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'In a revealing and candid interview, Barkha Dutt sits down with KC Tyagi following his surprising resignation as the national spokesperson of Janata Dal United (JDU). Tyagi opens up about the internal turmoil within JDU, his decision to step down, and his views on the BJP's current strategies. The discussion delves deep into critical issues such as the ongoing Caste Census, the harrowing RG Kar rape and murder case, and the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict. Tyagi also shares his insights on India's political landscape and the global challenges that lie ahead. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation that covers both national and international issues with one of India's prominent political voices.' Read more

'Dr Kunal Sarkar, one of India's best known cardiac surgeons speaks to Barkha Dutt. In a new revelation, Sandip Ghosh, the ex-principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, had ordered renovation near the seminar hall, where a doctor was found raped and murdered, alleged Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Mazumdar on Thursday. Unprecedented Scenes are emerging from Kolkata where the entire city turned its lights off in solidarity with the victim of rape and murder at the RG Kar medical college. The postponement of the Supreme Court hearing has also lead to widespread anger on the streets. The Parents of the Victim joined the protests and made a number of grave allegations against the police and the disgraced principal of RG Kar, Sandip Ghosh, including saying the police offered money to them.. a charge denied by the police. Protesting doctors say the Kolkata police chief must resign. Barkha Dutt speaks to Dr Kunal Sarkar, one of Bengal's most eminent doctors and outspoken voices on the issue' Read more

'Two people lost their lives and ten others were injured in a series of firing and drone attacks by suspected Kuki insurgents in Manipur. According to police and state home department reports, this marks the first instance of weaponized drones being used to drop bombs on civilians in India. Kuki Groups who have an uneasy relationship with the Manipur police have denied the allegations.' Read more

'Dr Tapas Pramanik was on duty at the RG Kar Medical College on the night of the rape and murder of a young doctor. Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing in the case, he says several SOPs were not followed. These are his five questions' Read more

'A Netflix Series on the IC 814 Kandahar hijacking - which ended in hard core terrorists, including Masood Azhar, being released in exchange for the safety of the passengers on board, has created a major storm. The Modi government summoned the head of content at Netflix to express displeasure and disagreement. The series itself has started a huge debate over whether it captures the reality of the moment accurately. The names and depictions of the five terrorists who were involved in kidnapping the plane has also generated a lot of heated debate.' Read more

'Kishore Mahbubani, leading former diplomat from Singapore who was also President of the UN security council, has made a strong pitch for India at the United Nations Security Council as a permanent member. Arguing that United Kingdom should give up its place for India, Mahbubani, also the author of 'Living the Asian Century" asks - "What is so Great About Great Britain Now?'' Read more

'Actress and MP Kangana Ranaut has consistently stirred controversy with her bold remarks, from likening the farmers' protest to "Bangladesh-like anarchy" to her contentious views on the caste census. Barkha Dutt speaks to, Tavleen Singh, Columnist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Political Commentator Suparna Sharma, Journalist, film critic Tehseen Poonawalla, Political Analyst' Read more

'Amid a growing storm in the Malayalam Film Industry over sexual harassment and resignations by big stars like Mohanlal from film bodies; comes another big charge from veteran actor Radhika Sarathkumar. "Cameras were hidden in vanity vans to make nude videos of female actors' she revealed in this conversation with Barkha Dutt. Radhika's films in Kerala have mostly been with Mohanlal and Dileep said Mohanlal asked her if this happened on his film set. Dilieep has been accused in as sexual assault case by actor Bhavana Menon. This week Mohanlal and Mamooty, the two big stars of the industry broke their silence and called for investigations. But they have been critcized for showing no empathy for the victims and survivors.' Read more

'“It’s A Mockery!” | IC-814 Chief Cabin Crew Who Witnessed The Hijack Reacts To The Netflix Series' Read more

'A Netflix Series on the IC 814 Kandahar hijacking - which ended in hard core terrorists, including Masood Azhar, being released in exchange for the safety of the passengers on board, has created a major storm. The Modi government summoned the head of content at Netflix to express displeasure and disagreement. The series itself has started a huge debate over whether it captures the reality of the moment accurately. The names and depictions of the five terrorists who were involved in kidnapping the plane has also generated a lot of heated debate.' Read more

'In a new twist to the investigation into the rape and murder of a young doctor at the RG Kar medical college, some of the protesting doctors have alleged that a TMC student wing leader- Avik Dey- was present at the crime scene in the college seminar hall where the doctor's body was found after the rape and murder. Dey has denied it is him and the police had initially said he was a fingerprint expert. But the TMC Chhatra Parishad has suspended him pending investigation. Meanwhile, ahead of the Supreme Court's next hearing into the case, doctors have ramped up their protest in West Bengal. They say the resignation of the police commissioner is a basic demand they will not back off from.' Read more