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On this Special Report, the focus is on the intensifying political confrontation between the BJP and the DMK in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister L. Murugan has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, accusing them of promoting separatist sentiments. Murugan stated, 'In Tamil Nadu, the Udai Nidhi Stalin and the Stalin family always talk about the separate nation, separate country, separate state, and language.' He further contrasted this with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote Tamil culture through initiatives like the Kasi Tamil Sangamam. The transcript also highlights Udhayanidhi Stalin’s counter-allegations against the Centre, where he accused the Modi government of 'grave mismanagement' during the COVID-19 pandemic and criticized the alleged imposition of Hindi in the state. This report explores the escalating 'Aryan vs Dravidian' narrative and the sharp ideological divide ahead of the upcoming polls.

This news report examines the political controversy surrounding the announcement of the Padma Awards 2026. The Unidentified speaker notes that of the 131 awardees, 38 hail from states scheduled for Assembly elections later this year, leading the Congress to accuse the Centre of 'electionising the Padma Awards' and turning national honours into political weapons. Tamil Nadu recorded 13 awardees, the highest among poll-bound states, followed by West Bengal and Kerala. The bulletin also highlights a sharp counter from Padma Shri awardee and former MHA Under-Secretary R.V.S. Mani, who criticised the Congress's narrative. Additionally, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan questioned the timing of the Padma Bhushan for superstar Mammootty, suggesting the Modi government delayed an honour the Left had demanded for years. The programme details the breakdown of awardees across poll-bound regions including Assam and Puducherry, reflecting the intensifying political sparring over the prestigious civilian recognitions.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating political war in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, who recently joined the NDA, has launched a scathing attack on Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor Vijay. Mocking Vijay's anti-corruption stance, Dhinakaran stated, 'Vijay is a sit-at-home politician and fights scams from home', further pointing out that the actor cannot even prevent the black marketing of his own movie tickets. This confrontation follows Vijay's recent criticism of the AIADMK, labeling them a 'scam party' and accusing them of surrendering to the BJP. The shift in political dynamics marks the end of a perceived non-aggression pact between the AIADMK-led alliance and the TVK. The programme examines how these developments are reshaping the electoral landscape as parties gear up for a high-stakes battle in the state.

This special report examines the historical creation and evolution of the Constitution of India, featuring insights from Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi and host Preeti Choudhury. The narrative traces the document's origins from the 1946 Cabinet Mission and Jawaharlal Nehru’s Objectives Resolution to the intense Constituent Assembly debates involving Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, and K.T. Shah. Key topics include the Preamble, the Westminster system of governance, fundamental rights, and the 42nd Amendment which added the terms socialist and secular. The report details the artistic contributions of Nandalal Bose and the calligraphy of Prem Bihari Narayan Raizada, illustrating how the document reflects India's civilizational values. It further explores the Pune Pact, Dalit reservations, and the removal of the right to property. Defined as a living document, the Constitution serves to limit government power while ensuring equality. The program concludes that the strength of the world's largest democracy relies on the constitutional morality of its citizens and the framework established by its founding leaders.