Government signs Rs 66,500 crore deal with HAL for 97 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets

This news bulletin reports on the death of a 60-year-old Hindu man, Liton Chandra Ghosh, who was allegedly beaten to death in the Kazipur district of Bangladesh. The incident reportedly occurred following a minor argument at his hotel or small dhaba in the Kalaiganj area. According to the report, the victim, locally known as Kali, intervened to support a worker during a trivial dispute, which led to a mob of seven to eight people assaulting him. The unidentified speaker notes that 'there is no end to the hatred that Hindus are now facing in Bangladesh,' highlighting a perceived rise in targeted violence against the minority community. The programme mentions that three individuals have been arrested after locals caught some of the accused. The discussion further touches upon a general state of lawlessness and recent incidents of violence against Hindus in the country, including a separate case involving a petrol pump worker.

This news bulletin covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Assam, beginning with a massive roadshow in Guwahati. The visit serves as a significant push for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections. During the broadcast, it was noted that 'Prime Minister will be performing the Bhumi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project' worth nearly ₹7,000 crore. The itinerary includes the Prime Minister's participation in 'Baburumba Dawao 2026', a historic cultural gathering featuring over 10,000 Bodo community artists. Additionally, the Prime Minister is scheduled to flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains, signaling a major infrastructure boost for the Northeast. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the 'double-engine government's' development work as a key factor for the upcoming polls. The report highlights the strategic importance of the Northeast in the government's 'Look East' policy and the BJP's confidence in reclaiming the state through significant welfare and infrastructure projects.

In an interview with India Today, a German-American human rights activist Gazelle Sharmahd discusses the escalating tensions in Iran and the potential for a transition of power. She asserts that the current situation is not merely a call for regime change but a movement for the 'liberation of a nation from a foreign occupying murderous regime.'

At around 4 a.m., inside a subway near AIIMS Delhi, patients and their families try to survive another bitter winter night.