‘They made me look weak’: Arrested Minnesota protester breaks silence on White House doctored photo

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted an arrest photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong (left); minutes later, the White House shared a manipulated version of the same image (right). A manipulated arrest image shared by the White House has sparked outrage, raising alarms over AI misuse, racial stereotyping and the political weaponisation of social media. When…

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Raghav Chadha: ‘Raghav Chadha’s role as ATM is over’: Ravneet Bittu says Arvind Kejriwal has found a ‘bank’, warns Bhagwant Mann | Chandigarh News

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu (L) launched a scathing attack on AAP, calling Raghav Chadha’s (R) removal as Rajya Sabha deputy leader a sign of internal discord and alleging his “ATM” role for the party is over. NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a sharp attack on the Aam…

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‘Not only dog bites’: SC flags road accidents due to strays; highlights civic lapses, warns states | India News

NEW DELHI: Flagging lapses by civic authorities, the Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that fatalities across the country are being caused not just by dog bites, but also by road accidents involving stray animals.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria made the remarks while hearing pleas seeking modification of its…

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Evening news wrap: AAP defends Raghav Chadha’s ouster from Rajya Sabha role; India-bound Iran oil tanker diverted to China & more | India News

Quick catch-up for today Bhagwant Mann defended Raghav Chadha’s removal as a routine party decision and accused him of going against AAP’s line. An Iranian crude tanker bound for India rerouted to China amid payment and sanction-related challenges. A French ship crossed Hormuz after signalling nationality, hinting at a possible shift in Iran-France dynamics. BJP…

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Beat the heat, don’t break the grid 

India’s power grid is buckling under the summer heat. Air conditioners (ACs) are fast becoming the single largest driver of peak electricity demand — contributing as much as 70 GW, or 25%. ACs are power guzzlers, each consuming 100-150 times the electricity of an LED bulb.   And the scale of what’s coming is staggering. India adds 10…

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Punjab govt’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana sees rise in cashless treatment claims amid seasonal illness surge | India News

Government hospitals across Punjab have reported a surge in seasonal illnesses, including fever-related infections, respiratory ailments and stomach disorders, amid rising temperatures and humid weather conditions.Against this backdrop, the Punjab government on Wednesday said the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has recorded a sharp increase in cashless treatment claims, with acute febrile illness emerging as one…

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T20 World Cup: India’s spin riches give Suryakumar Yadav a ‘good headache’ | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav (Getty Images) MUMBAI: Harshit Rana’s injury and the uncertainty surrounding Wash -ington Sundar may leave India short of allround options, but the hosts remain well-stocked in spin, with Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel forming a potent trio capable of troubling the best batters, especially on Indian pitches.T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav said…

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‘What’s the value of the India cap then?’: Ashwin rejects two-team theory with brutal take | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin (PTI Photo) Ravichandran Ashwin has firmly rejected the growing chatter around India fielding two separate T20I sides, stressing that an India cap must retain its value and cannot be handed out casually. Speaking on his show Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin addressed reports suggesting that India could split squads for overlapping commitments — particularly…

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