Battle Cry: India's Nuclear Triad Complete As Fourth Arihant-Class Submarine Begins Sea Trials
In this Battle Cry special broadcast, India Today’s Gaurav Sawant discusses the strategic implications of India’s recent K-4 missile test from the INS Arihant. Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, former Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, terms the test a ‘game changer’ that enhances India’s sea-based deterrence against Pakistan and China. He notes that the missile’s extended range allows India to target adversaries from the safety of the Bay of Bengal. Managing Editor Sandeep Unnithan highlights that 2025 is a landmark year with the fourth Arihant-class submarine, S-4 Star, commencing sea trials, marking the completion of India’s nuclear triad. The panel analyses Pakistan’s fears following ‘Operation Sindhur’ and the operationalisation of the K-4 missile.
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Vijay Amritraj on Padma Bhushan: 'I Feel So Blessed and Honoured to Receive This'
On this special segment, India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai speaks with tennis legend Vijay Amritraj following the announcement of his Padma Bhushan award in the sports category. Amritraj, the only sportsperson to receive the honour this year, reflects on his journey from Chennai to the global stage, where he won 16 ATP titles and reached two Wimbledon quarterfinals. During the interview, he states, 'I feel so blessed and honoured to receive this from the government of India.' He discusses the emotional moment he shared the news with his wife, Shyamala, and emphasizes his lifelong commitment to representing India in the Davis Cup and at Wimbledon. Amritraj also addresses the challenges facing Indian tennis today, the importance of taking risks in individual sports, and his experiences as a global ambassador, commentator, and actor. The conversation highlights his pride in maintaining his Indian passport and his optimism for India's sporting future ahead of the 2036 Olympics.
Sukhdev Thorat Defends UGC Equity Rules Amid Protests Over Caste Divide
On this Special Report, former UGC Chairman Sukhdev Thorat discusses the controversial UGC equity regulations of 2026. Addressing concerns that the inclusion of OBCs and the formation of equity committees might fuel caste-based divides or lead to false complaints, Thorat asserts, 'I don't think it will lead to divide.' He argues that the new regulations are actually 'watered down' and 'softer' compared to the 2012 version. Thorat highlights the historical necessity of these safeguards, citing his 2008 study on discrimination at AIIMS and subsequent student suicides. He explains that the Supreme Court's intervention was prompted by the ineffective implementation of previous rules. While acknowledging that the committees lack a specific mandate for general category representation, he maintains that the presence of SC, ST, and OBC members does not exclude others. Thorat emphasizes that legal safeguards are essential for students who face discrimination on campuses, advocating for the transparent functioning of these equity committees to ensure social justice in educational institutions.