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EC row over SIR intensifies as opposition protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, while former poll chiefs differ over decision-making.

A political controversy has erupted over revelations that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded 14 objections over 10 months during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The concerns included changes to Form Six for new voter registration, access to digital databases and voter deletions in West Bengal and Goa. The Opposition has demanded accountability and accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of acting autocratically. The Election Commission, however, said decisions were taken unanimously after internal checks and balances. The BJP defended the poll panel, saying differences during deliberations reflect democratic decision-making. Former CEC OP Rawat and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi have debated the constitutional and operational framework of the Election Commission.

US President Donald Trump called for Iran's complete economic isolation, demanding that Tehran halt attacks on commercial shipping, abandon its nuclear ambitions and end its support for terrorism.

A political showdown has erupted over the introduction of a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on select UPI transactions above 2,000 rupees.

A revised merchant discount rate framework will apply to select Unified Payments Interface merchant transactions above 2,000 rupees starting 15 October, while person-to-person transfers and payments under the threshold remain free.

In this India Today Programme Video, anchor Marya Shakil takes up the intensifying global race to develop artificial intelligence and the growing debate over whether humans can keep pace with the technology they are creating. With tech leaders including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warning about AI development outpacing safety guardrails, the question of how far the AI race should go is becoming increasingly urgent. US President Donald Trump, however, has rejected calls for slowing down, arguing that the United States cannot afford to fall behind China.

Ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held crucial bilateral talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, bringing together leaders of major emerging economies representing the Global South. The summit marks Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to India in seven years.

Seven people lost their lives after a paying guest accommodation collapsed in south Delhi's Satya Niketan, prompting the suspension of five Municipal Corporation of Delhi officials, including a deputy commissioner and multiple engineers.

An India Today special investigation examines the fatal building collapse at a paying guest accommodation in Delhi's Satya Niketan that claimed seven lives.

A tragic PG collapse in Satya Niketan, South Delhi, has claimed seven lives, sparking severe anger and panic among Delhi University students. The incident involved an unregulated, five-decade-old structure where renovation was taking place, allegedly undermining basement pillars. Students residing across Satya Niketan and Anand Niketan highlighted extreme neglect, exorbitant rents, lack of fire safety, contaminated water, and zero accountability from PG operators. In the wake of the tragedy, police arrested owner Hariram Gupta, his wife Urmila, and son Mahesh from Bhiwadi. The Delhi Chief Minister initiated action by removing five officials, including the Deputy Commissioner, while the civic body ordered the demolition of an adjacent dangerous building. The Delhi High Court has directed a high-level probe into the collapse. Trade union representatives reported that around 10 to 12 labourers were working in the basement when the structure collapsed, demanding accountability and justice for the affected workers.

Nine days after deadly flash floods struck Nepal, two workers trapped inside a hydropower project tunnel were rescued alive on Friday.

A news report outlines the governance and development milestones of Uttar Pradesh, highlighting a transformation in law and order, economic growth, and infrastructure.

India's gross domestic product registered a 7.8% growth in the April to June quarter, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India's projection of 7%.

On NewsTrack, Marya Shakil spoke to Stimson Center Senior Fellow Austin Lord and HiMAP Senior Researcher Alton C. Byers about the growing disaster risks across the Himalayas. They discussed the Nepal floods, extreme rainfall, fragile terrain, the China factor, the need for greater information sharing and whether Switzerland-style 3D landslide simulation models could be adapted to the Himalayan region.

A devastating flash flood disaster in Nepal has pushed the death toll near 600, leaving hundreds missing and over 300 Indian nationals uncontactable.

A massive flash flood triggered by landslides and seismic activity has caused widespread devastation across Nepal's Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Bhote Koshi regions, sweeping away villages, bridges and critical infrastructure. The disaster destroyed the Kerung border customs office, Langtang Khola Hydropower project and around 40 km of the road connecting Kathmandu with Rasuwagadhi. Authorities have reported 95 deaths, while more than 400 people remain missing, including around 60 hydropower project employees. More than 130 Indian tourists on the Mansarovar Yatra and 80 people linked to the Isha Foundation, including 77 Kailash pilgrims and three volunteers, are also untraceable following flooding at Gyirong and Timure. Prime Minister Balen Shah has mobilised the Army, police and other security forces for rescue operations. India has sent 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid through an IAF C-130J aircraft. In India, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are closely monitoring river levels, with NDRF and SDRF teams deployed in Maharajganj, Kushinagar, West Champaran and Gopalganj.

The government is considering a proposal to ensure that every pilot undergoes at least one random dope test every year, against the backdrop of the Air India controversy. Captain CS Randhawa of the Federation of Indian Pilots, retired Group Captain MJ Augustine and aviation expert Sanjay Lazar weigh in on the proposed move, its need and whether stricter testing can improve aviation safety.

In an interview, Sanjay Verma, former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, commented on a leaked audio recording where gangster Goldy Brar allegedly linked the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar to gang rivalry over drugs and weapons. Verma stated that if verified, the tape confirms India's long-standing position that Nijjar's death was a result of gang rivalry rather than state action. He highlighted that Indian intelligence agencies had accurately profiled criminal networks and shared information under UAPA terror listings prior to the incident. Commenting on diplomatic relations, Verma asserted, "Canada owes an apology to India," adding that Canadian authorities acted hastily without basing claims on facts. He emphasised the need for increased intelligence cooperation, information sharing, and a formal course correction by Ottawa to restore trust between both nations.