The Daily Catch-Up: Delhi voter rolls, plastic currency, Iran war and more

India is considering using plastic currency notes, but the primary concern is security. In Delhi, the voter rolls have been revised, revealing that 47.7 lakh names have been removed from the draft list. To find out if your name is on the new Delhi electoral list, you have a short time frame to check and correct any errors. Maharashtra's electoral rolls have also been released, prompting questions about 2.07 crore voters who may have been permanently excluded.

In Maharashtra, the controversy surrounding a purported act of "purification" has escalated, involving Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has denied a request to halt Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's planned march on September 5 in Delhi. In Sri Lanka, refugees in Tamil Nadu face an arduous journey back home, as returning remains a significant challenge.

Nepal has recently experienced devastating floods, which have strained infrastructure and made disaster response even more difficult. The Indus Waters Treaty dispute between India and Pakistan has once again entered the international legal system. Concerns are growing over the potential consequences of an Iran war, including impacts on oil prices, inflation, and trade.

India's railways are exploring private investment in freight lines through an innovative annuity model. Bengaluru plans to restrict certain vehicles on five major flyovers to improve traffic flow. A new protest has emerged in Bengaluru's Lalbagh due to disagreements over the management of green spaces. A hospital in Delhi is providing cancer care at a fraction of the usual costs.

A police probe is underway after a minor was allegedly assaulted on a sleeper bus travelling to Delhi. The Essel Group's associated borrowers have offered settlement assurances to HDFC Bank. Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has broken a 57-year-old Duleep Trophy record by scoring a half-century, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat.

Germany has matched Pakistan's World Cup record, while putting pressure on India's hockey team. Actor Sonali Kulkarni has discussed her portrayal of Salman Khan's mother in the film Bharat, addressing viewers' reactions and defending her choice amid speculation about age and casting norms. After the underwhelming release of Batwara 1947, Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi are set to reunite for another collaboration, rekindling nostalgia and expectations.