New York Couple Pledges $10 Million to Upgrade Hospital's Neonatal Unit

Urban body heads urge Centre to grant mayors real powers and ensure timely civic audits

Mayors and heads of urban local bodies have called on the Centre to devolve genuine decision-making powers to municipal governments. They also asked for civic audits to be carried out on schedule to strengthen accountability in city administration. The appeal reflects a long-running concern that urban local bodies lack the financial and administrative authority needed to deliver services effectively. The demands were placed before the Centre by representatives of urban bodies, according to the report.

Nobel Laureate Machado Says She Will Return to Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has announced plans to return to Venezuela. She has been living in exile since secretly leaving the country in late 2025 to travel to Oslo to receive the prize. The announcement marks a potential turning point for her after months abroad. The report provides limited further detail on the timing or circumstances of her return.

Texas student's landscaping firm, started to fund tuition, earns top 2026 FFA award

Jose Yepez, a student in Texas, launched a landscaping business to help pay for college. The venture expanded to more than 100 clients and now employs four full-time workers. The company has also provided financial support to his family. For these efforts, Yepez received the 2026 American Star in Agribusiness award from the National FFA Organization on Friday.

Afghanistan hit by 5.5 magnitude earthquake