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Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Palam Airport in Delhi.

This news bulletin covers the Trinamool Congress (TMC) welcoming a landmark Supreme Court direction regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal. The speaker notes that Abhishek Banerjee described the verdict as a 'much needed intervention' that has 'dealt a decisive blow to the cruel, politically motivated and deeply unjust SIR process.' The court has ordered the Election Commission to publicly publish the names of approximately 1.3 crore individuals who received notices under the 'logical discrepancy' category. Furthermore, the court has allowed Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from political parties to accompany individuals to their hearings, a move the TMC views as a significant victory. The programme highlights how the TMC challenged the Election Commission's enumeration methods, claiming the ruling provides relief against arbitrary notices. India Today correspondent Indrajit Kundu provides insights into how the party representatives will now assist in the hearing process following this judicial intervention.

In a shocking incident reported from Gurugram’s Sector 93, an SUV driver allegedly mowed down a delivery boy multiple times. The horrific act, involving a Scorpio vehicle, was captured on CCTV cameras in the Cyber City area. According to the transcript, the victim has been identified as Prince. An unidentified speaker noted that 'the death of the prince was due to suffocation', citing details from a post-mortem report accessed by the network. The footage shows the vehicle running over the delivery boy, leaving him severely injured. Local authorities are investigating the matter after the visual evidence surfaced. The report highlights the brutal nature of the hit-and-run incident in the National Capital Region, raising concerns over road safety and driver conduct. India Today’s Arvind Ojha provided initial details regarding the post-mortem findings and the current status of the investigation into the driver caught on camera.

On this special report, the focus is on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Kochi, Kerala, where he addressed party workers following the local body elections. During the 'Mahapanchayat' event, Rahul Gandhi congratulated the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Congress members for their 'superb performance' across Block Panchayats, District Panchayats, Municipalities, and Corporations. He used the platform to launch a sharp political attack on the BJP and RSS, stating, 'The BJP actually stands for centralization of power while we stand for decentralization of power.' Gandhi emphasized that the third tier of government is the foundation of the Indian democratic system and accused the BJP of refusing to listen to the voices of the people. The event served as a significant rallying cry for the party cadre as they prepare for upcoming political challenges in the state, marking a major victory in a domain where the Left traditionally holds an edge.