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West Asia On The Brink Of All-Out War?

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.

MoreOct 4, 2024 01:07 (IST)
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Iran Strikes Israel: All-Out War Clouds Over West Asia?

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.

MoreOct 3, 2024 00:17 (IST)
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Voting Ends In Phase 3 Of Jammu And Kashmir Polls

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.

MoreOct 2, 2024 02:47 (IST)
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The US Now Believes That Iran Is Preparing For A Ballistic Missile

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.

MoreOct 2, 2024 02:47 (IST)
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'Compete, Co-Exist, Confront': Army Chief Redraws Redline On China

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.

 

MoreOct 2, 2024 02:47 (IST)
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West Asia On Edge: All-Out War Imminent?

"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?

MoreSep 30, 2024 23:21 (IST)
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Spam & Scam: When Will We Get Relief From Unwanted Calls?

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.

MoreSep 30, 2024 22:29 (IST)
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Satraps Promote Family: Dynasty Over Party?

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.

MoreSep 29, 2024 21:54 (IST)
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Israel Claims End Of Hezbollah: Top Experts On NDTV

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

Sep 29, 2024 00:58 (IST)
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah In MUDA Mess: Can He Come Out Clean?

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 hurt Siddaramaiah and the Congress government in the state or if can he come out of the MUDA mess clean.

MoreSep 25, 2024 01:22 (IST)
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'Will Continue To Put Pressure On Hezbollah': Israeli Envoy To NDTV

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.

 

MoreSep 25, 2024 01:22 (IST)
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PM Modi Makes Pitch For World Peace, Sustainable Development At UN

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.

MoreSep 24, 2024 00:07 (IST)
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PM Modi In US: Mega Drone Deal Soon?

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.

MoreSep 24, 2024 00:07 (IST)
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Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Was There A Bid To Cover Up

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.

MoreSep 18, 2024 01:05 (IST)
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Didi Vs Kolkata Doctors: Finally, Meeting Ground

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 triggered these protests in the first place.

MoreSep 16, 2024 22:27 (IST)
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AAP Set For A Churn: Will Kejriwal's Gamble Pay Or Boomerang?

Less than 24 hours to go before Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi chief minister meets the Lieutenant Governor and resigns. Mr Kerjiwal's comes just days before he left jail after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in the liquor scam. Is Kejriwal's decision a political masterstroke or did he have no choice at all?

MoreSep 16, 2024 22:26 (IST)
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2nd Attempt On Trump's Life: What's Behind Repeated Security Failures?

A 58-year-old man, Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested by the police in the United States after he reportedly attempted to shoot Donald Trump. Apparently, in a 2023 interview, the man said that he planned to recruit soldiers from Afghanistan through Pakistan who would fight in Ukraine against Russian forces. He had an AK-47 rifle perched against a chain-link fest when he was detected. What was the motive and what are the political implications of Donald Trump being targeted with assassination bids twice during this election campaign?

MoreSep 16, 2024 22:26 (IST)
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Arvind Kejriwal's Resignation Bombshell: What Next For Delhi?

 Arvind Kejriwal's resignation has set in motion a chain of events that could turn the political landscape of Delhi upside down. What next for the capital? Watch a power-packed debate on Left, Right and Centre

 

MoreSep 16, 2024 01:09 (IST)
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Taj Mahal's Roof Is Leaking: Sign Of Monumental Neglect?

 The 7th wonder of the world is in jeopardy. The iconic Taj Mahal's dome has developed cracks, with water leaking from it. From climate change to pollution, modern advances have ravaged historical structures. On the Left, Right and Centre, we put the focus on India's monument preservation plan.

 

MoreSep 14, 2024 22:18 (IST)
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Mamata Banerjee Vs Protesting Doctors: Do Doctors Deserve This?

The back and forth between protesting doctors and the Bengal administration continues, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar College and Hospital in Kolkata. The doctors responded to an email from the administration, which said they will not accept an invitation to meet senior officials, until their demands are met. For starters, they want the entire meeting to be telecast and 30 doctors to attend. The state government said they want the situation to be resolved, but for that the doctors want an open mind. So, the standoff in West Bengal continues. In this edition of Left, Right and Centre, we look at the latest contours of the ongoing crisis in West Bengal.

MoreSep 12, 2024 01:27 (IST)
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