Highlights of India Today Hindi-12th December 2018, issue:

Cover Story: Rajnikanth

"Khatarnak Hai Siyasat"

It is Rajinikanth’s hour of reckoning. Will 2.0 make or mar his political future? His political fortunes now ride on the success of 2.0. If it proves to be another superhit, it will put his entry into Tamil Nadu’s political arena on the fast track.

Upfront: Ayodhya

Phir Wahi Mandir Ki Zameen

With an eye on the 2019 Lok Sabha election, a competitive pitch for the construction of the Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya is on in the Sangh parivar. Sangh outfits will likely raise the pitch after Dec. 11, once Parliament session begins and state poll results are in.

Eendhan Ke Daam: Tel Ke Jale Par Marham

After reaching a high of over $86 a barrel on October 3, oil prices have swung to their lowest in the year. A $1 reduction in crude prices will lower India’s import bill by $1.6 billion per year.

State: Maharashtra

Humko Bhi Saath Le Lein

Uddhav’s Ram temple call signals his eagerness to ally with the BJP for 2019. The BJP has welcomed Uddhav’s overture as “a narrow lane that could turn into a highway”.

Karnataka: Machhliyon Par Mathaphodi

Goa’s ban on fish imports over suspicion of contamination sparks protests in Karnataka. before the ban, 900-1,000 tonnes of sea fish were being supplied

to Goa per day.

Special Report: Air India

Koi Ummeed Bar Nahi Aati

The government embarks on another exercise to revive national carrier Air India, but the outcome seems obvious.

Special Report: Amit Shah

Naya Andaaz, Naya Imtihaan

From chief strategist to mass campaigner, the assembly polls have seen Amit Shah emerge as a crowd-puller in his own right. What does this mean in the BJP’s battle for the heartland?

Special Report: Uttar Pradesh

Betiyon Ki Hatya Ke Gunahgaar

There are anomalies in the rules to curb sex determination during pregnancy and people are illegally operating in the state while the government machinery overlooking the racket.

Vidhan Sabha Chunav: Rajasthan

Kaante Ka Muqabla

PM Modi’s entry into the poll campaign was always going to be tricky for the congress. But state chief Sachin Pilot seems to have his bases covered.