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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' in Gujarat, an event marking 1,000 years since the first invasion of the Somnath Temple by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026. The multi-day program included a 72-hour 'Akhand Omkar Japa' and a drone show. This special report examines the historical significance of the temple, which is the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, as a symbol of India's cultural heritage. The report details the temple's history of repeated destruction by invaders, including Mahmud of Ghazni and Aurangzeb, and its subsequent reconstructions. It highlights the roles of figures like Ahilyabai Holkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who initiated the modern reconstruction after India's independence. The broadcast also notes the context of Patel's efforts proceeding despite objections from then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The event is framed as a tribute to India's resilience and civilizational continuity.

This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat, where he chaired a meeting of the Sri Somnath Trust to review plans for upgrading the historic temple complex. The discussion highlights the economic impact of such religious and cultural projects, citing the Ram temple's significant revenue generation. A key point raised is how temple development is linked to a 'moment of national reawakening'. The report delves into the debate on reframing Indian history, with a speaker asking, 'Were we looking at our own history from, from an invader's point of view and not from the point of view of the sons and daughters of this soil?'. The narrative connects the restoration of heritage sites like Somnath to strengthening civilisational foundations, national pride, and correcting historical perspectives that were allegedly taught in a selective manner.

India Today delves into the history of the Somnath Temple, a symbol of India's cultural and spiritual resilience. During the Swabhiman Parv at the grand temple, a glittering drone show dazzled and spellbound the gathering and lifted the mood of the celebrations attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This special report from India Today's 'Postmortem' examines the frequent temporary releases of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is convicted of rape and murder. The report details his 15th parole, bringing his total time outside prison to 405 days in eight years, a situation that makes a 'mockery of the Indian judicial system'. It questions the repeated paroles and furloughs granted by the Haryana government, whose Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini offered a terse 'Thank you' when questioned. The son of murdered journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati, Anshul, is quoted asking, 'If the government is going to keep releasing him anyway, why pretend this is a punishment at all?' The programme delves into the 2022 amendment of Haryana's parole laws that reclassified Ram Rahim, allowing his releases, and recounts the history of his crimes, the anonymous letter that sparked the investigation, and the violent 2017 riots following his conviction.