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On this Special Report, the focus is on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-decibel election campaign in West Bengal's Singur. During his visit to Hooghly district, the Prime Minister launched several development projects valued at over 830 crore rupees. Addressing a massive rally, Narendra Modi stated, 'Bengal needs to end TMC's 15 year long Jungle Raj for Asli Parivartan.' He launched a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led government, accusing it of prioritizing 'Ghuspetiyas' or infiltrators as a vote bank while compromising women's safety and stalling central welfare schemes. The Prime Minister emphasized that for real change, a 'double engine government' is essential for the state's progress. The report also highlights the political significance of Singur, a former land-protest site, where the BJP is now challenging the TMC's developmental record. India Today's Anupam Mishra provides insights into the intensifying war of words between the BJP and TMC as the poll battle for Bengal escalates.

This special report examines the intensifying political churn in Karnataka as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar cancels his scheduled visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos. The move comes after Shivakumar held high-level meetings with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital, reigniting speculation regarding a potential power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Sources indicate that Shivakumar is positioning himself within the party's top brass while citing personal commitments for his absence from the global investment summit. The opposition BJP has criticised the Congress leadership, alleging that the internal race for the Chief Minister's post is being prioritised over the state's economic interests and public welfare. India Today’s Sagai Raj provides insights into the 'power tussle in the state of Karnataka' as senior leaders recalibrate their strategy. The programme explores whether these developments will propel Shivakumar closer to the CM chair or lead to further leadership turmoil within the state government.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has departed from Chennai for Delhi to attend a second round of questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the Karur stampede tragedy. The incident, which resulted in the loss of 41 lives, has seen the CBI summoning Vijay as a witness rather than an accused. During the first round of interrogation, which lasted over seven hours, Vijay reportedly stated, 'I am not responsible for the stampede,' and explained that he left the venue early to avoid further chaos. His statements reportedly align with those provided by other senior TVK leaders, including Bussi Anand and Adhav Arjuna. While the CBI is currently matching his testimony with Tamil Nadu police records, Vijay was seen putting on a brave face at the airport, gesturing to supporters before his flight. The investigation continues as authorities seek accountability for the tragic event following the deployment of special SIT teams and the subsequent CBI takeover.

On this India Today Special Report, Shreya Chatterjee provides details on the tragic death of Yuvraj, a 27-year-old software engineer who drowned after his car plunged into a water-filled construction pit in Noida Sector 150. Following an India Today Impact, an FIR has been registered against M.J. Wishtown Planner Ltd. and Lotus Green Construction Pvt. Ltd. based on a complaint by the victim's father. Shreya Chatterjee notes that 'there were no reflectors, nothing that was actually to avoid that kind of an understanding that it was there on the road.' The incident occurred during dense fog when the victim's car collided with a boundary and fell into a 70-foot deep drainage basin. The victim's father recounted a harrowing final phone call where his son pleaded for help. The Noida Authority had reportedly allotted the plot where construction had been stalled since 2021, and authorities are now probing multiple safety violations.