The BJP has announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA's candidate for the Vice-President election, scheduled for September 9. This decision was finalized during a BJP Parliamentary Board meeting following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. With a majority in the electoral college, the NDA is expected to win, while the opposition INDIA bloc considers fielding a candidate.
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Due to severe weather and recent cloudburst tragedies in Jammu and Kashmir, the Doda district administration has curtailed the Kailash Kund Yatra in Bhaderwah. The three-day pilgrimage, scheduled from August 20-22, will now be symbolic, prioritizing devotee safety. Women and children are restricted from participating. Pilgrims must carry valid ID, and the Chattergala route is off-limits.
India announce its 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, retaining Suryakumar Yadav as captain and promoting Shubman Gill to vice-captain. The squad sees the return of Jasprit Bumrah and includes fresh faces like Harshit Rana and Jitesh Sharma. While a strong core from the victorious England series remains, notable omissions include Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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