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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly stated that India does not require unsolicited guidance from Western nations. He urged critics to address challenges within their own regions first, emphasizing India’s confidence in handling its internal matters independently and on its own terms.
At his New York City inauguration, new Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted faith, progressive socialism, and why younger generations rallied behind him. His speech blended calls for economic fairness, community empowerment, and inclusive governance, reflecting his identity as a democratic socialist and resonating especially with Millennial and Gen Z supporters.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor in a unique midnight ceremony at a vintage subway station, marking the start of his term on January 1. He became the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, taking the oath with a Quran and pledging to serve all…
New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has big plans to make the city more affordable and equitable by freezing rents, offering free buses and universal childcare, and expanding social services. But enacting this agenda will be tough, requiring state approval, navigating powerful local interests, and managing sharp political divisions in…
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia had a complex diplomatic legacy with India. Early in her career she resisted overland transit rights and framed unfettered Indian access as compromising sovereignty, even likening toll-free truck movement to “slavery.” Later, she agreed to cooperation against terrorism and held talks with Indian leaders, blending…
