The Election Commission of India has declared that the election for the Vice President of India is scheduled for September 9, 2025. As per the ECI's released schedule, the deadline for submitting nominations is August 21. The counting of votes will occur on the same day as the election, September 9.
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Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, implicated in Renukaswamy's murder case, has returned to Bengaluru from Thailand. He was granted court permission to travel for the shooting of his film 'Devil'. Darshan, along with his girlfriend Pavithra Gowda and fifteen others, were previously arrested in connection with the murder that occurred in June last year.
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A bizarre incident occurred in Bihar. An online application for a residential certificate was submitted under the name Dogesh Babu. The application included a dog's photo. This prompted District Magistrate Ravi Prakash to order a police investigation. This follows a similar incident in Patna. There, a residential certificate was issued to a dog. Authorities are taking these incidents seriously.
The CBI has submitted its report to the Lokpal regarding the cash-for-query case involving MP Mahua Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani. This follows an FIR registered against Moitra based on allegations of accepting cash and gifts in exchange for asking questions in Parliament. The Lokpal will now review the report to decide on further action, potentially leading to a charge sheet.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has criticized PM Modi, referencing Donald Trump's claims of brokering peace between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Khera's remarks followed Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Modi to refute Trump's assertions in Parliament. Modi responded by stating no foreign leader requested a halt to Operation Sindoor, directly countering Trump's narrative.
In a significant setback for India, Rishabh Pant is likely out for the England Test series due to a toe fracture. Scans revealed a compound fracture after Pant was hit on the boot during the fourth Test, potentially sidelining him for six to eight weeks. He retired hurt and was taken to a medical facility.
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