ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash gets eminent people from different walks of life to talk about issues that impact you and society at large. Join Smita Prakash as she brings important voices from the field of politics, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Dive in for a great listening experience brought to you by India’s largest news agency.

  1. EP-395 | “U.S. win is unclear..." Ex-US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer on Iran War

    4D AGO

    EP-395 | “U.S. win is unclear..." Ex-US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer on Iran War

    Jon Finer is an international affairs expert and former Principal Deputy National Security Adviser to Jake Sullivan during the presidency of Joe Biden. Before that, he served in the White House under Barack Obama as a White House Fellow, working in the office of the Chief of Staff and the National Security Council. Finer was a foreign and national correspondent for The Washington Post. He reported from more than 20 countries around the world. He also co-hosts “The Long Game,” a weekly national security podcast with Jake Sullivan. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Jon Finer discusses the U.S.–Israel military action against Iran and its strategic implications. He says Donald Trump is creating ambiguity about the real objective of the conflict. According to him, “A U.S. win is unclear and politically difficult to define.” He adds that China is supporting Iran rhetorically, but not militarily. He also warns that this conflict could accelerate global nuclear proliferation. Finer also speaks about India–U.S. ties and America’s growing closeness with Pakistan. 00:00 – Introduction 01:18 – Regime Change in Iran 04:30 – U.S. Objectives in Iran War 07:36 – Gulf Nations Under Attack 14:18 – China Helping Iran in War? 16:39 – U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks 18:35 – Trump’s War Powers 23:04 – U.S. Nuclear Umbrella 27:23 – U.S.–Pakistan Relations 33:52 – U.S.–India Ties 37:13 – Serving Under Obama & Biden 41:27 – China’s Limited Global Alliances 47:54 – How U.S. Media Portrays India 52:51 – Jeffrey Sachs’ Claims on Jake Sullivan

    59 min
  2. EP-394 | “IRGC Has Gone Rogue”: What Happens to Gulf Security Now? | Defence Expert Swasti Rao

    5D AGO

    EP-394 | “IRGC Has Gone Rogue”: What Happens to Gulf Security Now? | Defence Expert Swasti Rao

    Dr. Swasti Rao is a geopolitics and defence expert, commentator, and author. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Jindal School of International Studies and a Consulting Editor for Strategic and International Affairs at ThePrint. She explains key geopolitical and security issues from an Indian perspective. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, she discusses what could happen to Iran after Ayatollah Khamenei’s death and how the security structure of Gulf nations might change. She describes Donald Trump as the only U.S. President to have gone this far in supporting Israel, and explains what another war could mean for the Middle East. She also talks about the impact on global oil supplies and what is at stake for India. 00:00 – Introduction 02:05 – The Middle East War 03:51 – Gulf Nations Under Attack 09:09 – Israel’s Objectives in Iran 12:24 – US–Israel Targeting Strategy 16:12 – Did U.S. Abandon GCC Bases? 24:01 – IRGC’s Command Structure 29:48 – Iran’s War Mindset 35:27 – Impact of Khamenei’s Death 37:22 – GCC in Shock After Attacks? 41:57 – What Do Saudi Arabia & Israel Want? 44:41 – Iran–Turkey Ties: What’s Next? 46:29 – Pakistan’s Role 55:33 – The Modi–Netanyahu Meeting 59:00 – Evacuation Plans & Economic Impact on India 1:07:53 – The Roles of China and Russia 1:18:57 – How Long Could This War Last?

    1h 21m
  3. EP-393 | From Dalal Street to De-Dollarisation: NSE MD Ashish Chauhan on India’s Financial Rise

    MAR 2

    EP-393 | From Dalal Street to De-Dollarisation: NSE MD Ashish Chauhan on India’s Financial Rise

