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First, we speak to The Indian Express' Pragynesh about the alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old at Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park, the security gaps across the Capital's green spaces, and why restricting women's access cannot substitute for making public places safer.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Vikas Pathak about the renewed debate over dividing Uttar Pradesh into four states, how such a reorganisation would work, and why it may not suit the BJP politically. (17:00)And in the end, we look at a Supreme Court petition questioning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's decision-making and seeking to invalidate the nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. (25:50)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The BIG UTTAR PRADESH OPINION POLL - SP v BJP or SP v INC | ECI & CJP 2.0 | Dhirendra Pundir

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is facing intensified criticism from opposition parties over the Election Commission's handling of electoral-roll revisions and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Opposition leaders have alleged that the Election Commission's actions could benefit the ruling BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and have demanded Kumar's resignation or removal. Congress-led protests have now spread across several states, with demonstrations reported on September 25–26. The controversy has also been fuelled by reports of differences within the three-member Election Commission. Opposition parties have highlighted objections reportedly raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi over certain decisions connected with the electoral-roll process. The Election Commission, however, has maintained that these were internal observations and that decisions were taken through the Commission's institutional process. So, what are the allegations against Gyanesh Kumar? What does the SIR controversy actually involve? And why have opposition parties escalated their campaign against the Election Commission? In this episode of IPS, we examine the allegations, the reported internal differences within the ECI, the opposition protests and the Election Commission's response.

Listen to current week's news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes.This week: Sri Lankan families welcome Easter attack verdicts, South Korean bishops demand an end to capital punishment, and Indonesian farmers celebrate a landmark agrarian reform law backed by the Church. Tune in and subscribe free to listen.Filed by UCA News reporters, presented by Joe Mathews, Cover photo by AFP, background score by Andre Louis, edited and produced by Binu Alex for Union of Catholic Asian News. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews For Commentaries about Global Church, visit www.globalcatholic.com

This week on Hafta, Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande and Rinchen Norbu are joined by Anupam Manur, Professor of Economics at the Takshashila Institution, and Mihira Sood, Supreme Court lawyer specialising in women's rights.The panel opens the discussion by examining the government's decision to introduce a 0.4% fee on UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000, asking what the move means for a payment system that has become central to everyday transactions in India.Anupam Manur acknowledges that UPI generates wider economic benefits, but argues that the current model also creates a problem: who ultimately bears the cost of running the system? He explains that the cost of operating UPI is substantial, while the government subsidises only a portion of it.Manur says, “When UPI came about, India was miles ahead of the world in some sense. It was truly revolutionary.” But he argues that the costs leave new entrants with insufficient incentive, which has affected private-sector innovation. “Private players are just not incentivized to innovate.”The discussion then moves from the economics of UPI to the politics of its messaging. Abhinandan argues that the government has often reduced complicated policy questions to easily marketable slogans: “I think the problem is, like many things that Mr. Modi does ever since he's come, let's count his slogans. He's a fantastic ad man.”The panel then turns to the BJP's push for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).Mihira offers a qualified position. She makes clear that she supports the idea of a UCC in principle, particularly as a route towards greater equality.But she distinguishes that principle from the particular version being discussed. She says, “What I have a problem with is this particular type of Uniform Civil Code because it is not based in secularism and it is not based in feminism.”Rinchen questions whether we should even call this a ‘uniform civil code', given the carve-outs that exist for Scheduled Tribes in states like Uttarakhand, where the BJP has implemented its version of it.He also argues that the focus on polygamy in the UCC debate distracts from the larger issue of inheritance rights for women. “This whole bigamy, this whole polygamy thing is a red herring, it's overstated,” he adds, while Mihira breaks down the real legal questions surrounding inheritance if the BJP actually cared about women's rights.Timecodes00:00:00 – Introduction00:07:03 – Headlines00:12:01 – MDR on UPI 00:44:03 – Anupam's Recommendations00:48:32 – Manisha on Brazil politics 00:55:32 – UCC 01:25:52 – Mihira's Recommendations01:28:32 – Letters01:46:08 – Recommendations Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters.Produced by Amit Pandey with production assistance from Saurav Kr. Ranjan & Sound by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musim Factor Shocker: Rajasthan Local Elections से खड़ा हुआ नया सिरदर्द | AIMIM, Cong In Tizzy, BJP

Listen to current week's news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes.This week, rights advocates challenge governments in China, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, religious leaders in Korea, India, and Pakistan defend their communities, as Asia unites for disaster relief and peace. Tune in and subscribe free to listen.Filed by UCA News reporters, presented by Joe Mathews, Cover photo by AFP, background score by Andre Louis, edited and produced by Binu Alex for Union of Catholic Asian News. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews For Commentaries about Global Church, visit www.globalcatholic.com

Why is BJP fuming over Vijay-themed Ganpati idols in Tamil Nadu? Read more on Shweta Tripathi' report here: https://theprint.in/politics/bjp-fumes-over-vijay-themed-ganpati-idols-in-tamil-nadu-calls-them-insult-to-hindu-sentiment/3044279/

