Best How Indian Politics Work Podcasts (2025)

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ThePrintAM: What's behind Centre's caste census announcement? 6:20

23m ago6:20

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Pakistan's offer of neutral probe into Pahalgam attack is a tool to distract. Think 26/11, Pathankot 26:01

8h ago26:01

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#cuttheclutter Pakistan has offered to cooperate if India were willing to agree to a neutral probe into the Pahalgam terror attack. In Episode 1651 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at past instances of Islamabad offering cooperation in the aftermath of a terror attack in India, and explains how it might be a strategy to virtue …

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ThePrintPod: How Trump factor & central bank background led Mark Carney to victory in Canadian elections 5:32

6h ago5:32

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The Liberal Party's victory is a remarkable turnaround from a few short months ago when opinion polls guaranteed a total wipeout in favour of the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod15 years after CWG ‘scam’, why a Delhi court accepted ED’s closure report against Suresh Kalmadi 4:19

6h ago4:19

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As original CBI case was closed in 2016, ED noted that no 'scheduled offence' was committed by the accused. Money laundering probe fell flat as predicate offence was absent.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: IPL expansion will kill Test cricket. Players no longer care about playing for the country 6:16

6h ago6:16

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One of the founding philosophies of the BCCI has been to effectively control the game in India. The IPL has dented that control.By ThePrint

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Trump's Tariff Pause and Implications for India 31:49

5m ago31:49

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Trump's tariffs have been the talk of the geoeconomics town for the past few weeks. Most recently, he announced a 90 day pause on his own tariffs. What does this pause mean for the world and India? Are there any opportunities that India can catch onto amidst all the confusion that surrounds this tariff regime? Tannmay Kumarr Baid sits down with Anu…

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From the archive: The last phone boxes: broken glass, cider cans and – amazingly – a dial tone 32:20

4m ago32:20

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Five million payphone calls are still made each year in the UK. Who is making them – and why? By Sophie Elmhirst. Read by Emma Powell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.…

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ThePrintAM: Why has SC ordered CBI probe into 'Builder-Bank nexus'? 5:37

23h ago5:37

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ThePrintAM: Why has SC ordered CBI probe into 'Builder-Bank nexus'?By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Modi chairs key security meet as India's forces 'spot' Pahalgam attackers,& tech used by LeT in J&K 21:46

1d ago21:46

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#cuttheclutter A week since Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, top level huddles are underway in Delhi to calibrate India’s response. PM Modi chaired a key meeting with the Defence Minister, NSA, CDS & Chiefs of the three Armed Forces on Tuesday. In Kashmir, India’s security forces have reportedly ‘spotted’ terrorists behind the attack. …

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ThePrintPOD: Delhi Police awaits new ‘reverse image search’ software for quick suspect identification. How it’ll work 3:33

5h ago3:33

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ThePrintPOD: Delhi Police awaits new ‘reverse image search’ software for quick suspect identification. How it’ll workBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPOD: India’s delimitation debate needs bigger ideas, not just bigger numbers. Here are the options 7:52

5h ago7:52

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ThePrintPOD: India’s delimitation debate needs bigger ideas, not just bigger numbers. Here are the optionsBy ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: WHY HAS INDIA BANNED 16 PAKISTANI YOUTUBE CHANNELS? 5:23

17h ago5:23

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ThePrintAM: WHY HAS INDIA BANNED 16 PAKISTANI YOUTUBE CHANNELS?By ThePrint

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Aryabhata at 50: The Satellite That Launched a Space Nation 30:39

10h ago30:39

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Fifty years ago, a modest satellite named Aryabhata marked India's bold entry into space. In this episode of All Things Policy, ShreeKeerthi, Research Analyst and Prof. Dr. Y Nithiyanadam of the Geospatial Programme at Takshashila Institution, trace Aryabhata's journey from its creation in Bangalore to its launch from the Soviet Union during the ge…

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CutTheClutter: TRF that made Pahalgam claim & withdrew is a vicious Pakistani LeT proxy killing Indians since 2019 23:45

13h ago23:45

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#cuttheclutter The Resistance Force claimed the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, before retracting its statement. In Ep 1649 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the TRF's genesis in 2019 post-abrogation of Article 370, its Pakistan links, attacks it orchestrated from Srinagar blast in 2019 to 2024 bus attack in Reasi, a…

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KENT STATE 1970: AFTER THE SHOOTINGS 1:06:09

16h ago1:06:09

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In this episode, we talk about everything that happens after that moment when four students were killed at a protest at a college (only two were participating in the protest). Opinion wasn't universally with the slain students, the school had little interest in memorializing and the criminal justice system focused not at those who killed students b…

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Internet in the Space Age 37:07

17h ago37:07

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad and Aishwaria Sonavane discuss satellite internet. We live in a hyper-connected world, and satellite internet mega constellations are the next leap. Thousands of Low-Earth Orbit satellites are working together to beam internet globally, representing a massive infrastructure and space tech innovati…

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OpinionPod: India's response to Pahalgam terror attack & why Pakistan must be cornered & isolated globally 10:03

