MEA slams China over illegal occupation of Indian territories, objects to Chinese projects in such regions

Addressing a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underlined New Delhi’s consistent position regarding territorial integrity, reiterating that India has consistently raised sovereignty concerns with China.
Rahul Gandhi calls Dharmendra Pradhan ‘criminal education minister’, presents student injured by pellet gun

Rahul Gandhi demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s removal and accused the government of suppressing student protests.
Sonam Wangchuk hits back at critics after ending 26-day fast, says ‘do I still need to prove my sincerity?’

Sonam Wangchuk broke his silence in an Instagram video after ending his 26-day fast, asking “do I need to prove my sincerity?” He said the fast caused “irreversible damage” and 11kg weight loss. He rejected claims of a “backdoor deal” with Union Ministers.
After the Houston ICE shooting, Sylvia Garcia demanded answers. Alex Mealer urges patience.

Mealer, the GOP nominee in Texas’ 9th Congressional District, would represent Houston’s Magnolia Park, where an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, under the GOP’s new redistricting map.
A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says

The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage around Cotulla.
Floodwater starts arriving in Corpus Christi reservoirs, sparking hope for a water crisis delay

Choke Canyon has almost doubled its supply of water this week, although the reservoir is still at 15% capacity.
Eleven people charged in the smuggling deaths of seven migrants in Texas

Six of the victims, including a 14-year-old boy, were found dead inside a train shipping container in Laredo in the sweltering Texas heat.
National teacher certification board told to scrub DEI mentions to comply with Texas law

If National Board officials don’t show compliance with state law, they risk Texas excluding educators with the credential from a pay-for-performance program.
DA says feds haven’t shared evidence in Houston ICE shooting

At a congressional hearing in Houston, District Attorney Sean Teare said officials have yet to release the name of the ICE agent who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on July 7.
Substance found in van after Houston ICE shooting wasn’t drugs, DA and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia say

The FBI suggested plastic bags in the van contained methamphetamine. The agency hasn’t released official test results.