Rajasthan Election Result SHOCKER for BJP? | SC/ST | Suvendhu, Yogi, Akhilesh | Harsh Kumar

Trump's attacks on BRICS have backfired, forcing China, India, and Russia closer together. The Global South-led organization held a summit in New Delhi, where leaders discussed plans to challenge the US dollar system, by connecting new payment systems using local currencies. Ben Norton explains. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feQmxuMB2xw Topics 0:00 Rise of BRICS 1:04 BRICS summit in New Delhi 2:52 China and India improve relations 5:10 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) 7:28 BRICS challenges US dollar system 9:32 Local currency payment systems 14:13 Debates about replacing US dollar 16:19 Central banks stockpile gold 17:43 Gold overtakes US Treasuries in reserves 18:40 Trump threatens BRICS 19:10 Trump's aggression against India 20:29 US strategy to recruit India against China 23:28 Modi, BJP, and Congress 25:41 US attacks on BRICS backfire 27:18 India-Russia relations 29:40 BRICS+: 10 members and 10 partners 30:28 BRICS: 56% of world population 30:51 BRICS: 44% of global GDP 31:56 BRICS overtakes G7 in economy 33:21 Indonesia's PM Prabowo 33:55 Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed 34:35 Vietnam participates in BRICS summit 35:52 Malaysia's PM Anwar supports Iran 37:20 India balances between Iran and Israel 38:27 Internal conflict: UAE attacks Iran 39:43 BRICS agrees to joint statement 40:46 Reform of UN Security Council 42:32 US unilateralism strengthens BRICS 43:12 Outro

The debate over reservation is intensifying, with protests and political reactions adding another layer to the electoral battle in Uttar Pradesh. Could growing caste and reservation-related tensions create a challenge for the BJP ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections? At the same time, the ongoing Iran–US war continues to have major geopolitical and economic consequences. With the conflict entering a prolonged phase, questions are being raised over America's strategy, Iran's resistance and the wider impact on global energy and politics. In this episode of IPS Comment Show, we discuss the reservation debate, BJP's electoral challenges in Uttar Pradesh, and the latest developments in the Iran–US conflict.

Listen to current week's news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule of around 10 to 15 minutes.A Philippine ferry burns, an Ahmadi leader is murdered, Papuan rights workers face firebombs, a Chinese lawyer flees, Rome appoints a bishop, and UNESCO considers Japan's historic onsen bathing culture. Tune in to listen.Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, presented by Joe Mathews, Cover photo by AFP, background score by Andre Louis, edited and produced by Binu Alex for Union of Catholic Asian News. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn X Follow Or connect through DM at : x.com/ucanewsTo view Video features please visit https://www.youtube.com/@ucanews For Commentaries about Global Church, visit www.globalcatholic.com

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar Gupta discuss the BJP's real failures since it came to power in 2014. Beyond the noise of imaginary social media caste and Gen Z battles, the real problems that plague India remain. Those issues are urban infrastructure and overall quality of life in India, along with the giant mismatch between the overarching rural representation in the Indian parliament. Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ Website: https://politypolicy.com/ Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByType Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByFunction Tool: https://politypolicy.com/StateFiscalMatrix Tool: https://politypolicy.com/StateFiscalHeadToHead #cockroachjantaparty #socialmedia #genz #reservations #urbanreforms #delimitation #pollution ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

In this video, we bring you the latest political and governance updates from Tamil Nadu and across India, including the ruling alliance meeting and the Chief Minister's foreign visit, upcoming by-elections and candidate announcements, AIADMK seeking BJP support, Edappadi K. Palaniswami's confidence, and Seeman's Naam Tamilar Katchi plans. We also cover key developments from the Tamil Nadu Assembly, including the adjournment of the session, statements by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and leaders from DMK, TVK, AIADMK, BJP, CPM and AMMK, committee appointments, and the Governor's remarks. Other major updates include the transfer of 27 IAS officers, bus and auto fare hikes, the delay in the Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram scheme, opposition to the proposed Secretariat at Pattinapakkam, recommendations on toddy tapping, the Thoothukudi shipbuilding project, India's ageing population, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's review of ministers' performance. Watch the full video for all the latest political and current affairs updates.

Fixed Match Between CJP & BJP? | Delhi Police | Hindus Hit Back | Hanuman Ansh | Abhishek Tiwari