1d ago10:03

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It has been nearly a week since the terrorist attack in the Baisaran valley, an idyllic meadow near Pahalgam teeming with tourists and honeymooners, rocked the nation. The attack yet again sent the country into a frenzy of jingoism and patriotic fervour. After a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), where the Chief of Defence Staff wa…

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Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there’s a solution: desperate rich people 29:52

1d ago29:52

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Each year, hundreds of potentially world-changing treatments are discarded because scientists run out of cash. But where big pharma or altruists fear to tread, my friend and I have a solution. It’s repugnant, but it will work By Alexander Masters. Read by Tom Andrews. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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ThePrintAM: How is India building a diplomatic case on Pahalgam? 4:11

1d ago4:11

4:11

By ThePrint

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NationalInterest: Pakistan ISI is killing Hindus for 45 years. To turn India into a nation at war with itself 14:04

3d ago14:04

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‘Pakistan & its ISI have been entirely predictable over the past 45 years since they started using terrorism as a weapon against India. There is, one thread running through ISI’s method—use of terror proxies from among Indian minorities to specifically target Hindus in India. At some point, their calculation has been, the Hindus will rise in repris…

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ThePrintPod: Why India must guard against Pakistan backers China & Turkey as it prepares Pahalgam attack response 12:15

3d ago12:15

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'India's military is preparing a suitable retaliatory strategy in response to the Pahalgam attack. But these actions are only the beginning—a more complex challenge lies beneath them. The question 'who is backing Pakistan' carries several layers, but the most immediate and clear answer—especially when it comes to military capabilities—is China, fol…

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SecurityCode: Five choices for Modi to restore India’s red line in Kashmir after Pahalgam & why each is perilous 12:20

3d ago12:20

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India’s cross-border strikes in 2016 and 2019 established its red lines on Kashmir, showing the country was willing to risk war to stop terrorism. The massacre in Pahalgam shows that deterrent effect has waned. But lashing out in a spasm of rage won’t restore India’s red lines in Kashmir. It need a long term strategy to degrade the Pakistan Army’s …

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ThePrintAM: WHAT HAS CENTRE TOLD SC ON WAQF ACT? 12:50

3d ago12:50

12:50

By ThePrint

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Why An Empire Eats 59:06

4d ago59:06

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Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com Conquest is back baby! Eastern Europe, Taiwan, Greenland, Canada? It’s all on the table—and maybe up for grabs. Here to help us sort through this new age of empire building is University of Chicago political scientist Michael Albertus. As always, climate change Whither Canada? The…

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CutTheClutter: 9 standoffs in 5 decades: India weighs options as Pahalgam attack fuels anger against Pakistan 35:32

4d ago35:32

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CutTheClutter: 9 standoffs in 5 decades: India weighs options as Pahalgam attack fuels anger against PakistanBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: India writes to Pakistan, officially notifying decision on Indus Waters Treaty, with reasons listed 4:16

4d ago4:16

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India has decided to hold the treaty in abeyance in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Signed in 1960, the treaty has remained untouched by both countries for over six decades.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Pahalgam is helping Pakistan army become nation’s saviour again, regain lost image 7:25

5d ago7:25

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Instead of complaining about military vehicles running out of fuel, Gen Asim Munir looks ready to use all national resources for his war. No politician can make him think otherwise.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions over Pahalgam, IAF launches ‘Aakraman’ exercise 4:23

4d ago4:23

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The exercise—taking place just a day after Pakistan issued a NOTAM & engaged in maritime war games—involves deployment of frontline fighter fleets, led by Rafale & Su-30MKI squadrons.By ThePrint

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MacroSutra: How realistic are IMF's growth projections for this year 23:56

4d ago23:56

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The IMF's highly anticipated World Economic Outlook for April is out. It spells 'cautious optimism' for US growth, taking into account the effect of tariffs. Watch Economist Radhika Pandey and Correspondent Akanksha Mishra discuss in ThePrint Macrosutra.By ThePrint

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WorldView: Pahalgam Terror Attack: National Security, Pakistan provocations & what next| WorldView Special Ep 50:35

4d ago50:35

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On April 22, 2025, 26 people were killed in a dastardly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. In this episode of Worldview with Swasti, Dr. Swasti Rao, consulting editor and foreign policy expert, discusses with Lt Gen Raj Shukla (retd), former Army Commander and member of the UPSC, to examine the aftermath, the patterns of provocation by Pakistan, …

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Maps, the new mirrors to our society 40:37

4d ago40:37

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Maps don't just guide us; they help in decision-making. From our food apps to how well we are prepared for disaster management, location is our new currency. In this episode, Y. Nithiyanandam & Sowmya Nandan from Takshashila talk about how geospatial work impacts our markets, governance and our everyday lives. Location isn’t just a pin—it’s power. …

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In search of the South Pacific fugitive who crowned himself king 47:44

4d ago47:44

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Noah Musingku made a fortune with a Ponzi scheme and then retreated to a remote armed compound in the jungle, where he still commands the loyalty of his Bougainville subjects By Sean Williams. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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SO THESE FIVE GUYS WALK INTO A HOTEL: THE PLAZA ACCORD 48:33

