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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has joined the ongoing Youth Congress protests against the NEET paper leak.

The Tamil Nadu government has rejected the three-language formula proposed under the National Education Policy, reaffirming its commitment to a two-language system.

Ten days after winning the Kerala elections, the Congress party is yet to announce its Chief Minister amid a three-way contest between senior leaders KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala, and VD Satheesan for the post.

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu election results, TVK chief Vijay visited the Tiruchendur Murugan and Shirdi Saibaba temples.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on social media for children below 16 during his recent budget presentation. The policy targets mobile phone dependency amongst youth and aims to protect young minds from addictive algorithms, cyberbullying, mental health risks.

The Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka faces intense heat as the BJP alleges the illegal allotment of 24 civic amenity sites to the party at discounted rates.

A political row has erupted in Karnataka as the BJP accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of illegally allotting civic amenity sites to the party at discounted rates.

Amid the Karnataka power tussle, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met the Congress high command in the national capital today. 

 Amidst ongoing speculation regarding a power-sharing agreement in Karnataka and his potential elevation to the Chief Minister's post, DK Shivakumar stated he has the support of all 136 Congress MLAs.

This report covers significant developments in Kerala, starting with chaotic protests at Kerala University in Thiruvananthapuram. Student activists from the SFI are protesting against Vice-Chancellor Mohan Kunnummal, alleging he is stalling the University Arts Festival by withholding funds. The protesters have clashed with police and are demanding the Vice-Chancellor's resignation, further accusing him of attempting to 'saffronise' the institution. In a separate legal development, the Kerala High Court has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to conduct a preliminary inquiry into alleged gold misappropriation regarding the Sabarimala temple's flag mast. A preliminary report indicated a discrepancy of approximately 250 grams of gold. The court has mandated a report within 30 days to investigate potential criminal breach of trust and falsification of records. Additionally, the programme touches upon political friction in Karnataka over brand ambassadors and leadership debates within the Congress party, alongside alliance tensions in Tamil Nadu.

This news bulletin, anchored by Nagarjun Dwarkanath, covers significant political and criminal developments across Southern India. A primary focus is the finalized alliance between the DMK and Congress for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections following high-level talks between Kanimozhi and Rahul Gandhi. In Andhra Pradesh, the CBI has submitted a final charge sheet regarding the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ladoo ghee adulteration scam. Criminal reports include a triple murder in Chennai involving a migrant family from Bihar, resulting in five arrests. Environmental concerns in Kanyakumari are highlighted, specifically regarding rare earth element mining and coastal erosion affecting deep-sea fishermen. Additional coverage includes the Karnataka Contractors Association's strike threat over pending dues, a SIT probe involving actor Jayaram in the Sabarimala gold theft case, and food poisoning incidents in Telangana government schools. The report also notes political developments in Kerala involving Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor, providing a comprehensive overview of current regional affairs and legal proceedings.

On this report, the focus is on the escalating legal battle between the Congress and the BJP in Karnataka. A complaint has been filed at the Cybercrime Police Station against the BJP's X account for allegedly posting defamatory content featuring Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivkumar. The controversial post reportedly used their photographs with the caption 'Scamlord' and alleged the 'existence of scam empire looting Karnataka day and night.' The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) legal cell has accused the BJP's social media team of character assassination and attempting to create societal confusion. While the BJP has frequently used satirical posts, the Congress has now formalised its protest through an FIR. The police have issued an acknowledgement of the complaint, and the investigation will determine which individuals within the BJP's IT cell will be served notices. This development marks a significant shift from a verbal war of words to a formal legal confrontation over social media content.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the significant legal relief for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA land allotment case. A Bengaluru special court has rejected a petition filed by activist Snehamayi Krishna, which challenged the Lokayukta's 'B report' that provided a clean chit to the Chief Minister and his wife. Speaking on the development, Karnataka Minister M C Sudhakar stated, 'I think the truth has come out and the Lokayukta has given a B report and that has been accepted by the court.' The Minister further alleged that the case was a politically motivated plot by the BJP and JD(S) to tarnish the Chief Minister’s 45-year unblemished political career. While the court accepted the Lokayukta's findings, it noted that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe into the alleged irregularities could continue. The programme details the dismissal of the activist's plea and the subsequent political reactions within the state cabinet.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating political row in Karnataka following allegations of a multi-crore excise scam. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has strongly defended the government, stating, 'They are just trying to defame a Dalit minister, that's all.' The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of a Rs 6,000 crore scam involving the excise department, alleging that bribes were taken for bar licenses. While the BJP demands a CBI probe and the resignation of Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur, the Congress leadership has dismissed the charges as 'politically motivated' and 'bogus.' The transcript highlights the BJP's claim that the state has become an 'ATM for the Congress high command,' a charge the ruling party flatly denies. The programme examines the claims made by the Karnataka Wine Merchants Association and the subsequent political offensive launched by the opposition.

