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A political dispute has erupted between the BJP and Congress over claims of internal dissent within the Election Commission of India. Speaking on To The Point, Congress spokesperson Adil Singh Boparai demanded the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation and alleged that decisions involving statutory Form 6 were taken without proper authorisation. He termed the move an "act of fraud and forgery". BJP spokesperson Radhika Khera rejected the claims as political posturing, saying administrative file notes and internal deliberations are routine. Separately, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped at Delhi's Astha Kunj Park after visiting Kalkaji Temple. Three men posing as policemen allegedly assaulted her male friend and took them to a secluded area. The DDA later announced tighter park security.

A reported internal rift within the Election Commission of India has escalated into a major political confrontation and credibility crisis. An Indian Express investigation revealed that two election commissioners logged objections 14 times in 10 months regarding decisions tied to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). In Goa, SIR software flagged voters with logical discrepancies; although Electoral Registration Officers verified 97 as eligible, the system lacked a rollback function to reverse earlier deletions before the roll was finalised.

A political controversy has erupted following reports of 14 internal objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi over decisions involving Form 6 voter registration, electoral database centralisation, software concerns in Goa, and voter restoration appeals in West Bengal. While the Election Commission stated that internal deliberations represent institutional checks and balances, the Opposition demanded the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and the BJP defended the process as democratic functioning. In Delhi, students and alumni of Lady Shri Ram College protested to demand improved street lighting, CCTV surveillance, functional pink booths, and enhanced policing following an alleged gang rape at Aastha Kunj Park and an encounter near the campus. Additionally, Tamil Nadu witnessed a political confrontation between TVK and DMK over an alleged sexual assault case involving granite baron R Veeramani.

This special broadcast examines key developments concerning crimes against minors and women across India.

The Election Commission's voter-roll revision in West Bengal, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh has triggered a political row over mass exclusions, delays and possible disenfranchisement. Meanwhile, three people were arrested after two Class 10 students were assaulted by alleged moral vigilantes in Bihar's Jamui.

The Election Commission has frozen the original Trinamool Congress party name and its twin flower symbol ahead of the upcoming West Bengal by-polls following a split. The commission allotted temporary identities to both factions: Mamata Banerjee's camp received the name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress with the football player symbol, while the rebel faction was named Democratic Trinamool Congress with the envelope symbol. The rebel camp claimed the support of 64 out of 80 MLAs. Both sides traded charges, with the rebel faction criticising party functioning and Mamata's camp calling the decision undemocratic. Opposition allies condemned the move, while the BJP dismissed any involvement in the internal feud. Muslim IPS officer Bushra Bano was abruptly transferred in West Bengal after a right-wing group objected to her Islamic greetings used in a YouTube video encouraging civil service preparation. The government termed the move routine, but opposition leaders accused it of religious bias and bigotry. The controversy sparked political backlash, highlighting tensions over religious expression by public servants. Critics contrasted this with other cases of communal favoritism, questioning the message such actions send to minorities in India.

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe addresses extreme pricing markups on hospital consumables, where procurement rates for items like IV sets, syringes, and catheters are inflated by up to 2,850 percent on patient bills.

On this episode of To The Point, host Preeti Choudhury covers key national developments, beginning with the government's revised UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework taking effect on 15 October 2026.

The programme also tracks the latest development in the Disha Salian death case, with the Central Bureau of Investigation registering an FIR following statements by her father naming prominent political figures and film actors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

A massive political confrontation has erupted in Punjab following the death of Gulzar Singh, who had questioned Finance Minister Harpal Cheema regarding the state's rampant drug crisis.

A major political debate has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir over the recital of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram. National Conference leaders Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stood for the full national song at an event in Srinagar following parliamentary approval.

This special episode of To The Point with Preeti Choudhry covers the aftermath of the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi that killed seven people, highlighting the acute accommodation crisis facing Delhi University students.

Rescue operations have ended at the site of the five-storey PG building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan, with the toll rising to seven. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered administrative action, following which five MCD officials, including a deputy commissioner, were suspended. Police also arrested the building's owner, Hariram Gupta, his wife Urmila and their son Mahesh. The Delhi High Court, meanwhile, sought a high-level investigation into possible lapses by civic authorities and the university. Student representatives from the ABVP and NSUI flagged poor infrastructure, fire-safety violations, illegal alterations and steep rents at private accommodations. They said Delhi University has only around 7,000 hostel seats for nearly seven lakh students. Separately, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told a defence conclave that the armed forces would deliver a decisive response to cross-border terrorism.

Air India has terminated a pilot who tested positive for a psychoactive substance following an investigation into a Phuket-Delhi flight, highlighting renewed scrutiny over aviation safety and crew conduct.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed intense political clashes between Chief Minister Vijay and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over issues including the gold scheme and the state's law and order.

India's 7.8% GDP growth has sparked a BJP-Congress war of words. On today's show, Marya Shakil examines the political claims and what the numbers reveal about the economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. The high-level discussions focused on defence cooperation, bilateral trade, energy security, and regional connectivity amidst West Asia tension and global supply chain disruptions. President Vladimir Putin highlighted economic momentum, reporting a 2.6 per cent increase in trade turnover during the first half of 2026, alongside expanding educational exchanges with 40,000 Indian students studying in Russia and growing tourism. Discussions covered Arctic energy exploration and preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, ahead of the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Russia. Emphasising India's strategic autonomy, Prime Minister Modi stated that dialogue and diplomacy are the necessary path to resolve conflicts and end war. Additionally, the bulletin details the Haldwani Shudhikaran row and an FIR involving Rahul Gandhi, the arrest of two suspects in a Delhi sleeper bus gang rape case, and the publication of Delhi's draft electoral roll.

A devastating flash flood triggered by suspected ice avalanches, rockslides, or seismic activity near the Tibet-Nepal border has left at least 55 people dead and hundreds missing in Nepal. The surge of water battered the Rusuwa district, destroying infrastructure, hydro-power stations, roads, and sweeping away the Chinese customs office at the Kerung border—a key transit route for Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrims. Over 100 Indian tourists and pilgrims are reported missing, including 77 individuals associated with Sadhguru's Isha Foundation who were at the ill-fated immigration office when the flood struck. Communication lines and electricity have been severed across the region. In response, the Nepalese Army has deployed 15 helicopters for air evacuations, while India has prepared C-17 and C-130J aircraft carrying relief material and rescue personnel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepalese Prime Minister Balen Shah, expressing condolences and offering full support. Meanwhile, spiritual leader Sadhguru confirmed he is personally in the region to coordinate assistance efforts.