The discussion opens with Abhinandan Sekhri talking about the flood of commentary around India's quarterly GDP figures over the past two days. Much of it, he says, is “just completely wrong” – although still a healthier public debate than recent controversies over food or language politics. He calls it a small win for Indian media, even if the conversation isn't always well-informed.Vivek Kaul addresses ex-finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg's viral ‘2.5% quarterly GDP growth rate' claim, saying Garg “did what the BJP has been doing to us all these years.” “He made a quick point, he made a simplistic point, which was wrong,” Vivek says, adding that by the time fact-checkers responded, the claim had already spread widely. He then turns to the GDP methodology shift from a 2011–12 base year to 2022–23, a recalibration meant to reflect changes in the economy's structure. He notes that private consumption, recalculated under the new method, has been revised downward by close to $1 trillion over four years – a correction he says went largely unreported by business media.Puja Mehra builds on this, explaining that GDP estimates depend heavily on the data sources and proxies used, particularly for India's large informal economy, which lacks reliable direct data. “GDP, you get to define what GDP is and then measure it in the way you have defined it,” she says, pushing back on the common misconception that GDP should behave like a fixed, universal measurement, “unlike weighing one kilogram of fruit”.Subscribe to watch the full conversation.Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters.Produced by Amit Pandey with production assistance from Hassan. Sound by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BJP's core vote bank is furious and looking for answers over Ethanol Blended Fuel. While EBP may be a great idea, it needed 3-4 years of preparation. Now, we have a sugar shortage and surging prices with the festive season upon us. To top it off, we're bleeding foreign exchange. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta:

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Udit Misra about the controversy surrounding India's latest GDP figures, how the reported 7.8% real growth was calculated, and whether former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg's criticism of the data is justified.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about an investigation that found BJP booth-level agents seeking the deletion of voters from electoral rolls in Jharkhand's Godda district, many of them Muslims and migrant workers, and the concerns this has raised during the revision exercise.And in the end, we look at the month-long strike by sanitation workers in Haryana, why regularisation remains the central point of disagreement, and how the agitation has become politically sensitive for the BJP because of the workforce's links to the Valmiki community.Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The RSS does not contest elections. So where does its influence over Indian politics and society actually come from? In this focused Bharatvaarta conversation, Roshan Cariappa speaks with Sachin Nandha about the organisation, ideology and structure of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) - and its relationship with the BJP, Narendra Modi and the larger Sangh Parivar. What makes the RSS so influential despite not being a political party? Why does the organisation place such importance on the shakha? Is the BJP an instrument of the RSS, or does it operate independently? And how should we understand the relationship between the RSS, the BJP and the Indian state? Sachin Nandha offers a different framework for looking at these questions - from the distinction between the Rashtra and the Rajya to the way the RSS's influence extends beyond electoral politics. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (00:00) – How Does the RSS Have So Much Power? (03:36) – What Is the RSS Really Designed to Do? (06:00) – Why the RSS Starts and Ends With the Shakha (10:00) – Rashtra vs Rajya: What Is the RSS Really Trying to Change? (13:00) – Why the RSS Doesn't Actually Care About the BJP (15:00) – Can the Rashtra Discipline the Rajya? (18:00) – How Does the RSS Influence the BJP? (20:00) – Is the BJP Really Independent of the RSS? (21:00) – The RSS as the BJP's “Great Grandmother” (22:00) – What Is the Relationship Between Modi and the RSS? (24:00) – Who Has More Power: RSS or BJP? (26:00) – Is the RSS–BJP Conflict Real or a “Circus Act”?

For over a decade, Narendra Modi and the BJP have attacked Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy, but has Modi overlooked the one institution Nehru helped strengthen: the Indian Parliament? From question hour and opposition space to the functioning of parliamentary democracy, this video examines how Parliament has changed under the Modi government and why the absence of the Prime Minister and Home Minister during the Monsoon Session matters.

Daily headlines show the headwinds the BJP ad the Modi govt. are facing. They have chosen to double down on performative nationalism and communal binary. This approach is problematic on at least three counts, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/3-things-wrong-bjp-vande-mataram-politics/3023070/

On Arun Jaitley's death anniversary, Shekhar Gupta recalls the most inspirational side of the former Finance Minister's personal life. In this edition of #FirstPersonSecondDraft, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief reminisces about his meetings with Arun Jaitley, and the BJP leader's courageous fight against cancer.----more----Read the text version here: https://theprint.in/opinion/not-another-my-friend-arun-jaitley-obit-courage-cancer-a-big-heart-and-some-sd-burman/281620/

This week, the Hafta panel discussed the BJP's push to expand its presence on Instagram, a shift Manisha Pande linked to the party being caught off guard by the memes and reels that emerged from the CJP protests.Anurag Minus Verma argued the BJP's problem isn't taking Instagram seriously – it's that its content is unsuited to the platform. Right-wing pages, he said, largely cycle through three or four genres: doxing, threats, punching-down humour and “catching hypocrisy”. “These things have a shelf life because these things are not cool,” he said, adding that Instagram runs on a post-irony aesthetic that demands ideological looseness rather than stiffness, something he argued right-wingers struggle with.Abhinandan Sekhri connected this to Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death, suggesting being famous for sheer stupidity, as with Ravi Kishan's viral moments, now functions as its own currency.Manisha argued that trolling, which works on X (formerly Twitter), doesn't quite translate to Instagram because the latter is a visual, face-based medium, where putting a face to a thought requires courage in a way anonymous text does not. She also said the BJP's messaging remains stuck in a 2014 register, still invoking “urban Naxals” and Umar Khalid, and contrasted this with a Rajasthan schoolchild's viral video on poor school infrastructure, arguing that dismissing such concerns as “dimaagi Naxal” sidesteps the real issue of young people demanding better education.Subscribe to watch the full discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post CJP, aftershocks still being felt in BJP ecosystem. Changing of IT team, flip flops from ideologues & general panic. Meanwhile CJP's new initiative weaponizes camera vigilantism. But if you have too much anxiety from all this, don't worry. Just get 'high' like our pilots!For an extra show (more intimate, unfiltered) & access to monthly zoom meeting of the Buffalo herd, do consider taking the paid tier membership. Links below:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BuffaloIntellectualYouTube (via 'Join' option): https://www.youtube.com/@BuffaloIntellectual

