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The day's biggest news dissected by the day's newsmakers. Diverse opinions from across the political spectrum. The show that makes you decide, are you the Left, Right or the Centre?

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Trump Vs Harvard: Is Education Freedom Under Threat In US?

The Trump administration has escalated its feud with Harvard, threatening to ban foreign student enrollment unless the university complies with demands to overhaul campus policies, including ending DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs. After freezing $2.2 billion in federal grants earlier, President Donald Trump has now called Harvard a "joke". Harvard has refused to give in to the demands, risking $9 billion in funding and the tax-exempt status. Is education freedom under threat in the US?

23 min
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Pakistan Army Chief's Kashmir Remarks Spark Row, India Hits Out

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has sparked a controversy through his remarks that Kashmir is Islamabad's "jugular vein", and that Pakistan "won't forget it". He also spoke of the two-nation theory and urged Pakistanis to teach their children that they are "different from Hindus in every aspect of life". Munir's remarks drew a sharp rebuke from the External Affairs Ministry, which asserted that Pakistan's "only relationship with Kashmir" is to vacate the illegally occupied territory.

19 min
6 DGN GELEDEN

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Attacks Supreme Court: 'Nuclear Missile' Attack

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has described Article 142, which grants plenary powers to the Supreme Court, as a "nuclear missile against democratic forces available to the judiciary 24x7". "There is a directive to the president by a recent judgment. Where are we heading? What is happening in the country? We have to be extremely sensitive. It is not a question of someone filing a review or not. We never bargained for democracy for this day. President being called upon to decide in a time-bound manner, and if not, becomes law," he said, days after the top court sought to fix a timeline for the president to grant assent to the bills reserved for her consideration by the governor.

10 min
13 APR

Multiple Changes, Then A Thaw: Can World Expect More Relief From Trump's Tariffs?

In today's Left, Right and Centre, we dived into US President Donald Trump's ever-shifting tariffs and their grip on global trade. From 25 per cent duties on Canada and Mexico to 145 per cent on China, the markets are reeling, and consumers are facing rising costs. But can the world expect relief?

14 min
7 APR

Markets Tailspin: Will Trump Drive Depression?

Global markets are in freefall amid Trump's tariff chaos, with the Dow plunging 1,600 points and the FTSE 100 down 7%-its worst week since 2020. Rumour mills were abuzz with unconfirmed reports suggesting Trump is now considering a 90-day tariff pause for all countries except China, only to be shut down by the White House.... Analysts warn the uncertainty will still hurt economies worldwide. As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq tumble, the world braces for more fallout from this trade war. Economists warn of a looming recession, with JPMorgan pegging the odds at 60%. Trump remains defiant, calling the tariffs a negotiation tool, but the world braces for a potential trade war.

30 min
6 APR

PM Modi's Language Tutorial: Amid Tamil Overshadow Row

The Election fever is heating up in Tamil Nadu, and the battle lines are drawn. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on Chhief Minister MK Stalin during his mega Tamil outreach in Rameswaram on Ram Navami, inaugurating the new Pamban Bridge. But MK Stalin skipped the event, firing back with a demand for assurances on delimitation. The PM took a stern rebuttal stance, dodging DMK's allegations on funds and Katchatheevu, instead taking a potshot at Stalin: 'Why doesn't Tamil Nadu teach medical courses in Tamil?'

25 min
5 APR

Trump Tariffs Tank Trade: What Next?

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14 min
3 APR

Court Raps Revanth Govt: Allies Split By 'Green Divide'

The Supreme Court has halted tree felling near Hyderabad University, slamming the Telangana government's deforestation push for IT development as "alarming." The order, sparking relief among students and environmentalists, has ignited a political firestorm. The ruling Congress faces accusations of ecological neglect from the BRS and BJP, who claim it's a win for public sentiment and a blow to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's economic agenda. With protests escalating and the court demanding answers by April 16, Telangana's political landscape braces for turbulence.

25 min

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The day's biggest news dissected by the day's newsmakers. Diverse opinions from across the political spectrum. The show that makes you decide, are you the Left, Right or the Centre?