In a shocking development from India's 'cleanest city', a water contamination tragedy in Indore has claimed at least eight lives and left many ill. The India Today report reveals that sewage leakage into drinking water pipelines caused the disaster, prompting a fierce political backlash. While Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has assured a fix within two days, opposition leaders including Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav and AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi have launched scathing attacks, questioning the reality of the BJP's 'Smart City' claims. Residents, forced to buy packaged water, expressed outrage, with one stating, 'Compensation by money will not get back the lives.' The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices, and the High Court has sought a status report.
English singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson speaks to India Today’s Bhavna Agarwal about his musical evolution and his latest album How Did I Get Here?. Reflecting on his journey from One Direction to a confident solo artist, Tomlinson discusses the emotional depth of his new tracks, including 'Sunflowers' and 'Sanity'.
In an exclusive interaction with India Today’s Bhavna Agarwal, the cast of the Netflix hit series Bridgerton, including Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Golda Rosheuvel, and Adjoa Andoh, discuss the evolution of love and friendship in the upcoming season 4.
In this news report, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has officially staked its claim to the cabinet portfolios previously held by Ajit Pawar. Senior leaders including Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, and Chhagan Bhujbal met with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his Varsha residence to ensure the party maintains control over key departments such as Finance, State Excise, and Sports. The meeting follows internal discussions in Baramati. During the broadcast, it was noted that 'the budget will be presented by Devendra Fadnavis himself' as a temporary measure. The NCP is requesting that these portfolios remain within their fold and be assigned to another party minister until a permanent Deputy Chief Minister is finalized. Further consultations with party hierarchies in Delhi are expected before a final decision is reached on the cabinet reshuffle and portfolio allocation.
This news bulletin, anchored by Nagarjun Dwarkanath, covers significant political and criminal developments across Southern India. A primary focus is the finalized alliance between the DMK and Congress for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections following high-level talks between Kanimozhi and Rahul Gandhi. In Andhra Pradesh, the CBI has submitted a final charge sheet regarding the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ladoo ghee adulteration scam. Criminal reports include a triple murder in Chennai involving a migrant family from Bihar, resulting in five arrests. Environmental concerns in Kanyakumari are highlighted, specifically regarding rare earth element mining and coastal erosion affecting deep-sea fishermen. Additional coverage includes the Karnataka Contractors Association's strike threat over pending dues, a SIT probe involving actor Jayaram in the Sabarimala gold theft case, and food poisoning incidents in Telangana government schools. The report also notes political developments in Kerala involving Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor, providing a comprehensive overview of current regional affairs and legal proceedings.
