Congress slams govt over Nadda’s press conference: ‘Sure sign of the regime’s increasing desperation’

“The Union Health Minister and former BJP President JP Nadda’s late evening press conference to counter @RahulGandhi’s sharp and pointed exposure of the Modi Government is a sure sign of the the regime’s increasing desperation,” Jairam Ramesh wrote on X.
Karnataka: 5-year-old girl killed after tree falls on school bus in Dakshina Kannada

According to the Dakshina Kannada district police, the incident occurred around 5:00 PM, when the vehicle belonging to Kalladka Shree Rama School was dropping students back home after school hours.
India calls out Pakistan for ‘unwarranted’ remarks on J&K during UN meet, details here

For the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it has always been, is, and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India. This is the constitutional and legal reality that Pakistan deliberately chooses to ignore.
CJP Protest: Delhi metro closes 16 stations including Rajiv Chowk, Janpat, Mandi House for 2nd day; Check full list here

DMRC closed 16 Metro stations in Delhi from 7:30 AM due to CJP protests. Interchange facilities remain at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat.
Assam Floods: 10 lives lost in 24 hours, total death toll reaches 41, over 6 lakh people hit in 11 districts

Assam continued to face the impact of intense flooding on Thursday. Eleven districts were affected, 6.53 lakh people were hit, and 10 fatalities were reported in 24 hours. With further rainfall predicted, no respite is expected in the near term.
Assam Floods: 10 lives lost in 24 hours, total death toll reaches 41, over 6 lakh people hit in 11 districts

Assam continued to face the impact of intense flooding on Thursday. Eleven districts were affected, 6.53 lakh people were hit, and 10 fatalities were reported in 24 hours. With further rainfall predicted, no respite is expected in the near term.
James Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center development

The U.S. Senate nominee is among several Texas Democrats pushing back on data centers, calling their rapid growth the result of corporate greed and “billionaire-backed politicians.”
Texas Republicans unite behind Iran war funding as U.S. House passes $95 billion spending package

With support from Democrats Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, the House also passed a bill Wednesday that would ban members of Congress from trading stocks and implement new voter ID requirements.
Texas faith leaders condemn ICE-related deaths, demand end to “terror campaign” against migrants

Christian and Jewish leaders urged limits on using force as well as accountability for immigration agents who go too far.
Student success should mean more state money for universities, Texas agency suggests

The state’s higher education agency recommends Texas lawmakers revamp funding for public universities that rewards schools for student success.