How China is trying to colonise PoK: India Today ground report from Gilgit, Baltistan

In this special broadcast, Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev discusses the significant political impact of the passing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Sachdev notes that while the event is tragic, the 'cold reality' suggests it could 'politically speaking, help the BNP party and her son' due to a wave of emotional support ahead of the upcoming elections. The conversation also covers the return of Tarique Rahman, his interactions with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, and the potential for a 'new dawn' in India-Bangladesh relations. Sachdev analyses whether the BNP will adopt a pragmatic approach towards India or succumb to radical elements.

In a significant diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Florida resort to discuss the Gaza peace plan. Following the meeting, President Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating, ‘Iran may be behaving badly... consequences will be very powerful, maybe more powerful than the last time.’ He also demanded that Hamas disarm immediately, claiming that ‘dozens of countries’ are ready to eliminate the group if they refuse to comply. The programme reports on the high-stakes meeting and the potential for escalation in the region.

The big talking point of this episode of India First is admissions by Pakistan's top leadership regarding Operation Sindoor.

In this edition of Newstrack, the focus is on India Today's special investigation that exposed rampant illegal mining along the Kosi river in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district.