Union Minister Kiren Rijiju snubs China in India’s first statement on Dalai Lama’s successor: ‘Nobody except…’

Earlier on July 2, Tibetan Spiritual Leader, the Dalai Lama, stated that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a foundation established by him, can only recognise future reincarnations. This statement rules out any say for China in the process of naming the next Dalai Lama.
Delhi-NCR weather update: Capital witnesses light rain, thunderstorms; monsoon yet to pick up pace, check IMD forecast here

On Wednesday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 36.6°C, which was 0.8°C below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 27.6°C, 0.3°C below the seasonal average.
Fire erupts at AIIMS Trauma Centre in Delhi, 5 fire tenders rushed to site

A fire broke out at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Trauma Centre in New Delhi on Thursday, i.e., July 3. According to the Delhi Fire Services, five fire tenders were rushed to the location.
BIG relief for vehicle owners in Delhi? Govt plans easing no fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles; check details

The Delhi government has stated that the fuel ban on overage vehicles is not feasible due to technological challenges and complex systems.
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Is registration still open for pilgrims? Check step-by-step guide, essential tips and more

The Amarnath Yatra-one of the prominent Hindu pilgrimages-officially began on Wednesday, i.e., July 3. Thousands of Hindus visit the holy shrine of Amarnath, nestled in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
BIG update from Indian Railways, Meerut-Varanasi new Vande Bharat Express to launch soon, check timings, prices, stoppages here

Indian Railways is all set to launch a new Vande Bharat Express between Meerut to Varanasi. Now, the passengers can travel from Meerut to Varanasi directly.
Actor’s son jumps from 50th floor on being asked to attend tuition, dies

A 14-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Mumbai after a disagreement with his mother-who works as an actor and has worked in popular Hindi and Gujarati TV shows-over attending tuition classes, police said on Thursday, i.e., July 3, as reported by NDTV.
Texas’ public ed funding boost brings some relief but erodes districts’ independence, school leaders say

A law providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools lacks the spending flexibility that previously let districts address their campuses’ needs as they saw fit.
Elon Musk hired a dozen Texas lobbyists this year. State law keeps the extent of their influence under wraps.

How the billionaire businessman’s lobbyists helped him get so many state Legislature wins is something of a mystery.
Texas coastal town in “David and Goliath” fight against planned ammonia plant
Ingleside residents are resisting a “charm offensive” as Europe’s largest gas user plans a new facility in their small community across the bay from Corpus Christi.