In this special report, Sagar Raj provides live updates from Bengaluru on the ongoing standoff between the Karnataka government and Governor Thawarchand Gehlot. The Governor has reportedly refused to address the joint sitting of the Karnataka Assembly to be held tomorrow, demanding specific changes in the speech prepared by the state government. Sagar Raj says that in relation to the special session called to protest against the issues related to BVG Ramji Bill and MNREGA, ‘at the last moment he has said that changes should be made in the speeches.’ Currently, Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil, legal advisor AS Ponnana, and Speakers UT Khadar and Basavaraj Horatti are at the Raj Bhavan trying to convince the Governor to go ahead with the address. The development mirrors the constitutional confrontation recently witnessed in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, setting the stage for a potentially stormy assembly session in Karnataka.

In this special report and edition of Five Live, anchor Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor investigates the death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his car fell into an open construction pit in Noida Sector 150. The program details systemic negligence in which a similar accident occurred at the same location 15 days earlier without corrective action. While the CEO of Noida Authority was sacked and builder Abhay Kumar was arrested, the broadcast raises questions on the accountability of the SDRF and the local administration. Eyewitness Munindra Chaudhary testifies regarding the failed rescue efforts. Additionally, the bulletin addresses the rise in student suicides at IIT Kanpur, including insights from Director Manindra Agarwal on academic stress and mental health. Coverage concluded with the arrival of US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Trump is expected to promote his America First agenda and host a reception for global business leaders, including seven prominent Indian CEOs from companies such as Tata Sons, Infosys and Wipro.

On this special report, Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan provides an update on US President Donald Trump’s arrival at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Switzerland. The President’s upcoming address is expected to focus on an ‘America First’ message, covering controversial topics such as the annexation of Greenland, the situation in Venezuela and ‘weaponization tariffs’. Geeta Mohan says Trump wants to discuss ‘Board of Peace’, with her camp suggesting the initiative could eventually ‘replace the UN’ The report also highlights Trump’s scheduled meetings with top Indian CEOs of companies like Tata, Infosys and Bharti Airtel on the sidelines of the summit. European leaders remain wary of Trump’s stance on NATO and his ‘war path’ regarding Greenland. The program explores the global disruptions caused by these policy changes and their potential impact on international relations and the rules-based world order.

On this special report, India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai provides an on-ground analysis from the World Economic Forum in Davos, as US President Donald Trump arrives for the summit. Referring to the contradiction between the Trump narrative and the rules-based world order advocated by leaders like Mark Carney, Sardesai says, ‘Davos provides a platform for the world to hear both views within 24 hours.’ The discussion highlights ‘cognitive dissonance’ between the forum’s dialogue topics and the reality of global conflicts, trade barriers and rising inequality. Sardesai says that while critics may see the event as merely a photo op in the ‘Trumpian era’ where the rules are being rewritten, the gathering remains an important space for engagement. The report also touches on Trump’s scheduled talks with the Indian diaspora and global CEOs, raising questions about the continued relevance of multilateralism in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.