India’s reform pitch: PM Narendra Modi told the Economic Times World Leaders Forum that India has “political stability” and policy continuity, framing growth as a result of production-linked incentives and a break from the old “licence raj.” Vande Mataram fight: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi hit back at Congress over a decision to limit the national song to two stanzas, calling it not a “political bargaining chip.” Health regulation shake-up: New Zealand’s Health Minister Simeon Brown drew fresh backlash after purging and reshuffling the Medical Council, with critics warning it could endanger public safety. US-style politics, local fallout: Arizona AG Kris Mayes cleared Gov. Katie Hobbs in a pay-to-play probe tied to a foster group home operator, after a two-year investigation found no quid pro quo. DOJ politicization debate: A report says Ed Martin’s exit from the Justice Department won’t end political weaponization—just change how it’s pursued. Data centers become campaign fuel: Utah lawmakers held a listening session on data centers after public backlash and political losses tied to a proposed Great Salt Lake-area project. Telangana US trip blocked: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy canceled a US visit after the Centre denied “political” clearance, escalating a fresh party clash. Russia election pressure: A Russian court fined Communist politician Nikolai Bondarenko over a Navalny-related photo, potentially affecting his eligibility for upcoming elections.