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A political firestorm has erupted in Maharashtra ahead of the BMC elections after MNS chief Raj Thackeray took a dig at BJP leader K. Annamalai, calling him 'Rasmalai' and invoking the controversial 'Hatao lungi, bajao pungi' slogan. Reacting to the personal and vulgar remarks, Shiv Sena National Spokesperson Shaina NC condemned the statement, calling it the 'lowest of low in politics'. In an exclusive conversation, she questioned the MNS's vision, stating, 'to say Hatao Lungi, Bajao Pungi, is this the level of repartee in a city like Mumbai, which has always been a cultural hub?' Shaina NC further criticised what she termed a conspiracy to suggest Mumbai will be separated from Maharashtra, affirming the city's multicultural fabric and defending the right of leaders from other states to campaign there. She asserted that such insults are an affront to the nation's unity in diversity.

The news bulletin discusses disturbing visuals emerging from the United States, where immigration agents reportedly shot and killed a woman, described as a mother of three, in Minneapolis. The unidentified speaker highlights that US President Donald Trump has justified the actions taken by the agents, stating, 'And in fact, after that, Donald Trump has justified the deadly shooting.' The bulletin also notes that prior to Trump, J.D. Vance had praised the immigration agents for similar actions. The coverage questions the continued justification and empowerment of immigration agents and the implications of such incidents. No verifiable name or current designation could be confirmed for the speaker.

Following growing unrest in Iran, US President Donald Trump has issued a strong statement, indicating that the United States is considering its response. Trump stated, 'We're looking at some very strong options, we'll make a determination.' He confirmed that he is receiving hourly reports on the situation and that the US military is looking at it very seriously. The bulletin notes that these comments follow a hint from a Trump aide about a potential US attack on Iran. A reporter on the programme, Shivani Sharma, provided context that the protests have been ongoing for over 15 days across 90 cities, with more than 500 lives lost. Trump also commented on the casualties, mentioning that 'Some of the protesters were killed through the stampeding... and some were shot.'

India Today's Munish Pandey reports on Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's summons to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on January 12. The CBI is probing a deadly stampede at a TVK rally that resulted in 41 deaths and over 60 injuries. According to Pandey, the agency aims to determine if there was negligence from the organisers. The CBI took over the case from a Special Investigation Team following a Supreme Court order. Key aspects of the questioning will likely include the seven-hour delay in Vijay's arrival at the venue, whether proper permissions were obtained, and the adequacy of crowd control measures. The CBI was reportedly unsatisfied with earlier statements from other TVK functionaries, prompting the summons for the party chief himself.