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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. 3d ago

    EP-462 | Yogi vs Akhilesh: UP 2027, RSS, Muslim Votes, SIR Row & BJP's Strategy | Pankaj Chaudhary

    Pankaj Chaudhary is the Union Minister of State for Finance, the Uttar Pradesh BJP President and a seven-time MP from Maharajganj.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he discusses the BJP’s strategy for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Yogi Adityanath’s leadership and Akhilesh Yadav’s PDA formula.He responds to questions about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission’s credibility, Muslim voters, the RSS’s role in elections and growing dissatisfaction among young voters.*Timestamps*00:00 - Introduction00:59 - Inflation & Unemployment06:46 - SIR Controversy10:57 - Deletions from Electoral Rolls14:36 - BJP Losing Young Voters?17:07 - Upper Castes & UGC Rules18:20 - CJP Protests and Congress19:51 - BJP’s 2024 UP Setback24:04 - BJP Workers Being Rewarded?27:19 - Akhilesh’s PDA Formula29:06 - Third Front in UP Politics?29:51 - AI Videos and Personal Attacks31:30 - Mayawati’s Declining Influence32:38 - Why Did BJP Lose Ayodhya?33:43 - Yogi vs Akhilesh in Ayodhya?34:36 - Ram Mandir Donation Theft35:31 - Election Freebies36:52 - BJP–RSS Relations38:15 - Rahul Gandhi’s Attacks on RSS39:35 - BJP’s Ticket Distribution44:40 - Entry into Politics48:43 - Gorakhpur’s Deputy Mayor Battle57:31 - First Lok Sabha Election01:00:35 - Muslim Voters & Owaisi01:05:05 - UP’s Bureaucracy01:05:52 - Firing Outside His Home01:10:05 - Defending Party Workers01:12:44 - How Modi and Shah Plan Elections01:16:50 - When PM Modi Walked to His Gorakhpur Home01:20:07 - Managing Stress and Family Time01:21:15 - Closing Remarks

    EP-462 | Yogi vs Akhilesh: UP 2027, RSS, Muslim Votes, SIR Row & BJP's Strategy | Pankaj Chaudhary

  2. 5d ago

    EP-461 | Why Are Genuine Voters’ Names Being Deleted? Union Cabinet Minister Bhupender Yadav on SIR

    Bhupender Yadav is the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and a senior BJP leader. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Bhupender Yadav discusses the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questions over the Election Commission’s credibility and concerns about genuine voters’ names being deleted. He responds to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft, questions about the CJP protests and allegations of foreign funding. *Timestamps*0:00 - Introduction2:01 - SIR Process Transparency9:15 - Deletion of Genuine Voters’ Names11:36 - Foreign Nationals in Bihar13:52 - Bengal’s Voter Deletions18:02 - Cong 89 Lakh Complaints in Bihar21:18 - Changes to Form 624:58 - Pilibhit’s Muslim Voter Controversy27:12 - EC Not Addressing Media30:31 - Supreme Court on Form 632:08 - Dissent Within the EC35:10 - Why BJP Defends EC38:10 - Was SIR Rushed?39:57 - SIR “NRC in Disguise”?40:45 - “Regime Change” Charge42:16 - Foreign Funding Allegations45:22 - Election Boycott by Opposition46:20 - Annamalai on Foreign Forces Narrative49:40 - Young Protesters Jailed52:56 - Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Demand55:57 - BJP Becoming Arrogant?57:21 - Protests at Govt Buildings1:00:18 - Detention of Protesters & Journalists1:02:37 - Rahul Gandhi’s Conduct1:05:40 - Democratic Dissent vs Anarchy1:07:01 - Political Pressure on India’s Institutions1:08:10 - Closing Remarks

    EP-461 | Why Are Genuine Voters’ Names Being Deleted? Union Cabinet Minister Bhupender Yadav on SIR

  3. Oct 22

    EP-460 | Ambani vs Musk, Trump’s Hostility & India’s Foreign Policy | Meera Shankar & Zorawar Singh