Both the BJP and the Opposition are both unenthusiastic about the caste census now. They are reacting like a batsman who has committed himself to the front foot on a swinging pitch in overcast political conditions, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect. ----more---- Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/who-wants-caste-census/3016863/

India's ruling party, the BJP, realizes it has a problem reaching young voters. Last month, youth-led protests, sparked by education policy and high unemployment, shook the political establishment. The Gen Z protest leaders started the “cockroach” political movement, so-named after an official disparagingly compared unemployed youth to “cockroaches.” So now the ruling party is revamping it's communications strategy. But even as they hope to woo young voters, police are arresting protest organizers on public order charges. We go to Mumbai to see the BJP's charm and punishment campaign with the younger generation.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Pratip Acharya about the deadly landslide in Mumbai's Kurla, why repeated warnings about the vulnerable hillside went unaddressed, and what the tragedy reveals about the city's failure to mitigate known landslide risks.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Sujit Bisoyi about the steady erosion of Odisha's coastline, the districts most severely affected, and what the shrinking shoreline means for coastal communities and their livelihoods. (12:20)And in the end, we look at the BJP's major organisational reshuffle, including Smriti Irani's return to the central leadership, Amit Malviya's removal as social media convener, and the party's attempt to give greater prominence to women and younger leaders. (20:15)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Vande Matram Action on Sonia? | BJP's New Team Explained | CJP 2.0 | Yogi on Fire | Dhirendra Pundir

In this episode, you'll discover:Has India really delivered on the 2014 promise? The BJP's case for poverty reduction, infrastructure, digital payments and welfare, and the opposition's counter using unemployment, savings and rural wage data.Why India's demographic dividend could become a demographic disaster if the country doesn't create enough productive jobs before the population starts ageing.The uncomfortable education problem: More IITs, AIIMS, MBBS seats and higher-education enrolment, but are Indian students actually becoming employable?Why paper leaks and police brutality expose a bigger question: Is the government reacting quickly enough, or should a government of 12 years have built systems that prevent these failures altogether?The manufacturing paradox: India has attracted investment, expanded infrastructure and entered sectors like semiconductors, so why hasn't manufacturing's share of GDP reached the target set in 2014?Can India really de-risk itself from global shocks? From the Russia-Ukraine war to Middle East disruptions, how vulnerable is India's growth model to events outside its control?The biggest debate of all: When two sides can produce a statistic to counter almost every statistic, how do we actually measure whether a country is progressing?This isn't a debate about whether the BJP has done everything right or everything wrong.It's a debate about a much harder question:After 12 years in power, what should India's benchmark for success actually be?Watch the full debate and decide for yourself who made the stronger case for India's future.Chapters -Evaluating the BJP governance record after 12 years in power. Understand the current political climate and actual performance metrics.This video provides a critical look at the long-term impact of 12 years of BJP leadership in India. If you are following Indian political analysis, this breakdown examines whether the ruling party is still in its honeymoon phase or if it has entered a new stage of governance maturity.We assess the trajectory of the current administration by moving beyond standard narratives. By focusing on the 12 years of BJP tenure, we clarify the shift from initial promises to current government performance. This session is designed for anyone seeking an objective perspective on modern Indian political evaluation.Subscribe for weekly political analysis breakdowns, and comment below on which policy area you want us to cover next.00:00- 12 Years of BJP: Progress or Propaganda5:21 - Opening speech: BJP Spokesperson9:10 - Opening Speech: Opposition Spokesperson12:05 - Is the BJP open to criticism?15:08 - Is the Police Brutality Real or not?29:42 - Is India failing its students?29:46 - Is India Failing its Students?36:09 - Is India Facing a Job Crisis!37:18 - Is Government Education System Failing?42:57 - Can India become Rich before it becomes Old45:30 - Is "Make in India" Failing47:02 - Do Global Supply Shock Justify Manufacturing Slowdown53:14 - Is Indian infrastructure getting worse or better?01:05:13 - India's Shocking doctor shortage crisis01:12:00 - Why is the trade decifict increasing?01:16:28 - Closing speech

BJP has announced its new team under party chief Nitin Nabin. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been made the party's treasurer, while Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav have made a comeback to the team. Amit Malviya has been replaced by Deepak Mhaskey as BJP's IT Cell Chief. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at BJP's new team, the big comebacks, key inclusions & who's out. #CutTheClutter Episode 1883 also details the message behind BJP's new team.----more----

