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Saturday, February 7, 2026
TopicNew York City

Topic: New York City

NYC mayor Mamdani signs executive order to ramp up immigrant protection against Trump crackdown

The mayor said the order will ensure ICE agents present judicial warrants before entering city property including hospitals and schools.

New York mayor Mamdani begins term by wiping out 15 months of Adams’ orders

Among the orders revoked were two controversial items, including one that barred some officials from engaging in procurement practices ‘that discriminate’ against Israel.

Zohran Mamdani and the Assamese eri silk tie he wore at the inauguration

Also known as ahimsa silk or non-violent silk, eri silk is produced in Assam, Meghalaya, and some parts of Nagaland.

Zohran Mamdani made big promises. Here are challenges he faces as New York mayor

Mamdani, who takes charge today, had proposed ambitious benefits to alleviate NYC’s affordability crisis, almost none of which he can unilaterally enact or pay for.

Rs 1 lakh per sqft in Worli: Luxury houses in Mumbai cost as much as properties in lower Manhattan

The prices indicate how more of Indian wealth is now getting invested locally and driving up prices in enclaves such as Worli, home to 40% of the country's ‘ultra-luxury apartment’ market.

Trump says Mamdani won’t succeed if he won’t respect Washington after ‘very angry’ victory speech

US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News Wednesday that NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani should be very nice to him since he is 'one that sort of has to approve a lot of things.'

Is he the devil who will doom NYC or Spiderman who will save it? Zohran Mamdani memes top charts

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, has divided the internet, with memes and reels aplenty.

Mamdani, Spanberger & Sherrill: Democratic victories give party a roadmap for beating Trump

The success of Democratic candidates in New York, Virginia and New Jersey show how the party can rally around pocketbook issues like grocery and housing prices and a rejection of Trump’s less popular policies.

Who is Rama Duwaji? Her art activism helped husband Zohran Mamdani’s brand

Rama Duwaji is hardly a “politician’s wife.” She doesn’t have an identity located within the confines of her husband’s career.

‘Turn the volume up’—in Mamdani’s victory lap, a challenge to Trump, ode to Nehru & a pinch of Bollywood

Mamdani is NYC's first South Asian Muslim mayor. He framed his victory as reclamation of power by city’s working class, ending his speech with 'Dhoom Machale' playing in the backdrop.

On Camera

My top 10 hot picks from India Art Fair 2026—Rohit Chawla

Beyond the scale of the India Art Fair lies the deeper pleasure of discovering the elusive new artist, a fresh voice, an unexpected gallery quietly holding its ground.

India to eliminate or reduce tariffs on American industrial goods, and some agricultural products

Joint statement issued by India and the US Friday highlights broad contours of the interim agreement to the trade deal. US to eliminate tariffs to zero in pharmaceuticals and gems and diamonds.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button

By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India’s moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the ‘ghuspethiya’ rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam.