All you need to know about Rajasthan political crisis

On this news bulletin, reporter Nalini Sharma provides details on the Delhi High Court's decision to reject the plea of Kuldeep Singh Sengar for the suspension of his sentence. Sengar is currently serving a 10-year jail term related to the custodial death of the Unnao rape survivor's father. During the proceedings, Justice Ravinder Dudeja stated that 'there is no ground to grant this relief' to the former politician. The court's decision comes shortly after the Supreme Court stayed a previous order that had granted Sengar relief in the separate gang rape case. Although Sengar's lawyers attempted to file a fresh application to inform the court of recent Supreme Court developments, the High Court maintained its stance. The transcript highlights that while the High Court will eventually hear Sengar's appeal against his conviction, he will remain in custody for the duration of the sentence related to the conspiracy and custodial death charges.

On this Special Report, journalist Himanshu Mishra discusses the significant generational shift within the Bharatiya Janata Party as Nitin Naveen is set to be announced as the next National President. Mishra notes, 'This is the fourth generation of the BJP,' highlighting that the 45-year-old leader represents a transition from the eras of Vajpayee-Advani and Modi-Shah. The transcript details the arrival of the Bihar BJP leadership in Delhi, including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha, to witness the ceremony. Mishra emphasizes that Naveen’s background in the youth movement has built a nationwide network of supporters, including current Chief Ministers and MPs. The discussion explores how the BJP leadership is moving beyond established 'oligarchies' to empower younger organizational leaders. The programme also features personal anecdotes from Naveen’s childhood associates in Patna, reflecting on his journey from a 'weak boy' to a key organizational strategist trusted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah.

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict today at 2:30 PM regarding the bail plea of former Unnao MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The plea pertains to the custodial death case of the Unnao rape victim's father, where Sengar is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence. During the proceedings, Sengar's counsel argued for a suspension of sentence, citing 'long incarceration' and medical grounds requiring treatment outside Tihar Jail. However, the CBI and the victim's family have strongly opposed the plea. Even if the court grants bail in this instance, Sengar will remain incarcerated as the Supreme Court recently stayed a previous High Court order that had suspended his life sentence in the primary rape case. The programme provides a comprehensive recap of the legal arguments and the current status of the multiple cases involving the former legislator.

On this Special Report, sports editor Nikhil Naz discusses the escalating tension between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The ICC has issued a firm ultimatum to Bangladesh, demanding confirmation by Wednesday, January 21, regarding their participation in the T20 World Cup hosted by India. Nikhil Naz notes, 'If you do not confirm your participation, then we will be forced to replace you with another team based on rankings.' The standoff follows the BCB's refusal to travel to India citing security concerns, a situation triggered after the BCCI reportedly requested an IPL franchise to drop Mustafizur Ahmed. While Bangladesh has proposed moving their matches to Sri Lanka or adopting a hybrid model, the ICC has rejected these alternatives. If Bangladesh fails to comply by the deadline, they risk being replaced by Scotland, marking an unprecedented logjam in international cricket history.