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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.
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.
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.
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.
The High Court of Telangana said that the evaluation process of Group 1 was not done properly and ordered the TGPSC that all papers must be re-evaluated. Otherwise, the Court has ruled that the mains exam should be conducted again, and all those who qualified in the prelims should be given a chance, and the […]
★Independence Day of Tajikistan, ★International Sudoku Day, ★Telangana Language Day, ★1914: Birth anniversary of the renowned TG poet & freedom fighter Kaloji Narayana Rao, ★1898: Birth of physicist Kocherlakota Rangadham Rao, ★1957: Birth of Telugu veteran actress Jayachitra, and ★1970: Birth of Malayalam actress Biju Menon.
A drone attack targeted a ship carrying environmental activist Greta Thunberg and humanitarian aid to Gaza. The vessel, with citizens from 44 countries aboard, was struck off the coast of Tunisia. Fortunately, all crew and passengers are reported safe. The Global Samud Flotilla, which held the mission, confirmed the attack and is monitoring the situation.
PM Modi will visit Punjab and Himachal Pradesh today to conduct an aerial survey of flood-affected areas. He will later meet Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh. Meanwhile, over 500 people have lost their lives across several states due to recent heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides, prompting urgent relief and rehabilitation measures.
The vice presidential election is being held today at Parliament House, with polling from 10 am to 5 pm. NDA candidate Radhakrishnan has the backing of 430 MPs, while 324 MPs support INDIA bloc’s Justice Sudarshan Reddy. BRS and BJD will abstain. Counting begins after 6 pm, with results expected later tonight.
The US Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Roberts, granted Trump a temporary stay to block Democratic FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter’s reinstatement. This pause delays enforcing a judicial order that required her return, giving justices more time to consider Trump’s request to remove her before her term ends.
BJP condemned Opposition’s VP candidate Justice (retired) B. Sudershan Reddy for meeting RJD chief Lalu Prasad, calling it “blatant hypocrisy” given his talk of “saving the country’s soul.” BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that their entry into politics invites legitimate scrutiny and questions.
Congress accused the Election Commission of ignoring SC’s order to accept Aadhaar as voter ID in Bihar’s electoral revision. Jairam Ramesh called the EC’s stance a barrier to voter registration, holding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar responsible and warning history will judge their “brazen non-compliance.”
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced 18 Bangladeshi infiltrators were pushed back recently. He assured strict measures to prevent their return, amid a statewide crackdown on illegal immigrants. Over 450 alleged infiltrators have been deported recently, with border districts like Barpeta and Dhubri actively involved in these efforts.
14 people have died amid violent Gen Z protests in Kathmandu, including 1 inside the Parliament in New Baneshwor. 13 others succumbed to injuries at various hospitals. Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued. Casualties were highest at the National Trauma Center. Many protesters, police, and armed forces have also been injured, though numbers remain unconfirmed.
India and Israel signed a new Bilateral Investment Agreement to boost reciprocal investments, replacing a 1996 pact. It marks Israel as the first OECD nation to align with India’s updated investment model. The agreement promotes cooperation in innovation, finance, and infrastructure, strengthening strategic economic ties.