Vineet Bhalla

Vineet Bhalla, legal reporter at The Indian Express, outlines a Karnataka court petition by Sri Lankan judge A.H.M.D. Nawaz seeking removal of online articles. Brendan Dabhi, industry reporter, covers how West Asia tensions are choking propane and natural gas supplies and threatening Gujarat’s Morbi ceramic cluster. They also discuss fuel-switching challenges, local shutdowns, and short-term import responses.

Liz Mathew, Deputy Editor covering the BJP, explains political fallout in Bihar after Nitish Kumar's move to the Rajya Sabha. Shashank Bhargava, reporter/producer, adds on-the-ground context about the surprising transition and succession puzzles. Vineet Bhalla, legal journalist, outlines a Supreme Court petition spotlighting a disability law gap affecting acid ingestion survivors. The conversation also covers the death of an Indian student in Canada.

Ravi Dutta Mishra, a journalist and trade analyst, dives into how Indian exporters are navigating new markets amidst US tariffs, revealing which sectors are thriving and which are struggling. He highlights shifts in trade alliances with countries like the UAE and Germany. Vineet Bhalla, a law writer, sheds light on the challenges plaguing India’s juvenile justice system, discussing structural deficits and the lack of resources that affect children's welfare. The conversation also touches on the disruptions faced by IndiGo, tracing them back to crew shortages and operational strains.

Vineet Bhalla, a legal journalist from The Indian Express, dives into the BCCI's Supreme Court push to criminalize match-fixing amid concerns over India's cricket integrity. He explores past scandals and the legal void that remains. Amrita Nayak Dutta, a defence reporter, discusses security lessons from Operation Sindhu, highlighting the need for enhanced air defence radars to combat drone incursions. She details the military's procurement plans for sophisticated radars to bolster detection and response capabilities against future threats.

Joining the conversation are Vineet Bhalla and Deeptiman Tiwary from The Indian Express. Vineet discusses the Supreme Court's reevaluation of a Right to Education exemption for minority institutions, raising concerns about educational access. Deeptiman dives into the dramatic saga of fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, detailing his arrest in Belgium and India's efforts for extradition. Lastly, they explore the implications of a nationwide Special Intensive Revision plan by the Election Commission, aiming to improve electoral processes across India.