Louis Tomlinson Exclusive: How did I get here?, dealing with pressure, self-love, One Direction, India
English singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson talks to India Today’s Bhavana Agarwal about his musical evolution and his latest album How Did I Get Here? spoke about. Reflecting on his journey from One Direction to becoming a confident solo artist, Tomlinson discusses the emotional depth of his new tracks including ‘Sunflower’ and ‘Sanity’. He shared his experience of performing at Lollapalooza India, describing the ‘triumphant’ feeling of connecting with Indian fans after years of planning. Tomlinson admits that although he still feels the ‘pressure cooker’ environment of the music industry, he has learned to take his time to ensure creative clarity. He also touched on his nostalgic moments when encountering One Direction fan videos on social media and his preference for short-term planning rather than long-term career projections. The interview highlights her gratitude towards her fans, stating that they ‘take some ownership’ of her current happiness. Tomlinson has confirmed that he is actively considering returning to India for future tours as he prepares for upcoming global dates.
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Bridgerton S4 Exclusive: Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha say ‘would love to come to India’
In an exclusive conversation with India Today’s Bhavana Agarwal, the cast of Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, including Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Golda Roshuvel and Adjoa Andoh, discussed the evolution of love and friendship in the upcoming season 4.
NCP leaders meet Devendra Fadnavis to retain Ajit Pawar’s portfolio
In this news report, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has officially staked its claim on the cabinet portfolios that were previously held by Ajit Pawar. Senior leaders including Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and Chhagan Bhujbal met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his Varsha residence to ensure that the party retains control over key departments like finance, state excise and sports. This meeting took place in Baramati after internal discussions. During the broadcast, it was noted that ‘the budget will be presented by Devendra Fadnavis himself’ as a temporary measure. The NCP is requesting that these portfolios remain with it and be handed over to ministers from some other party until a permanent Deputy Chief Minister is selected. Further discussions are expected with party hierarchies in Delhi before arriving at a final decision on the cabinet reshuffle and portfolio allocation.
Pramod Madhav’s report on Kanyakumari mining scare and Chennai triple murder
This news bulletin, moderated by Nagarjuna Dwarkanath, covers important political and criminal developments in southern India. The primary focus is on the final alliance between DMK and Congress for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections after the high-level talks between Kanimozhi and Rahul Gandhi. CBI has filed the final charge sheet in the laddu ghee adulteration scam of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) in Andhra Pradesh. Criminal reports include a triple murder in Chennai involving a migrant family from Bihar, resulting in five arrests. Environmental concerns have been highlighted in Kanyakumari, particularly in relation to rare earth element mining and coastal erosion affecting deep sea fishermen. Additional coverage included Karnataka Contractors Association strike threat over pending dues, actor Jayaram’s SIT investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case and incidents of food poisoning in Telangana government schools. The report also mentions political developments in Kerala involving Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor, providing a comprehensive overview of current regional affairs and legal proceedings.
NCP Power Play: Sunetra Pawar can lead the legislature party after the death of Ajit Pawar
This news report details the changing political scenario within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) after the sudden demise of Ajit Pawar. The party has called an important legislature party meeting, where Rajya Sabha member and late leader’s wife Sunetra Pawar is expected to be elected as the leader of the MLAs. A key quote from the broadcast note said, ‘Sunetra Pawar is likely to be elected as the NCP legislature party leader.’ Beyond the leadership roles, the NCP faction is focused on retaining heavy portfolios like finance and excise within the Mahayuti cabinet. Senior leaders including Praful Patel and Chhagan Bhujbal have reportedly met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the change. Additionally, the report highlights possible merger talks with the Sharad Pawar-led NCP SP faction, a move reportedly initiated by Ajit Pawar before his demise. The situation remains volatile as the party faces this leadership vacuum in its stronghold Baramati.