In this special report, India Today Senior Correspondent Piyush Mishra exposes the grim reality of water contamination in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, often touted as the country's 'cleanest city'. Reporting from the Sonegandi area, Mishra highlights how residents are forced to consume water from pipelines laid directly beneath untreated sewage lines. The report draws parallels to the tragedy in Bhagirathpura, where 'more than 10 people have already lost their lives because of drinking the contaminated water'. Visuals confirm the proximity of drinking water and sewage connections, a hazard residents say they have reported for seven years without administrative action. The segment underscores the severe health risks and civic apathy facing the local population.
This special News Today edition covers Pakistan's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India following Bangladesh's withdrawal. The program features analysis by Sunil Gavaskar regarding potential ICC sanctions.
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In her 124-minute speech -- after which the Sensex plunged over 1,600 points before staging a partial recovery -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a higher capital expenditure outlay of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 and set a fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s 140 crore citizens are no longer content with being the world’s fastest-growing economy and want the country to become the world’s third-largest economy “as soon as possible.” He said the Union Budget gives equal importance to multiple sectors and lays the groundwork for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting Nari Shakti, Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling the Budget historic for underscoring India’s commitment to women’s empowerment. “As a woman Finance Minister, Nirmala ji has set a new record by presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time,” the Prime Minister said, lauding her leadership and consistency.
