TikTok, AliExpress ban being lifted in India after 5 years? Government says…

The Indian government had banned TikTok and many other Chinese apps citing a threat to national security. The move came after border clashes in Galwan Valley in 2020, when 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese troopers were killed, leading to a diplomatic standoff between the nations.
In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, government reassigns 14 IAS Officers in key posts, who is the new PMO secretary?

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle of as many as 14 Secretary-rank IAS officers across various ministries and departments of the Centre.
Cloudburst struck Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, SDM residence, local shops severely damaged, rescue operation underway, WATCH

Atleast 1 dead, after a cloudburst hit Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district due to heavy rainfall. Many local market shops and houses were sweeped away.
Hoshiarpur: 2 dead, several injured as massive fire breaks out after LPG tanker collides with pickup truck

Massive fire broke out as an LPG tanker caught fire in the Mandiala village in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur late Friday night. The incident which occurred on the Hoshiarpur-Jalandhar road led to two dead and several others injured. The devastating accident occurred when an LPG tanker collided with a pickup truck, resulting in a massive explosion and fire. The massive flames spread quickly and consumed almost 15 shops along with four to five residential houses in the surroundings of the Mandiala Adda area, said police. The incident occurred around 10 pm, officials said.
Watch live: Texas Senate takes up GOP congressional map, last stop before Abbott’s desk

Republican lawmakers are poised to push the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ newly drawn congressional seats
State Rep. Briscoe Cain kicked off what operatives expect to be a flurry of campaign announcements with a bid for Houston’s 9th Congressional District.
Texas bill would keep unsubstantiated complaints against police officers from the public
Senate Bill 15’s supporters say police shouldn’t be publicly maligned for allegations that aren’t proven. Critics say the bill disincentivizes agencies from properly investigating complaints.
East Texas lawmaker, with governor’s blessing, wants to stop proposed water deal

Dallas businessman Kyle Bass has proposed exporting millions of gallons of water from East Texas to other parts of the state.
Tensions flare as Texas House panel hears a “bathroom bill” for first time in eight years

Senate Bill 8 would restrict which bathrooms in government buildings transgender people would be allowed to use. Testimony drew expletives and anger.
Tribune presents lessons from news avoidance research and experiments

We’ll share learnings about reaching younger Texans through short-form video, implementing strategies to build trust with news-avoidance people and revamping our in-person engagement.