Kerala Sunni cleric urges calm after backlash over remarks on women

NYC Mayor Mamdani Partners With Influencers to Spread City Messaging

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been collaborating with social media content creators to communicate with residents. The mayor's office has engaged hundreds of influencers as part of this outreach strategy. The initiative aims to promote the administration's key priorities through digital platforms. By leveraging social media, the office seeks to reach New Yorkers who may not follow traditional news channels.

Goa's Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme Offers Artists Up to Rs 25,000 for Disaster Home Repairs

The Goa government's Kritadnyata Nidhi scheme provides financial assistance of up to Rs 25,000 to artists whose homes are damaged by natural calamities. To be eligible, applicants must be Goan citizens aged 50 or above with an annual family income under Rs 2 lakh. The scheme goes beyond housing support, also covering medical needs and other artist welfare services. In special circumstances, the age eligibility criterion can be relaxed for those with specific needs. The initiative reflects the state's broader effort to safeguard the livelihoods and well-being of its artistic community.

Iraq faces acute fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions disrupt tanker imports

Iraq is experiencing severe petrol shortages, with long vehicle queues forming at fuel stations across the country. Regional conflicts are disrupting tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for the country's fuel imports. As a member of OPEC, Iraq still depends heavily on imported fuel to bridge gaps in its domestic production capacity. The supply disruptions have triggered panic buying, further straining an already stretched fuel supply chain. In response, Iraqi authorities are actively working to secure additional fuel shipments to stabilize reserves.

CBI books Subhash Chandra, others in Rs 1,322 crore LIC Housing Finance fraud case