External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday addressed the 8th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum, highlighting the deepening partnership between India and Japan. The partnership, Jaishankar emphasised, serves to enhance strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region and contribute to global economic growth.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. In his victory speech, he pledged to fight corruption, champion progressive policies, and inspired hope, calling New York a beacon against political darkness.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history by becoming the first-ever Muslim mayor of New York City and the youngest person to win the mayoral election in a century.
Zohran Mamdani became New York City's youngest mayor and the first Muslim, South-Asian immigrant to hold the post. Quoting Nehru's *Tryst with Destiny*, he said, 'Tonight New York has stepped from the old into the new.' He won 50.4% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa.
The death toll also includes six crew members of a military helicopter that crashed yesterday on Mindanao island after it was deployed to assist in relief efforts.
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
''TRUMP WASN'T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT,' according to Pollsters,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called his win a mandate for change and working-class representation, celebrating victories 'against all odds' and emphasizing that 'this city is your city and this democracy is yours too.'
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the UPS plane crash in Louisville has killed 'at least seven,' with the number expected to rise. First responders and firefighters are containing the fire and searching the area, while the NTSB prepares to investigate. The airport will reopen Wednesday, CNN reported.
Former President Obama congratulated Democratic candidates on their victories, calling them a sign of unity. Democrats won major races, including NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Virginia's historic statewide offices, New Jersey Governor, and local mayors, while defending Pennsylvania's Supreme Court and eyeing California's congressional map, CNN reported.
Mamdani ran on promises to confront economic inequality and cost-of-living issues, vowing rent freezes for residents of rent-stabilized units affordable housing construction, free -- and faster -- bus service, free childcare, city-owned grocery stores to address high food costs and tax hikes on the wealthy, as per CBS News.
Voter turnout in New York City's mayoral election has surpassed 2 million for the first time since 1969, the city's Board of Elections said. The announcement came just before polls closed at 9 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
Quoting sources, the daily Prothom Alo reported that the meeting discussed the possible visit of Zakir Naik. 'If Zakir Naik comes to Bangladesh, there will be a huge crowd. A large number of law enforcement personnel will be needed to control the crowd. There is no opportunity to deploy so many members there at the moment, focusing on Zakir Naik's visit to Bangladesh', the report said.
The White House gave a muted response to former Vice President Dick Cheney's death, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Trump was 'aware' and that flags were lowered to half-staff. She did not comment on Trump's contact with the Cheney family or funeral plans.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, is projected to win New York City's mayoral race, becoming the city's first Muslim and millennial mayor. His victory marks a major progressive shift, following a campaign focused on affordability and social equity, The Hill reported.
The Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 began on Tuesday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, with visuals from the venue showing Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in attendance.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor's race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in a historic election closely watched across the United States.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration was prepared for all outcomes but remained confident in its legal position. 'The White House is always preparing for plan B. It would be imprudent of the President's advisors not to prepare for such a situation,' Leavitt said. 'We are 100% in the President and his team's legal arguments and the merits of the law in this case. We remain optimistic that the Supreme Court is going to do the right thing.'
'This information is preliminary and subject to change,' the agency said in a statement, adding that officials from both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were being deployed to the crash site to lead the investigation.
One of India's strongest voices championing the cause of a more accessible and inclusive society, Sminu Jindal, the Managing Director of Jindal SAW and the founder of NGO Svayam emphasized the need of the hour- building a more equitable society that builds a stronger India and delivers on the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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'The landmark agreement with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), a trade association representing the interests of U.S. soybean farmers abroad, signals a growing export market for high-quality U.S. agricultural products in Bangladesh', said Poornima Rai, spokesperson to the US Mission in Bangladesh.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters IDS, co-chaired the meeting with Lt Gen Joshua M. Rudd, Deputy Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command. Senior military leaders from both sides engaged in productive discussions on strengthening bilateral defence engagements, enhancing interoperability, and promoting a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region.
The survey found people are feeling the pinch at the shops and at home. About seven in 10 Americans say they are spending more on groceries this year compared with last year. Around six in 10 say they are paying more for utilities. Roughly four in 10 say they are spending more on health care, housing and fuel.
Indian Ambassador to Belarus, Ashok Kumar, met Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on Tuesday at the Palace of Independence in Minsk.
Subramanyam Vedam (64) is detained at a short-term holding centre in Alexandria, Louisiana, that’s equipped with an airstrip for deportation
The meeting took place alongside the 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Singh and Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defence Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram. During the meeting, India and Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation to provide a unified vision and policy framework for deepening bilateral defence collaboration, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Tuesday.
Had landed in Ulaanbaatar following mid-air glitch
Consignment includes food, daily utility items, medicines, power generators
Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, 'The President is positive and feels very strongly about the India-US relationship. A few weeks ago, he spoke to the Prime Minister directly when he celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office with many high-ranking Indian-American officials here at the White House.'