    Ashish Chauhan is the MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). A technocrat from IIT Bombay and IIM Calcutta, he was part of the founding team that built the NSE. He is credited with bringing several key innovations to India’s stock market. He also served as the MD and CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange for 10 years. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he speaks about the much-awaited NSE IPO, how the exchange handles cyberattacks, and how the NSE powers India’s stock market. He advises investors to stay away from social media “tips,” shares his views on India’s options market, and discusses the future of de-dollarisation and India’s growing number of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). 00:00 – Introduction 00:42 – What Does NSE Do? 06:35 – How NSE Earns Revenue 09:16 – How NSE Powers India’s Stock Market 15:18 – Regulations in Capital Markets 20:02 – NSE IPO Coming Soon? 27:56 – NSE Co-Location Scam 33:12 – 1992 Harshad Mehta Scam 39:23 – India’s Options Market 44:55 – NSE’s Investor Awareness Initiatives 47:29 – Why India Bans Prediction Markets 50:45 – How NSE Survives Cyberattacks 57:29 – Challenges as NSE MD 1:02:09 – Future of De-Dollarisation 1:06:55 – India’s FTAs 1:16:04 – Modinomics vs Manmohanomics 1:23:42 – NSE’s Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047

    1h 29m
  4. EP-392 | Beyond Kashmir: Is the Target the Whole of India? | Author Abhinav Pandya

    FEB 25

    EP-392 | Beyond Kashmir: Is the Target the Whole of India? | Author Abhinav Pandya

    Abhinav Pandya is an author and scholar who has studied the concept of jihad in great depth. He has also advised the former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Satya Pal Malik, on security matters. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the conversation focuses on the challenges India faces as a target of global jihad. With what appears to be an emerging axis involving Turkey, Pakistan, China and even Bangladesh, is India facing a larger strategic encirclement? Is Kashmir the central objective, or is the target much bigger, the whole of India? And most importantly, what must India do to counter this jihadist strategy? Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – Balochistan Uprising 05:15 – Pakistan’s Double Standards 09:03 – How the ISI Controls Pakistan 13:39 – The Core Issue of Kashmir 15:46 – Pak’s Interference in Kashmir’s Politics 21:53 – Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorism 25:08 – Entire India Pakistan’s Target? 32:23 – Pakistan’s Foreign Relations 35:11 – Pakistan–Bangladesh Ties 40:12 – Global Superpower vs Civilizational Power 43:06 – South Asia & the Ottoman Empire 47:32 – Hybrid Militancy in Kashmir 53:05 – Al-Falah University’s Terror Links 1:00:47 – Militancy in Kashmir 1:06:07 – How Should India Tackle Terrorism? 1:15:25 – Satya Pal Malik’s “Fax Machine” Story 1:23:34 – Kashmir After Article 370 1:27:36 – How to Deal with Terrorism 1:29:26 – West Asia Conflict Explained 1:32:52 – Operation Sindoor 1:34:52 – Khalistan

    1h 42m
  5. EP-391 | China’s Digital War, EVM Hacking, OTP Frauds & AI Misuse EXPLAINED | Amit Dubey

    FEB 24

    EP-391 | China’s Digital War, EVM Hacking, OTP Frauds & AI Misuse EXPLAINED | Amit Dubey

    From OTP scams and phone data leaks to AI misuse and digital warfare, how safe are we really? Cybersecurity affects you, your family, your workplace, and even the country you live in. Amit Dubey is a national security expert and cybersecurity specialist. He has worked closely with Indian government agencies and police departments on cybercrime investigations. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he explains how AI is being misused for fraud and scams, and breaks down China’s digital warfare strategy and India’s cybersecurity reality in simple terms. 00:00 – Introduction 01:01 – U.S. Cyberattack on Venezuela 05:38 – How to Stop Deepfakes 12:58 – Legal Action on AI 14:26 – A Great Firewall for India? 17:43 – Deepfakes Influencing Elections 22:10 – AI and Voter Fraud 26:55 – Risks of Posting Personal Details 32:24 – How Personal Information Is Exploited 37:02 – Credit Card Scams 40:58 – OTP Scams & Password Theft 48:00 – Sancharsathi App Controversy 58:14 – Protecting Private Photos Online 1:01:20 – Can EVMs Be Hacked? 1:07:49 – Hybrid War Threats 1:10:44 – Gen Z Protests & Disinformation 1:14:04 – Spreading Disinformation Online 1:20:19 – Cyber Attacks During Op Sindoor 1:22:47 – Foreign SIMs & Cyber Threats 1:26:32 – Agniveer Protest & Fake SMS 1:30:02 – AI Videos Targeting India 1:35:08 – Influencers Spreading Fake Content

    1h 41m
  6. EP-390 | John Brittas on Kerala Model, Hindutva Politics, Congress, Communism & Malayalam Cinema

    FEB 19

    EP-390 | John Brittas on Kerala Model, Hindutva Politics, Congress, Communism & Malayalam Cinema

