Left, Right & Centre

As we gear up for an electrifying political season, all eyes are on Maharashtra and Jharkhand, where the battle for Assembly supremacy is set to unfold. Maharashtra, with its 288 seats, votes in a single phase on November 20. Maharashtra is poised for a fierce contest between the incumbent alliances and opposition coalitions. What are the issues and who has the upper hand in both the states? Experts debate.

 

The government has decided to withdraw its High Commissioner in Canada after Ottawa linked him and some other Indian diplomats to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The ties between the two countries plunged further after Canada said it was investigating the Indian High Commissioner as a "person of interest" in the killing of Nijjar. Experts discuss the worsening India-Canada ties.

The chilling murder of former Maharashtra minister, Baba Siddique has raised serious questions about the law and order situation in Maharashtra. While Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has promised strict action against the culprits, the Maha Vikas Aghadi has slammed the Maharashtra government claiming that everyone from leaders to the common man is unsafe in the state. This murder has resulted in enhanced security for actor Salman Khan after the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for Siddique's murder. The question that is being asked on today's edition of Left, Right & Centre is how true are the concerns regarding law and order? Is Maharashtra truly falling prey to violence as the Opposition is claiming or is this just political bickering?

India lost a titan last night. The last rites of Ratan Naval Tata - the industrialist with a heart of gold - were performed with full State honours at a Mumbai crematorium this afternoon. Ratan Tata was revered for his visionary leadership, transforming the Tata Group into a global enterprise while maintaining ethical standards. His philanthropy, especially in education, healthcare, and rural development, showcases his commitment to social upliftment. His humility, integrity, and dedication to innovation and corporate social responsibility make him truly great. On LRC, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Naina Lal Kidwai, and Jyotiraditya Scindia among a host of leaders and industrialists recalled their experiences with Mr Tata.

The US government's interest in potentially splitting up Google, as reflected in various antitrust investigations and legal actions, centres around concerns related to monopoly power, competition, and the impact on consumers and the market. Google holds a dominant position in the search engine market, with estimates often citing over 90% of the global search market share. This dominance extends to online advertising. The US government, through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and several state attorneys general, has accused Google of engaging in anticompetitive practices. What are the implications of Google being split?

It was a thriller Tuesday with the BJP forming a government in Haryana for the third time. Meanwhile, the NC-Congress Alliance is set to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir after a decade. Watch Left Right and Centre

It's been exactly one year since the horrific terror attacks on Israel which resulted in the death of approximately 1,195 to 1,200 Israelis, with variations in counts potentially due to the complexity of identifying remains and the inclusion of foreign workers and other nationals. One year later, West Asia is on the edge. Israel says it will attack Iran after Iran's latest ballistic missile attacks. Israel meanwhile continues to intensify its bombing of Beirut, Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah which has been hitting Northern Israel with rockets. What next in ever-expanding conflict? Experts discuss.

A full reset of the relationship between India and the Maldives. After a year of being in doldrums, India and the Maldives, it appears are back on track in their bilateral ties with both sides releasing a vision for a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. President Mohamed Muizzu who is in India as a state guest had come to power in the Maldives on an anti-India plank. On LRC, we discuss President Muizzu's diplomatic U-turn from 'India Out' to 'True Friends'.

The exit polls give a decisive lead to the Congress in Haryana. Can it make a comeback in the Hindi Heartland?

Lebanon's health minister says nearly 2,000 people have been killed since the start of Israel's attacks on Lebanon. Meanwhile, two days after its massive ballistic missile attack on Israel, Iran's Prime Minister says war has been forced onto then. Reports also indicate that Iran had warned Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah Chief. Is West Asia on the brink of war? Experts and analysts discuss.