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Tamil Nadu custodial death: Outrage over brutal assault, DMK government under fire
Tamil Nadu custodial death: Outrage over brutal assault, DMK government under fire

India Today

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • India Today

Tamil Nadu custodial death: Outrage over brutal assault, DMK government under fire

On News Today, the focus is on the political battle in Karnataka, the abuse of power in Odisha and Himachal Pradesh, and a recent case of custodial death in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party claims there will be no leadership change in Karnataka, with BK Shivkumar aiming to bring Congress back to power in 2028. In Odisha, a BJP corporator and his supporters assaulted the Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, while in Himachal Pradesh, a National Highways Authority of India official was assaulted in the presence of a state minister. Arrests have been made in both cases, raising questions about impunity. In Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man named Ajit Kumar allegedly died after being tortured by police, sparking political controversy. The autopsy confirmed wounds, and five police personnel have been arrested. The Tamil Nadu government has asked the CBI to investigate, and the Madras High Court has ordered a judicial probe, calling it a 'brutal act'. The segment also highlights similar cases of custodial deaths across India and discusses potential police reforms.

BJP's leadership shake-up: New chiefs for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh units
BJP's leadership shake-up: New chiefs for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh units

India Today

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • India Today

BJP's leadership shake-up: New chiefs for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh units

On News Today, the focus is on the political battle in Karnataka, the abuse of power in Odisha and Himachal Pradesh, and a recent case of custodial death in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party claims there will be no leadership change in Karnataka, with BK Shivkumar aiming to bring Congress back to power in 2028. In Odisha, a BJP corporator and his supporters assaulted the Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, while in Himachal Pradesh, a National Highways Authority of India official was assaulted in the presence of a state minister. Arrests have been made in both cases, raising questions about impunity. In Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man named Ajit Kumar allegedly died after being tortured by police, sparking political controversy. The autopsy confirmed wounds, and five police personnel have been arrested. The Tamil Nadu government has asked the CBI to investigate, and the Madras High Court has ordered a judicial probe, calling it a 'brutal act'. The segment also highlights similar cases of custodial deaths across India and discusses potential police reforms.

DMK launches 45-day campaign in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2026 assembly elections
DMK launches 45-day campaign in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2026 assembly elections

India Today

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • India Today

DMK launches 45-day campaign in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2026 assembly elections

On News Today, the focus is on the political battle in Karnataka, the abuse of power in Odisha and Himachal Pradesh, and a recent case of custodial death in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party claims there will be no leadership change in Karnataka, with BK Shivkumar aiming to bring Congress back to power in 2028. In Odisha, a BJP corporator and his supporters assaulted the Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, while in Himachal Pradesh, a National Highways Authority of India official was assaulted in the presence of a state minister. Arrests have been made in both cases, raising questions about impunity. In Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man named Ajit Kumar allegedly died after being tortured by police, sparking political controversy. The autopsy confirmed wounds, and five police personnel have been arrested. The Tamil Nadu government has asked the CBI to investigate, and the Madras High Court has ordered a judicial probe, calling it a 'brutal act'. The segment also highlights similar cases of custodial deaths across India and discusses potential police reforms.

Samajwadi Party celebrates Akhilesh Yadav's birthday in Lucknow
Samajwadi Party celebrates Akhilesh Yadav's birthday in Lucknow

India Today

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • India Today

Samajwadi Party celebrates Akhilesh Yadav's birthday in Lucknow

On News Today, the focus is on the political battle in Karnataka, the abuse of power in Odisha and Himachal Pradesh, and a recent case of custodial death in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party claims there will be no leadership change in Karnataka, with BK Shivkumar aiming to bring Congress back to power in 2028. In Odisha, a BJP corporator and his supporters assaulted the Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, while in Himachal Pradesh, a National Highways Authority of India official was assaulted in the presence of a state minister. Arrests have been made in both cases, raising questions about impunity. In Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man named Ajit Kumar allegedly died after being tortured by police, sparking political controversy. The autopsy confirmed wounds, and five police personnel have been arrested. The Tamil Nadu government has asked the CBI to investigate, and the Madras High Court has ordered a judicial probe, calling it a 'brutal act'. The segment also highlights similar cases of custodial deaths across India and discusses potential police reforms.

Rs 100 crore highway project in Bihar turns hazardous with trees in middle
Rs 100 crore highway project in Bihar turns hazardous with trees in middle

India Today

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • India Today

Rs 100 crore highway project in Bihar turns hazardous with trees in middle

On News Today, the focus is on the political battle in Karnataka, the abuse of power in Odisha and Himachal Pradesh, and a recent case of custodial death in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party claims there will be no leadership change in Karnataka, with BK Shivkumar aiming to bring Congress back to power in 2028. In Odisha, a BJP corporator and his supporters assaulted the Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, while in Himachal Pradesh, a National Highways Authority of India official was assaulted in the presence of a state minister. Arrests have been made in both cases, raising questions about impunity. In Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man named Ajit Kumar allegedly died after being tortured by police, sparking political controversy. The autopsy confirmed wounds, and five police personnel have been arrested. The Tamil Nadu government has asked the CBI to investigate, and the Madras High Court has ordered a judicial probe, calling it a 'brutal act'. The segment also highlights similar cases of custodial deaths across India and discusses potential police reforms.

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