The latest news briefing covers a range of national and international developments. Domestically, reports indicate a significant reduction in protest activities at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) under Vice-Chancellor Santishree Pandit. Separately, the city of Jamtara in Jharkhand, previously noted for cybercrime, is seeing a community pivot towards hockey as a viable career option for many residents. In corporate circles, Mehli Mistry has stepped down from Tata Trusts after a trustee vote, citing his dedication to Ratan N Tata's vision and an aim to shield the Trusts from controversy. As election campaigning concluded in Bihar, the incumbent NDA government has rallied behind Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, identifying him as a key figure for the alliance. Internationally, New York City voters have elected Zohran Mamdani, who will serve as the city's first Muslim mayor and one of its youngest.
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