Shatrughan Sinha backs Yashwant Sinha's demand for Gadkari's resignation; will take strict action against Jethmalani, says BJP; and Namdhari admits to firing at Ponty's brother.

On the 9 O'clock news, BJP leader MM Joshi reacts to allegations made against him by a former auditor, says he will quit if charges are proved; sources say the government might agree to a vote in Parliament on its decision to allow FDI in retail; an enquiry report by Maharashtra Police indicts its own men, and much more.

We endorse decision of India's courts on Kasab, Rehman Malik tells NDTV; and 'Life of Pi' actor Suraj Sharma is allowed by St. Stephen's to write his exam.

On the 9 O'clock news, exclusive details of how 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab's execution unfolded from October 16, when the new Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde sent the file to the President, from November 5, less than three weeks later when the President cleared it, and then the final signature by Mr. Shinde on November 7.

The two young women near Mumbai were virtually forced to apologise. Today the extent of Shiv Sena's intimidating role was revealed, but it's still unclear why the Maharashtra police caved in, something that's shocked the country. We discuss their case on the 9 0'clock news.

On India decides @ 9, a look at the absolutely unbelievable story of two young girls being arrested on the outskirts of Mumbai - one for her Facebook post against Mumbai shutting down in the wake of Bal Thackeray's death, the other for liking it. Also, the Left rules out backing Mamata's no confidence motion, and full details of the new Lokpal Bill draft cleared by the select committee.

Bal Thackeray is cremated at Shivaji Park in Mumbai; brother Hardeep shot Ponty Chadha first, say cops; and Mamata Banerjee seeks BJP's support on no-confidence motion against UPA in Parliament.

On the show tonight, Kapil Sibal blames sensationalism for flop 2G auction, Mulayam releases party list for 2014 polls raising the spectre of early elections,Gaza-Israel conflict escalates.

On the show tonight, Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray's condition improves; Rahul Gandhi given charge of 2014 Lok Sabha polls for Congress and government tries to score a political point over national auditor CAG after a flop 2G auction.

On the show tonight, FDI storm brews ahead of winter session; Suu Kyi is in India after 40 years and president Hamid Karzai appeals to India to invest in Afghanistan.