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This report covers the unprecedented chaos within the Karnataka Assembly where Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was reportedly heckled by ruling Congress legislators. The confrontation began after the Governor refused to read the speech prepared by the state government, opting instead to read his own address and exiting within five minutes. BJP MLA Sunil Kumar alleged on the floor of the house that 'the Congress MLA tried to heckle and heckle the governor of Karnataka because he belonged to a certain Dalit community'. While the BJP has demanded disciplinary action for the alleged manhandling of the Governor, the Congress party has hit back, claiming the Governor violated constitutional provisions by ignoring the Cabinet-approved speech. The ruling party further alleged that the Governor showed disrespect by walking out while the National Anthem was playing. The standoff highlights deepening tensions between the Raj Bhavan and the Siddaramaiah-led government over policy disagreements regarding central and state schemes.

On this Special Report, India Today’s Indrajeet Kundu provides details on a shocking escalation of violence in Manipur. A 38-year-old Meitei youth was allegedly abducted and shot dead in the Kuki-dominated Churachandpur district, an incident captured in a viral social media video. Indrajeet Kundu noted, 'The 38 year old youth has been shot dead by unidentified miscreants,' adding that the police only learned of the crime through the footage. The report highlights that the killing occurred just after Manipur marked its 55th statehood anniversary, underscoring the fragile law and order situation despite the presence of the CRPF and the Army. While Meitei groups blame Kuki militants, the Kuki National Organization has denied involvement. The situation remains volatile as Kuki student organisations plan protests in New Delhi following the recent death of a gang-rape victim from the peak of the ethnic crisis. The programme explores how this cold-blooded execution threatens to trigger further communal fissures in the restive state.

On this India Today special report, legal correspondent Aneesha Mathur provides a detailed breakdown of the Supreme Court's latest order regarding the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute in Madhya Pradesh. The court has allowed the Basant Panchami Saraswati Puja to proceed from sunrise to sunset, while also permitting Friday Namaz between 1 pm and 3 pm. Aneesha Mathur notes, 'The Supreme Court has come out with this compromise that the Basant Panchami puja will be allowed but the Jumma Namaz will also continue between one o'clock to three o'clock in the afternoon.' The report highlights that the court has directed the Madhya Pradesh government to ensure strict law and order enforcement, including barricading and separate entry/exit points. Furthermore, the court has allowed the High Court to deseal the ASI survey report, granting both Hindu and Muslim petitioners access to the findings within the next few weeks. The bulletin also features ground reports on the heavy police deployment at the site to prevent any communal tension.

On this report, West Bengal Minister of State for Power, Akhruzzaman, is seen in a confrontation with a woman poll official. The incident occurred at a hearing centre where the Minister expressed anger over long queues and the lack of immediate relief for citizens. Akhruzzaman reportedly issued a 15-minute ultimatum to the official and the Block Development Officer (BDO) to resolve the situation, threatening to 'not allow a single official' to continue if the situation persisted. During the exchange, the Minister’s associates allegedly questioned the official's etiquette for not standing to show respect. Akhruzzaman further intimidated the lady officer by 'calling her a person working on behalf of the BJP' and raising questions regarding her integrity. The Election Commission official stood her ground despite the threats of detention and the ultimatum to derail the poll body team's work. The report highlights the escalating tension between the Trinamool Congress leadership and election officials during the polling process.