3 Things The Catch Up: Uttarakhand landslides, RaGa on EC, and more (19 Sept)
Sep 19, 2025
This week covers devastating landslides in Uttarakhand, leaving many residents missing. Rahul Gandhi shines a spotlight on alleged voter-list irregularities, stirring controversy with the Election Commission. In legal news, the Supreme Court intervenes in the Wakf Amendment Act, highlighting concerns over power misuse. Meanwhile, trade talks between the US and India are gaining traction, signaling a new chapter in their economic relationship. Tune in for the latest insights on these pressing national issues.
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Uttarakhand Flooding And Landslide Impact
- Heavy rains and landslides in Uttarakhand caused multiple homes to be destroyed and dozens killed or missing.
- Rescue teams faced blocked roads and feared residents trapped under rubble.
Allegations Against Election Commission
- Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of mass irregularities and alleged systematic removal of millions of names from voter lists.
- The Election Commission dismissed his claims as incorrect and baseless.
Fatal Delhi Cantonment Motorcycle Crash
- Navjot Singh, a deputy finance ministry secretary, died after a BMW hit his motorcycle in Delhi cantonment.
- The driver, Gaganpreet Makkar, was booked on culpable homicide and evidence tampering charges and taken into custody.