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On this Special Report, India Today’s Mustafa Sheikh analyses the split in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the Mumbai civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has lashed out at the Congress, stating, ‘Congress is only a tourist in Mumbai’ and a ‘non entity’. The report highlights the reunion of the ‘Thackeray brothers’, Uddhav and Raj, as they join forces for the BMC battle. Sheikh explains that the Congress is opting to fight solo to preserve its national party status and avoid the uncomfortable alliance with the pro-Marathi MNS.

In this Special Report, India Today's Principal Correspondent Mustafa Shaikh reports live from Worli on the historic reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray ahead of the crucial BMC elections. After a 'crushing defeat' in the 2024 Assembly polls, the estranged cousins have joined forces to consolidate the 'Marathi Manoos' vote bank against the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Mustafa highlights the emergence of the 'Fakta Thackeray Brand' slogan as a key narrative in this high-stakes battle for Mumbai. The report explores whether this emotional reunion can overcome the dominance of the BJP and Eknath Shinde's faction, which recently swept the local body elections. With the Congress opting out of the alliance for now, the 'Thackeray Brand' faces a litmus test in its bid to reclaim the prestigious civic body.

In a significant political development, two estranged leaders in Maharashtra have officially reunited after 20 years. The duo, who split two decades ago, are joining forces to contest the upcoming civic body elections. The report highlights their joint appearance at a historic venue and their pledge to work for the state's welfare. This alliance aims to challenge the ruling coalition in the crucial municipal polls.

In this Special Report, the focus is on the alarming rate of deforestation in Uttarakhand, often referred to as a 'graveyard of trees'. The state has lost nearly 214.17 sq km of forest cover in the last decade, with 45,000 hectares diverted for development since 2000. The programme exposes the failure of transplantation projects, citing the death of 900 trees on Shastradhara road despite High Court orders. An unidentified speaker warns that the 'unabated push to increase the size of the economy' is fueling climate crises and human-wildlife conflict, calling for a sustainable development model.