The Juggernaut’s Top 10 Politics Stories of 2025
From Zohran Mamdani’s historic win to the H-1B visa controversy and Nepal’s anti-corruption protests, these were the political moments that defined 2025.
As New York City inaugurates its first Indian-origin and Muslim mayor, there’s no better moment to revisit 2025, a year that reshaped South Asian politics. Zohran Mamdani’s rapid rise culminated in a historic electoral win, the H-1B visa remained a flashpoint in U.S. politics, Nepal erupted in protests against corruption, and India and Pakistan came dangerously close to a major conflict — all in one whirlwind year. Our reporters spoke with experts and voices across party lines to explain 2025’s biggest political moments and forces.