Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will address a major gathering of Hindu Americans in New York City on August 29, marking a rare public appearance by him in the United States

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to respond directly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criticism, saying his focus is on protecting all New Yorkers. The exchange follows Netanyahu's remarks accusing Mamdani of fuelling anti-Israel sentiment ahead of his planned UN visit.