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Mamdani skips New York India Day parade, breaks tradition

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the citys main India Day Parade in Manhattan despite being invited, breaking a tradition followed by several predecessors.reports Asian Lite News Desk New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has broken a long-standing mayoral tradition by skipping the citys main India Day Parade in Manhattan, despite being invited to the annual event celebrating Indias Independence Day. Mamdani did not attend the 44th India Day Parade organised by the Federation of Indian Associations

17 Aug 2026 10:29 am

India steps up EU trade push as Goyal visits Spain, Belgium and Finland

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has begun a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium and Finland as India intensifies efforts to conclude its long-awaited Free Trade Agreement with the European Unionreports Asian Lite News Desk Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday began a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium and Finland, accompanied by a high-level business delegation, as India seeks to strengthen its economic engagement with the European Union and advance negotiations for the proposed India

13 Jul 2026 10:39 am