New York City
Surging Demand for PM Modi's New York Reception Exceeds Venue Capacity
Gupta, one of the event’s organizers, revealed that over 25,000 ticket requests have been received from individuals across 42 states. With the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum accommodating only 18,000, efforts are underway to expand the venue's capacity by introducing temporary seating in the play area, Gupta explained.
More than 24,000 Indian-Americans Register for Major NYC Event with PM Modi
The event, titled ‘Modi & US: Progress Together,’ is set for September 22 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which accommodates up to 15,000 attendees.
Ram Mandir Float Highlights India's Diversity at New York India Day Parade
The parade featured a prominent float of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, accompanied by displays representing Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs. Groups of Indian Jews and Buddhists also participated, proudly marching under their own banners. The procession, alive with color and energy, saw men and women playing traditional drums from Maharashtra in honor of the Ram Mandir float, and crowds surged past barriers to greet it.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Mispronounces India as Pakistan During Indian Independence Day Speech
Adams was holding an Indian tricolor in one hand and an American flag in the other. The members of the Indian diaspora surrounded him, holding Indian flags and wearing tricolored garments.
'New York is the New Delhi of America,’ Says Mayor Adams, Highlighting Diaspora Contributions
With a key historical significance to the US fight for independence, Bowling Green reflected India's struggle against British rule. The statue of King George III at the site was dismantled by patriots shortly after the Declaration of Independence was read to troops led by George Washington in 1776.
Indian Consulate in New York Warns Community About Fraudulent Agents for Consular Services
According to Binaya Pradhan, the Consul General of India in New York, the Consulate has noted several cases where travel agents have been found to take undue advantage of people by demanding exorbitant charges against the cost of consular services. For example, it is stated that agents charged about USD 450 for issuance of an Emergency Certificate for travel to India when the fee is only USD 17.
Judicial Intervention: Clearing the Courtroom and Confronting Witnesses in Trump Trial
Judge Juan Merchan looked incensed as he questioned defense witness Robert Costello over what appeared to be a challenge to the authority of the court by Costello, after being called to the witness stand by Trump's defense to undermine the testimony of key prosecution witness Michael Cohen. The questions posed to Costello on Monday were met by sustained objections from the prosecution to which Costello appeared not to comply, often answering the questions anyway.
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