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On this special broadcast from Davos 2026, Ananya Birla, Director of the Aditya Birla Group, discusses India's pivotal role in the global economy. Speaking with Siddharth Zarabi, she emphasizes that 'India is the place to be' for long-term investors, citing the nation's high working population and rapid growth. Birla highlights the Aditya Birla Group's $115 billion market cap and its expansion across 41 countries. She addresses the 'moral dilemma' of AI, advocating for its use to enhance human productivity rather than create redundancy. The discussion also covers the importance of global integration, women's financial inclusion through Swatantra, and the 92% CAGR in the group's real estate and infrastructure sector. Additionally, the bulletin features insights from PwC India's Sanjeev Krishnan on CEO resilience and Bharat Forge's Amit Kalyani on global defense opportunities and the need for strategic financial support for Indian exports.

On this India Today special report, anchor Aishwarya and correspondent Pranay Upadhyay discuss a security scare involving Donald Trump’s aircraft. Air Force One was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews shortly after take-off due to a technical snag in the electrical unit. Pranay Upadhyay noted, 'The security team of President Donald Trump did not want to take any chance with the President's aircraft,' leading to the decision to switch planes. Trump, who was en route to Davos, Switzerland, had to board a backup aircraft to continue his journey. The report highlights that the current VC-25A Boeing 747-200B has been in service since 1990 and is approximately 35 years old. While the aircraft is heavily modified and maintained, a new replacement is not expected until 2027. The return was described as a precautionary measure following the discovery of the minor electrical fault by the crew.

On this Special Report, the focus is on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's strong stance against the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. Speaking on the potential impact on Southern states, Siddaramaiah stated, 'Delimitation is not merely a technical electoral issue, it's a political question that will determine India's federal future.' He argued that the exercise risks penalising states that successfully implemented population control measures, potentially leading to a significant reduction in their parliamentary representation. The Chief Minister highlighted that while states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar might gain seats, Southern states could face political marginalisation. Siddaramaiah announced plans to invite Chief Ministers from across South India to Bengaluru to discuss a collective response to delimitation and concerns regarding the inequitable distribution of Union Government funds. The programme examines the growing friction between the Centre and Southern states over federal equity and democratic representation.

In an exclusive interview with India Today’s Bhavna Agarwal, actor Sophie Turner was joined by her co-star Archie Madekwe, who spoke about their love for India, RRR and more.