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Mamdani becomes NYC’s first Muslim Mayor, vows to resist Trump

Despite the looming "intimidation" from US President Donald Trump, the Assemblyman from Queens on Tuesday (local time) took the helm of the city, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo's independent bid and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a race that galvanised young voters and progressives.

2025-11-05T17:25:41.363568+00:00 IST

India-US conclude 22nd Military Cooperation Group Meeting

India and the US concluded the 22nd Military Cooperation Group #MCG meeting in Hawaii. The two countries held talks which advanced on the recently signed Framework for India- US Major Defence Partnership, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) said on Wednesday.

2025-11-05T14:15:51.743596+00:00 IST

"Mayor who truly understands what all New Yorkers have to go thro

He said that Mamdani was someone who truly understood what all New Yorkers go through.

2025-11-05T09:30:45.122947+00:00 IST

Ramaswamy urges end to "identity politics" after Democratic sweep

Vivek Ramaswamy called Democrats' recent election wins a "wake-up call" for Republicans, urging focus on affordability and an end to identity politics. Key Democratic victories included Zohran Mamdani in NYC, Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey, and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, seen as a rejection of President Trump's agenda.

2025-11-05T08:38:34.309505+00:00 IST

"Super progressive candidate," New Yorkers on Mamdan's win

The supporters cheered as they celebrated Mamdani's Mayoral win.

2025-11-05T08:08:17.277128+00:00 IST

‘Refuse to apologise for being Muslim’: Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral race, becoming the city's youngest and first Muslim mayor. In his victory speech, he challenged Trump, vowed to end corruption, support workers' rights, and called New York a city of hope, declaring it will "be the light" in times of darkness.

2025-11-05T08:05:16.336850+00:00 IST

Trump hits back after Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral victory speech

Newly elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged President Trump in his victory speech, saying, "Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up!" Mamdani vowed to tackle corruption, defend workers' rights, and implement his ambitious agenda despite potential federal funding threats.

2025-11-05T07:50:29.833269+00:00 IST

Zohran Mamdani's gets support from some Jewish organisations

Supporters of Democrat Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday (local time) chanted slogans of "Free Palestine" as they gathered at Brooklyn Paramount in New York City.

2025-11-05T07:49:25.876531+00:00 IST

“New York built, powered, and now led by an immigrant": Mamdani

New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrated his historic win by emphasising the city's diverse roots, underscoring his pride in being an immigrant himself, having moved to New York City from Uganda with his family at the age of seven.

2025-11-05T07:11:11.482940+00:00 IST

“Turn the volume up”: Mamdani challenges Trump after NYC win

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.

2025-11-05T06:55:43.598383+00:00 IST

Zohran Mamdani celebrates NYC win to "Dhoom Machale"

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.

2025-11-05T06:12:20.447150+00:00 IST

Zohran Mamdani quotes Nehru after NYC mayoral win

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.

2025-11-05T05:12:29.259060+00:00 IST

“New York, tonight you delivered a mandate”: Zohran Mamdani

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."

2025-11-05T04:59:34.801306+00:00 IST

Absence from ballot, government shutdown: Trump on election loss

"'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.

2025-11-05T04:59:17.136871+00:00 IST

Kentucky UPS crash kills at least seven, search ongoing

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.

2025-11-05T04:32:52.590439+00:00 IST

Democrats sweep key elections as Obama hails unity, forward-looking leadership

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.

2025-11-05T03:45:38.876874+00:00 IST

Zohran Mamdani turns NYC Blue with Mayoral win

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.

2025-11-05T03:44:53.449398+00:00 IST

NYC voter turnout surpasses 2 million, first since 1969

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.

2025-11-05T03:08:42.034789+00:00 IST

White House says Trump “aware” of Cheney’s death

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.

2025-11-05T02:35:29.521286+00:00 IST

Zohran Mamdani projected to win New York City mayoral race

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.

2025-11-05T02:34:15.197221+00:00 IST

Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor’s race

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.

2025-11-05T01:26:59.889106+00:00 IST