This special report analyses the geopolitical shockwaves following the US operation to capture Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. Experts discuss the legality of the move, debating whether it constitutes a valid intervention or a breach of sovereignty under international law. The discussion highlights the US administration's renewed focus on the Monroe Doctrine and the strategic implications for global powers like China and India. A significant portion of the analysis focuses on the energy sector, examining whether the intervention was driven by oil interests and how Venezuela’s heavy crude reserves fit into US refining needs. The report concludes with an assessment of the challenges in restoring Venezuela’s dilapidated oil infrastructure and the uncertainty facing the region.
This special News Today edition covers Pakistan's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India following Bangladesh's withdrawal. The program features analysis by Sunil Gavaskar regarding potential ICC sanctions.
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In her 124-minute speech -- after which the Sensex plunged over 1,600 points before staging a partial recovery -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a higher capital expenditure outlay of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 and set a fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s 140 crore citizens are no longer content with being the world’s fastest-growing economy and want the country to become the world’s third-largest economy “as soon as possible.” He said the Union Budget gives equal importance to multiple sectors and lays the groundwork for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting Nari Shakti, Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling the Budget historic for underscoring India’s commitment to women’s empowerment. “As a woman Finance Minister, Nirmala ji has set a new record by presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time,” the Prime Minister said, lauding her leadership and consistency.
