This special report examines the enduring political legacy of Pasumpon Muthuramalingam Thevar, whose recent birth anniversary saw tributes from across the political spectrum, including PM Modi and CM Stalin, reigniting calls for a Bharat Ratna. The report highlights that his 'biggest fight was against against the British's Criminal Tribes Act, an act that tagged several communities as criminal by birth'. A freedom fighter who joined Subhas Chandra Bose's Forward Bloc, Thevar's image as a spiritual leader and social reformer is crucial for political parties. The AIADMK, and now the BJP, strategically align with his legacy to appeal to the influential Thevar community, a significant vote bank in southern and central Tamil Nadu, making his identity a key factor in the state's power dynamics.
A day after US President Donald Trump on Monday announced the landmark India-US trade deal and that he would reduce reciprocal tariffs from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, a massive political war has erupted in Delhi.
In an exclusive interview with India Today's Geeta Mohan and Marya Shakil, American journalist Tucker Carlson spoke on a wide range of issues, including the US-India trade deal and the role of social media.
This Get Real India report focusses on a horrific crime in Maharashtra's Nanded district, where a seven-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her father to contest panchayat elections.
This edition of News Today focusses on the newly announced trade pact between India and the United States following a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump.
