This edition of To The Point discusses the Supreme Court's decision to deny bail to two activists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a conspiracy case linked to the Delhi riot case and a 40-day parole to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. After five years of incarceration, the court cited prima facie evidence and national security concerns, distinguishing the accused from five others who were granted relief. The judgment fuels the debate on the conflict between national security laws and fundamental liberties under Article 21, particularly concerning prolonged pre-trial detention. The program explores the legal arguments, contrasting the bail denial with parole granted to other convicted persons. Additionally, the report covers the fatal shooting of a Sarpanch at a wedding in Amritsar, an incident that has intensified concerns regarding the law and order situation and the use of illegal firearms in Punjab.
This special News Today edition covers Pakistan's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India following Bangladesh's withdrawal. The program features analysis by Sunil Gavaskar regarding potential ICC sanctions.
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In her 124-minute speech -- after which the Sensex plunged over 1,600 points before staging a partial recovery -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a higher capital expenditure outlay of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 and set a fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s 140 crore citizens are no longer content with being the world’s fastest-growing economy and want the country to become the world’s third-largest economy “as soon as possible.” He said the Union Budget gives equal importance to multiple sectors and lays the groundwork for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting Nari Shakti, Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling the Budget historic for underscoring India’s commitment to women’s empowerment. “As a woman Finance Minister, Nirmala ji has set a new record by presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time,” the Prime Minister said, lauding her leadership and consistency.
