Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation accepted, governor dissolves Cabinet

The development came after Siddaramaiah stepped down from the post following directions from the Congress high command.
Is centre govt planning to use military for NEET-UG re-exam on June 21? Here’s what we know

Centre may deploy armed forces for NEET-UG June 21 re-test logistics after paper leak. Military role limited to secure transport, weather emergencies.
Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs

Inmates say the policy unfairly punishes them — and note that prison staff also bring in contraband.
Texas using DPS records to confirm citizenship of voters flagged by federal database

County officials found that hundreds of the flagged voters registered through DPS, which requires proof of citizenship.
Texas’ discipline push sends kids to ‘jail-like’ campuses

Lawmakers increasingly view disciplinary alternative programs as a solution to behavior problems. Critics say they harm students.
U.S. Supreme Court settles long-running Texas-New Mexico water dispute over Rio Grande

The settlement calls for reducing groundwater pumping along the dwindling river and retiring water rights from irrigated farmland in southern New Mexico.
East Texas could be the key to developing critical lithium supply for the U.S. military

Texas lawmakers proposed a bill to allow private-sector lithium mining companies to work on certain military bases.
From Cornyn to Paxton: How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP’s transformation

The power struggle between old-school Bush Republicans and hardline conservatives predates President Donald Trump. But he has used his clout to help tip the scales.
Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now

A federal appeals court allowed Texas to require app stores to verify users’ ages and seek parental consent before a minor can download apps.
Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency

TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses’ accountability rating.