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A significant internal rebellion is shaking the Trinamool Congress, with 19 MPs reportedly forming a separate faction, pushing the party towards a potential split. Rebel leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar stated they will support the NDA but not join the BJP. MP Mahua Moitra, however, dismissed the rebellion, calling the MPs 'traitors' and citing a court verdict on party splits.

Thane Police have been directed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to file an attempt to murder case against a cab driver. The driver allegedly assaulted an elderly man who objected to him spitting on the road. A video of the incident, showing the driver picking up a stone, went viral.

Scores of workers daily scour every corner of the grand monument, relying mainly on skills built up over the years and experience handed down generations to ensure it stays damage-free and safe

Iran faces consequences for refusing a deal with the US. President Trump stated Iran's military is weak and has been defeated. Recent US airstrikes targeted Iranian sites in response to attacks. Iran retaliated with claims of attacks in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The ongoing conflict impacts the global economy and energy prices.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a modest debut for India A, scoring 14 in their tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A. Despite his early dismissal, India A secured an eight-run victory thanks to a dramatic late collapse by the hosts. Sooryavanshi will look to bounce back in their next match against Afghanistan A.

Retired Bombay HC judge Gautam Patel says his family received threats over his 2024 Dawoodi Bohra succession verdict, including a demand to recant it on YouTube. His daughter was later attacked in London, where she lives

Bill Gates has told the AI industry it does not have permission to drive up household electricity bills, warning Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft that the old utility-funded grid model is finished. Speaking on CNBC, the Microsoft co-founder said hyperscalers must now pick data centre sites where the economics and politics hold. With 48 projects worth $156 billion already blocked in 2025 and public opposition at record highs, the buildout is colliding with sentiment.