Donald Trump has formally endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for the governorship of Ohio, positioning him as a key contender in the 2026 race.

Swaranjit Singh Khalsa has made history by becoming the first Sikh to be elected Mayor of Norwich, Connecticut, in the United States. The Democrat represents a city that is home to just 10 other Sikh families.

Zohran Mamdani wins the closely-watched mayoral election in New York City. He is the youngest, the first Indian-American, and the first Muslim elected as the Mayor of New York City, the world’s financial capital. 

Canada’s Province of British Columbia proclaimed November as Hindu Heritage Month, recognizing the long-standing presence and contributions of Hindu communities to the province’s social, cultural, and economic life.

India has overtaken the United States to become the world's second-largest market for 5G smartphones, following China.

To deepen international and diaspora ties, the Maharashtra government has established a new Department of Protocol, Foreign Direct Investment, Diaspora Affairs, and Outreach becoming the first state in India to do so.