Sabarimala: From women to caste issue?

On this Special Report, the focus is on the impending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated, 'Indeed, some call it the mother of all deals' regarding the historic trade pact. The President is scheduled to visit India following her Davos trip, specifically for the Republic Day celebrations, where a formal announcement regarding the conclusion of the deal is expected. This diplomatic move comes as both India and the EU navigate a complex global trade environment marked by significant tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan notes that while legal nitty-gritty remains, the agreement will open vital markets and businesses. The deal is seen as a strategic counter to economic pressures and other geopolitical threats, signaling a major shift in India-EU bilateral relations and economic cooperation.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the high-profile interaction between top Indian business leaders and US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The delegation of prominent Indian corporate leaders, including Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekhar and Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, is set to discuss policy priorities and economic direction. A key point of concern remains the potential impact of US tariffs on India's service and software sectors. Geeta Mohan, Foreign Affairs Editor at India Today, notes that the message from Indian representatives will be that 'this harsh position of it is adversely impacting not just business but in the long run could impact the long-running businesses in the United States of America'. The programme highlights India's growing influence at the forum, marked by a unified 'India House' representing various states and a significant ministerial presence, as global leaders navigate a complex economic landscape defined by trade tensions.

Senior Pakistani politician and Punjab minister Marriyum Aurangzeb’s appearance at the wedding of Nawaz Sharif’s grandson has triggered a massive online debate.

Four days after the accident, authorities pulled out the car of the tech professional Yuvraj Mehta, whose car plunged into a water-filled pit in Greater Noida on Friday night.