On this episode of The Newshour Agenda, with Padmaja Joshi, we discuss a Pentagon report that has given fuel to the opposition to target the ruling Modi government. The report says that China had built a village in Arunachal Pradesh with 100 houses. The opposition has thus targeted the Centre and said that PM Modi must come clean not only with his party's position but also about how much of a free hand has the government given to China. Meanwhile, local officials have debunked the claims made by the report. Padmaja Joshi separates the facts from the rumours. Keep watching to know more! #Padmaja Joshi #TheNewshourAgenda

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Did China really build a village on Indian soil? | The Newshour Agenda

On The News Hour Debate, with Padmaja Joshi, we discuss the alleged links between the Congress-led UPA government and the notorious Rafale Scam. We are given some hard facts by Joshi about how the majority of bribery that occurred in the Rafale deal occurred under the UPA regime. The new documents emerged after a French investigative agency Mediapart released their report on the connections between Dassault and the UPA. We also delve into multiple documents that show that almost 75% of the payments were made under the UPA’s rule. We are joined by Mediapart journalist, Yann Philippin who explains exactly how this tangle of corruption and collusion occurred. Keep watching this burning story! #RafaleUPALink #PadmajaJoshi #TheNewsHourAgenda

How much is Congress to blame for Rafale Scam? | The Newshour Agenda

On The News Hour Agenda, with Padmaja Joshi, we discuss the hooch tragedy that has impacted Bihar which led to the death of 30 in the past three days. Joshi lays down some bare facts about how Bihar, a state in which alcohol is officially banned is witnessing such tragic deaths. She also unveils how cheap and common alcohol really is in Bihar. A bottle of illegal liquor can be bought for as much as Rs 500. We are joined by Dr Ajay Alok, a JDU leader who tries to defend his government’s inability to control such illegal liquor sales. Sarika Paswan, an RJD spokesperson weighs in and asks some pointed questions to Dr Alok. We are also joined by Sanju Verma, a BJP spokesperson and Manisha Priyam, a senior journalist. Ms Priyam also gives us some much-needed clarity on how Bihar’s law and order agencies are hands in glove with the bootleggers and is actually “promoting” the sale of illegal liquor. #BiharHoochTragedy #TheNewshourAgenda #PadmajaJoshi

How can 30 illegal liquor deaths occur in a state that has banned it? | The Newshour Agenda

In this episode of Newshour Debate, with Navika Kumar, we discuss the question of who is to blame for the Yamuna river turning toxic every year? Huge icebergs of toxic waste were seen floating on the river this morning leading to a massive health crisis right in time for the holy Chhath Puja dip. Kumar asks some pointed questions to our panel comprising of doctors, journalists and politicians. Dr Ashok Seth, Chairman of FORTIS lists out the “health emergency” and says that foreign cities would have been “locked down completely”. Manoj Tiwari, a BJP MP also answers some pointed questions and blames the AAP government for the apathy plaguing the city. Suhel Seth, a columnist also explains how he is forced to leave the city at this time of the year as it becomes “inhabitable for all.” Reena Gupta, a spokesperson of AAP defends the government on some contentious issues like air pollution and the filth plaguing the Yamuna. Keep watching to know more! #TheNewshourDebate #NavikaKumar #YamunaTurnsToxic

Is Yamuna's floating filth a sign of governmental inactivity? | The Newshour Debate

On this episode of Newshour Debate, with Navika Kumar, we discuss the link between the UPA Government and Rafale Scam. French investigative journal Mediapart has released a host of new documents which signal the complicity of the Congress government in this massive scam. Our fiery host, Navika lays down some bare facts for her viewers about how almost 64 crores were paid to middle man Sushen Gupta under the UPA ruled years. In this debate, we answer the all-important question, does this make Congress equally if not more complicit in the Rafale scam? We are joined by Yann Philippin, the Mediapart journalist who released the new documents that have shaken Indian politics. He explains the facts of the matter in detail and how everything went down between Dassault and the UPA government. We are joined by Dr. Sambit Patra, spokesperson of the BJP, Dr. Shehzaad Poonawalla, lawyer, and Tehseen Poonawalla, political analyst, Ghanshyam Tiwari, spokesperson of the Samajwadi Party, Ashutosh Mishra, a senior journalist and Advocate Kapil Madan to help us understand this burning matter. Keep watching this big story! #TheNewsHourDebate, #NavikaKumar #RafaleUPALink

Do the new Rafale documents catch Congress in a lie? | The Newshour Debate

On India Upfront, with Rahul Shivshankar, we discuss the apathy that has struck Chennai which is currently inundated by floodwaters and the AIADMK government’s preparations for it have failed miserably. Multiple areas are underwater and entire communities have been stranded without electricity for close to two days. Visuals are coming in of cars being submerged in water and people wading through knee-deep water. The state government has blamed the DMK for not doing anything for the state. We are also joined by Dr Kanimozhi Somu, a member of parliament and Dr Ranganathan to weigh into the matter. This entire discussion brings us to the question, should we as citizens hold our respective state governments and the central government responsible for risking the lives of the present and the future generations of this country? #RahulShivshankar #IndiaUpfront

Why is Chennai underwater, yet again? I India Upfront

On India Upfront, with Rahul Shivshankar, we discuss the link between the UPA Government and Rafale Scam. We are joined by Madhavdas Gopalakrishnan, a senior Times Now journalist who explains how large amounts of money were paid to shell companies under the UPA government’s rule. We also delve into multiple documents that show that almost 75% of the payments were made under the UPA’s rule. Shivshankar also poses some hard questions to the current government and CBI as to why an investigation was not opened earlier. We are also joined by an esteemed panel to help us get a deeper understanding of this big story. Dr. Ranganathan holds Congress and Rahul Gandhi to account with what he says were “industrial-scale lies.” Sanjay Jha, a suspended Congress leader defends the allegations made by Dr. Ranganathan. Nupur Sharma, a BJP spokesperson also joins us to answer some pointed questions posed by our host. Dr Sumanth C Raman, a political analyst also weighs in to give us some much needed input on the political ramifications of the Rafale scam. Keep watching to know more! #IndiaUpfront #RahulShivshankar

