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Athawale’s party seeks share in Mahayuti alliance in municipal elections

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Mumbai:  Ramdas Athawale’s party, the Republican Party of India, has demanded its share in the Mahayuti alliance for the 29 municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra. Athawale’s party has demanded 25 seats in Mumbai, while it has demanded 7 to 10 seats in other municipal corporations. The party said that it should be given a respectable share in the alliance. Republican Party of India leaders believe they have a role as an important constituent of the NDA. The party’s national president, Ramdas Athawale, holds a ministerial position at the Centre. Therefore,…

Sharjah celebrates New Year’s Eve with fireworks displays across Shurooq Destinations

Naseel Muhammed

Celebrations to be held across Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Heera Beach, Khorfakkan Beach, Al Noor Island, Sharjah Boats, and Mleiha National Park Dazzling fireworks displays spanning 10 mins each at Al Heera Beach, Al Majaz Waterfront and Khorfakkan Beach Al Noor Island will host a beachside premium dining experience offering views of the fireworks at Al Majaz Waterfront Sharjah Boats experience offers guests the opportunity to watch the fireworks displays from the heart of Khalid Lagoon, through a private boat cruise Mleiha National Park will host a more relaxing “New…

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed presented with the key to the City of Humboldt in Tennessee

Universal Society of Hinduism

After an extensive dialogue, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was presented with a key by Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes to the City of Humboldt, a city in the Gibson and Madison counties of Tennessee, on December 17, 2025. Zed is President of Universal Society of Hinduism. Founded in 1851, Humboldt, named for German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt and known as the “Strawberry Capital of the World”, has hosted the weeklong West Tennessee Strawberry Festival since 1934, held during the first week of May. It is reportedly one of the largest and…

Parody song controversy; CPM plans to file complaint with Election Commission, decision to be taken in today’s secretariat meeting

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Pathanamthitta: CPM is preparing to file a complaint with the Election Commission regarding the Potty parody song. The decision was taken in today’s secretariat meeting. The complaint will be filed by Pradeep Verma, a member of the Pandalam area committee and a member of the Pandalam royal family. Although the government had previously temporarily backed down from taking strict action against the activists behind the parody song, the decision to approach the Election Commission has now been confirmed. The filing of the case had led to widespread criticism. However, the…

Audi Group and UST form Strategic partnership: UST Acquires Majority Stake in Italdesign

Press Release

Thiruvananthapuram: The Audi Group is entering into a strategic partnership with UST, a global transformation company specializing in AI-powered technology, design, and engineering. UST, headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California (USA), has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Italdesign. Italdesign’s current parent company Lamborghini is part of the Audi Group and will retain a significant stake. As a result, Audi will remain a strategic partner of Italdesign in the long term, as well as an important client of the company. The majority takeover of Italdesign by UST creates a strong partnership that combines UST’s…

The Biggest Producer of Public Art in Bergen County Launches ‘Mind Your Feelings’ Art Installation in Hackensack

Luhrs & Associates

The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s ArtsBergen announced the installation of the public art, ‘Mind Your Feelings’, in Hackensack, New Jersey. This innovative public art installation explores mental health awareness through interactive community engagement, transforming emotional experiences into a powerful visual narrative. (December 12, 2025; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) ArtsBergen initiative launched the ‘Mind Your Feelings’ exhibit at the Johnson Public Library’s Gallery Space, located at 274 Main Street in Hackensack. This original interactive public art project transforms community emotional experiences into a powerful…

CM Mamata Banerjee did not fill the SIR form, said – it is better to rub your nose on the ground

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Kolkata: Assembly elections are scheduled for West Bengal next year. Politics in Bengal is at its peak regarding the Special Revision (SIR) of the voter list ahead of the elections. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a major statement, revealing that she has not yet filled out the SIR form. She stated that she does not need to prove her citizenship and that doing so is insulting. Banerjee said, “I haven’t filled out the form yet. Why should I? I have been a three-time Union Minister, a seven-time Member of Parliament,…

Karnataka CM post row heats up again; Yatindra’s statement escalates tensions

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Bengaluru: A controversy has resurfaced within the Congress party in Karnataka over the Chief Minister’s post. This controversy began with a statement by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, Yatindra Siddaramaiah. Yatindra stated that the high command has made it clear that there will be no change in the Chief Minister’s position for the time being. He had previously stated that those hoping for a leadership change are dreaming, but the national leadership has already resolved the issue. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar did not directly comment on Yatindra’s statement, saying that the…

Shah should have basic knowledge of vote theft; DK attacks central government

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New Delhi: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar refuted Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim of vote theft during Jawaharlal Nehru’s time in Parliament, saying that Shah should have basic knowledge of the subject. He said that ballot papers were in place at that time, so any such incident of vote theft or rigging was impossible. DK said that Union Minister Shah should have basic knowledge of vote theft. Ballot papers existed then, but not now. Earlier, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, continued his attack…

Investing in Our Communities: Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Presents Grant Award for the Arts to Leonia High School

Luhrs & Associates

 Hackensack, New Jersey: The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2025. During this week, the NNJCF, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, announced nearly $30,000 in grant and scholarship awards were made in 2025. These grants and scholarships were recommended by fund advisors, reviewed by staff and approved by the NNJCF’s Board of Trustees. The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s ‘The Paul Coopersmith in Memory of Frank DeLorenzo…