    Meera Shankar is India's former Ambassador to the United States and Germany. She has decades of diplomatic experience and a deep understanding of India's relations with major world powers.Dr Zorawar Daulet Singh is a foreign policy analyst, historian and author whose work focuses on India's foreign policy, the balance of power in Asia and the changing world order.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Meera Shankar and Zorawar Daulet Singh discuss India-US relations, Trump's foreign policy, trade tensions and allegations of American interference in Indian politics. They also talk about the Iran war, India's relations with China and Russia, the H-1B visa debate and the challenges India faces in making its own foreign policy decisions in a changing world. *Timestamps*0:00 – Introduction2:11 – How Does America See India?8:19 – Why Trump Targets India11:20 – US Pressure on India’s Politics17:49 – India’s Dependence on the US20:57 – Elon Musk, Ambani, Polymarket22:54 – India–US Trade Deal24:53 – America During the Obama Years25:44 – Trump & American Diplomacy26:44 – India’s Brain Drain30:40 – H-1B Crackdown33:01 – West Asia Security Outlook37:41 – China’s Confrontation with the US42:00 – How Iran Surprised the World48:36 – India’s Strategic Autonomy52:27 – Jaishankar on India–China Tensions55:33 – Future India–China Ties1:02:21 – Europe’s Energy Crisis1:04:15 – Can BRICS Challenge the US-Led Order?1:06:31 – Dollar, Sanctions & Financial Systems1:11:44 – Marco Rubio’s India Visit1:16:21 – India’s Leverage over American Tech Giants1:21:08 – India’s Own Digital Infrastructure1:23:01 – Future of India–US Ties1:26:34 – India’s Global Leverage1:29:27 – Indian Foreign Policy1:32:22 – Trade Corridors & Regional Connectivity1:32:55 – New World Order1:35:11 – Closing Remarks

    EP-460 | Ambani vs Musk, Trump’s Hostility & India’s Foreign Policy | Meera Shankar & Zorawar Singh

  4. Oct 19

    EP-459 I A Bangalorean in USA since 1963 who has seen India and America over the years

    M. Farook Sait is an attorney at law who moved to America from India in 1963, at the age of 23. He served as Special Counsel to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1972 to 2012. Over the past six decades, he has witnessed some of the most defining moments in American history. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Farook Sait discusses his early years in America, his experiences with racism, and the realities of the American Dream. He also talks about the H-1B visa debate and how life in America has changed for the Indian diaspora. For more information on PILOT's initiatives to support girls' education, visit https://impilot.org/ 00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – Moving to the U.S. in 1963 04:04 – Discrimination in America 08:42 – Studying in Alabama 15:04 – Life in Segregated American South 18:54 – Love Story with Yvette 33:24 – Elvis Presley Fan 39:14 – John F. Kennedy’s Assassination 48:11 – The Watergate Scandal 50:22 – The 9/11 Attacks 54:05 – H-1B Visas 58:29 – Indian American Community 1:01:51 – ANI Documentary on ‘Indian Muslims Abroad’ 1:06:32 – Indian Diaspora’s Challenges Abroad 1:14:18 – Memories of Bangalore 1:17:18 – India’s Progress Over the Decades 1:23:07 – A Childhood Story from 1947

    EP-459 I A Bangalorean in USA since 1963 who has seen India and America over the years

  5. Oct 14

    EP-458 | What’s Going Wrong for BJP? SIR, CJP Protest & Rahul Gandhi | Neerja, Rasheed, Nistula

    In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, senior journalists Neerja Chowdhury, Rasheed Kidwai and Nistula Hebbar discuss the BJP’s strategy, the CJP protest, Rahul Gandhi’s political approach, the SIR controversy and the challenges facing the NDA government.They also examine whether the opposition can turn public anger into votes and what the road ahead looks like for the BJP.*Timestamps*00:00 – Introduction01:40 – BJP on Protests06:36 – NEET vs SIR Protests12:26 – BJP Losing the Plot?16:56 – SIR Controversy19:49 – Indira Gandhi and Protests22:32 – BJP’s Political Response23:06 – SIR vs Mandal25:59 – BJP’s Protest Strategy29:24 – What Should CEC Do?30:58 – INDIA Bloc’s Strategy35:10 – Rahul Gandhi’s Spies Claim40:34 – Social Media’s Power42:51 – Rahul Gandhi’s Impact44:47 – Is BJP Scared?46:00 – Vote Bank Politics48:01 – SIR in UP50:49 – Akhilesh vs Congress54:30 – Social Media and Voting55:48 – New Blood in Congress1:03:34 – Mamata’s National Ambitions1:09:15 – Owaisi’s Vote Strategy1:12:21 – Goa Politics1:14:34 – Punjab Polls 20271:17:20 – BJP’s Punjab Strategy1:24:13 – Rahul Ignoring State Polls?1:26:29 – BJP Nervous About UP?1:31:08 – BJP’s Biggest Challenge1:33:50 – Reshuffle and Modi’s Successor1:37:16 – Amit Shah as Deputy PM?

