The Election Commission has completed the electoral college list for the upcoming Vice Presidential election in 2025. This follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation from the Vice President post. The list includes elected and nominated members of Rajya Sabha and elected members of Lok Sabha. The official notification for the election is expected soon.
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Starting August 1, 2025, UPI transactions will undergo key changes aimed at boosting efficiency and security. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is capping balance inquiries and limiting bank account access via API to prevent system overload. Restrictions on UPI Autopay during peak hours will also be implemented.
An Air India flight (AI-2982) from Delhi to Pune experienced a technical issue on Friday, causing significant delays for its 150 passengers. After taxiing, the Airbus A-320 returned to the bay, leaving passengers waiting anxiously for two hours. Passengers expressed frustration over the lack of communication and missed business meetings.
Shashi Tharoor's silence on Operation Sindoor sparks debate. Despite leading a delegation after the Pahalgam attack, he declined to speak on the issue in Parliament. Gaurav Gogoi and K Suresh approached him, but Tharoor preferred discussing the Indian Ports Bill, 2025. His endorsement of the government's actions contrasts with the Congress party's stance.
With the deadline looming for enumeration form submissions in Bihar, the Election Commission has identified a significant number of discrepancies. Approximately one lakh electors are untraceable, and an additional 55 lakh are reported as deceased, permanently migrated, or enrolled in multiple locations.
The Asia Cup 2025 schedule has been released, with the UAE hosting the T20 tournament from September 9-28. India and Pakistan are in Group A, setting up a highly anticipated clash on September 14. Given their strength, they are expected to qualify for the Super 4s and potentially the final, leading to a possible three encounters between the rivals.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Dharmasthala unearthed partial skeletal remains, suspected to be of a man, from a sixth burial site identified by a complainant alleging mass burials. The remains, found near the Netravathi river, included 15 bones.
A major earthquake struck off the Russian coast. The quake triggered a tsunami alert across the Pacific. The United States Geological Survey reported the event. The impact zone included areas near Alaska. Japan also issued a tsunami advisory. Waves of up to one meter were possible. The earthquake occurred near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Initial reports indicate no major damage.
Abhimanyu Easwaran's wait for his India Test debut extends to 961 days, sparking criticism from his father, Ranganathan, and former coach Arun Lal. Despite consistent performances, Easwaran was overlooked for the fifth Test against England, while Karun Nair received a chance. Ranganathan expressed his son's disappointment, questioning selection criteria favoring IPL performances over Ranji Trophy success.
During the India versus England 5th Test, Karun Nair displayed sportsmanship when Chris Woakes injured his shoulder while fielding. Nair refrained from taking an extra run out of respect. Woakes' injury appears serious, potentially ending his series. Gus Atkinson expressed concern and readiness to step in. Woakes has had a challenging series, taking only 11 wickets.