'Vote chori' row: Is Opposition discrediting poll panel for political gains? Experts debate

This episode of News Today focusses on the escalating face-off between opposition parties and the Election Commission of India over allegations of voter fraud and a stolen mandate. Eight INDIA bloc parties have threatened to table an impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The programme includes an interview with former CEC O.P. Rawat, who addressed the poll body’s clarifications. This development occurs as Rahul Gandhi continues his ‘voter adhikar yatra’ in Bihar and responds to the EC's affidavit demand.

Additionally, the programme reports on Mumbai, where three days of relentless rain have resulted in a red alert, severe waterlogging, and traffic chaos. International coverage includes the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, with reports of a potential peace deal involving land swaps. A report from Meerut details the assault of an army jawan by toll plaza workers, leading to villagers vandalising the plaza in retaliation.