Bengaluru Airport Namaz Video Sparks Fury; BJP Slams 'Appeasement' by Congress

On this Get Real India report, Dharmendra Sahu investigates a shocking case from Madhya Pradesh where retired railway employees were gifted fake silver coins. What was intended as a gesture of appreciation by the West Central Railway Zone turned into a 'bitter betrayal' when jewellers revealed the coins were mostly copper with minimal silver content. The discrepancy was discovered when former employees attempted to sell the coins to capitalize on rising silver prices. A vigilance inquiry has since revealed that the coins were supplied by an Indore-based firm following an order placed in January 2023 for 3,640 gold-plated silver coins. Of these, 3,631 reached the general store in Bhopal. The suspected fraud amounts to nearly 2,500 rupees per coin. Retired employees expressed that they feel 'cheated and insulted' by the incident, which has raised serious questions regarding the railway's procurement and purchase processes. The report highlights the emotional and financial impact on the veterans who served the national carrier.

On this news bulletin, the focus is on the escalating 'cash for votes' allegations ahead of the elections in Mumbai. Shaina NC, spokesperson for the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, strongly denied claims of money distribution, stating, 'Rajdeep, Rajdeep, we don't need to distribute money because our leader Eknath Ji Shinde has worked so tirelessly on ground.' She argued that the 'M factor' in the elections represents the 'Marathi Manus' and developmental milestones like the 'Abhijat Darja' status for the Marathi language. The debate featured sharp exchanges with Clyde Crasto and Advocate Jayesh Vani regarding the role of the Election Commission and the police in monitoring electoral malpractice. Panelists also highlighted civic grievances, including water shortages, potholes, and the influence of the real estate lobby. Shaina NC maintained that the government's focus remains on green initiatives and infrastructure, such as the 17,000 crore package for electric buses and metro connectivity, rather than relying on freebies or cash to secure votes.

This ground report focuses on the escalating tensions at King George Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow following the arrest of a junior resident doctor, Rameezuddin Nayak. The doctor was arrested after a colleague accused him of sexual exploitation and 'love jihad', leading to an in-house committee recommending his dismissal. The situation intensified when a mob, allegedly led by a local political leader, vandalised university property and disrupted work at the Vice-Chancellor's office. The speaker notes that 'The damage to university property and disruption of work, no FIR has been lodged so far', which has triggered significant anger among the medical staff. While a planned strike was temporarily called off after the Vice-Chancellor met with the Chief Minister, the campus remains in a state of high tension. Medical professionals are demanding action against the politicisation of the institution and the lack of legal consequences for the vandalism, highlighting a breakdown in administrative order at one of India's respected medical institutions.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, former Indian diplomat and West Asia expert Talmiz Ahmad analyses the rapidly evolving situation in Iran amidst rising tensions with the United States.