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This report covers the escalating tensions and public outrage in Assam following a fatal road accident. The incident, which occurred on the Karigaon stretch of the National Highway, saw agitated residents staging road blockades and paralyzing vehicular movement. Protesters reportedly set fire to temporary camps of the Birsa Commando Force and vandalized properties, including the Sidhu Kanu Bhawan. The unrest was triggered by a vehicle accident the previous night that resulted in one death and four injuries. In response to the violence, police used force and a lathi charge to disperse the crowds. Authorities have confirmed that 29 individuals have been detained in connection with the initial accident and subsequent clashes. Additional security forces, including the Army and CRPF, have been deployed to the area to bring the situation under control as the ground situation remains tense.

On this Special Report, an Unidentified speaker, representing the BJP, reacts to the high-drama walkout by Governor R.N. Ravi from the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The speaker defends the Governor’s decision, stating, 'The Governor cannot just read out verbatim what the DMK expects him to talk.' The discussion highlights allegations that the state government provided false data regarding investments and crime rates, including a reported 55% rise in POCSO cases. The Unidentified speaker further criticizes the DMK for allegedly refusing to play the national anthem and claims the ruling party is 'rattled' by the growing strength of the NDA alliance. Additionally, the report covers the speaker's views on the 'sticker government' culture in Tamil Nadu and the controversy surrounding parallel literary awards. The programme explores the deepening rift between the Raj Bhavan and the state administration amidst upcoming election preparations.

This report covers a tragic incident in Noida's Sector 150, where a 27-year-old techie, Yuvraaj, lost his life after his car crashed into a swamp. The vehicle was successfully fished out three days after the accident. According to the transcript, the victim 'struggled for four hours before finally drowning' while waiting for help to arrive. The incident has sparked significant administrative action, with the Uttar Pradesh government taking cognizance of the matter. The Noida CEO has been removed from their post, a junior engineer has been sacked, and FIRs have been directed against mall builders. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the level of negligence, specifically looking into a broken wall at the site that was reportedly damaged 15 days prior to the mishap. The programme highlights the rescue operations and the subsequent crackdown on local authorities following the public outcry over the tragedy.

In a significant generational shift, Nitin Naveen has formally taken charge as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During the felicitation ceremony at the party headquarters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transition, stating that in party matters, 'Nitin Nabin is my boss and I am the karekarta.' Born in June 1980, Naveen is the youngest president in the party's history, being younger than the organization itself. The Prime Minister emphasized that Naveen, as a millennial leader, is uniquely positioned to connect with Gen Z and first-time voters. The transition signals a fourth-generation leadership aimed at the vision of 'Vixit Bharat' by 2047. While Naveen faces upcoming state assembly elections, the party leadership views his appointment as a long-term strategy to overhaul the organization with younger faces. Naveen, previously a worker from Bihar, noted that his rise demonstrates how any dedicated 'karekarta' can reach the top leadership in the BJP.