Bottomline With Barkha

'In the constitutional debate in Parliament on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi attacked Savarkar, while PM Modi targeted the Nehru-Gandhi family over the Emergency. Is there any point of raking up ghosts from the past, instead of debating issues that actually impact the populace?' Read more

'Bangladesh Row I "Rise Of Islamism In Bangladesh Can.." | Will Modi Ask Hasina to Leave? | Barkha'

'Amid rising India Bangaldesh tensions the continued presence of Sheikh Hasina in India has become a point of conflict. The Bangladesh government has demanded her extradition. Should India be providing a safe haven to Hasina? The question comes as Bangladesh sets an ultimatum for India to send her back. Sheikh Hasina has been in exile in Delhi. These developments emerge as Shehbaz Sharif met Mohd Yunus in Cairo and Pakistan's Army is set to return to Bangladesh after five decades.' Read more

'The political battlefield heats up as MPs from both Narendra Modi's NDA and the Congress-led INDIA bloc clash over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks about BR Ambedkar. The controversy escalates as Prime Minister Modi steps in, accusing Congress and its “ecosystem” of spreading “malicious lies” to cover up years of disrespect towards Ambedkar. Meanwhile, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lead a charged march from the Ambedkar statue to Parliament House, raising slogans of 'Jai Bhim' and intensifying the debate. Barkha Dutt dives into the issue, unpacking the politics, accusations, and its implications' Read more

'Doctor Shot Dead Inside Hospital in Delhi I "Nothing Has Changed" I RG Kar I Kolkata I Barkha Dutt'

'A 55-year-old doctor was shot dead at a private nursing home in Delhi's Badarpur area last night, less than two months after the rape-murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, raising serious questions regarding safety of doctors in the country. Barkha Dutt speaks to Dr Suvrankar Datta, senior resident at AIIMS, Delhi, and President, FAIMA' Read more

'One Nation,One Election Debate I Does Modi Govt Have The Numbers ? I BJP vs Congress I Barkha Dutt'

'Is India ready for 'One Nation, One Election'? The Modi government plans to introduce a constitutional amendment bill to hold Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously. But with the numbers stacked against them, how will they make it happen? What’s in the bill, and what are the pros and cons of simultaneous polls? Don’t miss this deep dive into a crucial political debate!' Read more

'"Adani Modi Ek Hai" I Rahul Gandhi Vs Modi I But in Telanaga, KTR Stopped for.. I Barkha Dutt LIVE'

'In an apparent bid to counter allegations against the Adani Group, the BJP has drawn connections between Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul and US billionaire George Soros. Barkha Dutt gets Tehseen Poonawalla and Mohandas Pai to face off!' Read more

'Supreme Court Steps in As Hindu Muslim Tensions Rise over Mosque in Sambhal I Ajmer I Barkha Dutt'

'Amid heightened tensions in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal after violent clashes over a centuries-old mosque led to the deaths of five people, a Rajasthan court has accepted a petition claiming that the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the revered shrine of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, is actually a Shiva temple. As incidents of this nature have increased, the effectiveness of the Places of Worship Act, Introduced in 1991 to prevent the kind of communal flare-ups seen during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, has also come under question. Barkha Dutt speaks to, Sanjay Hegde, Ashwani Shah, and Zafar Sareshwala' Read more

'INDIA Block Falling Down?| Tavleen Singh & Neerja Chowdhury On Priyanka & Rahul Gandhi | Barkha Dutt'

'With 3 Gandhis in Parliament: What Does It Mean for Indian Democracy? In this episode of Bottomline With Barkha, Barkha Dutt takes on a critical question: With Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra now all playing active roles in Parliament, does this signify a deepening of dynastic politics in India? Or does it reflect a more nuanced evolution of political leadership in the Congress Party? Barkha Dutt speaks to 3 veteran journalists & authors, Neerja Chowdhury, Tavleen Singh and Sugata Srinivasraju. Together, they unpack the implications of the Gandhis' parliamentary presence on India's democracy, the Congress Party's trajectory, and the broader political discourse.Tune in for a thought-provoking analysis of one of India's most enduring political families and their role in shaping the nation's future.' Read more

'Mandir Under Masjids ? "Chandrachud Opened....." I Places of Worship in Supreme Court I Barkha Dutt'

'In a significant legal battle, the Supreme Court of India is hearing multiple petitions questioning the constitutionality of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This landmark legislation, which aims to preserve the religious character of places of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947, is being scrutinized for its impact on historical and communal disputes. A special bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Vishwanathan presides over the case, which could have far-reaching implications for India’s legal and social fabric. Watch this episode of 'Bottomline With Barkha' for expert analysis and an in-depth discussion on the topic.' Read more

'Hours after RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat warned against raking up new mandir masjid issues, UP CM Yogi Adityanath seemed to contradict the RSS with a fresh statement on the destruction of temples. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat had hit the headlines again, as he cautioned against raising new mandir vs masjid disputes across various sites, emphasising that India should exemplify how different faiths and ideologies can coexist harmoniously. He also warned that you dont become a Hindu leader by bringing these issues up. Who is Mohan Bhagwat's Peace Message Aimed At? Decoding the RSS - Modi equation after wins in Haryana & Maharashtra. Who will be BJP's next party president? Barkha Dutt speaks to Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, senior journalist & biographer of Narendra Modi' Read more

'"BJP Needs To Appropriate Ambedkar" I Rahul Gandhi FIR, RSS Chief's Warning I Adani | Barkha Dutt'

'The Winter Session of Parliament came to a close today, after a month marked by intense drama, sharp exchanges, and a series of controversies that captured national attention. Among the most contentious moments was the uproar triggered by Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which led to widespread protests and political fallout. Tensions escalated further when a violent altercation between BJP and Congress members outside the Parliament gate resulted in the hospitalization of two BJP MPs and an FIR being filed against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. As the political drama unfolded in Delhi, the unrest spread to Mumbai, where BJP workers vandalized a Congress party office, heightening the sense of political volatility. Amidst these turbulent events, Barkha Dutt speaks to Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, a senior journalist and author; Shruti Kapila, an author and professor at Cambridge; Hindol Sengupta, an author and historian; and Sandip Ghose, a political commentator, to unpack the complex dynamics of the ongoing crisis and provide their nuanced insights into the political landscape at this moment of high tension.' Read more