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This episode of India First covers two developments: the debate over relocating a mosque near the Kolkata international airport and the ongoing Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Yatra in Tibet.

This episode of India First examines major geopolitical and domestic developments. The show begins with the dispute surrounding a mosque located inside the Kolkata airport premises, where the state government has restricted access citing security concerns and expansion plans, drawing opposition from religious leaders.

Protests have erupted in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan over governance, inflation and political representation, expanding into demonstrations against the Pakistani military.

Tensions in West Asia have escalated as the United States bombed Iranian defence batteries and reinstated a shipping blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Supreme Court's attempt to encourage an out-of-court settlement in three temple-mosque disputes has failed as both Hindu and Muslim parties have rejected the mediation proposal.

This edition of India First covers major international and regional developments. In West Asia, the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed, leading to military strikes and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

This episode of India First reports on the military escalation between the United States and Iran following strikes on ninety Iranian targets and retaliatory ballistic missiles in Jordan.

The big focus of this episode of India First is the police encounter of the key accused in Baruipur rape-murder case.

The Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust has undergone an administrative overhaul following a donation theft controversy. The trust accepted the resignations of Champat Rai as its general secretary and member Anil Mishra and has appointed a former Indian Forest Service officer, Krishna Mohan, as the interim general secretary.

In West Asia, a 60-day ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel has reignited debate over shifting regional power dynamics, even as preparations continue for the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader under heightened security.

This edition of India First focusses on the protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir against the crackdown by the Pakistani army and Islamabad's diplomatic offensive to project itself as the inheritor of the Indus Valley Civilisation.

A joint letter by Indian and Pakistani intellectuals advocating for the resumption of bilateral dialogue, trade, and diplomatic ties has sparked a debate.

The big focus of this episode of India First is on the Ram Mandir donation scam. The probe into the embezzlement of devotees' donations at the Ram Mandir has taken a major turn.

Eight individuals have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody following an investigation into alleged donation theft and financial irregularities at the Ayodhya temple trust.

An investigation into the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft has escalated following the arrest of eight individuals.

An investigation into the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya temple has intensified following the registration of an FIR against eight people based on a preliminary probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

In this episode of India First, the top focus is on the allegations of financial irregularities and misappropriation of donation funds at the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

A recent Indian Air Force (IAF) document has again contradicted Pakistan's claims that India lost multiple Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor. According to an Air Headquarters Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in June, the IAF has sought bids for a five-month bridge support package covering all 36 Rafale aircraft currently in service. The document, accessed by media reports, pertains to the entire fleet of 36 Rafale jets acquired by India from France under the government-to-government deal signed in 2016. The reference to all 36 aircraft has been cited as evidence against claims that any of the fighters were lost during the operation.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced financial assistance of INR 5 lakh each for the families of those killed in the incident and INR 50,000 each for the injured. Earlier in the day, Adityanath cut short his visit to Aligarh and returned to Lucknow after being informed about the tragedy.