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TVK chief Vijay is set to be questioned by the CBI in Delhi as a witness in the Karur stampede case, where 41 lives were lost. According to the report, Vijay has departed from Chennai for the hearing scheduled for 11 am. The probe is focusing on procedural lapses, with the DMK-led government alleging failures by the TVK. However, the TVK maintains a different view. The reporter notes that according to Vijay, the party believes 'this was a conspiracy that was orchestrated by the DMK-led government and that TVK had no role to play in this tragedy'. The investigation also raises questions about systemic accountability, including the roles of local administration and police, who are being questioned over intelligence and deployment failures.

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards kicked off in Los Angeles with a glamorous red carpet as Hollywood’s biggest stars arrived for the much-awaited night. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas turned heads with their stylish appearance, while Nikki Glaser hosted the event featuring a star-studded list of presenters.

A significant security development is unfolding near the Line of Control (LOC) and the International Border, where at least five drones from the Pakistani side were spotted entering Indian territory. India Today's Bureau Chief for J&K, Ashraf Wani, reports on the incursions which occurred in multiple areas including Samba, Nowshera, Rajouri, and Poonch. According to Wani, 'Today, it is a significant move in that way, many drones had been spotted, not only one but at least five drones had been spotted in different areas of line of control as well as international border.' In response, security forces have launched a massive search and cordon operation to determine if the drones dropped any materials, such as weapons or drugs. The army fired upon the drones in at least two locations, but the unmanned vehicles managed to retreat back to the Pakistani side.

This special report focuses on a major political realignment in Maharashtra, where Thackeray cousins Uddhav Thackeray, President of Shiv Sena (UBT), and Raj Thackeray, President of MNS, held a joint rally at Mumbai's iconic Shivaji Park. The two have formed an alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, stating they have joined hands for the benefit of the 'Marathi Manus'. Taking the opportunity to attack his rivals, Uddhav Thackeray stated that 'helpless monkeys can't become tigers' and asserted that the Jan Sangh, the BJP's precursor, had no role in Maharashtra's fight. The report highlights that this pivotal moment sees the brothers reunite after Raj Thackeray had earlier split from the Shiv Sena to form his own party, with their shared cause now being a focus on Marathi identity ahead of the crucial civic polls.