Maharashtra man kills daughter to contest panchayat elections
This Get Real India report focusses on a horrific crime in Maharashtra's Nanded district, where a seven-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her father to contest panchayat elections.
K'taka trade body announces bandh on June 22; DMK leader sparks controversy with remark against TN Guv Ravi; more
UPDATED: Jun 18, 2023 20:36 IST
The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has appealed to all establishments in the state to shut down their operations on June 22 in protest against the hike in electricity charges by Electricity Supply Corporation. It said that for the past eight days it has made attempts to convey the seriousness of the impact of the hike but there has been no solution to the issue from the officials or government representatives.
Meanwhile, a controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK spokesperson Shivaji Krishnamoorthy spoke in a derogatory manner against Governor RN Ravi. Criticising the governor for allegedly refusing to transfer DMK leader Senthil Balaji's portfolios to two other ministers, Krishnamoorthy said, "We allocated the portfolios to two other ministers. The governor said this was wrong...If you were originally born to your mother, you should have stuck to what you have said but you changed it."
Read More
LATEST VIDEOS
Trump versus Modi: Who blinked first? Experts debate
This edition of News Today focusses on the newly announced trade pact between India and the United States following a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump.
India-US trade deal: Can mercurial Trump be trusted? Experts weigh in
The Opposition slammed the government over the India-US trade deal, alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi "completely surrendered" to appease US President Donald Trump at the cost of our farmers.
After EU deal, is India-US trade deal a gamechanger? Big focus on India First
This special report examines the landmark India-US trade agreement following US President Donald Trump's announcement to reduce tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. Gaurav Sawant and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu analyze the strategic implications of this deal, which targets a $500 billion bilateral trade volume. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirms that the agreement protects India's agriculture and dairy sectors despite global economic pressures. The report highlights India's role in the global supply chain and its focus on competitive parity for textiles, leather, and gems. Addressing the NDA parliamentary party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted the shifting global order in India's favor. Additionally, the program addresses India's continued purchase of Russian oil for national energy security. Experts, including Mark Linscott and Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh, discuss the diplomatic significance of these developments. The broadcast also covers the escalating conflict in Balochistan, where Pakistan's Defense Minister Khwaja Asif admitted military challenges against local fighters.