    John Brittas wears many hats: parliamentarian, journalist, Managing Director and Chief Editor of Malayalam Communications Limited, which runs Kairali TV and Kairali News. He is currently the CPI(M) Parliamentary Party Leader in the Rajya Sabha. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he speaks about the decline of communism in India and across the world, and why the Left struggles to connect with a wider audience today. He discusses the Kerala model, migration from the state, and Kerala’s social harmony. He argues that Hindutva politics will not click in Kerala and says the BJP is unlikely to become a major force there in the near future. He also speaks about the Congress and claims it continues to follow a “right-wing economic ideology.” The conversation also covers the India–US trade deal, the 2008 nuclear deal, the UPA era, Pinarayi Vijayan’s leadership, and the strength of Malayalam cinema. 00:00 – Introduction 01:11 – Why Communism is Failing in India 10:38 – Kerala’s Vibrant Culture 12:28 – How CPI(M) Is So Powerful in Kerala 23:55 – India–US Nuclear Deal 26:15 – India–US Trade Deal 33:08 – The Kerala Ecosystem 36:16 – Why Kerala Supports the Left 40:57 – Can Kerala Inspire a Left Revival? 43:23 – BJP’s Prospects in Kerala 52:55 – Religious Harmony in Kerala 58:20 – BJP’s Mayoral Win 1:05:14 – Life as a Journalist 1:10:56 – Malayalam Cinema 1:14:49 – Political Leadership in India 1:15:56 – Pinarayi Vijayan’s Leadership Style

    1h 19m
  7. EP-389 | Dhurandhar, Modi, Rahul, Vijay, DMK, Sanatana & ED Raids | Karti Chidambaram

    FEB 16

    EP-389 | Dhurandhar, Modi, Rahul, Vijay, DMK, Sanatana & ED Raids | Karti Chidambaram

    Karti Chidambaram is an Indian National Congress MP representing the Sivaganga constituency in Tamil Nadu. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he discusses the Parliament Budget Session, DMK-Congress alliance, Actor Vijay, freebies politics, money laundering investigations against him, and BJP’s presence in Tamil Nadu. He also addresses the Dhurandhar controversy and his alleged cameo in it, highlighting the absence of official records related to it. *Timestamps* 00:00 – Introduction 01:47 – Parliament Deadlock 12:33 – Congress-DMK Alliance 20:04 – Congress in Tamil Nadu 25:30 – BJP-AIADMK Alliance 31:09 – Anti-Incumbency Against DMK 37:36 – Legal Cases & Investigations 43:40 – Sonia’s Role in UPA 47:27 – Sanatana Debate 51:23 – Freebie Politics 59:09 – Dhurandhar Controversy 1:05:16 – KYC, Re-KYC & Citizen Rights 1:11:13 – Family-Centric Politics 1:15:31 – Relations with Rahul Gandhi 1:16:26 – Snap Reactions 1:23:47 – Bonding with Father 1:32:09 – South Indian Food

    1h 36m
  8. EP-388 | Farmers, Jobs, Women’s Safety, Gurugram, Water Crisis & More | Nayab Singh Saini

    FEB 16

    EP-388 | Farmers, Jobs, Women’s Safety, Gurugram, Water Crisis & More | Nayab Singh Saini

    Nayab Singh Saini, the Chief Minister of Haryana, led the BJP to win a third term in the state, despite predictions of anti-incumbency against the party. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, CM Saini talks about the key issues shaping Haryana’s future, including farmers, job creation, and women’s safety. He also shares his vision for the development of Gurugram, focusing on better urban planning, improved drainage systems, and long-term growth for the city. 00:00 – Introduction 00:52 – No Anti-Incumbency in Haryana 08:51 – Promises Made During the Polls 13:27 – Farmers’ Protest 18:08 – Crop Diversification in Haryana 23:27 – Youth Skill Development & Women’s Safety 26:06 – Gurugram’s Development 28:28 – Punjab’s Drug Crisis 35:49 – Jobs and Employment 40:05 – Lado Lakshmi Yojana 41:52 – Welfare Schemes 44:38 – Yamuna Poison Controversy

    49 min
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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash gets eminent people from different walks of life to talk about issues that impact you and society at large. Join Smita Prakash as she brings important voices from the field of politics, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Dive in for a great listening experience brought to you by India’s largest news agency.

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