Opposition parties may bring an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) following claims of bias. CEC Gyanesh Kumar refuted vote theft allegations by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and demanded an apology or affidavit. Rahul Gandhi countered, alleging the Election Commission of India (ECI) applies different standards to him versus BJP MP Anurag Thakur. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the opposition to avoid disruptions in Parliament over ECI issues.

Rahul Gandhi launched his Vote Adhikar Yatra in Sasaram, alleging that the Election Commission and BJP are colluding to steal votes using the SIR electoral roll system. He claimed that many voters, particularly from marginalized communities, were unfairly removed from voter lists before the Bihar assembly elections. The yatra, joined by Tejashwi Yadav and Mukesh Sahani, will cover 1,300 km and conclude in Patna on September 1.

Natasha Malpani, formerly of Kae Capital, has launched Boundless Ventures, a Rs 200 crore fund for early-stage AI startups in India. The fund will invest in areas like consumer AI, infrastructure, healthcare, and hardware. It has already backed six companies, including SuperHealth and Armatrix. Malpani says India has the talent to build global AI companies. Indian generative AI startups raised $524 million in the first seven months of 2025.

Pravin Sharma founded Getepay in 2016 to provide an easy-to-use payment platform to merchants, especially SMEs, with digital tools to manage their business. Initially, the goal was to digitise payments for underserved merchants, but it evolved into a full-stack business platform offering tools like billing, invoicing, customer engagement, credit access, and marketing. Getepay has onboarded over 1 million merchants, with 70% from tier II, III towns, and rural markets.

Director Venky Atluri refuted rumors of Anil Kapoor joining Suriya's upcoming Telugu film. Atluri clarified that he has not approached or spoken to Kapoor. The director, known for his work with Dhanush and Dulquer Salmaan, expressed excitement about directing Suriya. Recent trend of Bollywood actors in Tollywood projects may have fueled the speculation. Atluri's denial aims to dispel the unfounded reports.

Law Minister Rijiju urged the opposition to address Election Commission concerns within the commission, not Parliament. He emphasized the ECI's autonomy. Meanwhile, Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian in 41 years, returned to Delhi after his NASA Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. The mission launched from Florida on June 25 and concluded with a California splashdown on July 15.

The US and China plan to build nuclear reactors on the Moon. China aims to have one by 2035, while the US targets 2030. These reactors would power lunar bases and operations. International law doesn't prohibit peaceful nuclear power on the Moon, but the first to build one could set the rules. This infrastructure race is about influence and access to resources like ice, vital for future space missions.

Ram Charan is preparing for a high-energy dance number in his upcoming film, PEDDI. The song, composed by A. R. Rahman and choreographed by Jani Master, is a folk-based track with pulsating beats. Charan is rehearsing extensively to match Rahman's rhythm. The song will be shot on a set in Vizianagaram. Charan also has another dance number with Janhvi Kapoor, but the shoot was delayed. Production is set to resume on August 20.

Ruksuna Karadi, a young nomadic woman from Bihar, died in Daringbadi, Odisha, while traveling with her family as herbal sellers. The family lacked the resources for a dignified farewell. Villagers in Daringbadi stepped in, arranging the funeral and cremation. They also raised funds to help the family return to their native village. The family expressed deep gratitude for the unexpected support and kindness during their time of grief.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from Monday to Wednesday to discuss the disputed Himalayan border, marking only the second such meeting since the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops. Relations have been improving following an agreement in October 2024 on patrolling arrangements that eased a five-year standoff affecting trade, investment, and air travel.