Highlights of India Today Hindi 23rd December 2020, issue:    

Cover Story:  Farmers

Punjab Kyon Naraj

As the farmers of India’s premier agricultural state protest strongly against central farm reforms, the Opposition unites behind them to challenge the Modi government

 Upfront: Tamil Nadu/Rajinikant

Rajniti Ka Rajini Style

Superstar Rajinikanth, Thalaiva to the legions of his fans, turns 70 on December 12. Much is being made of the political timing of his latest announcement that his much-awaited political debut, frozen now for a while in ‘Coming Soon’ mode, is indeed, finally, coming soon. On New Year’s Eve, he says.

Upfront: Central Vista

Beech Bahas Me Sansad

Construction of India’s new parliament building is subject to Supreme court verdict no matter PM lays foundation of the proposed building. In an online hearing Solicitor general assured the court with “sincere apologies” that there would be no “construction, demolition or felling of trees” at the site.

Upfront: Madhya Pradesh

Bollywood Ki Nayee Pasand

Bollywood movie makers are turning to Madhya Pradesh for shooting films as MP is becoming new shooting location because it has low density population and natural and archeological sites. And also here is low Covid impact.

Arthat: Dhuan Sa Yahan Se Uthta Hai

What is the root cause of farmer’s problem: is it a problem of plenty or something else. Historic evidence suggesting food security is essential but change with the time is other necessity.  

Special Report: Covid-19 Uttar Pradesh

Mahamari Ke Khilaf Behtar Misal

During Covid pandemic Uttar Pradesh government under leadership of CM Yogi Aditya Nath developed a strong web of health facilities. This is the reason why state fought the battle against corona successfully.

 Special Report: Congress

Kaun banega Patel

The search for a new version of the late Ahmed Patel is on in the Congress. But with the party out of power and a generational shift in the works, the post comes with huge challenge.

Interview: Bhupesh Baghel

Gaon Ko Takat Dene Se Ghati Berojgari

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel successfully fought corona and economic crisis after lockdown. Chhattisgarh is unaffected by unemployment problem and recession due to smart working of Baghel.

Karobar: Micro Finance

Chhote Karj Ka bada Marj

Debt market fears that approximate Rs. 10K Crore of small finance amount will be write off and due to this burden small finance company will forced to die.