New York has been recording a decline in daily hospitalisations, ICU admissions and fatalities but the mayor said such progress must continue further before officials consider reopening the city.
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the centre of the New York Metropolitan Area.
Running deep beneath mountains, rivers, and sometimes bustling cities are the world's longest tunnels. Quiet marvels of modern engineering, hidden from sight, they are vital to everyday life, carrying drinking water to millions, whisking metro trains between megacities, draining floodwaters, and connect regions once separated by formidable terrain.
According to the police, the widespread rallies have been largely peaceful with no reports of incidents or arrests.
Paula Radcliffe made a triumphant return to marathon racing and Martin Lel reprised his thrilling London victory to win at Sunday's New York City Marathon.
Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.
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TCS previously developed mobile apps for the last year's marathon, helping participants to track runners and to receive race results, information on the event, and tips for training.
Casey Wasserman has apologised for emails with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Games and denied any relationship with late financier sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Berlin marathon organisers shelve plans for 2020 race
Playmaker Andrea Pirlo is joining New York City FC from Italian champions Juventus later this month, the clubs said on Monday.
The Mexican Navy ship carrying 277 passengers lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, said on Sunday (local time).
What an achievement it will be if a young Gujarati-Punjabi man is able to give the most powerful nation in the world a new direction, asserts Aakar Patel.
From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.
The world welcomed 2026 with spectacular celebrations across continents. From dazzling fireworks illuminating iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Marina Bay, and Copacabana beach to intimate gatherings at historic sites, the New Year brought together diverse cultures in joyous unity.
The mass of voters chose Kejriwal and Mamdani for the simple reason that they were sick and tired of the stale promises and repetitive speeches belted out for long by mainstream political personalities, notes M R Narayan Swamy.
These 8 cities have enormous celebrations actually hosting sort of giant street parties and welcome the new year in unforgettable style.
According to the data from the New York City government, an increase of at least 5,695 cases on Sunday put New York City's total number of coronavirus infections at over 1,04,410 as of April 12 and 27,676 hospitalisations. The city's death toll is 6,898.
'Dhoom Machale...' The exuberant, celebratory track from the 2004 blockbuster Dhoom rounded off Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, more evidence that New York's newly elected mayor embraces his many identities with a light-as-souffle touch.
Iran is set to witness more brutality as the administration has decided to execute its first protester on Wednesday amid mass arrests of anti-regime protesters, New York Post reported, citing human rights groups.
Harrowing photos show mangled bikes scattered along a cycle path that runs parallel to the West Side Highway on the western edge of Manhattan. Other images show emergency services personnel bravely rushing to help the victims of the horrific attack.
Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance. They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic innovation, and mark an important step in amplifying regional voices on the international stage.
Spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy who spread his message of world peace and harmony died in New York City on Thursday. He was 76.
'If people had a problem, you could probably find him at one of the future events and could talk about specific issues.'
Reader Siddharth Pawar has sent us this photograph with the star.
India has rejected New York City's contention that it is using the 26-storey building owned by it near the United Nations in Manhattan for commercial purposes.\n\n\n\n
According to a report in the New York Times, United States President Donald Trump has been briefed in recent days on a range of military options targeting Iran.
Thanks to Rakesh Sharma, those with handheld equipment will no longer need a permit to shoot or have $1 million in insurance
'His campaign reached into every community, every constituency, with a unifying platform of affordability.' 'Zohran began by listening to Trump supporters and brought many of them to his side because they too care about affordability.' 'Care for the poor is a tenet of every faith; this is the best platform to unite us.'
India has advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela following the capture of President Nicols Maduro by the US. The Ministry of External Affairs has also asked Indians in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution and restrict their movements.
This will be the first face-to-face meeting between Rubio and Jaishankar following President Donald Trump's imposition of an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for Delhi's purchases of Russian oil, taking the total levies imposed on India by the Trump White House to 50 per cent.
'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'
Bill Clinton was there. Hillary Clinton was there. New York's governor was there. But guess who stole the show at New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's inauguration? New York City 2014 Youth Poet Laureate Ramya Ramana! Ramya tells Arthur J Pais how poetry helps her fight inhumanity, racism and exploitation.
'I don't see how a company like OpenAI can honestly expect to generate revenue significant enough to maintain its spending habits via John and Jane Q. Public,' points out Sree Sreenivasan.
When asked whether Iran had crossed the red line he had drawn over the treatment of protesters, Trump said, "They're starting to, it looks like."
'America has historically been a magnet for people who aren't from here.' 'That sort of thing -- the promise of opportunity, no matter what that looks like -- doesn't grow on trees.' 'It also happens to be geopolitical gold that Trump is flushing down the toilet,' points out Sree Sreenivasan.
Mira's decision to wear an Indian sari was a beautiful tribute to Indian craftsmanship, heritage that also honoured the family's Indian roots.
A tour bus crash near Buffalo, New York, has resulted in the death of five people, including an Indian national. The bus, carrying 54 passengers, was returning to New York City from Niagara Falls when the accident occurred.
Window for fast marathons closing because of climate change, report finds
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