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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the first grand National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rally of 2026 on the outskirts of Chennai on January 23, according to sources.

On this Special Report, Legal Editor Nalini breaks down the latest developments from the Calcutta High Court regarding the legal tussle between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The controversy centers on the alleged seizure of sensitive political and electoral data during raids conducted on January 8. Nalini highlights a crucial submission, stating, 'nothing was seized by the Enforcement Directorate from the IPAC offices or from the residence of the Director of IPAC, Prateek Jain.' While the TMC sought interim relief to protect their 'election blueprint' from being made public, the ED, represented by ASG SV Raju, maintained that no documents were taken by the agency. The court has officially recorded these submissions, noting the ED's claim that documents were instead taken into custody by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The programme explores the implications of this courtroom drama as the matter moves toward the Supreme Court.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) questioning the exclusive service of halal meat on Indian Railways. The commission has raised concerns regarding the 'freedom of choice of passengers', noting that serving only halal-processed meat may violate the religious rights of Hindus and Sikhs. The speaker highlights that 'the responsibility of the railway is to respect all religions' and points to the 'Sikh Reht Maryada' which prohibits halal consumption. Furthermore, the NHRC has issued a notice to the food regulator FSSAI and the Railway Board, seeking clarification on why jhatka meat options are unavailable. The discussion also touches upon the potential discrimination against the Dalit community in the meat trade due to current procurement practices. The Railway Board has reportedly responded stating there is no official mandate for halal-only food, while the NHRC continues to seek transparency regarding vendor contracts and passenger food choices.

In this Special Report, India Today’s Abdul Bashir provides details on a distressing incident from Telangana’s Kamareddy district, where nearly 200 stray dogs were allegedly killed within a week. Abdul Bashir notes that 'A complaint has been filed by a person, activist Adulapuram Gautam, who has claimed that 200 dogs were allegedly killed over the past 2-3 days in Palwancha Mandal.' The report highlights that the dogs were reportedly injected with poison and their carcasses dumped behind a temple across five villages, including Kwanipet and Palwancha. A case of cruelty to animals has been registered against village Sarpanches following the discovery of the mass killings. The incident comes amid a rise in stray dog attacks in the state, with allegations suggesting the killings may be linked to previous election promises made by local authorities. While official responses from the accused are currently unavailable, the complainant has demanded strict action and a thorough investigation into the involvement of those named in the police report.