Dhurandhar release: Sana Farzeen’s report on box office, Yami’s post and Kantara row
In this special report, India Today Associate Editor Sana Farzeen reviews the theatrical release of Ranveer Singh’s action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film marks Singh’s return to theaters with a duration of 3 hours 34 minutes and an ‘A’ certificate. Farzeen reports from Cinepolis Andheri that morning shows witnessed 22-37% occupancy, while night shows are blocked at around 50%. The report also highlights major controversies associated with the film, including Yami Gautam’s statement on paid reviews and the legal trouble related to Ranveer Singh’s alleged disrespect to ‘Kantara’ tradition at IFFI.
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“India is not neutral, we are in favor of peace”: PM Modi speaks to President Putin in New Delhi
At a summit at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a clear message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying ‘India is not neutral, India is for peace.’ Welcoming President Putin for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, PM Modi stressed that a permanent solution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict cannot be found on the battlefield, but must be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy. The special telecast on India Today included exclusive insights from President Putin’s interview with the network, where he discussed the origins of the conflict. The programme, moderated by Gaurav Sawant with inputs from editors Sandeep Unnithan, Maria Shakeel and Pranay Upadhyay, also analyzes the strategic roadmap ahead, including key agreements in defence, trade and energy sectors signed during this historic visit.
PM on Russia-Ukraine war: Pranay Upadhyay and Shivani Sharma on PM Modi’s peace message to Putin
This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s important meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House. Foreign Affairs editor Pranay Upadhyay reports that PM Modi reiterated India’s stand, saying, ‘India is not neutral, India is in favor of peace.’ This message, in line with his statement in Samarkand, emphasizes that ‘this is not an era of war.’ Deputy Editor Shivani Sharma said President Putin acknowledged India’s efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and shared details of the peace agreements. Managing editor Sandeep Unnithan, analyzing the broader geopolitical context, questions whether some European powers are hindering peace by advocating long-range missiles. The program explores diplomatic dynamics, the role of the G20 declaration and India’s continued call for dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation to resolve the current crisis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin that India is not neutral in the Ukraine war but is in favor of peace.
In a historic meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying, ‘India is not neutral, India is in favor of peace.’ During the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, PM Modi stressed that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. President Putin acknowledged India’s efforts and confirmed that Moscow is ‘working on a peaceful solution.’ The leaders also discussed the recent five-hour talks in Moscow between US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. PM Modi highlighted the 25-year strategic partnership between the two countries and described Putin as a ‘true friend’ who has kept India informed.
A detailed look at India-Russia relations, space exploration and high-tech cooperation
This news segment focuses on strategic relations between India and Russia. The coverage highlighted a friendly and substantive discussion of events in Ukraine and efforts toward a peaceful resolution involving international partners. The transcript also mentions the deep historical roots between the two countries and cooperation in areas such as space exploration and high technology. The report references the personal attention given by the leadership to these bilateral relations.