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Pritam reacts to Zohran Mamdani celebration as New York’s first Muslim Mayor win with ‘Dhoom Machale’: ‘Never expected song to play at a...’

"Dhoom Machale..." The exuberant, celebratory track from the 2004 blockbuster "Dhoom" rounded off Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, more evidence that New York's newly elected mayor embraces his many identities with a light as souffle touch.

Funeral attack in Sudan’s El-Obeid kills 40 amid rising regional tensions

An attack on a funeral in El-Obeid, central Sudan, left 40 people dead as tensions escalate between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and army troops, the UN said.

Japan launches operation to tackle deadly bear attacks

Japan deploys troops after deadly bear attacks killed 12 people, launching an operation to trap the animals and protect residents as fear grips rural communities.

Why US election results are a warning signal for Donald Trump

From Zohran Mamdani's win for the new mayor of New York to Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill as governors of Virginia and New Jersey, respectively, voters unanimously gave US President Donald Trump’s second term a thumbs-down. Let’s take a closer look at why the election results give the US president little to cheer

Morkel explains why Arshdeep is not playing T20Is regularly for India: ‘There is also a bigger picture’

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has finally addressed the regular absence of pacer Arshdeep Singh from the T20I team despite the 26-year-old being India’s highest-wicket taker in the format.

How China’s expanding nuclear arsenal may fuel arms race in Indo-Pacific 

China’s growing nuclear programme has significant implications for global security and the balance of power

It’s Obama’s victory over Trump too. Will it be Trump vs Obama in 2028?

With former US President Barack Obama's support, the Democrats have won all four key elections. As President Donald Trump has got his first electoral setback, has this set the stage for an Obama-Trump contest in 2029 if third terms are allowed?

When 14-year-old Zohran Mamdani helped mom Mira Nair pick 'The Namesake' over 'Harry Potter 4' for direction: 'Many good directors can make Harry Potter but...'

While Nair is known for making memorable films like Salaam Bombay, Monsoon Wedding and The Reluctant Fundamentalist, among others, while making The Namesake, she was offered Harry Potter, and the filmmaker turned down after Zohran Mamdani's opinion.

Democracy, drugs or oil: Trump’s plot to overthrow Maduro

In an Iraq-like strategy, Donald Trump wants to destabilise Venezuela for oil while dismissing reports and intel contradicting his allegations.

China delays astronauts’ homecoming over fears of return ship-debris collision

The development comes after China sent three more astronauts to space last week. Astronauts Zhang Hongzhang and Wu Fei set on their maiden voyage to space last Friday, accompanied by four mice

Zohran Mamdani vs Donald Trump: How will New York City be governed now?

At 34, Zohran Mamdani, as New York City’s next mayor, brings a platform centred on affordability and public welfare in direct contrast with US President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a potentially confrontational dynamic between City Hall and the White House

Hong Kong freezes $354 million in assets linked to Cambodian tycoon accused of running forced labour camps

Authorities in Hong Kong have frozen assets worth $354 million tied to Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi’s Prince Holding Group, after US prosecutors accused him of operating forced labour compounds and running one of Asia’s largest transnational criminal networks.

Viswanathan Anand criticises Vladimir Kramnik's anti-cheating crusade: ‘Most of us are quite disappointed’

Viswanathan Anand has finally spoken against Vladimir Kramnik and his anti-cheating crusade after keeping mum and facing criticism for the same.

Cargo plane crashes in Kentucky, killing 7. Here is what went wrong

A cargo plane, operated by the American delivery company UPS, crashed during takeoff at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening. At least seven people died and 11 others were injured as the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft ran off the runway and burst into flames. The burning plane also sparked ‘secondary explosions’ at a petroleum recycling facility near the airport

Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City Mayor: Zoya Akhtar, Hansal Mehta congratulate Mira Nair: 'Hope in dark times…'

Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Hansal Mehta on Wednesday congratulated director Mira Nair after son Zohran Mamdani was elected as the mayor of New York City.

Not just Zohran, another Indian-origin Muslim also made history in Virginia today. Who is Ghazala Hashmi?

