This special report covers the latest developments in the Renuka Swamy murder case, involving Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and accused Pavitra Gowda, who has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had cancelled the bail granted to her and Darshan by the Karnataka High Court, calling the High Court's order 'perverse and wholly unwarranted'. Gowda's petition challenges this August decision and is scheduled to be heard by a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan on November 6. This legal move comes shortly after a Bengaluru Sessions Court framed charges against all 17 accused, including murder and criminal conspiracy, and scheduled the trial to begin on November 10. The case concerns the alleged abduction and murder of Renuka Swamy after he sent derogatory messages to Pavitra Gowda.
In an exclusive interview with India Today's Akshita Anandagopal in Salem, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticised the DMK government's Pongal gift distribution, alleging it is a move calculated for the upcoming elections.
On this news segment, the focus is on the political face-off in Tamil Nadu following an exclusive interview with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). DMK leader TKS Elangovan reacts to the claims made by EPS regarding the NDA's prospects, stating, 'Continuously they have lost three elections. This is the fourth election. The same result will be there.' Elangovan dismisses the AIADMK's confidence, asserting that there is no question of the party returning to power. He also addresses the ongoing seat-sharing discussions between the DMK and the Congress, noting that while senior Congress leaders may express their ambitions, the alliance remains smooth and a committee has been formed to finalize details. The programme highlights the DMK's stance that the electoral verdict will mirror past results, leading to another defeat for the AIADMK-led front in the upcoming polls.
The Mahayuti alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other Maharashtra local body elections. This result enables the BJP to appoint its first Mayor in the Mumbai civic body. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed supporters at the BJP headquarters, attributing the win to the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The election results indicate a shift in political control across Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik, affecting the influence of the Thackeray and Pawar families. The report includes ground coverage of celebrations and statements from political figures, including Amruta Fadnavis. Analysis focuses on the performance of Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, the 'triple engine government' structure, and voter trends among youth and women. Furthermore, the programme covers a Supreme Court notice issued to Karishma Kapoor concerning a family dispute and new Election Commission directives for Zilla Parishad polls. The administration intends to focus on infrastructure and basic facilities for citizens.
The Mahayuti alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other Maharashtra local body elections.
