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Shashi Tharoor faces flak from his party over Pahalgam remark
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/shashi-tharoor-faces-flak-from-his-party-over-pahalgam-remark/articleshow/120708324.cms

Shashi Tharoor faced internal criticism after commenting on the Pahalgam attack, stating that no country can have "foolproof, 100% intelligence." Udit Raj questioned Tharoor's remarks, accusing him of providing a clean chit to the BJP government despite their admission of security lapses.
Pahalgam may spell end of medical tourism from Pakistan
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pahalgam-may-spell-end-of-medical-tourism-from-pakistan/articleshow/120708328.cms

Deteriorating Indo-Pak relations and heightened security concerns have drastically reduced medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals seeking treatment in India. From over 1,600 visas in 2016, the number plummeted to just over 200 in 2024, a trend exacerbated by events like the Kulbhushan Jadhav case and the Pulwama attack.
Govt eyes battery-swap hubs to ease long journeys for EVs
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-eyes-battery-swap-hubs-to-ease-long-journeys-for-evs/articleshow/120708338.cms

The government is planning subsidies for battery swapping stations to facilitate long-distance electric vehicle travel, particularly for buses and trucks. Initially, the subsidy will focus on these vehicles, along with two and three-wheelers, as car battery swapping standards are still being developed. This initiative aligns with the increasing adoption of EVs and the establishment of charging infrastructure along national highways.
IIT-Delhi tasked with ground survey of waqf properties to plug gaps in data
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/iit-delhi-tasked-with-ground-survey-of-waqf-properties-to-plug-gaps-in-data/articleshow/120708343.cms

The government has tasked IIT-Delhi with a sample survey of waqf properties due to severely lacking survey data, despite ongoing digitisation efforts. The assessment report, expected in two months, will help create a standardised survey template for states to improve data collection and management.
Cyber espionage? HC forms SIT to probe data theft at drone firm
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cyber-espionage-hc-forms-sit-to-probe-data-theft-at-drone-firm/articleshow/120708549.cms

The Karnataka High Court has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a data theft case at NewSpace Research and Technologies, a drone manufacturing company. This action follows a complaint that former employees stole sensitive data, potentially compromising national security.
Carbon-heavy sectors handed green targets, liable to fines
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/carbon-heavy-sectors-handed-green-targets-liable-to-fines/articleshow/120708575.cms

India's high-emission industries, including aluminum, cement, and pulp & paper, face mandatory greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction targets starting 2025-26. The environment ministry's draft notification, covering 282 entities, introduces penalties for non-compliance. These industries will need to purchase carbon credits if they fail to meet the specified targets under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.
India 5th largest military spender; expenditure 9 times more than Pakistan
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-5th-largest-military-spender-expenditure-9-times-more-than-pakistan/articleshow/120708597.cms

Global military spending surged to a record $2.718 trillion in 2024, marking the steepest increase since the Cold War. India ranks as the fifth-largest military spender, allocating $86 billion, but faces challenges from China and Pakistan.
CM Siddaramaiah 'threatens' to hit cop during Congress rally
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cm-siddaramaiah-threatens-to-hit-cop-during-congress-rally/articleshow/120708628.cms

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faced accusations of threatening a police officer during a Congress rally in Belagavi after BJP workers breached security and protested on stage. Siddaramaiah, visibly agitated, questioned the officer's actions and demanded the removal of the protesters while AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala and law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil tried to calm him.
SC relief to mom who killed 2 kids under 'spell of invisible powers'
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-relief-to-mom-who-killed-2-kids-under-spell-of-invisible-powers/articleshow/120708702.cms

The Supreme Court overturned a woman's murder conviction for killing her two daughters in Chhattisgarh, citing a lack of intent due to a possible temporary mental disorder. The court acknowledged her claims of being possessed by 'invisible powers' and the prevalence of superstition in rural areas, leading to misinterpretations of mental illness.
Trump wants Eagles' tush push to remain in NFL: 'Exciting and different'
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trump-wants-eagles-tush-push-remain-nfl-exciting-different

Donald Trump had the Eagles at the White House on Monday, and during his celebration of their Super Bowl LIX victory, he urged the league to keep their 'tush push' in the game.
Tesla arson suspect arrested in Arizona after fiery assault on Cybertruck
https://www.foxnews.com/us/tesla-arson-suspect-arrested-arizona-after-fiery-assault-cybertruck

Local and federal authorities are probing a suspected arsonist tied to the recent vandalism of a Tesla dealership in Arizona.
David Perdue, former senator and longtime Trump ally, passes key hurdle to Chinese ambassadorship
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/david-perdue-former-senator-longtime-trump-ally-passes-key-hurdle-chinese-ambassadorship

Former Sen. David Perdue, who has a history working in supply chains that deal with China, faced a cloture vote Monday.
Appeals court restores hold on Trump admin’s plan to cut government agency by 90%
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/appeals-court-restores-hold-trump-admins-plan-cut-government-agency-90

The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. ruled to restore a lower court’s order barring the Trump administration’s planned mass layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau.
Democrats' boiling pot: A look at their 2026 game plan
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrats-boiling-pot-look-2026-game-plan

Something is certainly afoot in the Democratic Party's inner rankings – but whether that's enough to meaningfully move the midterm needle is anyone's guess.
Trump takes jab at Giants, says he told team not to let Saquon Barkley leave: 'I called that one'
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trump-takes-jab-giants-says-he-told-team-not-let-saquon-barkley-leave-i-called-one

During the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX celebration at the White House, President Donald Trump jabbed at the New York Giants, saying he told them not to let Saquon Barkley go.
Trump administration targets Ivy League school, law journal for racial discrimination
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-targets-ivy-league-school-law-journal-racial-discrimination

The Trump administration is investigating Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review for allegations that they violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Charlamagne tells Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer to 'cut it out' over hypocritical oligarchy concerns
https://www.foxnews.com/media/charlamagne-tells-hakeem-jeffries-chuck-schumer-cut-out-over-hypocritical-oligarchy-concerns

Charlamagne tha God criticizes Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for complaints about "oligarchy" while accepting corporate donations.
4, including children, killed after vehicle crashes into Illinois after-school camp: police
https://www.foxnews.com/us/4-including-children-killed-vehicle-crashes-illinois-after-school-camp-police

A car crash in a Chatham, Illinois, on Monday resulted in the deaths of four people, including children, according to the Illinois State Police. The incident took place at an after-school camp.
Jarred Kelencic, Braves player at center of double standard call-out by Ronald Acuña Jr, sent down to Triple-A
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jarred-kelencic-braves-player-center-double-standard-call-out-ronald-acuna-jr-sent-down-triple-a

Jarred Kelenic, the player at the heart of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s double standard call-out against the Atlanta Braves, was sent down to Triple-A one week after the play at question.