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On this Special Report, Triksha Jain reviews the first year of Donald Trump’s second term as US President as he prepares to address the Davos World Economic Forum. The report highlights a year defined by 'turmoil, turbulence, and threats,' noting that Trump signed 228 executive orders, surpassing his entire first term. Key actions include the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which resulted in the termination of 317,000 federal workers, and the mass deportation or self-deportation of millions. The report also details the aggressive trade policy, specifically the 50% levies hitting India and the $287 billion generated in tariff revenue. Jain notes that while Trump pledged to restore peace, his administration has attacked at least seven countries and recently abducted the Venezuelan president. The programme explores the significant economic and geopolitical shifts triggered by the administration's 'hard way' approach to international deals and domestic policy over the past 365 days.
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On this Special Report, India Today correspondent Samarth Shrivastava provides details on an Indian Air Force (IAF) trainer aircraft that made an emergency landing in Prayagraj. While initial reports from onlookers suggested a crash, Shrivastava clarifies the IAF's official stance, stating, 'it was kind of an emergency landing where the malfunction or what we say technical glitch came from the plane'. The aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it experienced a technical malfunction, prompting the pilot to seek a safe area away from civilian populations. Shrivastava confirms that no civilians were hurt and the pilots on board are safe. The IAF has initiated an inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the technical glitch. Visuals from the scene show the micro light craft descending into an empty plot of land. The programme highlights the pilot's efforts to ensure a safe landing despite the malfunction, preventing any loss of life or property in the populated region of Uttar Pradesh.
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Maha BMC Polls: Shinde Sena-MNS Alliance In Kalyan Dombivalli Municipal Corporation
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