Highlights of India Today – December 9, 2019 issue: 
This week's issue focuses on the formation of the second Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra which led to jubilation in the BJP camp. BJP's desperate moves to engineer defections have exposed the party's tall claims to being a principled party. The RSS too is unhappy with the moral drift but has kept a tactical silence.

The issue also covers India Today State of State 2019 awards. The award ceremony saw chief ministers outlining their visions for development and state ministers elaborating on their success mantras.

The issue also delves into several recent issues of importance in the UpFront section.

Highlights of India Today – January 27, 2020 issue: 
This week's lead cover story focuses on Budget 2020 and the economy that is in the grip of a stubborn slowdown. This week's issue also mentions that the government must use Budget 2020 to signal that it has a revival plan and that it is on the job. The big story of this week's issue titled 'Capital Goods' focuses on the upcoming Delhi Assembly election and how the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up to reclaim the throne. Will the Congress play a spoiler by splitting the non-BJP vote? The latest issue of India Today covers it all!

Highlights of India Today – January 20, 2020 issue: 
This week's lead cover story focuses on the newly minted Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the government double-speak on an impending National Register of Citizens. This week's issue also highlights nationwide protests that have erupted over the amended Citizenship Act across the country and why many students and civilians have taken to the streets. The big story of this week's issue titled 'Chief Agenda' focuses on General M.M. Naravane as he takes over at a time the Army is going through a budget squeeze, a right sizing drive and exploring new battle strategies.

Highlights of India Today – January 13, 2020 issue: 
This week's cover story "Vision 2020" looks at some of the biggest challenges that the country is likely to face in this new decade. The issue examines how the political calculations of the State will make or mar the prospects for technological growth in the country. It also talks about the consequences of Hindutva political consolidation in the next decade.

This week's issue also has an interview with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who made news recently with his vocal opposition to the BJP leadership. 

Further, the issue brings to light the recent happenings in the country which includes Maharashtra Chief Minister Udhav Uddhav Thackeray doing everything he can to keep his government steady.

Highlights of India Today – January 06, 2020 issue: 
This issue of the India Today magazine delves into the power of 'the two'. The issue explores how Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have radically altered the Indian political landscape in 2019, emerging as the Newsmakers of the year. The prime minister and his home minister dominated the Indian political landscape in 2019, setting a new, radical agenda for the country. The issue also explores the shrinking foothold of the BJP, especially after the Jharkhand polls. Jharkhand becomes the fifth state to slip out of the BJP’s grip in the past one year, calling into question Modi-Shah’s regional strategy.

Highlights of India Today – December 30, 2019 issue: 
The Anniversary Issue of India Today magazine delved into the lives of the unsung heroes in our country. The Unsung Heroes are the champions of change who are ushering n a quiet revolution across India. India Today brings to you the heart-warming accounts of human endeavour to beat the odds and create legacies that are transforming the country. The issue also explores the  protests that erupted countrywide over the
Citizenship Amendment Act. Has the ruling BJP lost control of the script? The issue goes deeper into the situation in Assam over the CAB as Assam erupts again in protest against the CAA, and how the government needs to speedily implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord which aims to protect the identity of the Assamese people.

Highlights of India Today – December 23, 2019 issue: 
In India, the second decade of the millennium, even though it started with a whimper, saw a tectonic shift. This week's issue focuses on the decade spanning 2010-2019 that saw the political narrative in the country undergo a significant, some would even say revolutionary, transformation.

The cover story looks back at what this transformative period means for India as it heads into the third decade of the millennium.

Our lead essay, 'The Breakaway Decade', delves into the fall of Manmohan Singh in the middle of the decade and the extraordinary rise of Narendra Modi. It focuses on how the heroes of one decade can end up as villains of the next- and vice versa - as it happened in India.

The Big Story, 'Politicising Asylum' highlights the changes the new amendment will bring to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
 
Sports writer Boria Majumdar traces India's rise as a cricket superpower and sees a possible breakthrough performance in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, while author and journalist Shreevatsa Nevatia examines how hate and misinformation have soured the social media dream.

This issue comes with one free supplement -- Home.

Highlights of India Today – December 16, 2019 issue: 
The Cover Story this week asks the big question -- 'How to fix the economy' and who better to answer this than Raghuram Rajan, Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and, more memorably, RBI governor between 2013 and 2016. The Indian economy is crying out for reforms. According to Rajan, the last steady reformer was the NDA government under Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee.

The Big Story this week is 'Hyderabad Rape Case: The Horror and the Shame' which highlights the continuing national epidemic of sexual assault and the chronic failure of our criminal justice system.

