Out of the 16 Vice-Presidential elections held in India, four were uncontested, with S Radhakrishnan winning twice unopposed. Several Vice-Presidents, including V V Giri and Shankar Dayal Sharma, resigned to become President. The Election Commission has compiled a booklet detailing the election process and past results, highlighting instances of invalid votes despite a small electoral college.
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At a Congress Legal Conclave in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi rejected chants of him being the 'king' and launched a strong attack on the Election Commission of India. Gandhi alleged the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were rigged, claiming the electoral system is 'dead'.
According to officials, a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday. The action was based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official told news agency PTI.
Donald Trump's administration is imposing a 25% tariff on all Indian goods starting August 7, 2025, without any product exemptions, unlike other nations. This move, perceived as exceptionally tough, aims to pressure India on geopolitical issues and trade deals, says GTRI. The tariffs are expected to significantly reduce India's exports, particularly in petroleum, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, potentially decreasing overall exports by 30%.
An Indian national, Ramalingam Selvasekaran, has been sentenced to over 14 years in a Singapore jail for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. The high court found him guilty of rape and outrage of modesty, following incidents at his Jurong West shop in 2021. Despite his denials and claims of erectile dysfunction, the judge deemed the victim's testimony credible.
Microsoft is considering a stricter 'Return to Office' policy, potentially requiring Redmond employees to work from the office at least three days a week starting January 2026. This shift marks a change from their flexible hybrid model, aligning Microsoft with companies like Amazon and Dell.
Terrifying videos captured the moment a massive wave of water and debris devastated Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, flattening buildings and sweeping away people. The surge, triggered around 1:50 pm, reduced the bustling marketplace to rubble in seconds. Authorities have confirmed four deaths, but fear the toll could rise as rescue operations continue, with the Army, NDRF, and SDRF involved.
Tamil cinema mourns the loss of veteran actor and comedian Madhan Bob, who passed away at 71 in Chennai due to cancer. Known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable roles in numerous films alongside stars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, he also gained fame as a judge on the comedy show 'Asathapovadhu Yaaru'.