6d ago48:33

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In 1985, a new Treasury Secretary had a shocking idea. Get the financial leaders of the world large economies in one gilded hotel room and don't tell the press, or the markets, until the deal is done. The Plaza Accords, as they were dubbed, has come up again in today's tariff discussions. At least one administration official would say it's what's n…

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ThePrintAM: HOW HAS PAKISTAN REACTED TO INDIA'S MEASURES OVER PAHALGAM ATTACK? 5:24

4d ago5:24

5:24

By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Modi's 1st speech after Pahalgam attack: read the nuances in statements now, post-Uri, Pulwama 22:27

5d ago22:27

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CutTheClutter: Modi's 1st speech after Pahalgam attack: read the nuances in statements now, post-Uri, PulwamaBy ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Leverage & strategic play as India pauses Indus Waters Treaty after Pahalgam, & Pakistan's 'loss' 30:22

5d ago30:22

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India has temporarily paused the Indus Waters Treaty—the water-sharing agreement with Pakistan. The decision came in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 25 tourists and one Kashmiri local. This move could give India the space to expedite key infrastructure projects on its side of the border and rivers that flow here.…

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ThePrintPod: Pausing Indus Treaty might send a message to Pakistan, but India must speed up projects to reap benefits 7:24

5d ago7:24

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Though India has constructed dams and hydro projects on the Indus basin, they are not enough to even utilise the water it is guaranteed under the 1960 Indus Water Treaty.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Pakistan’s isolating itself in the Muslim world by backing terrorism 7:55

5d ago7:55

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Today, foreign policy in parts of the Gulf is increasingly being guided by strategic, security, and global priorities rather than just religious or ideological affiliations.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: India expels Pakistani defence advisers, freezes Indus Waters Treaty in diplomatic response to Pahalgam 3:16

5d ago3:16

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This is the first instance where the Indian government has publicly stated that there is a cross-border link in the Pahalgam attack that left 25 Indians and a foreign national dead.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: ‘Mini Switzerland’ Baisaran left without tourists. Terror snuffs out lives & livelihoods 6:35

5d ago6:35

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Just when tourism season was picking up, the terror strike left hundreds of families in uncertainty. Many locals concede that recovery is unlikely this year.By ThePrint

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Rethinking Migration: Myths, Policies, and Global Realities 23:32

5d ago23:32

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane sits down with Danish Zahoor to disentangle some of the myths surrounding global migration. The conversation explores the growing backlash against migration in developed countries, tracing its roots to globalisation and examining the potential consequences for global economic integration. It …

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CutTheClutter: Pahalgam attack: India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, central to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir rant 18:26

6d ago18:26

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Pahalgam attack: India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, central to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir rantBy ThePrint

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OPINION POD: Trump only offers chaos, not clarity. A 90-day tariff pause won’t fix strategic stupidity 12:39

6d ago12:39

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'In her four-minute address, Meloni unleashed her charm offensive on Trump—delivering a mix of what he wanted to hear (anti-immigration remarks, promises of more Italian investments in the US) and what he didn’t (a call to make the West, not just America, great again—implying a revival of Transatlanticism). She also delivered remarkable clarity on …

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From the archive: ‘I pleaded for help. No one wrote back’: the pain of watching my country fall to the Taliban 30:06

6d ago30:06

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: As the fighters advanced on Kabul, it was civilians who mobilised to help with the evacuation. In the absence of a plan, the hardest decisions fell on inexperienced volunteers, and the stres…

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ThePrintAM: HOW PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK UNFOLDED 1:59

8d ago1:59

1:59

By ThePrint

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Decoding India's Labour Codes 36:20

7d ago36:20

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In 2019-2020, Parliament passed four labour codes which merged twenty-nine existing labour laws into four broad categories intended to ensure, inter alia, universalisation of wages and social security, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace and formalisation of employment. With the Union government announcing its intention for the implementation of …

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CutTheClutter: Pahalgam terror attack: Why now, Pakistan Army chief rant, complacency in Kashmir & India’s options 40:07

8d ago40:07

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Terrorists opened fire on civilians at a tourist spot in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, with at least 28 confirmed dead and several others injured. In Episode 1644 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Senior Associate Editor Ananya Bhardwaj and Consulting Editor Praveen Swami discuss the timing of the attack—which coincided wi…

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ThePrintPod: No more Raj Bhavans. We don’t need governors 8:43

8d ago8:43

8:43

The BJP is accustomed to justifying its actions by harking back to the rule of Indira Gandhi when then-Andhra Pradesh Governor Thakur Ram Lal dismissed the Telugu Desam government in 1984.By ThePrint

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PoliticallyCorrect: Why Nishikant Dubey won’t be worried about BJP chief Nadda’s disavowal of his attack on CJI Khanna 11:03

8d ago11:03

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From the Late Arun Jaitley’s ‘tyranny of the unelected’ jibe to Nishikant Dubey holding CJI Khanna responsible for ‘civil wars’- how and why the Supreme Court has been in the BJP’s crosshairs, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/…

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