Highlights of India Today – December 2, 2019 issue: Champion States - The 2019 India Today State of the States(SOS) survey picks the winners from among 28 states on 12 key development parameters.

Highlights of India Today – 25th November, 2019 issue:
India Today has done 10 cover stories on the Ayodhya issue since the 1980s. Our 11th cover story, 'Time to Move On', examines the various facets of the Supreme Court's landmark decision, particularly why the court chose its course of action, and the road ahead.

Our cover story, 'Striking a Fine Balance', focuses on six reasons why the unanimous verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit by the Supreme Court relied on the principle of equity and is guided by evidence of title rather than by faith and belief.

The guest column is written by Gautam Bhatia on Lutyens, his architecture and its relevance in Indian history.

This issue comes with one free supplement -- Home.

Highlights of India Today – 18th November, 2019 issue:
This week's issue talks about the recent debacle around WhatsApp which lately triggered a political war after the messaging platform claimed that journalists and human rights activists in India were targets of surveillance by operators using Israeli spyware named Pegasus.

Highlights of India Today – 11th November, 2019 issue:
This week's edition has special stories based on the India Today Sex Survey. The India Today Sex Survey has chronicled the private life of the nation for 16 years and the past year has seen a number of changes that have influenced the nation's intimate life.

Our special issue on sex, titled 'Sex an the Indian', put together by Senior Deput Editor Prachi Bhuchar, also consider views from our panel of experts.


Highlights of India Today – 4th November, 2019 issue:
Our cover story this week, 'Holding the Fort', analyses how Devendra Fadnavis overcame his hurdles, and the challenges he faces in the next five years. Contrary to the expectations in Haryana, the BJP suffers a setback against a spirited Congress and surprise package JJP. 
The issue also puts spotlight on the India Today State of the State Conclave Goa where the best performing districts and talukas were awarded. 
In the Smart Money section, know how to keep your money safe, earn higher returns and revive a lapsed motor insurance policy.
Further, the India Today Group-MDRA B-school survey ranks India’s top management institutes.

Highlights of India Today – 28th October, 2019 issue:
This week's Cover Story 'Diwali Gloom' talks about the worrying slowdown in the Indian economy which has defied the government's attempts to get it going. The economic downturn has affected the festive season which is when spending in India gets into high gear.

The Big Story in this week's issue focuses on Sourav Ganguly taking over as the BCCI president.

Further, the issue brings to light the increase in movie scripts celebrating the valour and sacrifice of soldiers.

The magazine also comes with a free supplement- Home.

Highlights of India Today – 21st October, 2019 issue:
This week’s issue puts the spotlight on a 2011 census that records a most staggering statistic- the rise of the unattached, independent woman, who has rejected the socially sanctioned default setting of a married life. For this, our cover story ‘Single and Happy’ features interviews of a cross-section of single women professionals from writers, architects to film personalities.
For the Big Story, we delve into how the old guard under Sonia Gandhi has begun to assert itself and turf out Rahul’s favourites in the Congress.
The issue also decodes the mystery of Kerala serial killer Jolly, who has been charged for the murders of six members of her family.
Further, the special feature talks about how sustainable and conscious living and a return to basics might characterise the future of luxury.
The magazine also comes with a free supplement- Spice.

Highlights of India Today – 14th October, 2019 issue:
This week's issue talks about the government facing charges of mounting a political witch-hunt as enforcement directorate goes after high-profile opposition leaders. The cover story 'Strong Arm of the State' looks into the high-profile ED probe targets under the NDA.

This edition also carries a special report of India Today Group's Safaigiri Awards 2019 where stars of the swachh brigade were being awarded.


Highlights of India Today – 07th October, 2019 issue:
Cover Story:

India Today Magazine issue October 7, 2019 covers the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with photos and stories about him from that era. His legacy draws both reverence and criticism. The section revisits the life and times of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

India Today Conclave:

The issue also covers the India Today Conclave 2019 which took place last week in Mumbai. The city came alive as as who's who from the world of politics, business and entertainment gathered for the gala evening.

Smart Money:

The section covers topics like NPS returns, repo rate and gold surge in the market.

Leisure:

An interview with skipper Sunil Chhetri highlights how Indian football has consistently scored over the past few weeks. Sunil Chhetri reflects on what it's like to lead a team that's finally coming into its own.

Upfront:

The section talks about the Centre's move to cut corporate tax rate from 30 per cent to 22 per cent.

