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In this edition of 'To The Point', the big talking point is the political confrontation in Lok Sabha following Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s references to an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General MM Naravane.

On this news bulletin, the focus is on India's employment landscape and the public's perception of the government's job creation efforts. Congress spokesperson Salman Anees Soz highlights a concerning trend, stating, 'India is one of only two G20 countries where agricultural employment has gone up after the pandemic,' which he interprets as a sign of economic distress. The discussion features a debate between Soz and BJP's Zafar Islam over UPA versus NDA economic records. While survey data suggests a 'dual mood' of approval and anxiety among the public, Soz predicts that changes to MGNREGA and shifted spending to states will lead to a 'double whammy' for the economy. Conversely, Zafar Islam defends the current administration, citing structural reforms and India's rise to the world's fourth-largest economy as evidence of stability and growth despite global headwinds.

In a historic address to the Joint Session of the Ethiopian Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the deep cultural and historical ties between India and Ethiopia. Describing Ethiopia as the 'land of lions', PM Modi remarked, 'I feel very much at home because my home state, Gujarat in India is also home to lions.' The Prime Minister, who received the 'Grand Honor Nishan of Ethiopia' from Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. He thanked Ethiopia for its solidarity following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 and highlighted shared values in democracy and the Global South's rising influence. The address also touched upon cooperation in digital infrastructure, healthcare, and the 'Africa Steel Multiplier Initiative'.

In this special report, India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyaya details Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic two-day state visit to Ethiopia. Reporting from Addis Ababa, Upadhyaya highlights that PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the nation in over a decade. The Prime Minister was conferred Ethiopia's highest civilian honour and addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament. The report underscores the elevation of India-Ethiopia ties to a strategic partnership, focusing on trade, capacity building, and cooperation within the Global South. Upadhyaya also notes the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Oman, marking the final leg of his three-nation tour.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an exclusive interview with India Today, questions the relevance of the G7, stating, "I can hardly understand why countries of the G7 call themselves G7." He highlights that "India's economy in purchasing power ranks third" while noting the "recession in Germany" is there "for the third year in a row." Putin also clarifies his discussion with US envoy Steve Witkoff, saying, "I explained it to Mr. Witkoff why I had stopped visiting G8 meetings in the past," and confirms "no proposal came" for Russia's return. He suggests that the economic struggles in Europe are due to "erroneous policy" and mentions that France is also "on the brink of recession." He reaffirms Russia's focus on BRICS and the SCO.

This special report focusses on Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Rajghat in New Delhi to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, an event laden with symbolism amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The broadcast highlights the geopolitical significance of this gesture, with analysis suggesting it could be a strategic move. One analyst in the report notes, 'Putin's homage to Gandhi can be seen as a deliberate message that despite ongoing military engagement abroad, he recognizes the honors and global ideals of peace and moral leadership'. The report also recounts past diplomatic exchanges between President Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including gifts like a page from Gandhi's diary and an 18th-century sword, framing the current visit within the broader context of India-Russia cultural and diplomatic ties.

On this Special Report, the focus is on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crucial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House. Foreign Affairs Editor Pranay Upadhyaya reports that PM Modi reiterated India's stance, stating, 'India is not neutral, India is on the side of peace.' This message, consistent with his statement in Samarkand, emphasizes that 'this is not an era of war.' Deputy Editor Shivani Sharma highlights that President Putin acknowledged India's efforts towards a peaceful solution for the Russia-Ukraine conflict and shared details of peace settlements. Managing Editor Sandeep Unnithan analyses the broader geopolitical context, questioning if certain European powers are hindering peace by advocating for longer-range missiles. The programme explores the diplomatic dynamics, the role of the G20 declaration, and India's consistent call for dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation to resolve the ongoing crisis.

In this special report, the Russian President arrives for a state visit and is received by the Indian leadership. The visiting dignitary inspects a Tri-Services Guard of Honour, a symbolic gesture of high respect. The coverage discusses the strategic importance of the partnership, focusing on defense, energy, and diversifying trade ties. The report also highlights the geopolitical context, including the visiting leader's stance on global trade dynamics and relations with other major powers.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an exclusive interview with India Today, dismisses the possibility of rejoining the G8, stating, "I basically stopped going to these meetings back in the past." He questions the group's relevance, highlighting that "India's economy in purchasing power ranks third" while pointing out economic struggles in the West. Putin notes, "Let's have a look at the recession in Germany... It's very much there for the third year in a row." He also mentions discussing the G8 with American counterpart "Mr. Witkoff," clarifying that "no proposal came" but the topic was broached. Putin reaffirms Russia's focus on BRICS, SCO, and the G20.

