India refutes Lutnick's claims on Modi-Trump trade deal talks, ED's plea for urgent hearing rejected

In this edition of Super 6, Akshita Nanda Gopal reports on major legal and diplomatic developments. The Ministry of External Affairs has refuted US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claims that a trade deal stalled due to a lack of communication, stating, 'Prime Minister and President Trump have also spoken on phone on eight occasions during 2025'. In West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court denied the Enforcement Directorate's request for an urgent hearing regarding recent raids, scheduling the matter for 14 January 2026. Meanwhile, the Madras High Court quashed an order to certify actor Vijay's film 'Jananayagam', stalling its release. The bulletin also explores political conspiracy theories surrounding the Central Board of Film Certification's handling of the film compared to its competitor, 'Parasakthi'. The programme examines whether political pressure is being applied to the actor ahead of the upcoming elections, as the next hearing is slated for 21 January.