In this issue

Highlights of India Today 05th February 2018, issue:
This issue brings to you the latest Mood Of The Nation poll that looks to answer whether the Congress-led UPA alliance will be able to break the BJP-led NDA's stranglehold in 2019.

In the special package Appease or Reform six economists hold forth on what to expect from the Modi government's last full budget before the 2019 polls.

The report on the second edition of India Today Conclave South charts the rise of the six southern states across different sectors.

In 'Smart Money' this time, learn why Budget 2019 is unlikely to bring good news for the risk-averse investor.

In the 'States' package, read how the saffron brigade is preparing for a showdown as Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland go to polls in February.

Algae, silent spas and athletic wear; We bring you all that is trending in health and wellness this week.

The issue also comes with three free magazines: Aspire, Woman, and Simply Mumbai.

Words The Size Of The Man

In the first speech by an Indian prime minister at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in nearly two decades, Narendra Modi invoked his favourite verses from the Isha Upanishad such as ‘Vasudhaiva kutumbakam’ (the world is one big family), not just to welcome foreign investment and investors into the country but also to assure them that India is now a changed place to do business in.

3 mins

No Party With The Congress

In a meeting in Kolkata on January 21, the CPI(M)’s all-powerful central committee (CC) passed a resolution declaring that the party would have “no alliance, no understanding with the Congress in the 2019 general elections”. It was advocated by former general secretary Prakash Karat and politburo member S. Ramachandran Pillai.

2 mins

BJP Eyes The Northeast

The saffron party makes a bold play for three states going to the polls

4 mins

Shiv Sena Breaks Free

Tired of “BJP bullying”, a Hindutva-plank ally resolves to go it alone in the 2019 polls.

2 mins

Caught In A Sand Storm

Dredging by the sand mafia along the Bhagirathi-Hooghly is wreaking havoc with vast rural swathes

2 mins

Tough Job At Hand

The government gets flak on the economic front on account of high unemployment, rising prices and the slowdown in growth

7 mins

On The Road To Recovery

With a resurgent Rahul Gandhi at the reins, the Congress is finally showing signs of a fightback. But is it ready to take on the BJP?

5 mins

At Home Abroad

The Modi government gets kudos for its handling of Pakistan and China, but cross-border terrorism and local insurgency remain threats

4 mins

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