'Very insensitive': Shashi Panja on Kalyan Banerjee, Madan Mitra's remarks

The World Today explores the geopolitical competition between the United States and China for influence in Pakistan. China has rolled over $3.4 billion in loans to Pakistan, while the US hosted Pakistan's Army Chief at the White House. The program also covers TikTok's uncertain future in America, the Dalai Lama's upcoming address on succession, and tensions between the UN nuclear watchdog and the Trump administration over Iran's nuclear capabilities.

NewsTrack on India Today discusses the controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Sardarji 3' featuring a Pakistani actress. Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah supports Diljit, stating he's not to blame for the casting. The film, shot before the Pahalgam terror attack, hasn't been released in India due to public sentiment. The debate centers on cultural ties with Pakistan amid tensions between the two nations.

An India Today report on the struggles of a tribal village in Andhra Pradesh has led to immediate action. Officials have initiated road construction and sanctioned a school for Solubongu village.

The Kolkata rape case in a government law college has taken a political turn. The main accused, Monojit Mishra, has alleged links to local TMC leaders. The BJP has sent a fact-finding mission and accuses TMC of giving political patronage to the suspect.