X’s new location feature exposes foreign origins of political accounts in India and US
In this special report, an anonymous speaker details the controversy surrounding a new feature on X (formerly Twitter) that reveals the geographic location of accounts. Launched by Nikita Bear, head of product for X, the tool was designed to tackle inauthentic engagement, but it has inadvertently exposed many politically active handles. The report highlights how accounts appearing to be from local Indian users like ‘@chaturvedi_swat’ are actually operated from countries like Pakistan. Similarly, in the United States, a massive fan page of alleged ‘MAGA’ supporters and Ivanka Trump was traced to Nigeria and Eastern Europe. The speaker also noted technical limitations, citing a glitch where the BJP Gujarat handle was mistakenly shown as being based in Ireland due to proxy or VPN issues.
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Special Report: Decoding 22 rare illustrations in the original Constitution of India
In this special report, the focus is on the artistic heritage enshrined in the Indian Constitution. An unknown speaker dismantled the paintings prepared by Nandlal Bose, a pioneer of modern art, commissioned by the then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The report highlights how each section of the Constitution is adorned with images representing India’s history, from the Indus Valley Civilization and the Ramayana to the courts of Akbar and Shivaji. This section highlights the document not only as a legal framework but as a testament to India’s ‘glorious historical past’ and cultural diversity, culminating with the symbolism of the sea.
Cyclone Ditva: India evacuates 400 citizens from flood-hit Sri Lanka
In this special report, India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyay details the evacuation of over 400 Indians from Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditva (referred to as Diwa in the transcript). Upadhyay confirmed, ‘The Government of India, through the Indian Mission in Colombo, has assured that any Indian in distress… will be evacuated safely.’ The transcript highlights that the Indian Air Force had deployed C-130J and IL-76 aircraft for the operation. Additionally, reports said 12 people have died and 218 are missing in the island nation due to floods and landslides.
Special Report: Red alert issued for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry amid threat of severe cyclone
A severe cyclone moving over the south-west Bay of Bengal has prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for parts of Tamil Nadu. The storm is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region, with extremely heavy rainfall expected over Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and avoid coastal areas. The Puducherry Chief Minister has reviewed the ground situation and visited coastal areas to assess preparedness in case the system moves inland.
PM Modi in 60th DGP meeting in Raipur: Focus on AI, developed India and police image
In this special report, India Today senior journalist Jitendra Bahadur Singh reports on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the 60th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police in Raipur. The Prime Minister underlined the need to ‘change public perception about the police, increase outreach to the youth’ and adopt new technologies. The report highlights PM Modi’s call to ‘realign policing practices with a national vision of a developed India’ and tackle challenges such as deepfakes and cyber fraud by using Artificial Intelligence. The conference also focused on integration of NATGRID and implementation of new criminal laws.
