Special Report: Donald Trump's Trade Warning And The Governance Challenge For Modi Government In 2026

In a Special Report, the challenges facing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in 2026 are examined, beginning with a statement from US President Donald Trump: 'I called Prime Minister Modi. I said we can't make a trade deal with you.' Hosted by India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, a roundtable with editors Tavleen Singh, Swapan Dasgupta, and Dr. Sanjaya Baru debates India's political and economic landscape. Key topics include a 'failure of governance' versus the 'Viksit Bharat' agenda, economic stagnation, and foreign policy shifts in a changing global order. The panel also analyzes the Congress party's revival prospects in upcoming state elections and the condition of the opposition, with one panelist remarking, 'We are a democracy in recession,' while also touching upon the need for social harmony.