North India, particularly the National Capital Region, has woken up to a scene straight out of a dystopian film. The smog, thick and unforgiving, has cloaked Delhi in a blanket of pollution so intense that it's not just the city's landmarks but its very breath that's being obscured. In response to this hazardous air quality, with an AQI skyrocketing to 428, the Delhi government has now escalated to GRAP 3 - an urgent plea to clear the air. In this edition of Left, Right & Centre, we ask,...

Amid fears of an "extremely high level of violent protests," the Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre has cancelled a Life Certificate Event. The event, a consular camp, was scheduled to take place on November 17, where Indian-origin Hindus and Sikhs could renew essential life certificates.

A Congress-BJP war has erupted over advertisements ahead of the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's catchphrase, 'ek hain to safe hain', has now turned into a poll campaign by the BJP with full-fledged ads across newspapers in Maharashtra. The Congress has called this campaign communal, while the BJP has highlighted the Congress' ad dating back to 1984, alleging it exposes their double speak on caste.

The Supreme Court had sharp words for Delhi Police and demanded "immediate action" to stop the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city - an annual activity that defies an existing ban - even days after Diwali, observing sharply that "no religion encourages pollution". The exact quote of the court - "No religion encourages any activity which creates pollution. If firecrackers are burst in this fashion, it also affects the fundamental right to health of the citizens," The court also...

The Maha Vikas Aghadi and the BJP released their manifestos on the same day, with more similarities than differences. Have freebies now become the election norm? Watch a power-packed panel on Left, Right and Centre.

Rahul Gandhi countered PM Modi's caste unity pitch by holding up a copy of the constitution at a political rally in Jharkhand. On Left Right and Centre, the caste and constitution debate

Responding strongly to reports of social media handles and pages of an Australian news outlet being blocked in Canada hours after it carried a press conference of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as well as his interview, India has said such actions highlight Canada's hypocrisy towards freedom of speech. Tune in to the full show on Left, Right & Centre.  

It appears to be the end of the road for one of India's marquee brands. Jet Airways took on Air India to offer world-class domestic and international services, until it went bankrupt in 2019 after its debt exceeded Rs 7,500 crore. Five years after a plan was put in place to restore the airline with new owners, the Supreme Court made it clear the non-implementation of the resolution plan was peculiar and alarming and the entity taking over Jet would be liquidated. Tune in to the full show on...

People around the world and certainly in the United States are coming to grips with the undeniable fact that Donald Trump is now President-elect of the United States of America after his decisive election triumph. We do a deep dive into what the election victory means for America's identity and its shift to conservative politics on Left, Right & Centre.

In a stunning turn of events, Donald Trump has secured a historic third term as President of the United States. Despite fierce opposition and numerous legal challenges, Trump's campaign, centered on "Making America Great Again, Again," resonated with voters nationwide, leading to a decisive victory. Tune in to the full show on Left, Right & Centre. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the "deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada" - referring to a shocking incident last week when men breached the gates of a temple in Brampton, Ontario, while the Indian High Commission held a consular camp. PM Modi also criticised "cowardly attempts" to intimidate Indian diplomats in that country. How safe are Indian nationals and people of Indian-origin in Canada? Is the Canadian government giving a free run to Khalistanis?  

The 2024 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change focuses on the escalating threats posed by climate change to human health. It highlights that people face record-breaking threats due to delayed action on climate change. Key findings suggest an increase in heat-related deaths, food insecurity, and the spread of infectious diseases due to climate breakdown.

According to a Reuters news report, the gap between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the presidential race has narrowed to a single point, with Harris holding 44% support and Trump at 43%. This information reflects the dynamic nature of the election as it moves closer to Election Day. Will Kamala be able to trump Donald?

Targeting the Trinamool Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over not implementing the Ayushman Bharat scheme in West Bengal and Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the tendency to oppress ailing people for political interests is inhuman. The Prime Minister launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) health insurance scheme for senior citizens. Under this scheme, people aged above 70 years will get a health cover up to Rs 5 lakh annually.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested from Noida over death threats to actor Salman Khan and Zeeshan Siddiqui, MLA and son of NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead on October 12 allegedly by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Mumbai Police have taken Gufran Khan into custody and shifted him on a transit remand.

Will the gamble to not name the CM face pay off for both the Maha alliances?

As Delhi chokes in toxic pre-Diwali air, the Yamuna has submerged in toxic foam too. On Left, Right and Centre, we demand accountability from those in-charge.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing pushback from his own party as several Liberal lawmakers are now urging the leader to not run for a fourth term, issuing him a deadline of October 28 to make his decision. LRC's this edition brings you exclusive interview with India's recalled diplomat Sanjay Kumar Verma and Canadian MP Kevin Vuong who has criticised the Trudeau government. Has Trudeau tied himself in knots?

A new twist has emerged in Maharashtra polls after Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil announced he will be fielding candidates. The activist has vowed to support only those who are committed to the Marathas and his entry into the poll fray may pose a problem for the ruling Mahayuti with many political analysts feeling that the Maratha quota stir played a part in Mahayuti's defeat in the Lok Sabha polls. It remains to be seen who will win the race to woo the Marathas and how much of an...

On this edition of LRC, the upcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls were analysed with the caste equation playing a big part in both states with the parties of Maharashtra trying to woo the SCs and OBCs while in Jharkhand, the JMM-Congress alliance and BJP are trying to establish themselves as the party that the tribal community can trust. Also on LRC, Delhi's air pollution crisis was discussed with several experts with the politicians in the state continuing to bicker over who's at fault...

India firmly rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations at a deposition linking Indian agents to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist, in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs labelled Mr Trudeau's statements as lacking evidence, accusing him of damaging bilateral ties for political gain. India maintains that Canada has not provided concrete proof to back its serious claims, thus escalating the diplomatic tension. Did Trudeau jump the gun with their...

The Supreme Court has taken a strong stance on air pollution, particularly focusing on the ongoing issue of stubble burning. The court has openly criticized the state governments of Punjab and Haryana for their inaction against farmers burning stubble. With NASA data on farm fires in Punjab, we discuss the never-ending issue of Delhi pollution with experts ahead of Diwali.

India's skies are facing turbulence from a spate of hoax bomb threats disrupting aviation nationwide. In an unprecedented wave, 15 odd flights have been impacted within just 36 hours, causing emergency landings and widespread delays. How do we curb such hoaxes which is not only causing panic among passengers but also adding financial burden to the airline industry? Experts discuss.

While discussing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Pakistan for the SCO summit, former Indian ambassador to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria said, "S Jaishankar's visit a signal that India wants a stable relationship with Pakistan." He further says that the next step in bettering ties is exchanging high commissioners and having full missions in both nations.