India Today Podcasts

In this segment of Cricket Unfiltered, Senior Journalist @sardesairajdeep and Senior Sports Journalist @NikhilNaz reflect on how the Indian Premier League was initially underestimated, with many dismissing it as “Mickey Mouse cricket.” They recall how early franchises were sold for a few hundred crores—figures that now seem astonishing given the league’s exponential growth into one of the world’s most valuable sporting properties. [Cricket Unfiltered, Rajdeep Sardesai, Nikhil Naz, Indian Premier League, IPL History, Mickey Mouse Cricket, Cricket Business, Franchise Valuation, Sports Economy, IPL Growth, Sports Investment, Cricket Industry, Media and Sports, IPL Success Story, Global Cricket, India Today Podcasts] #CricketUnfiltered #RajdeepSardesai #NikhilNaz #IPL #IndianPremierLeague #CricketBusiness #SportsEconomy #IPLHistory #FranchiseValuation #CricketIndustry #SportsInvestment #IPLSuccess #GlobalCricket #CricketTalk #SportsDebate #IndiaTodayPodcasts

In conversation with @PreetiChoudhry on Unpolitics, Assam Congress President @GauravGogoiAsm stresses that democracy is rooted in the supremacy of the people, not individuals. Rejecting the idea of a “CM face,” he says leadership must be about service, not power, drawing from the values instilled by his late father, who always saw himself as a servant of the people. [Gaurav Gogoi, Assam Congress, Preeti Choudhry, Unpolitics, Democracy, People’s Supremacy, CM Face Debate, Leadership, Public Service, Political Ideology, Congress Politics, Assam Politics, Democratic Values, Political Leadership, Governance, India Today Podcasts] #GauravGogoi #AssamCongress #PreetiChoudhry #Unpolitics #Democracy #PeoplesPower #CMFace #Leadership #PublicService #Congress #AssamPolitics #IndianPolitics #Governance #PoliticalDebate #DemocraticValues #IndiaTodayPodcasts

After decades of conflict in West Asia, a two-week pause in fighting between the US and Iran raises a critical question—is this a genuine ceasefire or a strategic pause before further escalation? In this upcoming episode, @devgoswami and @SandeepUnnithan explore what’s really behind the move and the key factors that could shape what happens next. Tune into In Our Defence to know more. Episode drops soon. [West Asia Conflict, US Iran Ceasefire, Two Week Truce, Middle East Tensions, Strategic Pause, Military Escalation, Donald Trump, US Foreign Policy, Iran Conflict, Israel Iran Tensions, Geopolitics, War Analysis, Global Security, Ceasefire Debate, Political Strategy] #WestAsia #MiddleEast #USIran #Ceasefire #Geopolitics #GlobalConflict #WarAnalysis #StrategicPause #USForeignPolicy #IranConflict #IsraelIran #WorldNews #PoliticalAnalysis #BreakingNews #InternationalRelations

1.3 crore direct cash transfers, free bus travel for women, breakfast for school children—and an impressive 11.2% economic growth. Has the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam cracked the welfare + growth formula in Tamil Nadu? Or is the state nearing a point where voters start questioning the sustainability of these schemes? [Tamil Nadu, DMK, Welfare Schemes, Economic Growth, Cash Transfers, Free Bus Travel, Women Welfare, School Breakfast Scheme, Public Policy, Governance Model, Welfare Economy, Fiscal Sustainability, Voter Sentiment, State Politics, Development Model, Raj Chengappa, Yashwant Deshmukh, Nothing But The Truth, India Today Podcasts] #TamilNadu #DMK #WelfarePolitics #EconomicGrowth #CashTransfers #FreeBusTravel #WomenEmpowerment #BreakfastScheme #PublicPolicy #Governance #WelfareModel #FiscalDebate #StatePolitics #DevelopmentDebate #IndiaPolitics #RajChengappa #YashwantDeshmukh #NothingButTheTruth #IndiaTodayPodcasts

