Sasikala's convoy travels with AIADMK flag

On this India Today special report, the focus is on the escalating political battle in West Bengal between the BJP and the TMC. BJP spokesperson Dr. Chaturupa highlights the 'electric atmosphere' following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, claiming the TMC is suffering from a 'fear psychosis' regarding the identification of non-Indian voters. She stated, 'The people who are on the roads, who have created these riots specifically for places as of the last 48 hours, are all the people who are going to be thrown out from the voters' list.' Political analyst Manojit Mondal countered these claims, accusing the BJP of using infiltration as a political tool and criticizing the Election Commission's SIR exercise for harassing genuine citizens. The debate further delved into allegations of corruption, demographic changes, and the recent incidents of violence in the state, reflecting the high-stakes environment ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.

This report provides an inside scoop on the crucial Congress meeting regarding the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. Sources indicate that the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) remains firmly in favour of continuing its alliance with the DMK. The state party unit has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of local leader Praveen Chakravarty. Furthermore, the committee is not supporting Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore’s demand for a power-sharing arrangement with the DMK. The speaker notes, 'Tamil Nadu Congress committee remains in favor of being in alliance with the DMK,' highlighting a preference for stability over the internal calls for cabinet berths. This development comes amidst intense speculation regarding the survival of the alliance and the influence of local leadership on the party's electoral strategy in the state.

In an interview with India Today, an interviewee discusses the escalating tensions in Iran and the potential for a transition of power. The speaker asserts that the current situation is not merely a call for regime change but a movement for the 'liberation of a nation from a foreign occupying murderous regime.' Highlighting the ongoing violence, the speaker notes, 'The regime has not stopped executing, lynching, killing people for the last 47 years.' The discussion covers the role of international intervention, the significance of the 'Javid Shah' slogans, and the position of Reza Pahlavi as a transitional leader. The interviewee argues that the Iranian people are determined to succeed regardless of international assistance, though they warn that a lack of support could lead to more bloodshed. The conversation also touches upon the economic impact of strikes and the rejection of the current Islamic leadership in favour of Iranian identity and self-determination.

In this address from Guwahati, Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights significant cultural and educational milestones for the Bodo community. He states, 'I have also made Bodo language the Associate Official Language of Assam,' emphasizing the government's commitment to linguistic recognition and regional identity. The Prime Minister further elaborates on efforts to bolster the educational framework for the community, noting that he has established a separate institute dedicated to strengthening education in the Bodo language. These initiatives are presented as part of a broader strategy to empower the Bodo people and integrate their heritage into the state's official and academic structures. The speech underscores the administration's focus on fulfilling the promises of the Bodo Accord and fostering development through linguistic and educational support in the Northeast region.