The family said the car was speeding when one of its tyres suddenly burst. This caused the driver to lose control, and the vehicle rammed into the pilgrims.

The election to the vice-president’s office must occur promptly upon a vacancy, or before the incumbent’s term expires. The electoral college, comprising Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, elects the vice-president through proportional representation using a single transferable vote. The Election Commission oversees the process, with MPs voting by secret ballot and political parties unable to issue whips.

Rajya Sabha will hold a 16-hour discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor next Tuesday. This follows two days of disruptions due to Opposition protests. Opposition MPs demanded an immediate debate, leading to multiple adjournments. The House faced repeated disruptions as members insisted on addressing the SIR issue first. Several notices for discussions were rejected, adding to the tension.