Highlights of India Today – 30th September 2019 issue:
This week’s issue focuses on the amended Motor Vehicles Act, which aims to watch out at lawless motorists- who break traffic rules with impunity.
The cover story, Civilising Indian Roads, looks at the modifications introduced by the government and what more needs to be done.
In an exclusive interview, Nitin Gadkari explains the larger goals of the new MV Act and how he plans to improve road infrastructure and make the authorities accountable.
The Big Story, Rumble in the jungle, delves into the Madhya Pradesh government's plan to set up an empowered wildlife advisory committee in the state, which eventually has been caught up in the conservation versus tourism debate.
The issue also comes with a free supplement- Home.

Highlights of India Today – 23rd September 2019 issue: 
 This issue of the India Today delves into what could have possibly gone wrong with India’s ambitious moon mission – Chandrayaan-2, which lost contact before soft landing on the southern pole of the lunar surface.
 
The mishap took place during a programmed changeover phase of the lander’s descent on the moon – a manoeuvre hitherto untested by Isro and fraught with countless possible variations.
 
The issue further takes an analytical look into the first 100 days of the second term of the Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance government, and what it has achieved so far, and what remains to be done.
 
In the Big Story section, the magazine discusses how Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar is putting his best foot forward ahead of the assembly elections in the state, due in October.
 
The issue also follows the constitutional developments of August 5, which revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, and effectively demolished the efficacy of the slogan ‘Kashmir banega Pakistan’. Not surprisingly, Pakistan is hitting out wildly, trying to find a suitable narrative and an action plan that can force India to reverse the decision and also, assure its own people that the government and the army are doing something about it.

Highlights of India Today – 16th September 2019 issue: 
The September 16, 2019 issue of India Today magazine is here with the cover story 'Hard Times' which asks a tough question about Indian economy. Has the government done enough to pull the economy out of the current rut? 

It gives an insight as to why the downslide is worrisome. The steep fall in GDP growth is causing deep distress across the country. Auto sales across all categories are at a two-decade low. The cover story, by Executive Editor M.G. Arun and Deputy Editor Shwweta Punj, looks at the deep pit the elephant seems to have fallen into.

In the issue, a panel of eight economists-N.R. Bhanumurthy, Pronab Sen, R. Nagaraj, Ila Patnaik, Maitreesh Ghatak, D.K. Srivastava, Ajit Ranade and D.K. Joshi-has indicated the way forward.

The issue also talks about NRC and the controversies that continue to dog the National Register of Citizens list released in Assam.

Highlights of India Today – 9th September 2019 issue: 
The Modi government radically resets the political status quo in Kashmir. Our cover story this week, Gameplan Kashmir, looks at this scenario and the road ahead.

The issue puts a spotlight on Devendra Fadnavis, who seems to have the right weaponry for the forthcoming state assembly election.

It talks about the recent raids against milk chilling units in Madhya Pradesh that show that food adulteration is a clear and present danger.

The magazine also gives an insight into young rebel star Prabhas' film career, who's back in action with his action flick Saaho.

Highlights of India Today – 2nd September 2019 issue: 
This week's cover story -- Enter the Superchief -- discusses a primal post that was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech on August 15 when the nation commemorated 72 years of freedom.

PM Modi announced the institution of the new post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The CDS would be the government's single-point military advisor.

Other issues put forth in the September 2 issue of the India Today magazine deal with the recent development in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre revoked Article 370 of the India Constitution. 

Ram Madhav, BJP national general secretary and the party's key interlocutor for J&K shares his comments on the recent historic development. Comments on the development also came from Jean Drèze, an economist based in Ranchi.

Highlights of India Today – 26th August 2019 issue: The latest edition of the India Today-Karvy Insights Mood of the Nation poll finds that in the popular imagination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not simply peerless, he can do no wrong.  Around 71 per cent of the respondents rate PM Modi's performance as 'good' and 'outstanding'. Our cover story -- Modistan -- looks at the birth of a new political episode. Despite the grim challenges of an economic slowdown, most respondents believe the economy is doing better than earlier. As per the Mood of the Nation Poll, Congress is at its lowest after the second consecutive Lok Sabha election defeat. The poll also shows that Priyanka Gandhi is best suited to revive the grand old party.

Highlights of India Today – 19th August 2019 issue:
The August 19, 2019 issue of India Today magazine seeks to enlighten us with the possible outcome of scrapping Article 370. With the Modi government diluting the article to strip Kashmir of its special status and bifurcating J&K into two union territories, will the situation heal or would get worse? With many opposing the move, there are few who believe that an insight can be drawn only after the impact shows on those living in the region.

