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On this India Today special report, Gaurav Sawant examines the massive, coordinated assault by Baloch freedom fighters across 12 cities in Balochistan. Describing it as 'one of the most audacious, multi-city, simultaneous assault by Baloch fighters against the Pakistani security forces,' Sawant highlights the scale of the strikes from Quetta to Gwadar. The program features insights from experts Sushant Sareen, Dr. Tara Kartha, and Major General Sanjay Meston, who discuss the strategic implications of the Baloch Liberation Army's Majid Brigade and Fatah Squad operations. The transcript details how fighters used vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) to target security gates and paramilitary garrisons. The discussion also covers the involvement of women fighters and the overwhelming public support for the insurgents. The report further explores the simultaneous instability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tira Valley, suggesting a potential strategic cooperation between diverse groups against the Pakistani state amidst claims of heavy casualties on both sides.

This special report covers a series of audacious, multi-city simultaneous assaults by Baloch fighters against Pakistani security forces across Balochistan. The speaker notes that 'It's one of the most audacious, multi-city, simultaneous assault by Baloch fighters against the Pakistani security forces.' Coordinated attacks have targeted at least a dozen cities, including Quetta, Nushki, Gwadar, and Pasni, with thick plumes of smoke visible across the skyline. The Pakistan Army, Balochistan Police, and ISI officers have been directly targeted. While official figures cite 10 security personnel killed, the Baloch Liberation Army's Majid Brigade and Fatah Squad claim at least 84 soldiers have been killed and 18 captured. The Pakistan Army claims 70 Baloch fighters were killed in retaliatory operations. The report highlights that Baloch fighters held control over sensitive areas, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor hub of Gwadar, for several hours, challenging the writ of the Pakistani state in early 2026.

India Today’s special report highlights a sharp escalation in Balochistan, where Baloch fighters have launched coordinated multi-city attacks on Pakistani security forces.

This Special Report hosted by Rajdeep Sardesai examines the significant political shift in Maharashtra following the death of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. His widow, Sunetra Pawar, has been sworn in as the state’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister, a move occurring three days after the tragedy. While the NCP leadership attributes this appointment to public sentiment, family patriarch Sharad Pawar and various critics have raised questions regarding transparency and the timing of the elevation. The programme features analysis from Sahil Joshi and Rohit Sandhavarkar on whether Sunetra Pawar can maintain independent control or if she will be influenced by senior leaders like Praful Patel. Concurrently, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assumed the finance and planning portfolios, consolidating BJP influence within the Mahayuti coalition. The discussion explores the historical context of political legacies, the internal dynamics of the Pawar family, and the administrative challenges facing the new Deputy Chief Minister in Maharashtra’s evolving political landscape.