News This Week: Calls For Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation, India Wins 23 Asian Games Medals, Xi-Trump Meet & More

News18 - Sep 25, 2026

From the CEC resignation row and India’s Asian Games campaign to the IIT Bombay probe, Trump-Xi talks and new OTT releases, here’s your weekly news wrap.

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'Attempts To Undermine Global Confidence': BJP Hits Back At Opposition After ECI Meeting

Sep 26, 2026

'Attempts To Undermine Global Confidence': BJP Hits Back At Opposition After ECI Meeting

The BJP backed the EC's clarification on SIR, saying decisions were taken with consent of all 3 commissioners amid a row over reported differences within poll panel.

Pune’s Ganpati Takes Grand Farewell Even As Festival Noise Sparks Larger Debate

Sep 26, 2026

Pune’s Ganpati Takes Grand Farewell Even As Festival Noise Sparks Larger Debate

The debate has added another dimension to Pune’s Ganeshotsav: where should the line be drawn between celebration and public disturbance?

Gyanesh Kumar Under Fire: Opposition Demands CEC Resignation | EC Defends SIR Decisions | News18

Sep 26, 2026

Gyanesh Kumar Under Fire: Opposition Demands CEC Resignation | EC Defends SIR Decisions | News18

A major political confrontation is unfolding around Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission of India amid the controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Opposition parties, including Congress and several INDIA bloc allies, have intensified demands for Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation or removal, following reports that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections to decisions and orders connected with the electoral-roll revision process.The Election Commission, however, has rejected the suggestion that the reported differences amounted to institutional dissent. The poll panel has maintained that while individual opinions may differ, final decisions, including those concerning SIR, were approved unanimously by all three Election Commissioners.The controversy has triggered protests and a wider political debate over electoral rolls, the functioning of the Election Commission and accountability of constitutional institutions. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have stepped up their criticism, while BJP leaders have defended the poll panel and its decision-making process.On CNN-News18, a panel of experts examines the allegations, the Election Commission’s response, the SIR controversy and the escalating political battle over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Watch the full debate for the latest developments and the key arguments from both sides. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Man Punches Wife, Pulls Her Hair After Hearing In Family Dispute Case At UP Court | Video

Sep 26, 2026

Man Punches Wife, Pulls Her Hair After Hearing In Family Dispute Case At UP Court | Video

The woman claimed that her husband pulled her by the hair, assaulted her and attempted to strangle her.

'Old File Wearing A New Mic': BJP Hits Out At Congress Over Ex-Kerala Chief Secy's Claim On Gyanesh Kumar

Sep 26, 2026

'Old File Wearing A New Mic': BJP Hits Out At Congress Over Ex-Kerala Chief Secy's Claim On Gyanesh Kumar

The BJP questioned Jiji Thomson’s credibility after Rahul Gandhi cited his claim, while AAP and Mahua Moitra targeted Gyanesh Kumar.

Old Form 6 Forms, ECINET Review: Election Commission Announces Key Changes Amid Row

Sep 26, 2026

Old Form 6 Forms, ECINET Review: Election Commission Announces Key Changes Amid Row

The Election Commission has eased the SIR verification process, extended voter deadlines in Delhi and Maharashtra and ordered a review of ECINet.

California Needs Water. El Niño Might Bring Too Much to Keep.

Sep 26, 2026

California Needs Water. El Niño Might Bring Too Much to Keep.

The drought-stricken state has improved its ability to collect and store rainwater. But many gallons may still rush into the Pacific.

'Not Related To Policy Matters': ECI On Poll Commissioners' Letter To Cabinet Secretary Amid SIR Row

Sep 26, 2026

'Not Related To Policy Matters': ECI On Poll Commissioners' Letter To Cabinet Secretary Amid SIR Row

According to the poll commission, the letter concerned the "working of an officer on deputation to ECI."

Harvard scientists detect mysterious radio signal from planet outside our solar system

Sep 26, 2026

Harvard scientists detect mysterious radio signal from planet outside our solar system

Harvard scientists detect mysterious radio signal from planet outside our solar system In a major breakthrough, astronomers have confirmed over 6,300 exoplanets circling host stars beyond our solar system, ranging from small, rocky worlds to luminous spheres of gas like our own Jupiter and...

Punjab’s Drug Crisis: 170% Rise In De-Addiction Patients Ahead Of 2027 Polls | Ground Report| News18

Sep 26, 2026

Punjab’s Drug Crisis: 170% Rise In De-Addiction Patients Ahead Of 2027 Polls | Ground Report| News18

Punjab’s battle against the drug menace is back in focus, with de-addiction centres reporting a 170% rise in patients seeking treatment.The surge has brought renewed attention to the scale of substance addiction in the state and its impact on families and young people. With the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections approaching, the drug crisis is also becoming an increasingly prominent political issue.Political parties, including the BJP, are stepping up anti-drug campaigns and promising stronger action against drug trafficking and addiction. But beyond election campaigns and political promises, a larger question remains: Can Punjab break the cycle of addiction?The growing demand for rehabilitation highlights the importance of treatment, prevention, awareness and sustained efforts to tackle the supply of illegal drugs.In this report, Simran Babbar examines Punjab’s drug crisis, the rise in demand for de-addiction services, the political response ahead of the 2027 elections and the continuing impact of addiction on Punjab’s youth.Watch the full report for an in-depth look at Punjab’s drug menace, rehabilitation crisis and the political battle over the issue. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

74% Of Maharashtra’s Talukas Declared Drought-Affected; Govt Announces Relief

Sep 26, 2026

74% Of Maharashtra’s Talukas Declared Drought-Affected; Govt Announces Relief

Maharashtra has declared 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected, with relief announced for farmers, students and rural communities amid rainfall deficit and prolonged dry spells.

'No More Pick & Choose In Sealing': Supreme Court Orders Nationwide Crackdown On Commercial Misuse In Residential Zones

Sep 26, 2026

'No More Pick & Choose In Sealing': Supreme Court Orders Nationwide Crackdown On Commercial Misuse In Residential Zones

This landmark order sets a strict national precedent, prioritising the rights of residents to peaceful living environments over unauthorised commercial expansion

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