Battleground Northeast: Cliffhanger in Tripura, CPM-BJP neck and neck

This report highlights the significant escalation in West Asia as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has reportedly moved into a fortified bunker in Tehran. The move follows assessments by senior officials of an increased risk of a potential military strike by the United States, with reports indicating that 'Massoud Khamenei, has taken over day-to-day operations in his father's office'. The transition occurs as the US moves significant military forces into the region, including an aircraft carrier near Iranian waters. The programme details how the Supreme Leader's bunker is equipped with interconnected tunnels to ensure safety during heightened tensions. While Khamenei remains in hiding, his third-born son, Massoud, is serving as the primary communication channel with government leaders. The report also references threats from Donald Trump and the deployment of US forces as key factors driving the Iranian leadership's decision to go underground amidst the anticipation of imminent conflict.

In this news report, the focus is on the intensifying controversy surrounding voter list exercises in West Bengal and Gujarat. Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has criticised the West Bengal process, stating it is 'being conducted in a hurry' and warns of potential voter injustice and threats to democratic fairness. Sen highlighted concerns that Indian Muslims and residents of Santiniketan could face bias. Simultaneously, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of participating in 'well-planned, organised vote-chori' in Gujarat, alleging the selective removal of pro-Congress and specific community votes. Adding to the criticism, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee attacked the Commission for failing to release a logical discrepancies list despite Supreme Court directives. The report underscores a growing political showdown where the fundamental principle of 'one person, one vote' is being questioned by major political figures and intellectuals across the country.

On this report, correspondent Mustafa Sheikh provides details on a horrifying incident where a 33-year-old professor, Alok Kumar Singh, was fatally stabbed inside a running Mumbai local train. The tragedy occurred following a heated argument over a seat as the train approached Malad station. Mustafa Sheikh noted, 'The fight was about getting down at Malad railway station. Alok Singh was standing near the door when he was stabbed.' The assailant reportedly used a sharp object and managed to escape into the crowded platform before passengers could intervene. The Borivali GRP has registered a murder case and launched a massive manhunt, scanning CCTV footage to identify the killer. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding commuter safety and how the attacker managed to carry a weapon onto the city's lifeline. Singh, who had been married for only two years, was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries, leaving his family and the city of Mumbai in deep shock.

On this special report, Rohit Sharma provides details on the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Petty by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Petty, a nurse and lawful gun owner, was killed during a protest against ongoing ICE operations, marking the second such death this month following the killing of Renee Goodlaw on January 7. Rohit Sharma notes that while agents claim Petty 'was presumed to be presenting a threat' because he was armed, video evidence suggests the weapon may have been seized before the fatal shots. The incident has sparked a political standoff between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Department of Homeland Security over investigation rights. President Donald Trump continues to back the ICE agents, with reports suggesting he may invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy the military in Minnesota. Protests have turned violent as citizens demonstrate against the administration's aggressive deportation agenda and the perceived lack of accountability for federal agents involved in the shootings.