8th August: EC Defends CCTV Cut, Gadkari Backs E20 & Cabinet Plans LPG Aid

On News At 7 this 8th of August, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings to you the day’s most crucial headlines. The Election Commission has declined to reveal why it reduced polling booth CCTV footage retention to 45 days, citing a pending Supreme Court case though RTI rules state “Sub Judice is not valid without a court gag order. Critics including Rahul Gandhi allege collusion with the BJP. Meanwhile Nitin Gadkari defended 20% ethanol blended petrol, challenging detractors to prove harm. The Union Cabinet is poised to approve a Rs30,000 crore subsidy for oil firms to offset LPG import costs and stabilize prices. Produced By Garvit Srivastava Sound Mix By Suraj Singh