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Urban Heads Urge Centre to Empower Mayors and Ensure Timely Civic Audits

At the National Urban Conclave, municipal leaders emphasized that directly elected mayors with fixed five-year terms need real powers to be effective. Rajkot mayor Nehal Shukla highlighted the necessity of time-bound financial audits for civic bodies, stating that no municipal body can function without financial irregularities. The leaders urged the Centre to consider these points alongside the proposed mayor-in-council system.

Times of India··Rajkot

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Mike Rogers Avoids 'MAGA Republican' Label Amid Trump Rally in Michigan

The Michigan US Senate race intensifies as Mike Rogers, GOP candidate, holds a rally in Port Huron with Trump, following Barack Obama's Detroit rally for Abdul El-Sayed. In an NBC interview, Rogers dodged Kristen Welker's question on identifying as a MAGA Republican, criticizing national media and highlighting growing Democratic coalitions instead. Rapper Nicki Minaj also appeared at the rally.

HT World··Port Huron

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Indian Army Officer’s Wife Faces Espionage FIR Over Research Papers

Jammu Police filed an FIR against an Indian Army officer’s wife for alleged espionage linked to research papers on the Line of Control, Arunachal Pradesh infrastructure, and drone use. The woman, a freelance scholar, was reportedly approached by individuals posing as digital content creators to write on geopolitics and military topics. No sensitive data transfer has been confirmed; she claims her work used only open sources and denies wrongdoing.

Deccan Herald··Jammu

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Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty Valued at ₹350 Crore in UK Market

Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty has achieved a valuation of ₹350 crore in gross merchandise value as it marks one year in the UK retail market. The brand, launched in partnership with Nykaa in 2019, is expanding internationally through the British luxury beauty retailer Space NK, growing its presence beyond India.

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Centre to Privatise 11 AAI Airports in Bundled Deals

The Indian government plans to privatise 11 Airports Authority of India airports bundled in five groups, combining stronger and weaker airports. These airports handle about 10% of national air traffic and will be offered on a 50-year lease. Unlike earlier phases, this round focuses on regional airports rather than major metropolitan hubs, with a combined indicative value of around $5.4 billion.

Deccan Herald·

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Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Over Slogans, Upholds Free Expression

The Karnataka High Court quashed a 2019 FIR against 13 people accused of painting slogans in Mangaluru, ruling that criticizing a Supreme Court judgment and urging justice does not constitute promoting enmity or criminal conspiracy. Justice H P Sandesh emphasized that dissent is not a crime, rejecting police claims. The case highlights concerns over treating dissent as a law-and-order issue, persisting across political regimes.

Deccan Herald··Mangaluru

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