Zohran Mamdani
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Hindu body reminds Mamdani to 'uphold sworn duty to protect' ahead of Mohan Bhagwat's New York event
World | Aug 27, 2026, 11:53 AM ISTMamdani has said he does not support the event but questioned whether the city has the legal authority to cancel a private gathering. Bhagwat, who arrived in New York on Tuesday, is on a three-nation outreach tour covering the US, Canada and UK as part of the RSS centenary celebrations.
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'Not interested in back-and-forth with Netanyahu': Mamdani ahead of Israeli PM's White House visit
World | Jul 28, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's remarks come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump.
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'Will pay many times over,' Trump's warning after Iran's strikes on Jordan leaves 2 US soldiers dead
World | Jul 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump also brushed aside the calls for arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visits New York in September. Trump hit out hard at Iran, vowing to make it pay "many times over" for every attack on an American soldier.
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Why Zohran Mamdani's 'war criminal' comment on Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is making headlines
World | Jul 20, 2026, 07:13 PM ISTIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office sharply criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the latter declined to say whether he would seek Netanyahu's arrest if he visits the city for the UNGA in September. The Israeli PM's office also dismissed the ICC as a "kangaroo court".
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Two detained in bomb attempt targeting New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home amid clashing protests
World | Mar 08, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTNYPD Commissioner Jessica S Tisch called the seized devices- black-tape-wrapped jars stuffed with nuts, bolts, screws, and fuses, roughly football-sized- "suspicious items" now under scrutiny to verify if they were real explosives or mere hoaxes.
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BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi-US lobby link after Mamdani backs Umar Khalid, hits out at NYC Mayor
India | Jan 02, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTThe BJP has accused international groups and US lawmakers of running an anti-India campaign after they supported Umar Khalid. The party linked Rahul Gandhi’s 2024 US meetings to subsequent overseas legislative actions critical of India.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra : 'Radical' influence on America, why did Mamdani remember Umar Khalid?Coffee on Kurukshetra: 'Radical' influe
Kurukshetra | Jan 03, 2026, 03:15 AM ISTZohar Mamdani's election as New York mayor has become a major event amid anti-Muslim protests worldwide. He is a staunch opponent of Trump, soft on infiltrators, takes oaths with his hand on the Quran, and is the new face of "Rawdi" politics in New York.
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Zohran Mamdani sends handwritten note to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid: 'We're thinking of you'
India | Jan 02, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTKhalid was arrested in 2020 for his alleged involvement in the Delhi riots. Last month, he was granted bail by a Delhi court from December 16-29 for his sister's wedding. However, Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai directed Khalid to surrender before the prison by the evening of December 29.
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as NYC's First Muslim Mayor, Hails It as 'The Honour of a Lifetime'
News | Jan 01, 2026, 06:39 PM ISTZohran Mamdani made history as New York City's first Muslim mayor, sworn in at a decommissioned subway station. At 34, he is the youngest mayor in generations. Mamdani took the oath on a Quran, calling it "the honor and privilege of a lifetime."
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Did you know New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was the first choice for Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy?
Entertainment | Jan 01, 2026, 05:45 PM ISTMira Nair told THR India in an interview that there was a time when she approached her son, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for the lead role in the Netflix series A Suitable Boy.
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City's first Muslim Mayor | VIDEO
World | Jan 01, 2026, 01:35 PM ISTThe oath to the Zohran Mamdani, 34-year-old Indian-descent Queens state assemblyman, was administered by Attorney General Letitia James. He was sworn in on a Quran.
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'Will Rahul Gandhi get the message?': Tharoor's post on Trump-Mamdani meeting gets BJP's backing
India | Nov 22, 2025, 04:31 PM ISTThe BJP backed Shashi Tharoor's remark on Trump-Mamdani meeting, with party's national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla taking a veiled dig at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, asking whether the grand old party should behave democratically and not like 'sore losers'.
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'Fascist' vs 'jihadist': Trump, Mamdani grilled over old remarks | Key moments
World | Nov 22, 2025, 03:33 PM ISTDuring the presser, Trump was asked about Republican leader Elise Stefanik's 'jihadist' remark on Mamdani. To this, he replied that the reporter should directly ask about it Stefanik, as he called Mamdani a 'very rational man'.
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Trump–Mamdani White House meeting turns surprisingly friendly, focus on housing and inflation
World | Nov 22, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTThe discussion focused on shared priorities—housing, living costs, and inflation—issues central to both leaders’ agendas. Trump praised Mamdani’s approach and signaled federal cooperation, while Mamdani highlighted the constructive tone and mutual commitment to serving New Yorkers.
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Mamdani to meet Trump today, says he will work with him on any agenda that benefits New Yorkers
World | Nov 21, 2025, 06:46 AM ISTMamdani further added that his team had reached out to the White House to set up this meeting, “because I will work with anyone to make life more affordable for the more than eight and a half million people who call this city home.”
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Trump to meet 'communist' Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani at White House on Friday
World | Nov 20, 2025, 08:46 AM ISTMamdani emerged victorious in the closely-watched battle for New York City Mayor, becoming the first South Asian and Muslim to be elected to sit at the helm of the largest city in the US.
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Trump hints at meeting NYC mayor-elect Mamdani after months of clashes: 'We'll work something out'
World | Nov 17, 2025, 08:58 AM ISTPresident Donald Trump has signalled openness to meeting New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani despite months of tense political exchanges. Mamdani, who defeated Andrew Cuomo, earlier stated he is willing to work with anyone who can help the city.
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Donald Trump calls Zohran Mamdani's victory address 'very angry', warns he's off to a bad start
World | Nov 07, 2025, 07:12 AM ISTNew York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani urged his supporters to go beyond opposing Donald Trump personally, calling for the dismantling of the structures that allowed his political ascent.
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How is Mamdani's victory a challenge to MAGA, nationalism narrative under Trump? Explained
World | Nov 05, 2025, 03:10 PM ISTMamdani's progressive win is a direct federalism test, inviting President Trump’s threat to cut billions in vital federal funding. The conflict forces the city to choose between ideological defiance and financial solvency, making New York the immediate proving ground for local autonomy.
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Filmmaker Mira Nair celebrates son Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral victory: 'This is for you'
Entertainment | Nov 05, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTOn Wednesday, renowned director Mira Nair expressed her joy and pride following her son's historic win in the New York City mayoral polls. Take a look at her Instagram story here.