The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reaffirmed the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) following a thorough verification exercise in Maharashtra. Conducted across ten assembly constituencies after applications from losing candidates in the 2024 elections, the process confirmed no discrepancies between EVM results and VVPAT slips.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami surveyed disaster-hit areas, assuring residents of support. Approximately 274 stranded individuals, including tourists from various states, were evacuated from Gangotri. Rescue operations are ongoing with collaborative efforts from multiple agencies like police, SDRF, Army, and ITBP. Evacuees receive medical check-ups, and the Kedarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall.
India is anticipated to experience above-normal rainfall during the latter half of the monsoon season, specifically in August and September, according to the IMD. While most regions are expected to receive normal rainfall in August, September is projected to have above-normal rainfall. This forecast is crucial for India's agriculture sector and water resources.
Sadhvi Pragya's sister, Upma Singh, emotionally reacted to the acquittal of her sister and others in the Malegaon blast case, proclaiming "truth has won." She recounted the family's suffering during the trial, including their mother's silent tears and their father's death due to stress.
The INDIA bloc is contemplating a march to the Election Commission headquarters in response to concerns over the Special Intensive Drive, alleging potential disenfranchisement, particularly in Bihar. Opposition parties met to strategize protests both inside and outside Parliament during the Monsoon session. They aim to raise public awareness about the issue, denouncing it as a form of voter suppression.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Varanasi visit, dedicated Operation Sindoor's success to Lord Vishwanath, highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism. He criticized opposition parties for questioning the operation's timing and mourning the destruction of terrorist bases in Pakistan. Modi emphasized India's growing defense capabilities, noting that missiles made in Uttar Pradesh will deter future Pakistani misadventures.
In 2025, Kerala grappled with three Nipah virus infections across Malappuram and Palakkad, prompting the tracing of 677 contacts, according to Minister Jadhav. Control measures were swiftly initiated to contain the outbreaks. The infection, a zoonotic disease primarily affecting pigs and humans, sees transmission from fruit bats.
Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, received bail from a Jharkhand court. This relates to a case about alleged defamatory comments. The comments were directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah in 2018. Gandhi had challenged a court order summoning him. The case was filed by Pratap Kumar. He accused Gandhi of making the remarks at a Chaibasa rally.
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Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has taken over as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. A Gunnery and Missile systems expert, Vatsayan's three-decade career includes diverse command, operational, and staff roles. An alumnus of prestigious military institutions, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1988.