatening the renewal of livestock populations. The royal decision has also found support in the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. According to El Confidencial's report published in early April, the Association of Halal Consumers in Ceuta, led by Abdelmalik Mohamed Amar, has backed the King's decision. They argued that 'it doesn't make much sense to follow guidelines from a country 6,000 kilometers away when we have another just around the corner.' Similarly, the Muslim Community of Melilla issued a statement asserting that 'the majority of Melilla's Muslims share the vision of the Commander of the Faithful and consider the measure sensible.' Tags: Eid Al AdhaMuslims in France