Parliament में खूब उठा पटक - Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, BJP, Congess सब भिड़े

On Independence Day week, why not look back at some highlights and lowlights of the last 79 years? Pranay Kotasthane and Raghu S Jaitley join Amit Varma in episode 450 of The Seen and the Unseen, and each of them presents his list. You will find hope and despair, celebration and lament, multitudes. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Pranay Kotasthane on Twitter, LinkedIn, Amazon and the Takshashila Institution. 2. Anticipating the Unintended — Pranay Kotasthane and Raghu S Jaitley's newsletter. 3. Puliyabaazi — Pranay Kotasthane's podcast (with Saurabh Chandra & Khyati Pathak). 4. The Long Road From Neeyat to Neeti — Episode 313 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Pranay Kotasthane & Raghu S Jaitley). 5. Caste and the Census -- Episode 417 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Pranay Kotasthane & Raghu S Jaitley). 6. Pranay Kotasthane Talks Public Policy — Episode 233 of The Seen and the Unseen. 7. Raghu Sanjaylal Jaitley's Father's Scooter — Episode 214 of The Seen and the Unseen. 8. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen w Pranay Kotasthane: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. 9. Clerk -- Manoj Kumar. 10. Mile Sur Mera Tumhara. 11. AiyyoShraddha on Mile Sur Mera Tumhara. 12. A Life in Indian Politics — Episode 149 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Jayaprakash Narayan). 13. Ek Chidiya, Anek Chidiya. 14. The Sporting Spirit -- George Orwell. 15. War Minus The Shooting -- Mike Marqusee. 16. India vs Pakistan, Final at Sharjah, Apr 18 1986. 17. The Soccer War -- Ryszard Kapuscinski. 18. History of European Morals — WEH Lecky. 19. Omkara -- Vishal Bhardwaj. 20. Gol Maal -- Hrishikesh Mukherjee. 21. The Shirur Mutt case. 22. Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity — Manu Pillai. 23. Planning Democracy — Nikhil Menon. 24. The History of the Planning Commission — Episode 306 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Nikhil Menon). 25. Abby Philips Fights for Science and Medicine — Episode 310 of The Seen and the Unseen. 26. Aankhen To Kholo Swami. 27. Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government Is Holding Indians Back — Subhashish Bhadra. 28. Subhashish Bhadra on Our Dysfunctional State — Episode 333 of The Seen and the Unseen. 29. India's Greatest Civil Servant — Episode 167 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Narayani Basu). 30. The Reformers -- Episode 28 of Everything is Everything. 31. Scam 1992 -- Hansal Mehta. 32. Backrooms -- Kane Parsons. 33. Pather Panchali — Satyajit Ray. 34. Court — Chaitanya Tamhane. 35. Scenes From a Situationship -- Vaibhav Munjal. 36. Amit Varma's post on the film. 37. 1000 True Fans — Kevin Kelly. 38. The River -- Jean Renoir. 39. Apur Sansar -- Satyajit Ray. 40. Days & Night In The Forest — Sunil Gangopadhyay. 41. Aranyer Din Ratri — Satyajit Ray. 42. Synecdoche, New York -- Charlie Kaufman. 43. A Sixth Of Humanity -- Devesh Kapur and Arvind Subramanian. 44. Assembling India's Constitution -- Rohit De and Ornit Shani. 45. Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala. 46. Shruti Rajagopalan's YouTube talk on constitutional amendments. 47. Emergency Chronicles — Gyan Prakash. 48. Gyan Prakash on the Emergency — Episode 103 of The Seen and the Unseen. 49. Sixteen Stormy Days — Tripurdaman Singh. 50. The First Assault on Our Constitution — Episode 194 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Tripurdaman Singh). 51. Nehru: The Debates that Defined India — Tripurdaman Singh and Adeel Hussain. 52. Nehru's Debates — Episode 262 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Tripurdaman Singh and Adeel Hussain). 53. The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom — David Boaz. 54. Saat Hindustani -- KA Abbas. 55. Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani -- V Shantaram. 56. Awaara and Shree 420. 57. Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein -- KA Abbas. 58. Faslah -- KA Abbas. 59. The 42nd Amendment. 60. What These Labels Mean — Episode 107 of Everything is Everything. 61. Our Population Is Our Greatest Asset -- Episode 20 of Everything is Everything. 62. Shruti Rajagopalan Dives Into Delimitation — Episode 336 of The Seen and the Unseen. 63. The Right to Property — Episode 26 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan). 64. The Tamilian Gentleman Who Took on the World — Amit Varma. 65. The Life and Times of Chess -- Episode 52 of Everything is Everything. 66. Life Lessons From Chess in 2024 -- Episode 81 of Everything is Everything. 67. The Anti-Defection Law — Episode 13 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Barun Mitra). 68. Our Parliament and Our Democracy — Episode 253 of The Seen and the Unseen (w MR Madhavan). 69. Speech to the Electors of Bristol -- Edmund Burke. 70. The Baptist, the Bootlegger and the Dead Man Walking -- Amit Varma on Lal Bihari Mritak. 71. The Trial -- Franz Kafka. 72. Exit, Voice, and Loyalty — Albert O Hirschman. 73. Genocide -- Anthony Mascarenhas. 74. The Geopolitics of the Bangladesh War — Episode 113 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Srinath Raghavan). 75. 1971: A Global History of the Creation of Bangladesh -- Srinath Raghavan. 76. The 1991 Project. 77. Backstage — Montek Singh Ahluwalia. 78. The Life and Times of Montek Singh Ahluwalia — Episode 285 of The Seen and the Unseen. 79. Zanjeer and Deewar. 80. Affirmative Action Around the World: An Empirical Study — Thomas Sowell. 81. Caste, Capitalism and Chandra Bhan Prasad — Episode 296 of The Seen and the Unseen. 82. How the BJP wins: Inside India's Greatest Election Machine — Prashant Jha. 83. The BJP's Magic Formula — Episode 45 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Prashant Jha). 84. Narendra Modi takes a Great Leap Backwards — Amit Varma on Demonetization. 85. The Skeptical Environmentalist — Bjorn Lomborg. Amit Varma, Shruti Rajagopalan and Pranay Kotasthane have just started a new YouTube Show called Watching the Wheels. You must watch it. You must! You simply must!! It's mast!!! Amit Varma runs a course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. And have you read Amit's newsletter? It's madly active right now! Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: 'Small Doors' by Simahina.