Is the Congress to blame for the Rafale scam? I India Upfront

New documents accessed by Times Now have revealed that the infamous Rafale scam was primarily carried out under the UPA regime. New documents released by the French investigative agency, Mediapart show that most of the bribes paid were done under the UPA regime despite Rahul Gandhi and the party repeatedly saying that the Modi-led NDA government is to blame. The report by Mediapart shows that large chunks of "kickbacks" were given by "D" or Dassault to Sushen Gupta, the alleged middleman in this case. Some fake invoices have led the BJP to attack Congress for shaming PM Modi when it also had multiple skeletons in its closet. Keep watching to know more about this explosive story! #RafaleUPALink

New Rafale scam documents lead Congress into trouble

Chennai is currently underwater as floods have once again taken over the city. The Government has also come under fire as visuals pour in of flooded houses, roads, and other public spaces. According to our reporter, Kolathur is one of the worst affected areas of the city and is a literal reminder of the failure of the water drainage system that the government promised. It is important to note that the city faces flooding almost every year which leads to massive health and public emergency. Visuals are showing cars submerged in the waters and in some areas people have been living without electricity for almost two days. Meanwhile, the AIADMK government is facing widespread flak for the flooding and has blamed the DMK for not doing anything for the city. Keep watching to know more!

Chennai underwater as floods wreak havoc

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Navika Kumar puts the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav on the hot seat to answer some pressing issues on the environment. Navika Kumar puts forth critical questions on the decrease in air quality index and the choking Delhi air. While there is politics on burning the 'parali' in Punjab and the festivities of Diwali, India demands some solid answers from the man who heads the environment department in the cabinet. We are promoting electric vehicles, and industries switched to PNG. We are doing satellite monitoring of stubble burning: Bhupender Yadav tells Navika Kumar. He even speaks on Indian politics and the 2022 bypolls.

Bhupender Yadav on Delhi's air pollution: Will citizens of Delhi get clean air? | Frankly Speaking

Top Arunachal official DJ Borah counters the allegation on the NDA government after the Pentagon report. Additional Deputy Commissioner DJ Borah, assigned in the Kaduka division of Upper Subansiri, indicated that the disputed territory overrun by the PLA was distant from a civilian population. "What we noticed were numerous large houses that appeared to be military outposts." Borah stated, "I was told that when the Chinese PLA took this area in 1962, they only had minor stations there." According to a senior official delegated by the state government last year to conduct a field assessment, the "large 100-home civilian village" mentioned in a Pentagon report to the US Congress on Chinese construction in the disputed territory along Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh has long become a permanent PLA military camp.

Top Arunachal official DJ Borah counters the allegation of Chinese Military camp alongside PLA

Security has been beefed up in Antilia, the home of Asia&#39;s richest man Mukesh Ambani after a cab driver allegedly gave a tip to the police, saying that two suspicious people carrying bags in a silver Wagon-R were asking for Antilia&#39;s location. According to senior police officers, the facts of the matter are being checked and the cab driver&#39;s statement is also being recorded. The added precaution is being taken after the controversial Ambani bomb scare case. According to a Times Now reporter from the scene, the taxi driver made the call to the police control room following which barricades were installed in the roads surrounding the multi-billion dollar house. Keep watching to catch up with this burning story!

Security ramped up in Ambani's Antilia after cab driver gives tip

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel blamed the NDA led Central Government today for "stalling" the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Massacre probe. Mr Baghel said that the NIA is "not doing its job" and that there is "conspiracy" behind this. He also said that the Centre is not giving the state the file and is deliberately stalling the probe. In 2013, a convoy of INC leaders was attacked in the Jhiram Ghati Valley of Chhattisgarh. It led to the death of 32 people. These serious allegations against the Centre have been echoed by local leaders and other Chhattisgarh ministers. Keep watching to know more!

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel claims Centre "stalling" Jhiram Ghati Massace probe

Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, would be awarding a total of 119 Padma Awards which includes 102 Padma Shri's, 7 Padma Vibhushan, and 10 Padma Bhushan Awards. Due to the Pandemic, last year the Padma Award ceremony was canceled. But this year the ceremony took place, several prominent personalities were invited to the ceremony and were awarded Padma awards. Former External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj received Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian Award whereas Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, filmmaker Karan Johar, Producer Ekta Kapoor accepted Padma Shri which is India's fourth-highest civilian award. Watch the full video to know more!

Padma Awards 2021: PM Modi, HM Amit Shah at ceremony | 119 honored with Padma Awards

As per the latest news on times now, Congress Rebels plan a comeback (Ghar Vaapsi) in the party ahead of Uttarakhand polls.  According to sources, nine rebel Netas who resigned from the Congress party in 2016 to join the Bharatiya Janta Party are expected to rejoin Congress. The speculations come before the Uttarkhand elections. Harak Singh Rawat&#39;s chat with senior Congress leader Harish Rawat is shown in the video. As a result, the BJP disregarded the insurgency. In the meantime, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appears unconcerned about the situation. Yashpal Arya, a former dissident, has rejoined the Congress Party. To discover more, watch the entire video.

Congress Rebels plan a comeback in the party ahead of Uttarkhand polls

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