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, explains that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to naval warfare. He highlights how force planning must be aligned with evolving threats, technological shifts, and long-term national security goals, stressing the need for a balanced mix of capabilities rather than relying on a single strategy like sea control or sea denial. [Naval warfare, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Western Naval Command, force planning, maritime strategy, sea control, sea denial, evolving threats, technology shift, national security, naval capabilities, balanced force, defence planning, strategic doctrine, military readiness Gaurav Sawant, Chakravyuh, India Today Podcasts] #NavalWarfare #KrishnaSwaminathan #WesternNavalCommand #ForcePlanning #MaritimeStrategy #SeaControl #SeaDenial #EvolvingThreats #TechShift #NationalSecurity #NavalCapabilities #BalancedForce #DefensePlanning #StrategicDoctrine #MilitaryReadiness #GauravSawant #Chakravyuh #IndiaTodayPodcasts

In this segment of Cricket Unfiltered, senior journalist @sardesairajdeep recalls a fascinating story from the early days of the IPL. He shares how former chairman Lalit Modi approached him with an opportunity to invest in the Delhi franchise. At the time, however, the idea was not pursued, as other priorities took precedence. Looking back, Sardesai reflects on how that decision turned into a major 'what if' moment as the IPL went on to become one of the most valuable sporting leagues in the world. [IPL story, Rajdeep Sardesai, Nikhil Naz, Lalit Modi, Delhi franchise, IPL investment, cricket business, early IPL, missed opportunity, sports journalism, Cricket Unfiltered, franchise ownership, Indian Premier League, cricket league growth, financial decision, what if moment, Cricket Unfiltered, India Today Podcasts] #IPLStory #RajdeepSardesai #NikhilNaz #LalitModi #DelhiFranchise #IPLInvestment #CricketBusiness #EarlyIPL #MissedOpportunity #SportsJournalism #CricketUnfiltered #FranchiseOwnership #IndianPremierLeague #CricketGrowth #WhatIfMoment #IPLHistory #CricketUnfiltered #IndiaTodayPodcasts

Is Himanta Biswa Sarma turning political dominance into complete control in Assam? From strong groundwork to factors like gerrymandering shaping constituencies, the advantage seems firmly on his side. At this point, a Himanta victory looks more like a certainty than a contest. Listen to Nothing But The Truth. Link in bio [Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam politics, BJP Assam, political dominance, electoral advantage, gerrymandering, constituency shaping, election strategy, opposition weakness, leadership control, Nothing But The Truth] #HimantaBiswaSarma #AssamPolitics #BJPAssam #PoliticalDominance #ElectionStrategy #Gerrymandering #Constituencies #OppositionWeakness #Leadership #AssamElections #NothingButTheTruth

Even with nearly 40% vote share, BJP isn’t crossing the line in Bengal—yet. Mamata Banerjee continues to hold strong, backed by a consolidated minority vote. Is this just a delay—or a deadlock? Listen to Nothing But The Truth. Link in bio [BJP, West Bengal, vote share, Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress, minority vote, electoral politics, political deadlock, state elections, opposition dynamics] #BJP #WestBengal #VoteShare #MamataBanerjee #TMC #MinorityVote #Elections #PoliticalDeadlock #OppositionPolitics #StateElections

On Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, who explains how the Indian Navy is maintaining round-the-clock surveillance across critical maritime zones stretching from the North Arabian Sea to the Gulf of Aden. He details how ships are deployed in high readiness to track movements, assess threats, and provide close escort to tankers navigating conflict-hit waters, ensuring their safe passage even as tensions continue to escalate. Listen to the full podcast. Link in bio [Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Indian Navy, maritime surveillance, North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, naval deployment, high readiness, threat assessment, escort operations, oil tankers, conflict-hit waters, safe passage, escalating tensions, India Today Podcasts] #Chakravyuh, #GauravSawant, #KrishnaSwaminathan, #IndianNavy, #MaritimeSecurity, #NavalSurveillance, #NorthArabianSea, #GulfOfAden, #NavalOperations, #HighReadiness, #ThreatAssessment, #EscortOperations, #OilTankers, #MaritimeSafety, #Geopolitics, #IndiaTodayPodcasts