Over the past 6 months the Cockroaches Junta Party has taken India by storm, challenging the rule of Modi's BJP in response to its failures in how it runs the Medical exams.What do those in the West not know about this movement, and what does it have to teach about change? How does it compare to other movements like Gen Z and Arab Spring, and how does it interconnect what it fights for with how it fights.Samuel and Amanda "digest" some of these questions as they admire and seek to draw lessons from this radically successful movement.======For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more about Samuel:Personal site: https://www.samuelmchu.comThe Campaign for Hong Kong: https://www.thecampaignforhongkong.orgDemocracy in Flight: https://www.democracyinflight.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmchuTwitter/X: https://x.com/samuelmchuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelmchuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelmchuFor more about Amanda:Personal site: https://amandatattersall.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“This movement was by young people who had hardly anything to lose. We had no fear and that's what spread across the country and today people are raising their voices. This time it stopped at the education ministry, but if this continues, I think the younger generation may not stop at just education.” Rajini Vaidyanathan speaks to Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose 26-day hunger strike made him a central figure in youth-led protests over leaked exam papers. The anger about leaks broadened into frustration over limited opportunities for young people, and the demonstrations became one of the biggest public displays of dissent against Narendra Modi's BJP government. Sonam ended his fast after receiving assurances on education reform. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan later resigned, one of the key demands from the protestors. He explains his belief that non-violent protest can influence those in power, the physical risk you take if you stage a hunger strike, and why the movement may not stop at education. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and author Maggie O'Farrell. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Rajini Vaidyanathan Producer: Osman Iqbal Editors: Farhana Haider and Damon Rose(Image: Sonam Wangchuk. Credit: Getty)

"There was a little bit of Manmohan Singh at the Jantar Mantar youth protests that brought down a Union minister last month. It was undoubtedly the most significant challenge the BJP-led government has faced in years. The former Prime Minister was there in the repeated chants of “bure din waapis do”, a taunt at Narendra Modi's much-vaunted promises of “achhe din. Watching Manmohan Singh's last press conference as PM, where he answered 62 unscripted questions from 100 journalists, is an exercise in realising how far India's political culture has shifted," says ThePrint Columnist Karanjeet Kaur:----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-manmohan-singh-jantar-mantar-cjp-coal-scam/3004796/

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about NOTTO's new real-time portal and mobile application for organ transplants, how it will create a nationwide waiting list and match donors with recipients, and the challenges it may face.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Santosh Singh about Prashant Kishor's victory in the Bankipur bypoll, how he breached one of the BJP's safest urban strongholds, and what the result could mean for Bihar's politics. (14:55)And in the end, we examine how the expansion of India's rape law in 2013 became central to the prosecution and conviction of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, who has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. (21:40)Hosted by Ichha Sharma Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

BJP is relying too much on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress. It's ignoring lessons from India's political history, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/prashant-kishor-bankipur-bypoll-bihar-modi-shah-bjp/3004334/

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Mihir Vasavda about the recent change in the jersey colour for the Indian men's and women's Hockey teams. He discusses the new colour, what Hockey India and the teams said about it, and the negative response it is receiving. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a new drug that can potentially help fight cervical cancer. The medication, SHetA2, is still in the early stages of development. She shares details about it, how it will work ,and when it will be available for purchase. (11:05)Lastly, we discuss Prashant Kishor's victory in Bihar's Bankipur bypoll which ended the BJP's three-decade-long hold over the constituency. (19:24)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Prashant Kishor ended 31-year BJP reign in Bankipur, sealing a stunning victory in the Bihar constituency. #CutTheClutter Episode 1873 looks at the implications of Prashant Kishor's victory in Bankipur. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains what it says about Bihar & national politics, and why it is unlikely to have an influence on 2026 UP elections.

