Centre should show same kind of love it has for Adani to common people: KCR

In a tragic incident in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district, one person has died and 18 others have been injured following a helium gas cylinder explosion. The blast occurred at Manalurpettai after a river festival, where a pressurized cylinder used for balloons reportedly exploded. According to the report, 'one person has lost life and 18 people have been injured' in the accident. The incident took place as the festival was concluding, leading to chaos and multiple casualties. Local authorities and emergency services responded to the scene to assist the victims. The programme features details from reporter Pramod Madhav regarding the nature of the explosion and the current situation in the district. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment as investigations into the cause of the pressurized cylinder blast continue.

On this Special Report, India Today tracks the rise of Nitin Nabeen as he prepares to formally take over as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). At 45, Nabeen becomes the youngest ever president of the party, succeeding J.P. Nadda. A five-time MLA and cabinet minister from Bihar, Nabeen’s journey began following the untimely demise of his father, veteran leader Nabeen Kishore Prasad Sinha, in 2006. Reflecting on his political philosophy, Nabeen stated, 'There is no shortcut in politics; it is a long-run kind of commitment.' The transition ceremony, scheduled for 11:30 am today, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. As he steps into this high-stakes role, Nabeen faces immediate challenges, including strategising for upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, managing internal party factions, and countering opposition narratives on issues like 'vote chori' and pollution.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the historic leadership transition within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Nitin Nabin is set to formally take charge as the national BJP president at 11:30 am today, succeeding JP Nadda. The ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. At 45, Nabin becomes the youngest leader to head the party, a move described as 'BJP's generational shift'. Ahead of the formal handover at the party headquarters, Nabin will offer prayers at various religious sites, including the Chandewala Temple and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. The transcript highlights that Nabin was elected unopposed and backed by top leadership, reflecting the party's strategy of rewarding grassroots hard work. This transition marks a significant moment as the party prepares for upcoming assembly elections under new leadership.

On this Special Report, we look at the news of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s convoy meeting with an accident in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. when a Mercedes car reportedly accelerated and hit an auto rickshaw, which then collided with an Innova in the actor's convoy. Speaking on the development, Sana stated, 'Akshay Kumar's fans have been absolutely worried for his safety, but thankfully, he and his wife, who were in another car just ahead of the Innova that was impacted in this accident, they are absolutely safe.' While the actor, his wife Twinkle Khanna, and their children are unharmed, the auto driver and a passenger sustained injuries and were rushed for medical aid. Local police have arrived at the spot and initiated an investigation into the collision, which was reportedly exacerbated by traffic and double parking issues on the Juhu roads. No official statement has been released by the actor's team yet.