ndtv_newsCanadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has indicated that sanctions against India are being considered following allegations of India's involvement in the killing of a pro-Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This statement came amidst a series of expulsions of diplomats from both nations, highlighting a significant strain in Canada-India relations. India continues to assert that the Canadian allegations of an India link into the death of the Khalistani terrorist Nijjar are...

As we gear up for an electrifying political season, all eyes are on Maharashtra and Jharkhand, where the battle for Assembly supremacy is set to unfold. Maharashtra, with its 288 seats, votes in a single phase on November 20. Maharashtra is poised for a fierce contest between the incumbent alliances and opposition coalitions. What are the issues and who has the upper hand in both the states? Experts debate.  

The government has decided to withdraw its High Commissioner in Canada after Ottawa linked him and some other Indian diplomats to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The ties between the two countries plunged further after Canada said it was investigating the Indian High Commissioner as a "person of interest" in the killing of Nijjar. Experts discuss the worsening India-Canada ties.

The chilling murder of former Maharashtra minister, Baba Siddique has raised serious questions about the law and order situation in Maharashtra. While Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has promised strict action against the culprits, the Maha Vikas Aghadi has slammed the Maharashtra government claiming that everyone from leaders to the common man is unsafe in the state. This murder has resulted in enhanced security for actor Salman Khan after the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for...

India lost a titan last night. The last rites of Ratan Naval Tata - the industrialist with a heart of gold - were performed with full State honours at a Mumbai crematorium this afternoon. Ratan Tata was revered for his visionary leadership, transforming the Tata Group into a global enterprise while maintaining ethical standards. His philanthropy, especially in education, healthcare, and rural development, showcases his commitment to social upliftment. His humility, integrity, and dedication...

The US government's interest in potentially splitting up Google, as reflected in various antitrust investigations and legal actions, centres around concerns related to monopoly power, competition, and the impact on consumers and the market. Google holds a dominant position in the search engine market, with estimates often citing over 90% of the global search market share. This dominance extends to online advertising. The US government, through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and several state...

It was a thriller Tuesday with the BJP forming a government in Haryana for the third time. Meanwhile, the NC-Congress Alliance is set to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir after a decade. Watch Left Right and Centre

It's been exactly one year since the horrific terror attacks on Israel which resulted in the death of approximately 1,195 to 1,200 Israelis, with variations in counts potentially due to the complexity of identifying remains and the inclusion of foreign workers and other nationals. One year later, West Asia is on the edge. Israel says it will attack Iran after Iran's latest ballistic missile attacks. Israel meanwhile continues to intensify its bombing of Beirut, Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah...

A full reset of the relationship between India and the Maldives. After a year of being in doldrums, India and the Maldives, it appears are back on track in their bilateral ties with both sides releasing a vision for a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. President Mohamed Muizzu who is in India as a state guest had come to power in the Maldives on an anti-India plank. On LRC, we discuss President Muizzu's diplomatic U-turn from 'India Out' to 'True Friends'.

The exit polls give a decisive lead to the Congress in Haryana. Can it make a comeback in the Hindi Heartland?

Lebanon's health minister says nearly 2,000 people have been killed since the start of Israel's attacks on Lebanon. Meanwhile, two days after its massive ballistic missile attack on Israel, Iran's Prime Minister says war has been forced onto then. Reports also indicate that Iran had warned Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah Chief. Is West Asia on the brink of war? Experts and analysts discuss.

The world is well and truly on edge as Israel gets set to respond to Iran's massive ballistic missile strikes late last night on Tel Aviv. Those strikes with 180 plus missiles while broadly unsuccessful, put the onus on Tel Aviv to act and they say that they will. On Left Right & Centre, a deep dive into the missile attacks last night by Iran and how Israel defended itself with experts.

Voting has now ended in the assembly elections in Jammu And Kashmir. Voter turnout for Phase 3 was recording 65.48%. The election, held after a decade, is the first in the Union Territory, where restoration of statehood has emerged as the biggest issue. What's at stake for the big alliances? Expert discuss.

Attackagainst Israel which could be imminent at any time at a time when Israel has launched its ground invasion of Lebanon. It's called a limited incursion but the crisis in West Asia is now spiraling potentially out of control. What is next for West Asia? We decode on Left, Right & Centre.

At a time when there have been reports of a potential breakthrough on the cards for India and China along the frontier, a key set of remarks by the Army Chief who says that we have to confront, contest and cooperate. He adds that ties with China are not normal, it is sensitive. He doesn't however rule out a solution on the two outstanding issues in Eastern Ladakh - China's hold of parts of the Depsang Plains to the North and Depsang to the South. LRC discusses Army Chief's new statement.  

"Terrorism has no place in our world," is what Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu a short while ago as the West Asia conflict escalated. The PM's message comes at a time when Israel continues to strike Beirut in Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. Israel seems bent on the elimination of Hezbollah, the terror group supported by Iran. But while the top leadership of the group has indeed been eliminated, is there a second or third-tier leadership that may take place?

TRAI in August issued a directive to access providers to disconnect all telecom resources of unregistered senders for making spam calls and to blacklist such senders under the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations. When will we get relief from unwanted calls? Experts discuss.

With Udhayanidhi Stalin's elevation as the Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu, the focus is back on the first families of politics. Watch a power packed debate on the weekend edition of Left, Right and Centre.

With Israel wiping out the top leadership of military group Hezbollah, is a wider West Asia war inevitable now?

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is battling corruption allegations, received a jolt from the high court when it upheld the Governor's decision to grant sanction for the Chief Minister's prosecution in the alleged MUDA scam. While the BJP has upped the ante and has demanded his resignation, Siddaramaiah has said that the High Court has only cleared the probe and it's a verdict on prosecution. On 'Left Right and Centre' we ask will the probe into the alleged corruption allegation...

On the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, Israel's ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said that civilians were killed despite our efforts. He added that Israel never wanted a war but it was a matter of security. Mr Azar said that if Hezbollah continues this war and doesn't follow the UN rules, then Israel will not be left with a choice.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for world peace and sustainable development at the 'Summit of the Future' at the UN. Decrying war, he emphasised that the collective strength of the nations didn't lie on the battlefield. He also made a push for the digital public infra, outlining that India is sharing its digi infra for the greater global good.

In an interview with NDTV, Global Atomics chief Vivek Lall spoke about the possibility of a mega drone deal between the US and India. The deal, which includes 31 Sea Guardian and Sky Guardian drones, is at an advanced stage and is valued at $3.9 billion dollars.

Over a month-long agitation of junior doctors finally came to an end after the West Bengal government removed Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and other Health Department officials. Meanwhile, the CBI submitted its status report in the Supreme Court today - where the CJI called the details of the case disturbing and showed concern over the disclosure of the report. Watch Left Right and Centre.

The protesting junior doctors of Kolkata, after two failed attempts at talks with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, are now in her Kalighat residence for a third time. They have dropped their demand for a live telecast of the meeting, agreeing instead to a signed transcript of all the proceedings. The timing of the meeting is key. It comes a day before the Supreme Court reviews the CBI's progress in investigations into the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor at the RG Kar hospital which...