Is new China land border law a signal to India?

On this Special Report, the focus is on a significant political development in Kerala where Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, has extended an invitation to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Left parties to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). During his visit to Kannur, Athawale stated, 'Honorable Vijayanji, I respect him because he's from the communist party, he's a leftist, I was also leftist but I joined NDA and the leadership of Narendra Modi.' He suggested that if the Left joins the NDA, Kerala would receive more development funds and a 'big package' from the Centre. Athawale further proposed that such a move would allow Pinarayi Vijayan to continue as the Chief Minister. The Left has responded by dismissing the offer, citing their historical ideological battle against the RSS and BJP in the state. The programme examines the implications of this unusual political overture ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.

In a significant constitutional standoff, the Karnataka government has announced its intention to move the Supreme Court following a deadlock with the Governor over the upcoming Joint Assembly Session. The Governor has reportedly objected to certain portions of the prepared speech script, labeling them as 'biased' and threatening to skip the session entirely. The Siddaramaiah-led government has set an 11:15 am deadline for the Governor to attend, emphasizing that skipping the session would be 'unconstitutional' under Article 176(1). The dispute reportedly centers on specific lines in the speech, including references to 'G. Ramji' and allegations of 'contractor-centric' programs. While a government representation met with the Governor to negotiate changes, the impasse remains. The state government is now prepared to approach a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court to resolve the crisis and ensure the legislative proceedings continue as mandated by the Constitution.

On this Special Report, India Today covers a horrifying double murder in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, involving an interfaith couple. Speaking on the investigation, SP City Moradabad Ranvijay Singh stated, 'The brothers of the girl, I mean, they were slightly, they got enraged with this kind of, I mean, relationship between them and I think both of them got them somewhere and they finally killed them.' The victims, identified as Kajal and Armaan, were found murdered with their bodies dumped in a forest in the Peri region. Police have arrested two of the girl's brothers, while a third remains absconding. The incident is being treated as a case of dishonour killing. SP Ranvijay Singh confirmed that an FIR has been registered based on the complaint from the boy's father and that security has been heightened in the area to maintain peace. The programme explores the grim details of the probe and the ongoing search for the third accused.

On this special report, the focus is on US President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding his 'Board of Peace' initiative. Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to join the board, which aims to resolve global conflicts and address the Gaza peace plan. Trump remarked, 'I think the Board of Peace will be the most prestigious board ever and it's going to get a lot of work done that the United Nations should have done'. While Trump claims acceptance, the Kremlin maintains that the proposal is still under consideration. The transcript highlights that over 60 nations, including India and several Arab countries, have been invited. Putin suggested using $1 billion from frozen Russian assets for membership contributions, provided the initiative aligns with UN resolutions. The programme examines the potential role of this new architecture and its overlap with the United Nations, noting the significant interest from Islamic nations and the geopolitical shifts within the NATO alliance.