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This news report covers key geopolitical, economic, and strategic developments involving India, Russia, West Asia, and North America. During a bilateral meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the world must transition from endless wars to an end of war regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing peace and dialogue. Both leaders discussed bilateral ties, trade, and defence cooperation while travelling together to the Nomad Games opening ceremony. Additionally, the broadcast analyzes India's strategic partnership with Russia ahead of the SCO and BRICS summits, focusing on Arctic shipping routes, trade imbalances, and currency mechanisms. The report also highlights India's first-quarter GDP growth of 7.8 percent, driven by domestic consumption and exports. Further coverage includes escalating West Asia tensions following United States military airstrikes on Iranian installations on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, alongside PM Modi's diplomatic engagement with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Finally, it details Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat's global outreach tour across the United States and Canada.

A massive flash flood in Nepal, triggered by an ice and rock avalanche and glacial lake outburst in Tibet, has caused severe damage across the Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot, and Chitwan districts along the Bhote Koshi River and Rasuwagadhi Valley.

Devastating flash floods triggered by a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) along the Nepal-Tibet border near Rasuwagadhi have inundated the Bhote Koshi River, causing widespread destruction across Nepal.

This India Today report on 'India First' details a major revision of standard operating procedures by the Delhi Police for protest management and crowd control in the national capital. Issued under Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, the Special Branch directive mandates a 10-point intelligence gathering playbook requiring data on protester profiling, leadership, funding, and logistics following security lapses during the July 20 Sansad Chalo protest. In a panel debate featuring BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli, Congress advocate Adil Singh Boparai, and former police officer AK Jain, participants discussed police accountability, student demonstrations, and democratic rights. The broadcast also features statements from Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan regarding Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack, detailing military strategy involving Pakistan, Sargodha, and Bolari.

In this India Today video, anchor Gaurav Sawant discusses the FIR filed by Delhi Police over 19-year-old Sahil Lochab's pellet injuries during the July 20 Sansad Chalo protest.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stepped up criticism of Congress over its decision to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, prompting the opposition party to accuse the BJP of diverting attention from key issues. Meanwhile, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has visited Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, becoming the first US ambassador in over six years to visit J&K and the first to travel to Ladakh. The visit comes amid India-China tensions, a recent troop withdrawal and growing US-China competition across South and Central Asia. Gor's Central Asian background also aligns with Washington's broader regional economic and strategic outreach.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore visited Srinagar, taking a shikara ride on Dal Lake and holding talks with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to strengthen India-US diplomatic engagement.

This news broadcast covers key political developments in India and international affairs. Former Chief Election Commissioner TS Krishnamurthy addresses the evolution of India's photo voter identity cards, stating that while basic verification occurs during voter registration, voter ID cards do not serve as proof of citizenship.

The BJP outlined what it called the characteristics of 'dimagi naxals', while Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Bhatti terror network had been dismantled, linking the remarks to the government's broader campaign against extremism and internal security threats.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed India would not have suffered the consequences of Partition had Narendra Modi been Prime Minister in 1947, while Union Minister Kiren Rijiju discussed the recent Jantar Mantar student protests and the resulting disruption in Parliament.

A political row erupted over Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy and Congress leader Sandeep Dixit's comments involving Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

In this India Today video, anchor Gaurav Sawant brings you the latest developments from Parliament, Pakistan and the India-China border row.

India Today's debate on India First focused on the continuing deadlock in Parliament during the Monsoon Session, with BJP spokesperson RP Singh and Congress leader Salman Soz clashing over youth issues, student protests and repeated disruptions.

Protesting students clashed with police in Jharkhand as the recruitment agitation intensified, while the BJP accused the Congress of adopting double standards by criticising the handling of protests elsewhere but remaining silent on developments in the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah sought to address concerns surrounding the FCRA during an interaction with Christian leaders, while an investigation into the Sambhal riots alleged the violence was the result of a pre-planned conspiracy.

This special broadcast of India First covers key developments surrounding Big Tech accountability, Indian legislation, and regional politics.

A special news report on India First, anchored by Gaurav Sawant, examines major political developments across South Asia.

RSS leader Atul Limaye questioned the political impact of the CJP protests, while in Pakistan, seven police personnel were killed in a blast targeting their vehicle, prompting a security operation and investigation into the attack.