The big talking points of this episode of To The Point are the big battle for Bengal and the Mumbai civic polls. In West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sounded poll bugle for the 2026 Assembly elections, launching a blistering attack against the Mamata Banerjee-led Bengal government, accusing the chief minister of corruption, peddling fear and shielding infiltrators. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee has hit back, questioning the BJP's national security claims and accusing the Saffron party of hate politics and false promises.
And in Mumbai, the stage is set for high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The show talked about new alliances such as the Thackeray cousins' partnership and the strategies of the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi coalitions. The broadcast also covered the engagement of Rehan Wadra, son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, to Aviva Beg. It concluded by observing the rising popularity of meditation festivals as a peaceful alternative for New Year's celebrations.
Speaking to India Today Global, EU Vice President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas stressed the need to “build partnerships with those countries who believe in free trade,” underscoring the strategic message behind the newly concluded India–EU Free Trade Agreement.
This news report focuses on the massive winter storm currently sweeping across much of the United States of America. The severe weather conditions have led to significant disruptions in power supplies and air travel, prompting several states to declare emergencies. According to the report, 'Washington, D.C. was blanketed with over 20 centimeters of snow in nearly 20 hours of snowfall' as the region grapples with the intense winter system. The capital is expected to remain snowbound for an extended period as temperatures are projected to plunge to minus 10 degrees Celsius. The visuals highlight the scale of the snowfall and the resulting impact on infrastructure and daily life across the country. The bulletin emphasizes the severity of the plummeting temperatures and the ongoing challenges faced by residents in the affected regions as the storm continues to impact the United States.
In this special report on Newstrack, Marya Shakil moderates a fiery debate over the University Grants Commission’s proposed 2026 equity regulations. The guidelines, intended to address and reduce discrimination on campuses, have triggered protests in several parts of the country.
This edition of The News Today with Rajdeep Sardesai focuses on the landmark free trade agreement between India and the European Union. Finalised after nearly two decades of negotiations, the pact seeks to open up a combined market of two billion people by cutting import duties on key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals and textiles.
