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Voting for the high-stakes vice-presidential election has concluded, with counting set to begin shortly. NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan is up against INDIA bloc’s B Sudershan Reddy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast the first vote. Both alliances held mock drills and issued strict instructions to MPs to avoid invalid ballots during the polling process.
ISRO chief Narayanan revealed that Over 400 ISRO scientists worked round-the-clock during Operation Sindoor, providing critical satellite and communication support. He also shared progress on the Gaganyaan mission, with 7,700 tests completed and more underway. A successful parachute test was recently conducted to ensure astronaut safety.
The Sensex jumped 314 points to 81,101.32, while Nifty climbed 95 points to close at 24,868 on Tuesday. Infosys, Wipro, and Dr Reddy’s were top gainers, driven by IT sector strength after Infosys’ share buyback news. Nifty IT rose 2.8%. FMCG and pharma gained 0.5%, while oil & gas and realty dipped 0.3%.
Madhya Pradesh will soon introduce SUMAN SAKHI, an AI-driven WhatsApp chatbot providing 24/7 Hindi support on maternal and reproductive health, pregnancy care, high‑risk factors, and govt schemes. Developed by NHM and MPSeDC, it aims to bridge the information gap for urban and rural women. Initially focused on maternal services.
Patna Sahib Gurdwara received a bomb threat via email, prompting heightened security. Authorities deployed bomb and dog squads, but no explosives were found. Police suspect a hoax and have launched a cyber investigation. The historic Sikh shrine, marking Guru Gobind Singh’s birthplace, remains under tight security as the probe continues.
NPCI will raise UPI transaction limits across categories starting Sept 15. Users can now transfer up to ₹5 lakh per transaction for business, insurance, and travel payments. Capital market and credit card repayments get higher limits, while jewellery and digital account funding also see increases. Cross-border payments via a new platform are also planned.
Drone attacks hit key sites near Sudan’s capital, including a power station, oil refinery, weapons factory, and air base, ending months of calm. Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant called it a “bold and visionary” move. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has killed thousands and displaced over 14 million people nationwide.
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant praised the GST rate rationalization as a “bold and visionary” move. He said merging slabs to 5% and 18% simplifies taxation, eliminates inverted duties, and boosts consumption and investments. He added it will drive job creation, raise incomes, and accelerate India’s growth.
Nepal PM KP Oli resigned after Army Chief Ashok Raj urged him to step down amid violent Gen Z-led protests. Demonstrations erupted over a social media ban, leaving 20 dead. Protesters torched Parliament, attacked leaders’ homes, and disrupted airport operations. Security forces intensified evacuations as unrest swept Kathmandu and surrounding regions.
Google will comply with South Korea’s demand to blur sensitive satellite images, resolving a long-standing mapping dispute. This move could boost its competitiveness against local giants Naver and Kakao. The company plans to source imagery from approved Korean providers while ensuring security facility data remains hidden.
