India Today's investigative broadcast reveals Operation Smog Syndicate, exposing how banned BS4 diesel buses evade Graded Response Action Plan curbs in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh through systemic bribery of transport officials and police.
A special edition of Roundtable on India Today examines the political, geopolitical, and economic fallout following Donald Trump-backed Republicans losing control of the US Congress in the midterm elections.
The Election Commission of India has initiated operational changes in its Special Intensive Revision process by decoupling the declaration from online Form 6 across states.
This special broadcast of The News Today, anchored by Rajdeep Sardesai, examines the United States midterm election results after Democrats secured majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The BJP and the INDIA bloc opposition clash over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and voter suppression allegations following the Ramlila Maidan rally targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statements regarding infiltrators on voter lists drew sharp responses, with Congress spokesperson Mohan Kumar Mangalam alleging illegal Form 7 deletions, while BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan defended the administrative process. In Andhra Pradesh, local body election violence in Pulivendula resulted in an assault on an India Today news crew, sparking mutual blame between the TDP and YSRCP. In Karnataka, Bengaluru police investigate an alleged fake sting operation targeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, with developments referencing Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. Additionally, environmental protests in Raigad, Maharashtra, target Torrent Power's 3,000 MW Sai Dongar pumped storage project over forest diversion and tree felling, alongside coverage of celebrations for Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's birthday.
This news broadcast covers key developments across the Indian economy, politics, financial crime, and international cultural rankings.
This news broadcast covers key political developments, judicial scrutiny, and public health policies across India. In the national capital, the INDIA bloc led by Rahul Gandhi mobilised demonstrations at Ramlila Maidan over the Special Intensive Revision process and alleged voter list deletions, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
This News Today covers key political, corporate, and global developments. It reports on the Legislative Council election results across four states, detailing the National Democratic Alliance sweep in Karnataka, regional victories by the Samajwadi Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and the Congress party's performance. The bulletin examines Supreme Court observations regarding voter list revisions under the Special Intensive Revision process. The coverage addresses the corporate dispute over Tata Sons following Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata's challenge to N. Chandrasekaran's reappointment, alongside political reactions from Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman concerning alleged government interference and corporate governance. Internationally, the programme details election trends in Israel indicating a hung parliament with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc falling short of a majority. Financial reporting highlights Jio Platforms listing on the stock exchange at 1,358 rupees per share, shifting combined market capitalisation rankings on Dalal Street.
The Election Commission of India has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that all decisions concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were unanimous, countering allegations of unilateral action by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Election Commission of India has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court denying unilateral decision-making by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding the Special Intensive Revision, stating all measures were adopted unanimously with the two Election Commissioners. The poll body addressed procedural questions on Form 6 and voter mapping, while political tensions intensified after reports indicated Karnataka officials submitted over 61,000 Form 7 deletion requests without mandatory reasons. In response, the INDIA bloc announced a protest rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, while the Bharatiya Janata Party organized nationwide padayatras to counter the opposition's claims. In international news, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term as Brazilian president following an election against Flavio Bolsonaro. In Kochi, Kerala, authorities invoked culpable homicide charges against the 17-year-old son of an additional district court judge after a fatal car crash claimed the life of scooterist Jaya Balakrishnan.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor reported recurring face-offs between Indian and Chinese forces at multiple points along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh, while the Ministry of External Affairs linked border tensions to deviations from established patrolling patterns.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses the India-US bilateral relationship, stating that both nations are close to finalising an interim trade deal to provide continuity for businesses. Rubio addresses energy security, Washington's short-term purchase of Russian diesel, global crude oil supply, and potential refining ties linked to Reliance's Jamnagar refinery. He clarifies that updated US visa regulations apply globally and notes that relations with Pakistan will not compromise strategic ties with India. An expert panel further examines US sanctions, oil waivers, the Lindsey Graham Act, and potential trade tariffs. The bulletin also covers a political controversy in New Delhi after visual artist Rehan Vadra alleged that around 70 protest photographs were removed from his solo exhibition at Bikaner House, prompting allegations of censorship from Congress and counterclaims from the BJP. Finally, the report highlights US President Donald Trump's claim regarding Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
A Delhi Special Executive Magistrate has ordered the release of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who had been in custody since the October 14 Jantar Mantar protest. The order came hours after they withdrew their High Court challenge to the custody extension. But the larger question remains: Was keeping them in jail necessary to maintain public order, or was it a disproportionate response to a political protest? Where should the line be drawn between enforcing peace bonds and protecting the right to dissent?
Are the BJP and RSS in sync on protests? Do claims of a "foreign hand" overshadow protesters' grievances? RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's Vijayadashami speech warned of forces exploiting agitations, while also urging governments to respect citizens' dignity and constitutional limits. On News Today, Rajdeep Sardesai examines the message and what it means for the right to dissent.
This special news broadcast covers major national security, legal, and international developments.
Actor-activist Prakash Raj hit back at allegations that protests against the government and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were funded by foreign sources to destabilise India.
The Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, issuing notices to the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as Chief Justice Surya Kant addressed attempts to pressure the judiciary.