The new magazine issue focuses majorly on patriotism and what it means for the common masses. Is patriotism equivalent to nationalism? Does it mean differently for people belonging to different professions? Paatriotism has been looked at from the perspective of politics, films, cricket, the military, of marketing and of history.

The issue also features Q&A with the famous Bollywood villain and actor, Gulshan Grover. 

Other major highlights are Obituary: Sushma Swaraj's crucial role in building the BJP, WB CM Mamata Banerjee's attempt to re-name West Bengal and implication of passing the UAPA Bill.

Highlights of India Today – 12th August 2019 issue:
This issue of the India Today Magazine delves into the automotive sector which is battling its sharpest slowdown ever, and the government needs to offer a revival plan, and soon.

The auto industry is in the midst of a severe slump. Policy interventions to revive the sector and the economy at large are necessary to stave off a protracted crisis.

The issue also explores, in the Big Story, how the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is pushing ethanol production in the state. However, refineries are yet to sign long-term purchase agreements.

The issue also comes with a free supplement - Spice.

Highlights of India Today – 5th August 2019 issue:
The August 5, 2019 issue of India Today magazine is here with the cover story 'The High & Mighty' with top ten politicians, top ten officials and top global Indians. In the power bloc for top ten politicians, this year all the top politicians hail from the BJP and while the list may lack variety, it isn’t short on character. 

The top ten officials included in the list are the officials who call the shots on most key decisions, from security to economic policy to running the PMO and beyond.
 
The people of Indian origin who are reshaping the world, from politics and entertainment to business and technology are included in top global Indians list. The India Today Power List 2019 takes a look at the titans of business and society at the vanguard of India.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is political power list topper for six years in a row.
 
The issue also talks about finance. It talks about why you should choose a super top-up option for insurance and why home loan rates aren’t falling.

Highlights of India Today – 29th July 2019 issue:
Our cover story this week, 'Can the Congress rise from the ashes?', tries to answer this question amidst the chaos within the party. The search within is now to locate a suitable successor to Rahul Gandhi, one who will be acceptable to the various factions and, of course, to the Gandhis themselves.

The cover story also includes a guest column by Delhi-based writer Purushottam Agrawal about how the Congress party can rediscover itself.

The Big Story delves into the beurocracy in Indian democracy that is facing a severe shortage of experts.

Another segment of the issue looks at HUEMN and Datta who are among a group of labels and designers leading the charge against Indian fashion's decorative ensembles as part of a trend that has loosely come to be known the world over as "ugly fashion".
This issue also comes with two free supplements- Home and Aspire.

Highlights of India Today – 22nd July 2019 issue:
Our cover story this week, 'The 5 Trillion Dollar Question', goes into the real economy bases of the 5 trillion dollar ambition, and asks top experts whether 2019 Budget can deliver the goods.

The big story looks at how Chhattisgarh plans to win over Abujhmarh's tribal population with habitation rights over land and break the Maoist stranglehold in the region.

The issue also delves deep into topic of learning in the 21st  century. The 'Smart Education' segment tells you about new new-age courses, global classrooms, the power of artificial intelligence, Ted talks and more.

Highlights of India Today – 15th July 2019 issue: In this issue, Counting the cost of cut-money - Will Mamata's admission of rampant corruption shore up her image as a leader who puts the poor ahead of the party?, The reluctant superstar - Actor Zaira Wasim's sudden decision to quit films has left a comprehension void.

Highlights of India Today – 8th July 2019 issue: In this issue, India Today dives deep into the Indo-US relations that have seen some turbulence of late on trade and strategic issues. This issue also has an interview of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who talks on a wide range of issues including terrorism and trade.

This issue also highlights the main challenges the Ministry of Defence faces to make India's Military 21st century-ready. 

This week's issue also focuses on the challenges the defence ministry faces to restore normalcy in insurgency-hit Kashmir. The choices it makes can decide whether an incident in Kashmir remains an internal security matter or escalates into a full-scale Indo-Pakistan conflict.

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India Today is an Indian weekly news magazine published by Living Media India Limited, in publication since 1975 based in New Delhi. India Today is also the name of its sister-publication in Hindi. Aroon Purie has been the magazine's editor-in-chief since 1975, a position he has held continuously for the last three decades.

It is part of the India Today group, also founded in 1975, which now includes 13 magazines, 3 radio stations, 4 TV channels, 1 newspaper, a classical music label (Music Today), book publishing, and India's only book club. With the publication of its 30th Anniversary issue in December 2005, the magazine, which had commenced publication in 1975 with a circulation of 5,000 copies, has published five editions and currently has a circulation of over 1.1 million copies with a readership of over 5.62 million.

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India Today - December 9, 2019

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