Covid-19: Maharashtra remains worst-hit state; war over numbers in Bengal; more

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.

The Opposition slammed the government over the India-US trade deal, alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi "completely surrendered" to appease US President Donald Trump at the cost of our farmers.

This special report examines the landmark India-US trade agreement following US President Donald Trump's announcement to reduce tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. Gaurav Sawant and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu analyze the strategic implications of this deal, which targets a $500 billion bilateral trade volume. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirms that the agreement protects India's agriculture and dairy sectors despite global economic pressures. The report highlights India's role in the global supply chain and its focus on competitive parity for textiles, leather, and gems. Addressing the NDA parliamentary party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted the shifting global order in India's favor. Additionally, the program addresses India's continued purchase of Russian oil for national energy security. Experts, including Mark Linscott and Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh, discuss the diplomatic significance of these developments. The broadcast also covers the escalating conflict in Balochistan, where Pakistan's Defense Minister Khwaja Asif admitted military challenges against local fighters.