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Topic: Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ promise now seeing action. He is starting with ultra-luxury homes

Armed with a camera and a 'tax the rich' slogan, Mamdani is naming names and addresses to levy empty penthouses for public services across New York City.

There’s a New York garden at the centre of Zohran Mamdani’s political dilemma

Mamdani promised to demolish the 'urban oasis' Elizabeth Street Garden and build affordable housing. Three months in, he can't — and the clamour hasn't stopped.

Free flight, $2,600 ‘exit bonus’: US clubs India, China & Columbia in latest ‘self deport’ campaign

DHS is offering free flights and $2,600 bonus to undocumented migrants from India, China and Colombia amid drop in illegal Indian immigrants and rising MAGA‑driven anti‑Indian rhetoric

Zohran Mamdani’s shaky politics has come home to bite

The Israel-Palestine question appeared to be the one area where he apparently refused to soften his views. And that refusal is now colliding with the realities of governing.

How do Indian-Americans view Trump, Mamdani? New survey finds out

The Indian American Attitudes Survey (IAAS) and YouGov surveyed 1,000 Indian American adults between November 2025 and January 2026.

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.

‘Made it clear it’s an act of war’: Mamdani speaks to Trump on Venezuela strikes, Maduro’s capture

The NYC mayor called the operation a violation of international law, said he contacted Trump to register his opposition, but declined to describe the president’s response.

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.

Umar Khalid’s father on meeting Zohran Mamdani—‘He told me he always thinks about Umar’

Talking to Umar Khalid's father, Zohran Mamdani reached for a pen and said that he wanted to write a letter to Khalid.

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.

On Camera

The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.