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In an exclusive interaction with India Today, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the ongoing speculation regarding the Mumbai Mayor's post and the state's investment pacts in Davos. Speaking on the perceived 'tug of war' between the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Fadnavis stated, 'I will reach Mumbai and sit with Mr. Shinde. All the news will stop. We will decide our formula.' He dismissed reports of a rift, asserting that both sides would be satisfied with the eventual decision. Furthermore, Fadnavis defended the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) signed at the World Economic Forum, countering opposition claims that the trip was a 'picnic.' He clarified that none of the MOUs signed in Davos have less than 60% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with some reaching 80%. He specifically addressed investments involving Mangal Prabhat Lodha’s company, explaining that the project brings significant hyperscaler investment to Maharashtra through international collaborations.

On this India Today special report, the focus is on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's latest remarks regarding 'love jihad'. The Chief Minister has claimed there is a deliberate conspiracy to change the state's demography by targeting young women. During his address, Adityanath stated, 'The demography in the name of love jihad, which is being played with our daughters, will be stopped.' He further emphasized the importance of making families 'cultured' to contribute to the development of a sustainable nation. The report highlights that this is not the first time the Chief Minister has raised concerns over this issue, noting that the Uttar Pradesh administration and police have previously taken strict actions in such matters. The Chief Minister's statement underscores his government's hardline stance on demographic shifts and the protection of women, framing the issue as a significant challenge to national development and social stability.

On this Special Report, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses the state's economic transformation at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Highlighting the shift from a history of insurgency to a future of high-tech industry, Sarma stated, 'The semiconductor story of India is getting, gaining ground from Assam.' He detailed how the state is moving beyond its traditional tea and oil economy to embrace green energy, AI, and rare earth materials. Sarma explained the 'grand design' behind the Tata Group’s semiconductor investment in Assam, attributing the strategic push to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing critics of his Davos visit, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of understanding global geopolitical and economic trends firsthand. He also touched upon the ease of doing business in Assam, noting that the state provides 'royal treatment' to investors with rapid clearances. The discussion underscores Assam's emerging role as a crucial economic gateway to Southeast Asia and its progress in grounding major investment projects.

In this breaking news report, the focus is on the latest developments in the Noida techie death case. Two builders, identified as Ravi Bansal and Sachin Karnawal, who are associated with Lotus Builders, have been arrested. The case pertains to the tragic death of a young man who was driving home when his vehicle fell into an under-construction pit. The transcript notes that the 'pit which was filled with water' led to the fatal incident. These arrests follow the ongoing investigation into the safety lapses at the construction site. The programme features India Today's Arvind Ojha providing further details on the legal action taken against the builders in connection with the drowning of the software professional in Noida's Sector 150.