Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City, has written a letter to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid.

Five days after a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel was gunned down, police on Thursday claimed that the murder was orchestrated by the man’s sons, who hired contract killers, including a Uttar Pradesh cop.

A devastating fire at a crowded New Year’s party in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, claimed at least 40 lives and injured over 100. The blaze, believed to have started in the basement venue with a single staircase exit, caused widespread panic as patrons struggled to escape. Investigations are underway to determine the cause and examine safety compliance.