Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, secured a decisive victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, surprisingly garnering support from young professionals in tech and finance. While some Wall Street figures express alarm, others see an opportunity to reshape the city's power dynamics.
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The Brics summit in Rio is set to address global concerns, with the declaration expected to reflect India's stance on terrorism while urging a stronger position on US tariffs and Israel's actions in Gaza. Negotiations are ongoing, with proposals including condemnation of US tariffs and concerns about the situation in Palestinian territory, potentially posing challenges for India's diplomatic balancing act.
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) president, Penpa Tsering, challenged China's claim over the Dalai Lama's succession, questioning Beijing's interference in Tibetan religious freedom. This response follows China's insistence on the 'Golden Urn' process, which Tsering argues is a relatively recent imposition.
During an appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, Rishabh Pant playfully mentioned Rohit Sharma as someone who bosses everyone around in the Indian team. Gautam Gambhir humorously responded, pointing out Rohit's recent Test retirement.
In Mira Road, suspected MNS members have been booked for allegedly assaulting a sweet shop owner for not speaking Marathi. The incident occurred when the men, reportedly wearing MNS signs, demanded water and an argument escalated over language.
England defeated India by five wickets in the first Test at Headingley, chasing down a target of 371, with Ben Duckett scoring a remarkable 149. Shubman Gill's captaincy debut faced scrutiny from former captains Nasser Hussain and Ravi Shastri, who questioned his on-field leadership and tactical decisions.
After Magnus Carlsen’s table-slam went viral following a loss to D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa called it an instinctive reaction — not ideal, but good for chess visibility. While praising Carlsen as the best, Praggnanandhaa reflected on his own breakthrough year, having won three major titles and rising to World No. 4 as he eyes a Candidates spot.
Hasin Jahan, a former model, married India's star pacer Mohammed Shami in 2014, and the couple had a daughter the following year. In 2018, Jahan accused Shami of domestic violence, leading to their separation. Since then, the two have been engaged in a legal battle over divorce and alimony.
A tragic taxi accident near Rohtang Pass claimed four lives due to foggy conditions, while flash floods in Chamba and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh have caused widespread devastation, raising the monsoon death toll to 78 and resulting in significant infrastructure damage estimated at Rs 573 crore. Rescue operations are underway, and stranded tourists have been evacuated from Seraj valley.
Indian H-1B visa aspirants should brace for potential challenges under Donald Trump's second term, experts warn. Anticipate increased rejection rates, mirroring trends from his initial presidency, alongside extended processing times and more rigorous documentation requests.