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The Show Where MPs Debate: MPs From North Discuss Issues

Update on : Dec 21, 2024 23:09 (IST)

NDTV presents a platform where Members of Parliament debate pressing issues, sharing their perspectives on the challenges faced by the northern region of India. As parliamentary sessions face disruptions, this show highlights critical concerns, from governance to accountability, ensuring the people's voice remains heard amidst the chaos.

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Allu Arjun Arrested: Are Celebrities Soft Target?

Update on : Dec 14, 2024 00:29 (IST)

Superstar Allu Arjun was arrested and sent to jail in connection with the Sandhya theatre stampede case. While the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail, many celebrities and politicians have come out in support of the super star. On the Big Fight, we ask whose job is it to handle the fan frenzy? Are celebrities becoming soft target for the government?

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Can New MPs Break The Old Mould?

Update on : Nov 30, 2024 00:24 (IST)

NDTV's Nikunj Garg and Marya Shakil held a discussion with four first-time MPs who spoke about their ambitions as well as their expectations from the parliament. All MPs spoke about the need for the opposition and the govt coming to an understanding for the smooth functioning of parliament as constant disruptions were leading to the issues of the common man being neglect.

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Who Will Win 'Maha'Bharat?

Update on : Nov 22, 2024 23:47 (IST)

The counting to D-day in Maharashtra elections has neared an end. The stakes could not be higher than this for the regional satraps of Maharashtra like Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar. For Eknath Shinde and his predecessor Uddhav Thackery, it's a make-or-break election. For the two national parties the BJP and the Congress it's the road to political dominance. Watch The Big Fight on NDTV.

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Mahabharat: 288 Mini Battles

Update on : Nov 16, 2024 00:28 (IST)

The countdown to the Maharashtra polls has begun. With high voltage political drama, multiple factors and factions at play, this election will help answer who is the key player in Maharashtra. The Big Fight from Maharashtra's Vidhan Sabha.

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Trump's New World Order: What Will It Look Like?

Update on : Nov 9, 2024 00:41 (IST)

Will Trump's nationalism lead to increased global tensions or cooperation? How will his policies impact international trade and relations? The world watches with bated breath as the Trump administration begins to take shape. Would you like more information on Trump's policies or the implications of his presidency? Watch The Big Fight.

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How US Elections This Time Could Reshape America And The World

Update on : Nov 2, 2024 00:32 (IST)

The world's oldest democracy, the largest economy and the world's biggest military power is going to the polls. The United States will elect a new president in less than a week. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a fierce battle. It's considered one of the most significant elections in US history. This election polarizes the world as much as it does the US. Will Kamala Harris carry on in Joe Biden's footsteps with her conviction that in "these unsettled times, it is clear America cannot retreat?" Or will it be Donald Trump with his hope that "Americanism, not globalism" will lead the way?

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India-China Reset Ties: Will Dragon Walk The Talk?

Update on : Oct 26, 2024 00:57 (IST)

This week has seen a reset in India-China ties which were in the red since the Galwan clashes in 2020. First came the news of an agreement between the two sides to disengage at the key points on LAC in Ladakh. The two sides agreed on patrolling in their respective areas and go back to situation before 2020. Now the disengagement on LAC has begun and Army sources say that it will be complete by the month-end. But how far can India trust China, given the chequered history of India-China relations?

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India-Canada Crisis: Can Trudeau Deal With Diplomacy Sans Domestic Politics?

Update on : Oct 19, 2024 00:48 (IST)

In a startling admission during a public inquiry, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada had no "hard evidentiary proof" to support allegations linking Indian government agents to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. The diplomatic fallout between the two countries worsened when India expelled six Canadian diplomats following Trudeau's allegations. Will India and Canada find common ground, or will the diplomatic rift continue to widen? Can Trudeau separate domestic political considerations with diplomatic relationships? Watch 'The Big Fight'.

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No Reforms, No Relevance For UN?

Update on : Oct 5, 2024 01:18 (IST)

Does the United Nations still serve a purpose? Is the UN relevant or are its best days behind it? In a world beset by wars, humanitarian crises and other global problems, is the United Nations becoming incapable of ensuring multilateral responses? Watch The Big Fight

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Supreme Court Raps Delhi Air Quality Panel

Update on : Sep 28, 2024 01:09 (IST)

The Supreme Court has come down heavily on Delhi's air quality panel, saying that the body set up to control pollution in the NCR region has failed to serve its purpose. This comes after the Delhi government issued its Winter action plan to deal with the pollution that chokes the national capital every winter. Is Pollution Solution all in the air? We ask on The Big Fight.    

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'One Nation, One Election': Strengthening Democracy Or Weakening Federalism?

Update on : Sep 21, 2024 01:15 (IST)

The BJP-led Centre has approved the Kovind report on One Nation One Election. While the opposition calls it a compromise on democracy, the panel says that it has called for a legally sustainable way to re-align existing electoral cycles. On Big Fight we discuss whether this strengthens Democracy and weakens Federalism.