Swati Maliwal recounts May 13 'assault': 'Bibhav Kumar slapped me 7-8 times'

In a harrowing incident of civic negligence in Noida, 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Patel lost his life after his car plunged into an unguarded, 30-foot-deep waterlogged construction pit during dense fog. The victim's father, who reached the spot after receiving a desperate SOS call, questioned the efficiency of the rescue operations. He stated, 'The problem is that they did not have a swimming personnel and they did not have a boat, so that they can reach to the shore by boat and help him.' The report highlights multiple lapses, including the absence of reflectors or warning signs at the mall construction site. Eyewitnesses and the family alleged that rescue teams, including the police and fire brigade, faced significant delays and lacked the necessary equipment to reach the victim in time. The tragedy has sparked outrage over the lack of accountability and safety protocols at construction sites in the city.

This report examines the intensifying political developments in Karnataka as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar cancels his scheduled visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos. The move follows high-level meetings with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi, reigniting speculation regarding a potential power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The speaker notes that 'DKS has now cancelled its planned trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, citing personal commitments', a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP. The opposition accuses the Congress party of prioritizing internal leadership battles over the state's economic interests and investment opportunities. As Shivakumar positions himself within the party's top brass, the report questions whether this churn will lead to a leadership change or further political instability in the state. The segment highlights the ongoing friction between the state's top two leaders and the impact on Karnataka's governance.

On this Special Report, senior Punjab BJP leader and Vice President Fateh Jung Bajwa discusses the delegation's meeting with Governor Gulabchand Kataria regarding the deteriorating state of Punjab. Bajwa states, 'Today Punjab is burning,' highlighting critical concerns over the rise of gangsters, extortion threats to businessmen and artists, and the rampant drug menace. He specifically accuses the state government of attempting to 'gag the voice of the press' by filing FIRs against major media houses like the Punjab Kesari group and Ajit newspaper. Bajwa criticises Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, suggesting the CM failed to effectively address Punjab's security crisis. The leader further notes that the Governor has expressed deep concern and is communicating the situation to the Central Government. The report explores the BJP's demand for central intervention to restore law and order and protect democratic institutions in the state.

On this Special Report, Muzaffar Ahmad reports from the Srinagar-Kargil Highway on the transformative impact of the Zojila Tunnel project. Highlighting the strategic importance of the region, Ahmad states, 'This is a mega project which will be the game changer for the Ladakh region, not only for the people living in the Ladakh region, a boost for the tourism, but also for the security of the country.' The report explains that while the Sonmarg tunnel has already made Sonmarg accessible in winter, the upcoming Zojila Tunnel will ensure the Ladakh and Kargil regions remain connected by road year-round. This connectivity is crucial for transporting weaponry and essential items to the Line of Actual Control regardless of the season. Ahmad notes that despite current temperatures dropping to minus 25 degrees centigrade in areas like Mini-marg, the completed tunnel will provide a comfortable and reliable route for both civilians and army personnel, bypassing the extreme cold and heavy snowfall that historically isolated the region for months.