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US President Donald Trump warns vandals targeting Tesla vehicles, emphasizing that those caught could face up to 20 years in prison. This follows Attorney General Pam Bondi's statement on potential severe sentences for vandalizing Tesla, considered domestic terrorism due to the extensive damage inflicted.
A BJP MP gave Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi a bag with 'Genocide of Sikhs' written on it. This happened at Parliament. The bag referred to the 1984 events. Gandhi initially accepted the bag. She later reacted to the message. A Trinamool MP commented on the chairman's speaking time.
Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu has once again underscored the need for families to bear more children to counteract the aging population, warning that India might face severe demographic challenges if current family planning policies continue. Naidu suggests policy changes and emphasizes proactive measures to leverage demographic dividends by 2047.
Police arrested Jani Jaikumar for using smart glasses to take photos inside Ayodhya's Ram temple, violating rules. Photography is banned for security reasons. Smart glasses, estimated at Rs 50,000, were used. Jaikumar is from Gujarat.
Virat Kohli's fiery spirit was evident during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory over Punjab Kings, highlighted by a verbal exchange with spinner Harpreet Brar. Kohli's remark, caught on the stump mic, quickly went viral, sparking debate among fans. His unbeaten 73, coupled with Devdutt Padikkal's 61, secured the win, leveling Bengaluru with Punjab in the standings.
The Uttarakhand high court has prevented police from taking coercive actions against journalist Sudhanshu Thapliyal, who was detained for a Facebook post criticizing the lack of arrests in a fatal accident case. Thapliyal stressed his duty to highlight injustices. Journalists and associations condemned his detention, calling for an impartial investigation into the arrest.
A case has been filed against three men for assaulting a Dalit groom and threatening to kill him if he did not dismount his horse during his wedding procession in Agra. The accused also hurled casteist slurs, broke portraits of Dr BR Ambedkar and Gautam Buddha, and attacked the groom's grandfather.
Israel's military struck the Nasser Hospital in Gaza, targeting a senior Hamas operative. The attack, which resulted in casualties and a fire, comes amid renewed Israeli offensives. More than 50,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing conflict. Political tensions escalate in Israel, where public frustration grows against Prime Minister Netanyahu, while Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens.
Pakistan cricket is facing turmoil after an early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. Mickey Arthur criticises the instability despite talented players and quality coaches like Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten. Internal conflicts and media agendas are blamed for undermining efforts. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.