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Man tries to grope and kiss Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum in public | Video

Sheinbaum handled the situation with composure, not losing her temper or leaving the crowd. Her reaction has drawn mixed responses online. New Delhi: A shocking video from Mexico City shows a man in a drunken state trying to touch and kiss President Claudia Sheinbaum while she was meeting people on the street. She stayed calm and moved the man away, before an official intervened. The incident happened in the city’s historic center and has raised concerns about public safety and security for top leaders. The disturbing incident took place on Tuesday in Mexico City’s historic downtown area, where Claudia Sheinbaum…

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Strong earthquake jolts Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island, 6.2 on Richter scale, no Tsunami alert

Indonesia lies strategically between the Asian and Australian continents along the boundary of the Pacific Ocean. This area forms part of the well-known “Ring of Fire,” a major seismic zone responsible for around 90 percent of global earthquakes and nearly three-quarters of all volcanic eruptions. Jakarta: A powerful earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island on Wednesday (November 5), causing widespread panic among residents. According to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), the quake measured 6.2 on the Richter scale. The agency confirmed there was no risk of a tsunami following the tremors. As of now, no casualties or major…

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Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji: The creative force and quiet partner behind NYC’s historic ‘First Lady’

Rama Duwaji, based in Brooklyn, NYC, is celebrated for her striking work across illustration, animation, ceramics, and graphic novels, with a focus on Arab culture, women's empowerment, and healing community bonds. New York: Rama Duwaji, born in Houston, Texas in 1997 to Syrian Muslim parents from Damascus, had an international upbringing that shaped her worldview. Her family moved to Dubai when she was nine, giving her first-hand experience with diverse cultures across the Arab world before she later settled in the United States for higher education.​ Academic journey and artistic calling Duwaji showed creative talent from an early age, keeping…

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How is Mamdani’s victory a challenge to MAGA and nationalism narrative under Trump’s leadership? Explained

Mamdani'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. New York: Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Indian-origin democratic socialist, scripted a stunning victory in the fiercely contested New York city mayoral elections, riding on an electrifying campaign to become the first South Asian, youngest and Muslim to helm the administration of the world's financial capital. Mamdani, the son of Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Indian-origin scholar Mahmood…

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‘Trump wasn’t on the ballot…’: US President cites it as reason for Republicans’ loss in local polls

Donald Trump blamed his absence and the shutdown for Republican defeats in key US mayoral and governor races. Democrats secured three major wins including Zohran Mamdani's historic New York City Mayor victory. The results have energised the Democratic Party ahead of the midterm battle. Washington: US President Donald Trump reacted sharply to the Republican losses in several important mayoral and gubernatorial contests that were held recently. The results included Democrat Zohran Mamdani's big win in New York City. Trump wrote on Truth Social that according to pollsters, "Trump wasn't on the ballot, and shutdown, were the two reasons that Republicans…

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China suspends 24 per cent tariff on US Goods, retains 10 per cent levy after Xi-Trump meet

The announcement comes soon after last week’s meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, which signaled a move toward easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. Beijing: China will suspend its 24 per cent additional tariff on US goods for one year while retaining a 10 per cent levy, the country's State Council Tariff Commission announced on Wednesday, reported news agency Xinhua. The decision comes just days after a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, which signaled progress toward reducing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. According to…

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How China cracked down on its deadly air pollution? Can Delhi follow that model? Explained

Delhi's winter smog continues as crop burning and emissions worsen air quality. Beijing once faced a similar situation but managed to improve drastically after massive policy action and funding support. China has now offered to share its experience with India to help tackle Delhi’s toxic air. New Delhi: Delhi has once again entered that disturbing phase of winter where thick smog takes over the skyline. Crop residue burning in neighbouring states combined with emissions from vehicles, industries and road dust has pushed pollution levels high once again. This phenomenon has now become almost a seasonal routine. Around a decade ago,…

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Zohrani Mamdani quotes Jawaharlal Nehru after NYC poll win: ‘A moment comes rarely in history’

Zohrani Mamdani won the NYC Mayoral election, getting 948,202 votes (50.6 per cent), with 83 per cent of the votes in. Cuomo garnered 776,547 votes (41.3 per cent) while Sliwa got 137,030 votes. New York: Zohran Mamdani, who won the New York City Mayoral polls, on Tuesday said his victory toppled a “political dynasty” as he quoted the words of former Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru that with his win, the city has “stepped out from the old into the new”. “A moment comes rarely in history when we step out from old to new,” he said. He won…

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Record number of voters cast ballots in New York City as Mamdani faces Cuomo in battle for mayor

As per the city's Board of Elections, nearly 1.75 million voters cast ballots as of 6 pm (local time), marking the biggest turnout in a New York mayoral race in at least 30 years. New York: A record number of voters on Tuesday cast ballots in the New York City mayor's race, a generational and ideological contest between a democratic socialist and former governor that will resonate across the nation. Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary earlier this year, is fighting against former governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa,…

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Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election, know all about his connection with India

With the victory, Zohran Mamdani will etch his place in history as the city's first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa. He will also become the city's youngest mayor in more than a century when he takes office on January 1. New York: In a victory for the Democratic party's progressive wing, Zohran Mamdani was on Tuesday elected mayor of New York City, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city's most liberal mayor in generations. Notably, Mamdani who defeated former Gov. Andrew…

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