Ghazala Hashmi has just made history in the American state of Virginia. The Democrat becomes the first-ever Indian-origin Muslim woman to be elected Lieutenant Governor in the US. She has vowed to focus on reproductive rights, gun control, and to fight bigotry

‘Clear wave of NDA in Bihar’ says Rajnath Singh ahead of Bihar Assembly polls

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that there is clear sign of NDA winning in the Bihar Assembly elections. He claimed that NDA never creates discrimination among people on the basis of caste, creed and religion.

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC win and the India connection: A Nehru quote, Bollywood song

Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming New York City’s first Indian-origin Muslim mayor. After clinching victory, the 34-year-old addressed his supporters with a speech inspired by Jawaharlal Nehru’s iconic 'Tryst with Destiny'. After Mamdani's speech came a Bollywood twist, as the song 'Dhoom Machale' began to play. His filmmaker mother, Mira Nair, was present during the celebrations

Ruben Amorim earns Ronaldo’s approval for work done at Manchester United: ‘He's doing his best’

While praising Ruben Amorim for his efforts at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo called out the club’s management and some of the players, blaming them for the team’s prolonged poor form.

Will Elon Musk be world's first trillionaire? Depends on what Tesla shareholders decide tomorrow

Tesla board warns Elon Musk could quit if shareholders reject his massive $1 trillion pay package, which would boost his stake to 25 per cent and may award Musk about $1 trillion in shares. 

Dick Cheney: Marred by Enron links, silent champion of the India-US civilian nuclear deal

While his reputation suffered from allegations of favouritism toward Enron’s troubled India venture, Cheney later emerged as a key architect of the strategic nuclear partnership that strengthened Washington’s ties with New Delhi

Watch | Mamdani quotes India’s first PM in his victory speech: ‘A moment comes but rarely in history…’

Mamdani has pledged sweeping social reforms, including rent freezes, fare-free public buses, universal childcare, and city-owned grocery stores designed to lower living costs

California gets voter nod for new US House map — Democratic can now have 5 more seats

California voters approved Proposition 50, handing Democrats a major redistricting win that could flip up to five US. House seats and counter Republican map gains ahead of the 2026 elections.

Indian-origin leaders score big in US elections: Mamdani elected NYC mayor, Hashmi wins Virginia

Indian-origin leaders Ghazala F. Hashmi and Zohran Mamdani have etched history in the US, with Hashmi becoming the first Muslim woman elected to statewide office and Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral race.

Spotify's growth rate decelerates for 5th quarter, ad revenue falls 6%

Spotify’s momentum weakens as growth slows for the fifth straight quarter, slipping to 7 per cent from 20 last year, while ad revenue declines 6 per cent, signalling waning post–price hike gains.

Norway calls time-out on $2.1 trillion-sovereign wealth fund's ethical exclusions

Norway’s parliament voted to pause ethical divestments by its $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund for about a year while reviewing its guidelines, amid global scrutiny over recent decisions such as divesting from Caterpillar over its links to Israeli operations.

First Indian-origin Muslim New York City mayor: Why Zohran Mamdani’s win is historic

Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s next mayor is a watershed moment in the city’s political direction. The 34-year-old democratic socialist defeated Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa with a voter coalition focused on affordability, housing, and inequality. His victory signals rising support for progressive governance in the US at a time of heightened polarisation

Perplexity accuses Amazon of bullying over shopping by AI assistant

The e-commerce giant has claimed that it repeatedly asked Perplexity to remove Amazon from the Comet experience, "particularly in light of the significantly degraded shopping and customer service experience it provides"

Jay Shah credits years of groundwork as Women’s World Cup 2025 proves massive success: ‘Passionate about women's cricket‘

ICC president Jay Shah has been credited for the growth of women’s cricket in India and globally as the Women’s World Cup 2025 prove to be a massive success.

Jaishankar likely to visit Canada next week for G-7 meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will likely visit Canada next week to attend the G-7 foreign ministers' meeting. Last month, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand had visited India.