Video: Ground report from Chhattisgarh ahead of Assembly Polls

On this India Today special report, anchor Akshita Nandagopal tracks US President Donald Trump’s arrival at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The bulletin highlights the escalating friction between the US and European leaders over issues including NATO, trade tariffs, and the controversial pursuit of Greenland. Akshita Nandagopal notes that world leaders have already sent a clear message to the US President, with the Canadian Prime Minister stating, 'Nostalgia cannot be a strategy'. Joining the discussion, Pranay Upadhyay and Rajdeep Sardesai analyse whether Trump’s second presidency is scripting a 'New World Order' or if the global elite at Davos can reconcile these conflicting worldviews. The programme explores the potential for a further escalation in transatlantic tensions as Trump prepares to address the forum following a slight travel delay. The report focuses on the global consequences of Trump's rhetoric and the pushback from the European Union regarding regional security and economic sovereignty.

On this Special Report, host Akshita Nandagopal leads a heated debate on the shifting political landscape in Tamil Nadu as the NDA alliance expands. The discussion focuses on the entry of TTV Dinakaran's AMMK into the NDA fold and its potential impact on the upcoming 2026 assembly elections. Akshita Nandagopal notes, 'Does someone like a TTV Dinakaran even matter?' while analysts point out his concentrated vote share in crucial constituencies. The programme features Kovai Sathiyan of the AIADMK, who argues that a united front is necessary to 'show the door' to the DMK's 'dynasty rule'. Conversely, DMK spokesperson Saravanan dismisses the alliance, citing a 'pro-incumbency wave' and the popularity of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. The debate explores whether the consolidation of smaller parties like AMMK and PMK can overcome the DMK-led coalition's historical dominance or if the BJP's presence will act as a deterrent for Tamil voters.

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This Special Report covers the shifting political landscape in Tamil Nadu as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) expands its footprint ahead of the upcoming elections. TTV Dhinakaran’s Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) has officially joined the BJP-led alliance, a move aimed at consolidating the anti-DMK vote. The report highlights the significance of this partnership, noting that 'All of us in the NDA are all committed to removing this corrupt DMK government' as leaders pledge to work tirelessly for the alliance's success. The entry of AMMK is seen as a strategic move to prevent vote splitting and bring symbolic unity to the erstwhile AIADMK factions. The announcement comes just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled rally in the state, which will see participation from all alliance partners. While the DMK alleges the move was made under pressure, the NDA continues to negotiate with other parties like the DMDK to further strengthen its position against the ruling dispensation in Tamil Nadu.