China angry over Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’, Global Times calls it distortion
In this special report, the focus is on the diplomatic storm created by the teaser of Salman Khan’s upcoming film ‘Battle of Galwan’. China’s state-run Global Times has criticized the film, accusing it of distorting facts about the June 2020 clash. The program includes a panel including screenwriter Advait Kala and Lieutenant General Sanjay Kulkarni, who discuss Beijing’s insecurities and efforts to control the narrative. The report also draws comparisons with the film ‘Dhurandhar’, which had sparked similar outrage in Pakistan.
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Khaleda Zia’s demise: BNP’s Rashiduzzaman Millat on Khaleda’s death and Tariq Rehman’s return
In this special report, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Treasurer M. Rashiduzzaman Millat discusses the deep grief following the death of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025. Millat described the late leader as an ‘icon of the democratic struggle’ and confirmed that India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will attend the funeral in Dhaka. The recent return of acting president Tariq Rehman on December 25 and the party’s roadmap for the upcoming elections under the interim administration were also discussed in the conversation.
Amit Shah sounds bugle for 2026 Bengal elections; Mamata Banerjee’s counterattack on the Center
A special report analyzes the rising violence by right-wing groups like Bajrang Dal, highlighting an attack on a birthday party in Bareilly over allegations of ‘love jihad’ and the lynching of Suleman Khan in Maharashtra. The program debates whether stronger action is needed, with legal experts suggesting that bans on such groups cannot be upheld in court and instead pointing to failures in law enforcement and the judiciary. This news analysis also covers key political developments, including the heated exchange between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as they launched the campaign for the ‘Battle of Bengal’ of 2026. Additionally, it reports on the political alliance between NCP’s Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections and the dispute between Karnataka and Kerala over ‘bulldozer justice’.
Suleman Khan lynching: Parents flee Maharashtra village after accused gets bail
In this special report, India Today’s Zaka B Khan reports on the aftermath of the murder of 20-year-old Suleman Khan in Maharashtra. In August 2025, Suleman was beaten to death in Jamner. His parents, Rahim Khan and Tabassum, have left their village Betawat and moved to Buldhana after four of the 11 suspects were released on bail. The family fears for their safety and wants justice from the Jalgaon Sessions Court. Expressing grief, Rahim Khan said that some of the attackers were known to his son.
Priyanka Gandhi’s son Rehan Vadra engaged with Aviva Baig in Ranthambore.
In this ‘Image of the Day’ segment, India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai reports on the upcoming engagement of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra’s son Rehan Vadra. Preparations are reportedly underway for a private, intimate ceremony in Rajasthan, where Rehaan is set to get engaged to his longtime girlfriend Aviva Baig. The event is described as a two to three-day family festival. Sardesai concluded the special report with his signature.