Addressing the commencement of the Winter Session, the speaker highlights the session as a crucial effort for national progress rather than a mere ritual. Emphasizing the strength of democracy, the speaker references recent election results and the partnership of women in creating new hope. The address calls for the opposition to engage in constructive debate rather than disrupting proceedings due to electoral defeats. The speaker also welcomes the new Chairman of the Upper House and mentions the listing of 10 bills, including one to be tabled by the Finance Minister.

In this edition of India Today Global, the big focus is on the escalating diplomatic row between the US and South Africa.

This bulletin covers the trilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg. The discussion, as part of the IBSA Dialogue Forum, focused on strengthening South-South cooperation and the leadership role of the Global South. According to journalist Pranay Upadhyay, 'this trio and their meeting definitely makes a lot of sense...highlighting that the Global South is indeed pushing itself forward and leading the world at this given point as well.' The report also notes the significance of the three nations being consecutive G20 hosts: India in 2023, Brazil in 2024, and South Africa in 2025.

This bulletin covers the bilateral meeting between India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The discussions focused on strengthening ties between the two nations, building on trade relations and people-to-people connections. The report also highlights Prime Minister Modi's focus on carrying forward the vision India presented during its 2023 G20 presidency, summarized by the theme 'one earth, one future, one family'. PM Modi also spoke about setting common global developmental parameters and working together on anti-terrorism efforts.

The bulletin covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's final day at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. It details his diplomatic engagements with leaders including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and the upcoming India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) summit. According to the report, 'India's focus is likely to remain on the issues of the global south and a holistic approach to growth'. The broadcast outlines four key proposals presented by PM Modi: a global traditional knowledge repository, a G20 Africa Skills Multiplier, an initiative to counter the drug-terror nexus, and a global healthcare response team. The report also notes the absence of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping from the summit, while highlighting India's firm stance on a global approach to development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he met with world leaders including the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and the President of Sierra Leone. During the summit, PM Modi proposed six new initiatives for global development, covering areas like traditional knowledge, healthcare, and disaster resilience. The correspondent Pranay Upadhyay reports that according to the Prime Minister, 'the global approach to disaster resilience must move on from being response-centric to being development-centric'. PM Modi's engagements also included meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He highlighted India's role in launching the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as a key step towards this goal.

At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented India's development-focused agenda, positioning the nation as a leading voice for the Global South. The report covers the Prime Minister's diplomatic engagements with leaders including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. PM Modi outlined several key proposals during the opening session, including a global traditional knowledge repository, a G20 Africa skills multiplier to train one million trainers, an initiative to counter the drug-terror nexus, and a global healthcare response team for rapid deployment during emergencies. The report also notes that while US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping were absent, India's focus on holistic growth and the Global South remained central to its participation.

This special report covers the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, where a joint declaration was issued condemning terrorism and addressing global conflicts. The leaders of the world's major economies unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, a key agenda item supported by India. According to journalist Geeta Mohan, 'the final G20 document of the leaders' summit, the leadership summit, the leaders' declaration is out, and it's very clear. Condemn all forms of terrorism and manifestations of terrorism'. The declaration is a reiteration of previous G20 stances and also includes a pledge from the leaders to work towards bringing peace to countries at war, with a specific mention of Ukraine. The report highlights that this consensus reflects a united front against terrorism, reaffirming that there are no 'good or bad terrorists'.

This special report covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where he proposed three new initiatives for inclusive growth. These include a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, a G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, and a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus. According to India Today's Pranay Upadhyay, Prime Minister Modi stressed that 'it is paramount, it is important that the target of not leaving anyone behind and making the global financial management an inclusive model is required.' The skills initiative aims to train one million trainers in Africa, while the knowledge repository will build on India's experience with its Traditional Knowledge Digital Library. The counter-terror proposal focuses on combating synthetic drugs like fentanyl and breaking the link between illicit drug money and terrorism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The two leaders held discussions as multilateral deliberations continued, marking an important bilateral engagement during the summit.

This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the first to be held on the African continent. The programme covers his bilateral meetings, including with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and India's role in championing the voice of the Global South. As mentioned in the report, Prime Minister Modi stated in his departure statement that 'India feels the responsibility to take forward the G20 process and put forth the issues being faced by the developing countries'. The summit's theme is 'Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability', seen as an extension of India's 2023 presidency. Key issues on the agenda include disaster resilience, debt sustainability for low-income countries, and mobilizing finance for energy transition, continuing the momentum from India's leadership which saw the African Union become a permanent G20 member.