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On this India Today special report, anchor Akshita Nandagopal provides the latest updates on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioning of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay. The actor-turned-politician was grilled for six hours at the CBI headquarters in the national capital regarding the Karur stampede case, which claimed over 40 lives. This marks the second round of questioning for the leader. TVK representative CTR Nirmal Kumar stated, 'Our leader has come to cooperate the investigations here,' dismissing rumours that Vijay has been named as an accused. Reporters Muneesh Pandey and Anika Keshav highlight that while Vijay appeared relaxed and waved to supporters, the CBI is investigating lapses and his delayed arrival at the site. The TVK maintains that the incident resulted from a police failure rather than party negligence. Currently, Vijay is being treated as a witness in the Supreme Court-monitored probe, with no further summons issued at this stage.

From smoking and cooking inside buses to blocked emergency exits and flammable interiors, an India Today on-ground investigation across cities uncovers alarming safety violations in sleeper buses.

In this special report, Sneha Mordani highlights a burgeoning public health crisis in Madhya Pradesh as contaminated water is linked to an outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). Following the recent deaths of 15 people in Indore due to filthy water, the rare neurological disorder has now claimed the lives of two children in Mandsaur and Neemuch. With 13 new cases reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme have launched a probe into the cluster. Mordani explains that GBS is a 'neurological emergency' where the immune system attacks the nerves, potentially leading to paralysis and respiratory failure. The report criticises the state administration for poor governance and the failure to prevent infections from preventable causes. Experts note that GBS clusters are often triggered by sanitation issues, specifically the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni, further shaming the state's public health record.

On this India Today special report, sports journalist Nikhil Naz analyses the crisis in Indian cricket following a historic ODI series defeat against New Zealand. For the first time since 1988, New Zealand has secured a bilateral ODI series win on Indian soil, also marking India's first ever defeat at Indore's Holkar Stadium. Naz highlights that 'it definitely is a Gambhir situation', pointing to the turbulent tenure of head coach Gautam Gambhir, under whom India has now lost three ODI series. The discussion shifts to the perceived inaction of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Naz criticises the board for failing to hold review meetings or address systemic issues, contrasting their silence with the proactive approach of the English Cricket Board. The report questions whether the management and selectors are being held accountable for the team's declining performance across formats ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.