Actor Sivakarthikeyan’s car meets with a minor accident in Chennai
Actor Sivakarthikeyan was involved in a minor road accident near Madhya Kailash in Chennai on Sunday. The car carrying the actor crashed, but he escaped without any injuries. Visuals from the incident site show Sivakarthikeyan standing outside the car in a black T-shirt, appearing safe. More details about the incident are awaited.
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Subir Bhowmik on Bangladesh crisis: ‘An attack on the values that made 1971 possible’
In this special report of India Today, experts analyze the growing crisis in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster from power. Senior journalist Subir Bhowmik argues that the current turmoil is ‘a complete attack on the values that made 1971 and Bangladesh’s independence possible.’ Discussions include rising radicalization, attacks on minorities, and targeting of secular institutions such as Prothom Alo and Daily Star newspapers and the Chayanaut Cultural Centre. Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Ambassador Veena Sikri has warned that Jamaat-e-Islami is controlling the interim government of Muhammad Yunus. Lieutenant General Tiny Dhillon (Retd), former Director General of India’s Defense Intelligence Agency, provides a strategic perspective on India’s role and geopolitical position, stating that Bangladesh ‘cannot survive without India’s support’.
Bangladesh unrest: Experts debate radicalization and attacks on media as Muktdir Rashid cites ‘Ukraine’
In a heated debate on India Today, Bangladeshi journalist Muktdir Rashid warned that the ongoing instability in Bangladesh poses a serious geopolitical risk, saying, ‘It will not be Pakistan, but it will be Ukraine for South Asia that you should be worried about.’ The discussion, hosted by Gaurav Sawant, addressed the recent arson attacks on ‘Prothom Alo’ and ‘The Daily Star’ offices in Dhaka. Veteran journalist Subir Bhowmik criticized the interim government, alleging that Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus was seeking the presidency to gain immunity from prosecution. Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon (Retd) highlighted the increased visibility of Pakistan’s ISI in Bangladesh and cautioned that any anti-India activities from Bangladeshi soil would have serious consequences. The panel explores rising radicalism and targeting of minorities in the region.
Bondi Beach attack investigation reveals attacker’s identity, Australian intelligence failure
In this episode of Postmortem, India Today examines the horrific terror attack on Bondi Beach that claimed 16 lives during Hanukkah celebrations. The report reveals the shocking identity of the gunman, Sajid Akram, a Hyderabad-born man who moved to Australia in 1998.
Health 360: Can urban forests fix Delhi’s toxic air? Environmentalists respond
In this special report presented by Sneha Mordani, India Today explores long-term solutions to Delhi’s perennial air pollution crisis beyond short-term solutions like smog towers. Environmentalist Peepal Baba (Swami Prem Parivartan) and Vijay Dhasmana, curator of the Aravalli Biodiversity Park, explain the important role of ecological restoration. The program highlights how native urban forests and biodiversity parks, such as the Yamuna Biodiversity Park, act as natural barriers against dust and particulate matter. Dhasmana says the Aravalis are ‘the lifeline of this region’ and a barrier against desertification, while Peepal Baba emphasizes that ‘native species can do all the work needed to clean the air’.