Mamdani vows 'New Era' for New York in first remarks as NYC Mayor amid loud ‘Zohran-Zohran’ chants; First Muslim Mayor says ‘The work, my friends, has only just begun’ in viral closing remarksZohran Mamdani has been sworn in as New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, ushering in a 'new era' with a promise of inclusive...
02 Jan, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Zohran Mamdani’s oath: Why New York’s first Muslim mayor used two Qurans, and what we knowZohran Mamdani became New York City's 112th mayor on January 1, 2026. He took his oath using two Qurans, one from his grandfather and anoth...
01 Jan, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Zohran Mamdani, sworn in as New York city’s youngest mayor in a century, takes oath on the Quran, here’s what Bernie Sanders said ahead of the inaugurationNew York City has a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. He is the youngest in over a century. Mamdani is also the city's first Muslim mayor and the ...
01 Jan, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Zohran Mamdani to take oath on Quran as New York City mayor todayZohran Mamdani is set to become New York City's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, making history by taking his oath on a Q...
01 Jan, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Swear on Quran, I did not: Omar Abdullah on BJP's charges of seeking alliance in 2024Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly denied claims by the BJP that he sought an alliance in 2024 for the restoration...
10 Nov, 2025, 12.16 AM IST
Ahmadis in Pakistan face persecution, flee to NepalUnder Pakistani law, Ahmadis are not allowed to call themselves Muslims.
19 Jun, 2019, 11.48 PM IST
Imran Khan takes oath as Pakistan's 22nd Prime MinisterRecounting his journey of 22 years from a cricketer to a politician, Khan asserted that no "military dictator nurtured" him and he has reac...
18 Aug, 2018, 12.28 PM IST
Islam means peace: Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi"Islam means peace. There are hundreds of (references) in the Holy Quran where peace, justice, freedom and equality are taught," Satyarthi ...
07 Jun, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
Indian-origin Daniel Mookhey to take oath on the Gita in Australian parliament"It is an incredible honour and I am humbled to be the first Australian politician to take his oath of allegiance on the Gita," he said.
12 May, 2015, 10.59 AM IST
Pakistan's new Parliament sworn inAmong the steep challenges the legislators will face massive energy shortages that leave some Pakistanis without power for up to 20 hours a...
01 Jun, 2013, 02.20 PM IST
- 93 Blast:SC convicts, sentences 4 to life term for conspiracy
Four accused, who were acquitted by the TADA court of the charge of conspiring in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, were today convicted and sentence...
23 Mar, 2013, 01.29 PM IST
Tahir-ul-Qadri slams Sharif brothers for 'worst propaganda' against himQadri said the incident had occurred some years ago when the Sharif brothers were living in self-exile in Saudi Arabia.
20 Jan, 2013, 02.46 PM IST
- Yousuf Raza Gilani not an honest man: Pakistan Supreme Court
Coming down heavily on beleaguered Pak Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, the Supreme Court today said he is not an honest man.
10 Jan, 2012, 06.43 PM IST
- Gilani not an honest man: Pakistan SC
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is not an honest man as he had not lived up to his constitutional oath, Pakistan's Supreme Court said tod...
10 Jan, 2012, 04.48 PM IST
- Indian-origin Farah Pandith is Barack envoy for US Muslims
Farah Pandith, an Indian-American, has been formally sworn in as the first US Special Representative to Muslim communities as part of the O...
17 Sep, 2009, 06.15 AM IST
- Farah Pandith sworn as first US Spl Rep to Muslim Communities
Farah Pandith, an Indian- American, has been formally sworn in as the first US Special Representative to Muslim communities as part of the ...
16 Sep, 2009, 01.35 PM IST
- Deoband first: A fatwa against terror
For the first time ever, Islamic seminary Darul-Uloom Deoband issued a fatwa against terrorism on Saturday, stating Islam had come to wipe ...
01 Jun, 2008, 02.29 AM IST