New York, Jan 2 (IANS) Zohran Kwame Mamdani has taken over as mayor of the largest US city that is the centre of finance with a firm promise to rule “expansively and audaciously” as a “as a democratic socialist”. At the formal inauguration of his Mayoralty on New Year’s Day, radical Democratic Social Senator Bernie Sanders gave him the oath of office, declaring that his victory was over “the Democratic establishment, the Republican establishment, the president of the United States an…
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New York, Jan 1 (IANS) Zohran Mamdani has taken the oath of office as the new mayor of New York City in a historic midnight ceremony held at a decommissioned subway station in Manhattan, becoming the first Muslim to lead America’s largest city. Mamdani placed his hand on a Quran as he was sworn in, marking a first in the city’s political history.“This is truly the honour and the privilege of a lifetime,” Mamdani said moments after taking the oath.The 34-year-old Democrat was sworn in by …
New York, Jan 1 (IANS) Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will take his oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor of New York City will be sworn in using Islam’s holy text, according to local media reports.The move comes against the backdrop of a series of historic moments as Mamdani prepares to assume office.When the 34-year-old Democrat formally becomes mayor shortly after midnight, he will be the first Muslim, the first South Asian and the first African-born individua…
Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Actress and content creator Anushka Sen’s debut single, “Chameleon” has been featured at New York City’s Times Square.Calling it a dream come true, Anushka shared a video of the song on a billboard in the middle of Times Square.Expressing her delight, she captioned her Instagram post, “We got featured in New York City Times Square!!!! 🇺🇸 Chameleon Music video featuring on the billboard of NYC in the middle of Times Square is such a dream come true! And to be there to …
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) A US federal court has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by New York-based parents who allege negligence and emotional distress after their minor daughter was removed from Pakistan and brought to the United States without their knowledge, rejecting the government’s effort to have the case dismissed.In an order issued on December 11, Senior US District Judge Frederic Block denied a motion by the United States seeking reconsideration of an earlier ruling that allowed …