Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral election, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor. In his victory speech, Mamdani promises to bring light to the city and outlines his plans, including taxing millionaires to fund social programs. Meanwhile, Democrats have also swept governor races in Virginia and New Jersey in a significant victory for the party. These elections are seen as a rebuke to President Trump, who had threatened to cut federal funding to NYC if Mamdani won.
During his victory speech, newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani called out US President Donald Trump's immigration policies and vowed to protect the city of immigrants. Mamdani also promised to combat corruption and stand up for the marginalized communities, while indirectly challenging Trump to turn up the volume and listen to the will of the people.
Zohran Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, made history by becoming the first Democratic Party progressive to be elected as mayor of New York City. He left social media abuzz with his emotional speech that ended with YRF's iconic Dhoom tune, marking not only a new beginning for the city but also a nod to his Indian roots. But as he takes on his new role, Mamdani faces the daunting task of delivering on his ambitious campaign promises, which have been deemed unrealistic by critics. Nonetheless, his victory brings hope and a message of empowerment for the citizens of New York.
In a landmark victory for diversity and representation, Zohran Mamdani has become the first Muslim mayor of New York City. The 34-year-old Democratic Party candidate's win has been attributed to his intense focus on affordability and his mastery of social media, which helped galvanize record turnout among young voters and immigrant groups. As the newly elected mayor, Mamdani inherits a city with a budget of over $120 billion and a GDP of $1.3 trillion, along with tremendous powers and responsibilities, including managing relationships with federal, state and local governing bodies.
As the Bihar Assembly elections approach, PM Modi raises the stakes with his public rally in Arrah criticizing the Mahagathbandhan manifesto for its false promises. He asserts that the NDA's honest declaration will bring industrial development and job opportunities for the youth in Bihar. PM Modi is confident that the NDA will achieve victory with a record margin, while the leaders of the Mahagathbandhan will face a crushing defeat.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will address the media in New Delhi today, with speculations that he will reveal more details about alleged irregularities in voter lists. This comes after his previous claim of a "hydrogen bomb" being related to his accusations of "vote theft." Gandhi had earlier alleged a centralised software was used to delete names from voter lists in multiple states. The press conference is scheduled for 12 pm at the AICC headquarters.
Union Minister Amit Shah addressed the inauguration of the expanded capacity of Dr Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Cooperative Sugar Factory in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar. He thanked the MLAs of the National Democratic Alliance for donating one month's salary to the relief fund for the affected farmers. Shah also praised the Maharashtra government for their initiatives and highlighted the renaming of districts under the BJP-Sena government.
The Pasighat police in East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh have arrested the 33-year-old boys' hostel warden of Sanggo English School for sexually assaulting minor students. This came to light when a student was hospitalized for urogenital complications. The incident has sparked outrage from parents and the public, demanding strict action against the accused warden. In response, the Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance and ordered for a detailed report on the investigation, victim protection, and school management.
Actress Siddiqa Begum, daughter and legal heir of Shah Bano, has served a legal notice on the makers of the upcoming Bollywood film 'Haq'. The notice states that the film's unauthorized depiction of the personal life of Shah Bano without the consent of her legal heirs is a violation of their rights. 'Haq' is based on the landmark 1985 Supreme Court case that granted maintenance to Shah Bano, a Muslim woman, from her divorced husband.
After four years, the 'Darbar Move' tradition in Jammu and Kashmir has been restored, fulfilling the promise of the government and bringing a boost to the economy. National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah expressed happiness, noting that those who sought to separate Jammu and Srinagar have failed. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a warm reception and inspected the secretariat premises after the ceremony, as security in the region was heightened for the occasion.