Scuffle breaks out between King George hospital staff and patient's kin in Lucknow

This special report covers the Madras High Court's significant ruling regarding Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's controversial 2023 remarks on Sanatana Dharma. The court's Madurai Bench observed that comparing the faith to diseases like dengue and malaria constitutes 'hate speech' and a 'clear attack on Hinduism.' The bench further noted that phrases like 'Sanatana Ozhippu' imply 'genocide and culturicide,' signaling the eradication of a culture. The ruling came as the court quashed an FIR against BJP leader Amit Malviya, stating his response to the inflammatory statement did not constitute hate speech. While the DMK maintains there was 'no hate intent' and that the Deputy Chief Minister was questioning the definition of Sanatana, the BJP claims the verdict exposes 'anti-Hindu sentiments' used for vote bank politics. The report highlights the court's concern over a 'disturbing trend' where initiators of hate speech often go unpunished while respondents face legal action, raising questions about future accountability for the Deputy Chief Minister.

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.

United States President Donald Trump, who addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, said that he loves Europe, but it's not heading in the right direction.