This edition of India Today Global focusses on US President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, culminating in a Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh and the release of 20 Israeli hostages. The broadcast covers Trump's address to the Israeli Knesset, where he was lauded for his role. 'What the world needs now are more leaders who are brave, resolute, strong and bold. The world needs more Trumps,' said Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, who nominated Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The summit, co-hosted by Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, saw participation from over 20 countries, including India, represented by Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh. However, key stakeholders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas did not attend the summit. The report also features a harrowing account from a survivor of the Nova Music Festival and expert analysis on the fragile three-phase peace process.
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.
