Author: The World Opinion

Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists has concluded its first phase, resulting in a notable reduction in registered voters. Data indicates that 6.5 million fewer voters are listed compared to figures from June 24, 2025. This has raised concerns about potential voter exclusion. The Election Commission has emphasized that no eligible voter will be wrongly removed and has outlined procedures for ensuring fairness. The SIR process, they say, is designed to be inclusive and to protect voter rights. A critical period for reviewing the draft voter list is scheduled from August 1st…

The Prime Minister has praised Om Prakash Sahu for his remarkable journey from violence to aquaculture. Sahu’s story, shared on the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program, highlights how he abandoned a life of conflict to embrace fish farming, generating income and employment. Under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana’, Sahu received training and support from the district administration, which allowed him to establish and expand his fish farming operations. This initiative has brought about a significant change in the Basia area of Gumla, where over 150 families have transitioned from violence to fish farming. The switch has provided them with a…

Important changes are set to impact UPI users beginning August 1, 2025. The NPCI is rolling out new rules to enhance UPI’s performance. The changes include limiting balance checks to a maximum of 50 times per day. The number of times users can view their linked bank accounts within an app will be capped at 25 per day. Payment status inquiries will be restricted to 3 attempts per day, with a 90-second gap between each. AutoPay transactions will be governed by designated time slots. Chargeback requests will be limited to 10 in a 30-day period, with a maximum of 5…

WhatsApp is enhancing its chat experience with a new Wave Emoji feature. The goal is to provide a more intuitive way to start new conversations. This new feature is expected to make initiating chats more approachable. The Wave Emoji is a simple hand-waving emoji, which can be used as an alternative greeting to ‘Hello’ or ‘Hi’. It’s especially helpful for users who might be hesitant to begin conversations with new contacts. WABetaInfo demonstrated the emoji in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.24 via a post on X. The emoji appears in one-on-one chats with new contacts. This feature is not available…

India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, provided insights into the team’s performance in the fourth Test. He praised the young team’s efforts, particularly their ability to fight back after England’s substantial score. Gambhir addressed the question of India’s ‘transition’ phase by characterizing it as ‘inexperience’, underlining the team’s potential. He highlighted the significance of the team’s resilience in batting for five sessions and drawing the match. Gambhir also addressed the availability of Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming test, stating that a decision had yet to be made. Further, Gambhir discussed England’s decision to call a draw when Indian batsmen were close…

Bihar’s RJD MLA, Bhai Virendra, finds himself in the midst of controversy following the release of an audio clip. The audio captures a heated exchange between the MLA and a Panchayat Secretary, allegedly triggered by the secretary’s inability to recognize the MLA’s voice during a call about a death certificate. Throughout the audio, the MLA repeatedly identifies himself, expressing his anger at the lack of recognition. The secretary, however, challenges the MLA’s behavior, advising him to use more appropriate language given his status as an elected official. The audio’s authenticity is yet to be confirmed. The conversation reveals the MLA’s…

Raipur Police have successfully dismantled a prostitution ring operating in the Professor Colony area, leading to the arrest of three individuals, including one woman. Acting on intelligence about unlawful activities at a particular location, the Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit launched a raid. The operation resulted in the apprehension of Akash Sahu, his female friend, and another woman. Investigations confirmed that Sahu and his partner were running a sex trafficking operation, exploiting a female victim. Further inquiries led to the arrest of Krishanu Das, who is believed to be operating spas that were used as fronts for prostitution. Mobile phones belonging…

The 2025 Monsoon Session of Parliament will include a focused discussion on ‘Operation Sindoor,’ India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Lok Sabha will be the venue for this debate. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to speak. The discussion is expected to be a major point of contention between the ruling coalition and the opposition. The official agenda item is a ‘Special Discussion’ regarding India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, which followed the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Twenty-six civilians died in the April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir. India’s response involved precision strikes, Operation Sindoor, aimed at terrorist infrastructure…

WhatsApp is introducing the ‘Remind Me’ feature to its Android beta users to assist in managing and responding to important messages. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who often forget to reply to critical messages because of their busy schedules. With the ‘Remind Me’ feature, users can set reminders for various message types, including texts, images, videos, GIFs, audio files, and documents. To set a reminder, a user must long-press a message and then tap the bell icon that will appear. They can then choose from the pre-set options of 2 hours, 8 hours, or 24 hours, or set…

Max Verstappen criticized the FIA’s delay to the Belgian Grand Prix due to heavy rain. The race was postponed for over an hour as a downpour hit the track shortly before the start. Verstappen believed the drivers would have adapted quickly to the wet conditions after the race began. Lewis Hamilton agreed, noting his car was configured for wet racing. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri shared his disappointment and expressed concern that such delays could lead to the absence of classic wet races in the future.