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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Topic: New York

New York court clears deck to sue Saudi Arabia for 9/11 complicity

District Judge George Daniels delivered the judgment. Saudi intelligence agent Omar al-Bayoumi and Saudi diplomat & cleric Fahad al-Thumairy have been linked to the 9/11 hijackers.

3.0 magnitude earthquake strikes nears New York, aftershocks likely

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the earthquake hit Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, 17 km from New York, a day after a 5.8-magnitude tremor struck Mexico.

Gunman open fires inside Manhattan skyscraper, kills 4, shoots himself afterwards

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the gunman, Shane Tamura, 27, drove from Las Vegas to NYC days before the shooting; he had a history of mental illness, officials confirmed.

New York, New Comrade. Mayor Mamdani and his India-style socialism

Zohran Mamdani’s faith, support for Gaza, dislike of Modi and Netanyahu are reasons why many in India are unhappy to see his rise rather than celebrate it as another ‘Indian’ conquest.

Elon Musk’s X sues New York over law requiring disclosure of hate speech moderation policies

The lawsuit cited a letter from two legislators accusing X and Musk of a 'disturbing record' on content moderation that 'threatens the foundations of our democracy'.

Tharoor-led all-party delegation lays out India’s anti-terror stance in NYC, pays tribute at 9/11 memorial

The delegation also held meetings with think tanks, academic institutions, and media. Discussions focused on India-US strategic ties and collaborative efforts to tackle terrorism.

New Jersey man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years on attempted murder charge

“He’s traumatized. He has nightmares about what he experienced,” Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said after the sentencing hearing, referring to what Rushdie suffered.

New York now has a Ganesh Temple Street and Guru Nanak Way. The big Apple is South Asia-fied

A street name can’t save a neighbourhood. It is an acknowledgment that we have worked and lived in a place for a long time.

New York Court overturns Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction in 2020 rape case

The court also said the trial judge compounded the error by letting Weinstein be cross-examined in a way that portrayed him in a 'highly prejudicial' light.

66 arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at New York and Los Angeles airports

The protests came as the UN health agency reported thousands of people trying to flee fighting that has raged in the coastal Palestinian enclave since 7 October Hamas attack on Israel.

On Camera

Corruption, nepotism, and a hit-and-run—how Gen Z anger spilled onto Nepal’s streets

Here is a serious lesson on not to underestimate the power of the young generation, who see the future better than older cohorts. They are frustrated with the ruling class that failed Nepal after 1990 and again after the 2006 mass movement.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?