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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed an IIT Madras dialogue in Bengaluru, making announcements on India's economic growth, technology development and support for startups. The finance ministry's press bureau released details of her remarks, which focused on policy measures aimed at strengthening the innovation ecosystem and sustaining India's growth momentum.

With the Los Angeles mayoral election weeks away, Karen Bass and Rick Caruso rival Raman are nearly tied in fundraising, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. The close financial race signals a competitive contest for City Hall, with both campaigns pushing to fund final weeks of advertising and voter outreach before election day.