    EP-458 | What’s Going Wrong for BJP? SIR, CJP Protest & Rahul Gandhi | Neerja, Rasheed, Nistula

  6. Oct 11

    EP-457 | Goa SIR Controversy, Tourism, Taxi ‘Mafia’, Rahul Gandhi & 2027 Polls | Pramod Sawant

    Pramod Sawant has been the Chief Minister of Goa since 2019. An Ayurvedic doctor by training, he succeeded Manohar Parrikar and led the BJP to victory in the 2022 Goa Assembly election. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he discusses the Goa SIR controversy, allegations of voter roll manipulation and the BJP’s chances in the 2027 polls. He also responds to questions about expensive holidays, the taxi ‘mafia’, drugs, jobs and rising land prices in Goa. The conversation covers Rahul Gandhi, his RSS background and how Goa can grow while protecting its local culture and identity. *Timestamps* 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - BJP’s Goa CM Face in 2027 03:30 - Manohar Parrikar’s Influence 06:30 - Goa SIR Controversy 11:10 - Rahul Gandhi’s Protest 13:00 - Opposition Alliance in Goa 17:10 - Free Electricity for Goans 18:10 - Corruption Allegations Against the CM 19:30 - Jobs and Unemployment 21:40 - Ease of Doing Business in Goa 22:30 - Industries, Shipbuilding and Education 24:00 - Mining and Environmental Protection 24:50 - Foreign Tourists 26:10 - Negative Stories About Goa 27:20 - Goa vs Thailand and Vietnam 29:40 - Public Transport and Expensive Taxis 30:30 - Why No Ola or Uber in Goa? 32:00 - Power Cuts in Tourist Areas 33:00 - Beach Cleanliness and Lifeguards 33:40 - Stray Dogs and Cattle 34:30 - Land Mafia Allegations 36:00 - Rising House Prices 37:00 - Protecting Goan Culture 38:00 - Migrant Workers and Local Jobs 39:30 - Goa’s Anti-Narcotics Action 41:40 - Foreigners Running Businesses 44:30 - Ayurveda and Politics 46:00 - Sawant’s RSS Background 47:00 - Rahul Gandhi, RSS and Minorities 50:40 - Sawant’s Vision for Goa 52:30 - Pothole-Free Goa and Tourist Safety 53:40 - Message to Tourists 54:20 - Closing Remarks

    EP-457 | Goa SIR Controversy, Tourism, Taxi ‘Mafia’, Rahul Gandhi & 2027 Polls | Pramod Sawant

  7. Oct 7

    EP-456 | From Ajit to Pran: The Villains Who Defined Bollywood | Shehzad Khan

    Shehzad Khan is an actor best known for his role as ‘Bhalla’ in the cult classic ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ and is the son of legendary actor Ajit.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he talks about his father Ajit’s journey from hero to iconic villain, his friendship with Dharmendra and bond with Salim Khan.Shehzad also looks back at his career in Bollywood and why Ajit never wanted him to use his name or influence to get work.*Timestamps*0:00 – Introduction0:32 – Role of ‘Bhalla’ in ‘Andaz Apna Apna’9:27 – Father Ajit’s Rules for Shehzad16:21 – ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ Story22:23 – Why ‘Razia Sultan’ Flopped26:25 – Ajit & Salim Khan’s Bond31:17 – Bollywood’s Iconic Villains35:28 – Ajit’s Entry Into Films38:25 – Love Story of Ajit43:43 – Ajit’s Early Retirement47:52 – Screenwriting of Salim-Javed52:03 – Working in ‘Tirangaa’ Movie54:13 – Unpaid Bollywood Projects

    EP-456 | From Ajit to Pran: The Villains Who Defined Bollywood | Shehzad Khan

  8. Oct 5

    EP-455 | FlyDubai Horror, Radicalised Pilots & Future of Warfare | Lt Gen Dhillon & Air Marshal Kapoor

    Lieutenant General K.J.S. ‘Tiny’ Dhillon is the former Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency and has commanded the strategically important 15 Corps in Kashmir. Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor is the former Commandant of the National Defence Academy and has extensive experience in air operations, training and strategic affairs. Together, they have written Nobody’s War, Everybody’s War. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, they discuss the FlyDubai incident, the radicalisation of professionals and how drones are changing modern warfare. They also explain what India can learn from the Iran war, China’s growing military power, threats to India’s energy security and why the country must strengthen its indigenous defence manufacturing. *Timestamps* 00:00 – Intro 03:10 – FlyDubai Incident 07:44 – Brave Passengers 11:19 – Civilian Bravery 18:51 – Hijack Codes 23:56 – Teaching Children Safety 30:04 – Drone Warfare 35:05 – More Drones for India? 37:58 – Iran’s War Preparations 40:52 – US War Goals 45:53 – Fighting Terrorism 46:59 – Drones vs Soldiers 49:55 – Op Sindoor & Defence Industry 53:58 – China Arms Pakistan 55:08 – Maritime Chokepoints 56:34 – Oil & Gulf Security 58:15 – China Gains from War? 59:19 – War Room Decisions 1:06:39 – India Ready for Next Crisis? 1:07:50 – India’s Economic Challenges 1:11:16 – India–China & Third Parties 1:17:38 – India’s Military Power 1:20:14 – Politics & National Security 1:24:03 – Why They Wrote the Book 1:25:49 – Advice for Youth 1:30:35 – Manufacturing in India 1:33:42 – Closing Remarks

    EP-455 | FlyDubai Horror, Radicalised Pilots & Future of Warfare | Lt Gen Dhillon & Air Marshal Kapoor
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