The BJP has emerged as the principal opposition in Bengal, clocking nearly 40% vote share and crucially, retaining that support. But is that enough? @rajchengappa and @YRDeshmukh analyze the upcoming elections in four key states of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kerala? Listen to the full podcast: India Today Podcast: podcasts.indiatoday.in/news/nothing-b… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2zmWwN… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ass… [BJP Bengal, West Bengal politics, Mamata Banerjee, TMC strategy, BJP vote share 40%, minority voters Bengal, Muslim vote bank, Hindu consolidation, Bengal elections analysis, political tipping point India] #BengalPolitics #WestBengal #MamataBanerjee #BJP #TMC #ElectionAnalysis #VoteShare #MinorityVotes #MuslimVoteBank #HinduConsolidation #IndiaPolitics #PoliticalDebate #ElectionWatch #PollTalk #BengalElections

Can 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be the next Sachin Tendulkar? Watch @sardesairajdeep and @NikhilNaz break down his meteoric rise, while diving into the origins and evolution of the Indian Premier League. From small-town dreams to global stardom—this is cricket’s next big story. Episode drops today. Link in bio. [Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sachin Tendulkar comparison, IPL 2026, Indian Premier League, Rajdeep Sardesai, Nikhil Naz, young cricketer India, rising cricket star, IPL origins, cricket analysis, cricket podcast, future of Indian cricket, small town talent, next Sachin] #VaibhavSuryavanshi #SachinTendulkar #IPL #IPL2026 #IndianPremierLeague #CricketReels #CricketTalk #YoungTalent #FutureOfCricket #NextSachin #RajdeepSardesai #NikhilNaz #CricketFans #IndianCricket #SportsReels #CricketAnalysis

Nearly a month into sustained US–Israel strikes on Iran, the outcome is far from decisive. Despite relentless bombing by two of the world’s most powerful militaries, Iran’s core command systems remain intact raising serious questions about strategy, escalation, and whether Washington has entered a conflict with no clear exit. [US Iran conflict, Israel Iran war, Donald Trump, Middle East tensions, air strikes Iran, modern warfare, geopolitics, military strategy, drone warfare, missile systems, global conflict analysis, US foreign policy] #IranConflict #USIran #IsraelIran #MiddleEastCrisis #Geopolitics #WarAnalysis #MilitaryStrategy #DonaldTrump #GlobalTensions #BreakingNews #WorldPolitics #Defence #NewsReel #ViralReel

While addressing the nomination rally of BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari and other party candidates from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in Kolkata on Wednesday Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a significant statement. Shah revealed that Adhikari wanted to contest from Nandigram, but he was instead given a bigger challenge and fielded from Bhabanipur. He also said that the BJP aims to defeat West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her home turf. [Suvendu Adhikari, Amit Shah, BJP, Bhabanipur, Kolkata, Nomination Rally, Nandigram, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Elections, Home Turf Battle] #SuvenduAdhikari #AmitShah #BJP #Bhabanipur #Kolkata #WestBengalElections #MamataBanerjee #Nandigram #PoliticalBattle #Election2026

In a candid moment, Gujarat’s Deputy CM @sanghaviharsh draws a hard line on interfaith relationships, backing consensual love while warning against deceit. Where does the state stand on freedom, identity, and protection? Listen to the full podcast. Link in bio. [Harsh Sanghavi, interfaith marriage, love jihad debate, Hindu Muslim relationship, India politics, religious identity, freedom of choice, women safety, Gujarat politics, controversial statements, governance and law, social issues India] #HarshSanghavi #InterfaithLove #LoveJihadDebate #IndiaPolitics #HinduMuslim #FreedomOfChoice #WomenSafety #GujaratPolitics #PoliticalDebate #BreakingNews #GroundReality #SocialIssues #IndiaNews #ViralReel #NewsReel

