Punjab, Bengal, Maharashtra & Telangana leaders invite Tesla CEO Elon Musk to set up shop in their states

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, visited Indore to meet families affected by a deadly water contamination outbreak. During his visit, Gandhi lashed out at the Madhya Pradesh government, stating, 'I have come to raise their issue' and questioning how a 'smart city' like Indore lacks clean drinking water. He interacted with victims suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea, offering ₹1 lakh in financial aid to the families of the deceased. Gandhi alleged that victims' families are being intimidated and emphasized that the current fixes are merely a 'band-aid' that will fail once media attention shifts. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya dismissed the visit, labeling Gandhi a 'tourist' engaging in 'photo ops.' Local residents expressed grief, noting that while aid was offered, the fundamental issue of water scarcity and safety remains unresolved in the state.

In this news bulletin, the focus is on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) latest crackdown in West Bengal. The agency has arrested businessman Pratyush Kumar Surekha in connection with a massive Rs 2,800 crore money laundering case. The arrest was made under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). According to the report, the case involves allegations of cheating 25 banks between 2010 and 2011, with the CBI initially registering an FIR in 2016. The speaker notes that 'The Enforcement Directorate has now arrested businessman Pratyush Kumar in connection with 2800 crore rupees money laundering case.' Despite previous face-offs between the state government and central agencies, ED officials remain firm on continuing their investigation. The accused has been produced before the court for further legal proceedings as the agency probes the financial trail in the state.

On this Special Report, India Today's Shreya Chatterjee provides exclusive details from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) charge sheet filed against Al-Falah University. The investigation reveals that the university allegedly appointed Umar-ul-Nabi, a key accused in the Red Fort blast case, without mandatory police verification or background checks. Shreya Chatterjee notes that the ED alleges 'this was an illegal appointment and it was done directly by the chairman', Jawad Siddiqui. The charge sheet further exposes a 'doctor scam' involving WhatsApp chats and forged documents to dupe inspections by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Approximately 70 doctors were reportedly listed on paper only to facilitate money transfers and bypass regulatory scrutiny at the university-run hospital. The report highlights a significant lapse in security protocols and financial irregularities linked to the Delhi terror blast investigation.

This report from India Today focuses on a developing political controversy in Madhya Pradesh involving a Congress MLA. The legislator has reportedly made a 'bizarre and shocking rape analogy' and is now refusing to apologise for the remarks. When confronted by reporters regarding whether he would backtrack on his statement, the MLA reportedly refused to do so. The programme features insights from correspondent Ravish Pal, who notes that 'when the question was asked that will you backtrack, then these MLA's of Congress clearly turned away from it.' The report highlights the reactions of other political leaders to the controversial statement and examines the refusal of the MLA to issue a retraction or apology despite the baseless nature of the comments. The incident has sparked significant criticism as the MLA continues to stand by the phrasing used during his address.