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On this Special Report, India Today correspondent Rahul Gautam provides insights into a high-stakes meeting held at Indira Bhawan regarding the Congress party's strategy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. The meeting, attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, addressed reports of a rift within the DMK-Congress alliance. Rahul Gautam notes that 'there was a section of Congress leaders who were insisting that there should be a power sharing agreement this time around with DMK', citing previous arrangements during UPA 1 and UPA 2. The discussion also highlighted demands for an increased seat share, with state leaders reportedly seeking 35 to 40 seats compared to the 25 contested previously. The report further explores potential negotiations with Vijay's TVK on the sidelines as the party evaluates its electoral roadmap in the crucial southern state.

This news bulletin reports on the death of a 60-year-old Hindu man, Liton Chandra Ghosh, who was allegedly beaten to death in the Kazipur district of Bangladesh. The incident reportedly occurred following a minor argument at his hotel or small dhaba in the Kalaiganj area. According to the report, the victim, locally known as Kali, intervened to support a worker during a trivial dispute, which led to a mob of seven to eight people assaulting him. The unidentified speaker notes that 'there is no end to the hatred that Hindus are now facing in Bangladesh,' highlighting a perceived rise in targeted violence against the minority community. The programme mentions that three individuals have been arrested after locals caught some of the accused. The discussion further touches upon a general state of lawlessness and recent incidents of violence against Hindus in the country, including a separate case involving a petrol pump worker.

This news bulletin covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Assam, beginning with a massive roadshow in Guwahati. The visit serves as a significant push for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections. During the broadcast, it was noted that 'Prime Minister will be performing the Bhumi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project' worth nearly ₹7,000 crore. The itinerary includes the Prime Minister's participation in 'Baburumba Dawao 2026', a historic cultural gathering featuring over 10,000 Bodo community artists. Additionally, the Prime Minister is scheduled to flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains, signaling a major infrastructure boost for the Northeast. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the 'double-engine government's' development work as a key factor for the upcoming polls. The report highlights the strategic importance of the Northeast in the government's 'Look East' policy and the BJP's confidence in reclaiming the state through significant welfare and infrastructure projects.

In an interview with India Today, a German-American human rights activist Gazelle Sharmahd discusses the escalating tensions in Iran and the potential for a transition of power. She 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.'