‘Do you affirm that Trump is fascist?’: American journalist asks Mamdani in front of US President
Washington DC: While the meeting between the new Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani and US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday proved to be unexpectedly warm and friendly, American media made sure the leaders were reminded of their hostility spanning weeks.
Mamdani was cornered by a journalist asking him if he affirmed that Trump was a fascist, as he had called the President barely a day prior to the meeting. Ironically, Trump came to the Mayor’s rescue, intervening and telling Mamdani, “That’s ok. You can just say yes. That’s easier. It’s easier than explaining.”
Further, Trump said that Mamdani was rational and might surprise some conservative people. The President stressed that he would be happy with an excellent performance by the Mayor and everyone would help him make dreams come true.
Mamdani called the personal meeting with the President as very productive and added that both of them shared admiration and love for New York City.
Concurring with the new Mayor, Trump said, "We have one thing in common. We want this city of ours that we love to do very well.”
The leaders, however, were seen taking potshots at each other, as 34-year-old Mamdani calling Trump "bad landlords... taking advantage of their tenants" and Trump calling him a “communist lunatic.”
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Mangaluru: Teacher booked for allegedly beating student in school
Vittla (Dakshina Kannada): A case has been registered at the Vittla Police Station against a school teacher on charges of seriously assaulting a student with a cane at an English-medium school in Idkidu village here near Vittla in Dakshina Kannada district.
According to the complaint, the student, who attends the school regularly, had gone to school as usual. Around 2 pm, the child’s parents received a call from the school office stating that their child had allegedly disturbed other students. The school informed them that when the teacher scolded the student over the issue, the child became frightened and urinated, and the parents were asked to come and take the child home.
The parents reportedly told the school staff that no one was at home at the time and requested that the child be sent home in an autorickshaw.
After returning home, the student told the parents that a teacher identified as Istikaar had beaten him severely on the hand with a cane. The child also said that he urinated out of fear while the assault was taking place.
When the parents contacted the teacher over the phone to question him about the incident, he allegedly responded in a dismissive manner.
Following this, the parents lodged complaints with the Vittla Police Station and the Child Development Project Office, seeking justice and strict action against the teacher for allegedly assaulting the child without any valid reason.
Police have registered a case against the teacher and have taken up further investigation.