BJP in Offensive Mode: FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi for Hurting Hindu Sentiments | Sanjay Dixit

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a ruling given by the Delhi High Court regarding copyrights and AI in India. The case was filed by news agency ANI which accused OpenAI of using its copyrighted material to train ChatGPT. She talks about the ruling, what it means for creators and what can be expected going forward.Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about India becoming the third country in the world, to successfully place satellites into orbit using a rocket developed by a private company. She talks about Mission Aagman and Vikram-1, India's first privately developed launch vehicle. (15:43)Lastly, we talk about the Cockroach Janta Party questioning the government regarding the cases filed against the protesters in Delhi and other BJP-ruled states. (27:40)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

John speaks to Dillip Menon, Chair in Indian Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand and Director of the Centre for Indian Studies in Africa, about India's youth-led Cockroach movement, the political fallout from nationwide student protests, and what it reveals about the country's changing political landscape. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nejsou skutečnou politickou stranou, přesto se jim za pouhých pět týdnů, co trvaly jejich protesty, podařilo dostat indickou vládu pod tlak, o jakém se tamní opozici posledních dvanáct let, co je u moci Naréndra Módí a jeho Indická lidová strana (BJP), může jen zdát. Výsledkem je o víkendu oznámená rezignace ministra školství. Uzavírá se tím příběh zdánlivě recesistické Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), tedy Švábí lidové strany, nebo je to jen začátek jiného příběhu o postupném konci Módího mocenské hegemonie? Host: Jiří Krejčík - politolog, indolog z Katedry asijských studií Metropolitní univerzity Praha a Oddělení politické filosofie a výzkumu globalizace na Filosofickém ústavu Akademie věd ČR Článek a další informace najdete na webu Seznam Zprávy Podcast 5:59 vystoupí živě na Letní podcastové scéně! Přijďte ve středu 29. července do Trojského pivovaru v Praze na živé natáčení podcastu, ve kterém se vrátíme k sérii Směr Fico. O týden později dostane na podcastové scéně prostor náš spin-off MDŽ. Více informací a lístky k prodeji najdete na www.letnipodcastovascena.cz. Sledujte nás na sociálních sítích X, Instagram, Threads nebo Bluesky. Náměty a připomínky nám můžete psát na e-mail zaminutusest@sz.cz

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta and Kushan Mitra about the dramatic end of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, when Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. The cockroaches have won! But is this the end of the BJP? What is the future of education reforms in India? Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Twitter: @kushanmitra Articles: https://theprint.in/author/kushan-mitra/ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ #cockroachjantaparty #socialmedia #genz ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

Parliament Monsoon Session, scheduled to begin on Monday may affirm India's evolution into a one-party state. There's a flip side — it will also open up the possibility for a second party to rise, if it could sweep up the detritus of the vote banks of regional parties the BJP is currently decimating or subsuming. This incredible win for the BJP will, ironically, also open up the space needed for the Congress to rediscover its mojo as the BJP's only pan-national challenger. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's NationalInterest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/bjp-modi-shah-congress-rahul-gandhi-opposition/2989510/

ThePrintPod: ED arrests BJP office-bearer & ex-MLA's son in Mahadev betting case—‘Rs 1,200 crore routed via hawala'

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Purnima Sah about Maharashtra FDA's warning over skin-lightening creams found to contain dangerously high levels of mercury and lead, why these toxic ingredients continue to be used, and what consumers should watch out for.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about Icodec, the world's first once-a-week insulin shot, recently launched in India, and what it could mean for diabetes treatment by reducing the burden of daily injections for many patients. (13:35)And in the end, we look at a video from Melbourne that has drawn attention to tensions within the Indian diaspora after a purported confrontation between pro-Khalistan protesters and a BJP supporter during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia. (24:35)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

BJP is Few Seats Short RS Majority | CJP Protest हद से ज्यादा लंबी होगई | Yogi | Abhishek Tiwari

Aughie and Nia discuss the Supreme Court decisions in Watson v RNC, National Republican Senatorial Committee v Federal Election Commission and West Virginia v BJP combined with Little v Hecox.  In the first case, the Justices were asked to define "elections" in terms of mail in voting ballot acceptance. In the second, they addressed the national political parties coordinating spending with candidates. In the final two cases, combined into one decision, the Justices wrestled with questions surrounding allowing transgender female athletes to compete on women's teams.

