Tech-Driven Transformation: Modi 3.0's Top Priority, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO INDIA TODAY MAGAZINE Save 72% with our annual Digital+Print offer just for ₹2999 In Modi 3.0, tech-driven changes will be our top priority: Nirmala Sitharaman The Union finance minister, in an exclusive interview, talks about what to expect from the government if the BJP comes to power a third consecutive term By Raj Chengappa, M G Arun SPECIAL REPORT: TDP GAME PLAN How Chandrababu Naidu is fighting a last-ditch battle to regain power in Andhra Pradesh The TDP first family launched an elaborate game plan last year, securing allies, doing marathon tours and implementing a constituency-level strategy By Amarnath K. Menon FROM THE STATES: BIHAR Why IAS officer G. Krishnaiah’s murder haunts Lok Sabha polls in Bihar RJD and JD(U) tickets for individuals acquitted in the lynching case have turned the moral compass on Bihar society and politics By Amitabh Srivastava GROUND REPORT: BATTLE FOR BAHARAMPUR India must remain a secular state: BJP’s Baharampur candidate Nirmal Saha The surgeon has big plans for the Congress pocket borough provided, he says, the Mamata government ‘lets him work’ By Arkamoy Datta Majumdar SPOTLIGHT: ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY Who is Naima Khatoon, first woman V-C of Aligarh Muslim University? Khatoon, before the appointment, was principal of the university’s Women’s College and has held several administrative positions at the campus By Prashant Srivastava WILDLIFE: SAVING BEARS Study finds biryani in wild bear diet in Kashmir: What has changed and why? Improperly disposed of plastic items and food are altering the diet and behaviour of bears, with tragic consequences By Sonali Acharjee CINEMA: Q&A WITH RICHA CHADHA Why Richa Chadha can’t rave enough about Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his ‘Heeramandi’ ‘Mujhe bahut pasand hai woh aadmi’, says the actor as she talks about her role in Bhansali’s OTT debut and his working style By Suhani Singh FROM THE ARCHIVES (1994): SOUTH AFRICA'S MANDELA ERA The dawn of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa Thirty years ago, Mandela won a historic election that marked his ascent to presidentship of South Africa. We recount the moment By Raj Chengappa Subscribe to the India Today Magazine Explore interesting insights! Follow our WhatsApp Channel for the exclusive stories and engaging content! Click here to follow us