In conversation with @PreetiChoudhry on Unpolitics Gujarat Deputy CM @sanghaviharsh highlights the deep political and emotional connect between the BJP and the people of Gujarat, calling them “two sides of the same coin.” He credits the state’s growth to years of consistent governance since Narendra Modi’s tenure as Chief Minister, asserting that Gujarat continues to lead across sectors and will remain India’s number one state in the years ahead. Listen to Unpolitics. Link in bio [Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat, BJP, Preeti Choudhry, Unpolitics, Narendra Modi, Gujarat Model, Political Connect, Governance, Development, Economic Growth, State Leadership, Public Support, Indian Politics, BJP Stronghold, India Today Podcasts] #HarshSanghavi #Gujarat #BJP #Unpolitics #PreetiChoudhry #NarendraModi #GujaratModel #Development #Governance #IndianPolitics #PoliticalConnect #StateGrowth #BJPGovernment #IndiaNews #PoliticalUpdate

Tensions flared in Basirhat’s Hasnabad area in West Bengal on Wednesday as villagers protested the alleged removal of 125 names from the voter list at Booth No. 30 in Barunhat Rameshwarpur Gram Panchayat. Demonstrators blocked the Hasnabad-Lebukhali road, adding to a series of protests reported across the region in the run-up to elections. [Basirhat, Hasnabad, West Bengal, Voter List Row, Booth No. 30, Barunhat Rameshwarpur, Gram Panchayat, Road Blockade, Election Protests, Poll Tensions] #Basirhat #Hasnabad #WestBengal #VoterListRow #ElectionProtest #RoadBlockade #GramPanchayat #PollTensions #IndiaNews #PoliticalUnrest

What appears like a snowy paradise is actually Asia’s largest marble waste dumping yard in Kishangarh in Rajasthan which is now a popular tourist and shoot location. While its white landscape draws thousands, experts warn it is a “toxic tourist destination,” citing groundwater contamination, dust pollution, and serious health risks, even as authorities promote it as an attraction. [Kishangarh, Rajasthan, Marble Dumping Yard, Marble Waste, Toxic Tourism, Environmental Hazard, Groundwater Contamination, Dust Pollution, Tourist Spot, Health Risks] #Kishangarh #Rajasthan #MarbleDump #ToxicTourism #EnvironmentalHazard #GroundwaterPollution #AirPollution #HealthRisks #IndiaNews #TravelAlert

After over two years of war, Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure at home but doubling down abroad. From the fallout of the October 7 Hamas attack to a larger strategic shift, Israel’s focus may now be locked on Iran. But there’s a catch—Israel can’t do it alone. Is this where the United States steps in? Listen to the full podcast. Link in bio. [Netanyahu war strategy, Israel Iran conflict, regime change Iran, US Israel alliance, October 7 attack, Middle East war, geopolitical analysis, Iran threat, Israel politics, global conflict] #Netanyahu #IsraelIran #Tehran #MiddleEastConflict #Geopolitics #WarAnalysis #BreakingNews #USIsrael #IranCrisis #GlobalPolitics #Defense #WorldAffairs #ConflictZone #StrategicInsight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Kaynes Semiconductor facility in Sanand, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, marking a major milestone for India’s chip industry. Addressing the gathering, he said that the India in the 21st century is "not a mere witness to change" in innovation "but it is moving forward with the resolve to lead it." [Narendra Modi, Kaynes Semiconductor, Sanand Gujarat, Ahmedabad inauguration, India chip industry, semiconductor manufacturing, innovation leadership, technology growth, self-reliant India, future-ready economy] #NarendraModi #SemiconductorIndia #IndiaTech #Sanand #Ahmedabad #MakeInIndia #DigitalIndia #InnovationIndia #IndiaRising #TechLeadership

A gut-wrenching video emerged from Muzaffarnagar captured on CCTV shows a speeding sand-laden truck went out of control on Delhi-Dehradun NH-58. The truck rammed vehicles and crushed a motorcycle carrying a brother and sister. Miraculously, both survived. [Muzaffarnagar accident, NH-58 crash, Delhi Dehradun highway, CCTV accident video, speeding truck India, road accident news, sand truck crash, bike accident survival, viral CCTV footage, road safety India, near fatal accident, shocking crash video] #Muzaffarnagar #RoadAccident #CCTVFootage #ViralVideo #HighwayCrash #NH58 #IndiaNews #BreakingNews #AccidentCaughtOnCamera #RoadSafety #MiracleSurvival #ShockingVideo #TruckAccident #StaySafe