On this Special Report, India Today’s Nagarjun Dwarkanath and Sagai Raj cover the explosive allegations of a ₹6,000 crore liquor scam rocking the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka. The Karnataka Wine Merchants Association has alleged that 'nearly 6000 crore rupees has been siphoned off through a systematic bribe network linked to bar and liquor licenses' over the last two years. The association claims that bribes for CL7 licenses in Bengaluru range from ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore, with funds purportedly reaching the excise minister and department officials. In response, BJP and JDS legislators staged a protest at the Gandhi statue, demanding the resignation of Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur. While the opposition accuses the government of acting as an 'ATM for the Congress High Command,' Minister Timmapur has dismissed the charges as baseless, challenging the accusers to provide evidence. The merchants now plan to escalate the matter by writing to Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

On this report, the focus is on the arrest of Karnataka Congress leader Rajiv Gowda following allegations of abusing and threatening a woman civic official. The incident was reportedly triggered by the removal of an illegal movie banner featuring the son of Minister Zamir Ahmed Khan. According to the transcript, 'Rajiv Gowda was also dismissed from Congress party after this particular audio went viral on mainstream as well as social media'. The police stated that Gowda used obscene language and attempted to intimidate Municipal Commissioner Amruta Gowda. After his anticipatory bail was rejected and the High Court refused to quash the FIR, he was apprehended near the Kerala border. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took cognizance of the matter, leading to the arrest after the leader had been absconding for nearly two weeks. Rajiv Gowda now faces multiple charges, including disrupting government officials from performing their duties and criminal intimidation.

In this intense debate, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla and Political Analyst Sanjay Jha discuss the reported rift between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress leadership. Poonawalla claims, 'Congress, and particularly Rahul Gandhi, can't stand anybody who puts nation first,' citing Tharoor's praise for LK Advani and India's foreign policy as reasons for his alleged sidelining. He further suggests a 'board of peace' be formed to manage internal Congress factions. Sanjay Jha defends Tharoor as an 'intellectual heavyweight' and 'outstanding speaker,' though he admits Tharoor is a 'distinctive outlier' who might be a misfit in any political party. The discussion also touches upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of welcoming Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, which Poonawalla frames as a tradition of cooperative federalism. Jha acknowledges the Congress faces challenges and must avoid complacency in Kerala despite Tharoor's electoral strength.

The big focus of this episode of Super 6 is on two poll-bound states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where Prime Minister Modi on Friday sounded NDA's poll bugle for the upcoming assembly elections. 

In an exclusive interaction with India Today at Davos, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addressed the ongoing speculation regarding the state's leadership transition.

This Special Report, anchored by Nagarjun Dwarkanath, examines critical political developments across South India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kerala and Tamil Nadu to launch the NDA election campaign, criticizing the LDF, UDF, and Congress alliances. In Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister addressed a rally in Madurantakam, while Chief Minister M.K. Stalin introduced an assembly resolution opposing the G. Ramji Bill to protect the original MNREGA framework. The bulletin features an exclusive interview from the World Economic Forum in Davos with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who addressed leadership change speculation and a potential power-sharing formula with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Legal updates include the Karnataka High Court lifting the ban on bike taxis for aggregators like Ola and Uber. Regional reports cover internal rifts within the AMMK and Congress, the long-pending Rasimanal Dam project in Dharmapuri, and the legal pursuit of justice for Vachathi assault victims. This edition provides factual analysis of shifting alliances and legislative shifts defining the southern electoral landscape.