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-21-2026.1943 USA INFORMATION WAR.Anatol Lieven discusses the resignation of Latvia's Prime Minister following air defense failures. Ukrainian drones targeting Russia have been transiting Baltic airspace, leading to Russian threats of retaliation. Lieven explores the risk of unintended escalation between NATO and Russia amidst suspicions of Baltic-Ukrainian cooperation regarding these drone flight paths. (1/16)Following meetings in Beijing, Vladimir Putin seeks to finalize a gas pipeline to China to offset lost European markets. Anatol Lieven notes that while trade in dual-use technology grows, China remains cautious about full military escalation. Russia's involvement in the Iran and Ukraine wars complicates its position, as it lacks spare weaponry for Iran. (2/16)Russia has resumed military cargo shipments to Syria for the first time since the al-Sharaa government took power. Ahmad Sharawi explains that President al-Sharaa is balancing relations with Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine to rebuild his military. Tensions remain regarding the integration of foreign jihadist groups, such as al-Qaeda affiliates, into the new Syrian army. (3/16)Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports that the U.S. has imposed sanctions on GAESA, a shadowy military-controlled conglomerate dominating 70% of Cuba's economy. The company manages retail, ports, and foreign currency, including billions allegedly gained through human trafficking of medical personnel. These financial restrictions aim to pressure the regime toward democratic transition and have already impacted foreign investors. (4/16)Evan Ellis reports that Bolivia faces nationwide protests and blockades over austerity measures and fuel shortages. President Rodrigo Paz attempts reconciliation, but former President Evo Morales is accused of destabilizing the government to avoid child trafficking prosecution. While La Paz faces resource shortages, the eastern lowlands remain calm, highlighting a deep regional and political divide. (5/16)Evan Ellis characterizes protests in Bolivia as an organized "coup in motion" funded by coca growers' unions. Figures like Evo Morales and rivals within the government benefit from dismantling reforms. The instability threatens counter-drug efforts and allows criminal organizations to flourish while the government struggles to maintain order amidst resource blockades. (6/16)Evan Ellis reports that the U.S. Justice Department has indicted 94-year-old Raul Castro for the 1996 murder of "Brothers to the Rescue" pilots. The indictment serves as leverage in transition negotiations. Meanwhile, Russia and China pledge support to Cuba, and the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier signals a potential shift toward selective military pressure. (7/16)Evan Ellis reports that Venezuela has surrendered Alex Saab, Nicolas Maduro's former bagman, to the U.S. for prosecution. Saab possesses critical information on illicit financial flows involving Iran, Cuba, and Colombia. Delcy Rodriguez's decision to extradite him suggests a complex internal power play to appease Washington while eliminating her own political rivals. (8/16)Peter Mauch explores the early life of Hideki Tojo, focusing on his failed 1945 suicide attempt and the military code prohibiting the disgrace of surrender. Born into a samurai-descended family, Tojo's ambitions were fueled by the perceived mistreatment of his father by a cronyist military system, leading him to excel academically. (9/16)Peter Mauch explains that during the 1930s, the Japanese army split into the "Imperial Way" and "Control" factions. The Imperial Way prioritized morale and the Emperor, while Tojo's Control faction advocated for "total war" preparation involving all state resources. This rivalry turned murderous, culminating in assassinations and coup attempts against the civilian government. (10/16)Peter Mauch explains that in 1937, the Marco Polo Bridge incident sparked conflict between Japan and China. While Tokyo sought de-escalation, the Kwantung Army, including Tojo, pushed for escalation and conquest. Chiang Kai-shek's refusal to surrender drew the Japanese military into a "quicksand" interior, creating an inescapable and draining quagmire for the army. (11/16)Peter Mauch explains that as War Minister, Tojo—nicknamed "The Razor"—instilled iron discipline within the fractious Japanese army to earn the Emperor's favor. He consolidated political power by centralizing military communication and cashiering insubordinate officers. Meanwhile, Japan eyed the defenseless Southeast Asian colonies of European powers, determined not to "miss the bus." (12/16)Veronique de Rugy argues that tariffs function as taxes paid by Americans, with costs passing to consumers at a 96% rate. Despite promises to revive manufacturing, employment in that sector has continued to decline. The policy is described as a "catastrophe" resulting in billions in unconstitutional levies that require federal refunds. (13/16)Sadanand Dhume reports that the BJP's landslide victory in West Bengal marks a significant defeat for longtime leader Mamata Banerjee. Her neglect of the economy and corruption allegations led to her ouster. This victory signals Narendra Modi's regained political strength, cracking opposition bastions and positioning India as a vital alternative in global supply chains. (14/16)Anatoly Zak reports that despite sanctions and corruption scandals, Russia successfully launched the Soyuz-5 rocket, a joint project with Kazakhstan designed to replace Ukrainian technology. While international commercial prospects have vanished, Russia is pivoting toward domestic military payloads. Development continues on the Angara family of rockets, though the program faces significant spacecraft production delays. (15/16)Anatoly Zak reports that Russia has successfully tested the Sarmat, a heavy liquid-propellant ICBM designed to target the United States. Capable of carrying up to 20 maneuverable warheads, it replaces the Ukrainian-built "Satan" missile. While technologically complex and using toxic propellants, it represents Russia's commitment to maintaining a formidable strategic nuclear deterrent. (16/16)Notes: corrected "Akmed Sharawari" → Ahmad Sharawi; "Alshara" → al-Sharaa (Syrian president). Flag if you prefer alternate transliterations.