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On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating diplomatic row between Iran and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arraqchi has hit out at the WEF for revoking his invitation to the Davos summit, claiming the decision was made under 'political pressure from Israel and its US-based proxies and apologists.' Arraqchi defended the Iranian government's crackdown on domestic unrest, stating, 'We had to defend our people against armed terrorists and ISIS-style killings openly backed by Mossad.' The WEF maintains that the invitation was withdrawn due to the violent handling of civilian protests in Iran, a move supported by US Senator Lindsey Graham. Additionally, the programme explores India's growing economic influence, with discussions on the advanced stages of an India-EU trade deal. Experts highlight India's self-confidence as the world's fastest-growing large economy, contributing significantly to global growth while navigating a disrupted global trade framework.

On this Special Report, political analyst Ashok Malik discusses the significant leadership transition within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as Nitin Naveen takes over as the party president. Malik highlights the strategic importance of this move, noting, 'This is the first president of the BJP who was born after the founding of the BJP in April 1980.' He explains that the appointment represents a deliberate effort at succession planning, aimed at preparing a new generation of leaders to helm the party by the mid to late 2030s. The discussion touches upon the challenges of re-energising a ruling party after over a decade in power and the necessity of overcoming institutional inertia. Malik commends the BJP for initiating this generational shift to align with a Gen Z dominated electorate while maintaining its focus on governance. The programme also captures the atmosphere at the BJP headquarters as supporters await Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address following the official announcement.

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In a shocking case from Bengaluru, a fitness influencer was allegedly stalked and harassed by a man she initially connected with on Instagram. According to the police, the accused became obsessed after watching her social media videos and travelled from Haryana to Bengaluru to pursue her. The speaker noted that the man 'reportedly followed her movements, even switching gyms to stay close' to her. Fearing for her safety, the influencer approached a women's police station, leading to the registration of a case. The accused has since been arrested under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections 75, 78, and 79, for stalking and threatening the survivor. Investigations revealed that the accused gathered personal details about the influencer from her hometown in Haryana before flying to Bengaluru to continue the harassment. The local police are currently handling the case following the formal complaint filed by the influencer.