This special report focuses on the mounting legal troubles for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family, including his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, after a Delhi court framed criminal charges against them. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad is quoted stating, 'Give land, get a job…give land, get a Railway hotel, this is the clear model of Lalu Prasad ji.' The charges stem from two main cases: the 'land for jobs' scam, where railway jobs were allegedly exchanged for land parcels during Lalu Yadav's tenure as Railway Minister, and the IRCTC hotel scam. The latter involves irregularities in leasing two railway hotels, one in Ranchi and another in Puri, to a private firm, allegedly in exchange for prime land transferred to the family. The developments come as a major blow to the RJD ahead of the Bihar elections.
This special edition of Health 360 highlights several pressing medical and lifestyle concerns, starting with the alarming trend of brides using diabetes medications for rapid cosmetic weight loss before their weddings.
An India Today special broadcast from Tel Aviv highlights the ground reality of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, focusing on the safety of Indian workers and Israel's advanced emergency medical response. Amid sounding sirens, residents and workers are seen swiftly moving into public shelters.
An in-depth assessment of current geopolitical tensions indicates that indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran are taking place in Pakistan, with the Pakistani leadership acting as a mediator.
An India Today Global on-ground report from the Israel-Lebanon border reveals a highly volatile situation as military forces intensify strikes against targets in southern Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Minister has firmly stated that military operations will not cease, reflecting the ongoing escalation. Border regions in northern Israel remain largely abandoned, with residents forced to evacuate or take refuge in reinforced concrete shelters due to the persistent threat of rocket fire from neighbouring territories. The military asserts that these operations are necessary to secure the region and allow displaced citizens to return home safely. Over the past forty days, forces claim to have eliminated approximately 1,400 fighters and targeted 4,300 hideouts, including 150 individuals in the last twenty-four hours alone. Consequently, prospects for a ceasefire remain jeopardised. Israeli authorities refuse to halt operations unless opposing forces are disarmed, while Iranian officials insist on a comprehensive cessation of hostilities. The report underscores the severe ground reality, highlighting the widespread devastation and the profound impact on civilian life.
