President Droupadi Murmu on her way from Rashtrapati Bhavan to Parliament

On this Special Report, Satyajit Kumar reports from Ranchi where the Jharkhand Police have initiated an investigation against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers. The action follows an FIR lodged by an employee of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, who alleged he was 'assaulted by the ED officers' during a summons related to a financial embezzlement case. Police officials, including a DSP and the Airport SHO, entered the ED zonal office to examine CCTV footage and other evidence. The move has sparked a political row, with BJP Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi alleging that the police presence could allow for the tampering of documents related to high-profile stakeholders, including Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Additionally, Godda MP Nishikant Dubey termed the police action as 'vindictive.' Meanwhile, the ED has expressed strong displeasure over the early morning police intervention, escalating tensions between the central agency and state authorities in Jharkhand.

On this Special Report, India Today correspondent Simba C reports from Amritsar as a severe cold wave grips Punjab. The city is currently experiencing freezing temperatures of 4 degrees Celsius, accompanied by prevalent fog that has significantly reduced visibility. Simba C notes, 'It is not only freezing with 4 degree temperature, but also there is prevalent fog in the city.' Reporting from the elevated road connecting to the Amritsar-Delhi National Highway, the correspondent highlights the 'dual battle' residents face against chilly conditions and dense fog. The report observes vehicles moving with headlights and parking lights on to navigate the hazy conditions. Simba C warns that while the situation inside the city is difficult, conditions on the open highways are expected to be worse. As January progresses, the intensity of the cold is increasing across the entire state, posing significant challenges for the local population and commuters on major transit routes.

Responding to the Opposition’s allegations over the use of marker pens in the Maharashtra civic body elections, including the BMC polls, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave a demo, showing reporters his inked finger and rubbed it to demonstrate that the mark did not fade.

On this Special Report, India Today correspondent Muzaffar Ahmad Ashrafani reports from the Kargil region on the severe cold wave gripping North India, particularly Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Muzaffar Ahmad Ashrafani notes that 'In some areas the temperature dipped down to minus 50 degree', highlighting the extreme conditions faced by Indian Army soldiers. The report details how troops maintain a 24-hour vigil along the Line of Control (LOC) and the Line of Actual Control (LAC) despite temperatures falling to minus 40 degrees at night. The programme explores the resilience of the brave soldiers who remain fit for duty and ensure the nation's security amidst volatile situations and sub-zero daytime temperatures. The report emphasizes the challenges faced by both locals and the military in one of the world's harshest winter environments.