A quarter of a century after India secured a victory for the ages in the Kargil War, one of the most challenging high-altitude battles ever fought, the division which led the charge has another major reason to celebrate. Major General Sachin Malik is now commanding the 8 Mountain Division, which had led the charge in the Kargil War under the overall leadership of his father, General (Retired) VP Malik, who was the Army chief at the time. General VP Malik had also once commanded the 8 Mountain Division and the father and son are now in Dras to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday. That is where NDTV caught up with them for an exclusive conversation.

US President Joe Biden has dropped out of the US presidential election and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee - a massive political development with international ramifications. Mr Biden, who came under the scanner recently for his ability to lead the US given his age and mental fitness, has said that he was acting in the "best interest of my party and the country." He bowed out after a disastrous June debate against Donald Trump. Kamala Harris has confirmed her intention to become America's first woman president and to "defeat Donald Trump."

A day ahead of the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2023-24, along with the statistical appendix in the Lok Sabha. The Economic Survey is an annual document presented by the government ahead of the Union Budget to review the state of the economy. The opposition says that the government has cherry-picked positive aspects of the economy while neglecting key concerns. Where is the Indian economy? Glass half full or glass half empty?

While speaking exclusively to NDTV, Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran says the economy will see a resumption in job creation.

Another year, similar scenes in Mumbai. A fresh spell of rain almost brought India's financial capital to a standstill. With crores of rupees down the drain, the Mumbai municipality has failed to curb the monsoon menace in Mumbai. On Left, Right & Centre, we pin the accountability over the civic infra collapse.

What if your favourite Netflix show got a tad expensive? What if your Amazon Prime subscription got dearer? The Karnataka government's plans to bring in a 2% tax on OTT subscriptions and movie tickets. The intention is to create funds for artists and the entertainment industry but is taxing the middle class the only way to create welfare funds?

In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Tibet Prime Minister in exile Sikyong Penpa Tsering speaks about how Tibetan soldiers have fought in wars for India and how this is a debt that Tibetans owe India for its hospitality for decades. He also speaks about China's hegemonic intentions. He said China's argument that no country recognizes Tibet as an independent nation is deeply flawed.

In this special episode of Left, Right & Centre, meet the IAF's Top Guns over Kargil. Five Incredible aviators - amazing fighter pilots including the first man to drop a laser-guided bomb on Tiger Hill, with rare footage of some of the biggest bombing missions during the war.

The Karnataka government has paused, and will further study, a bill directing private firms in the state to reserve jobs for Kannadigas. The bill, cleared Monday, requires firms in India's IT capital to prioritise local hires for 70 per cent of non-management roles and 50 per cent of management-level jobs. In this episode of Left, Right & Centre, we discuss, 'Karnataka's local quota in jobs: Parochialism pips professionalism?

The spate of army casualties in the fight against terror in parts of Jammu continues. In the latest incident in Doda, which is deep inside the Jammu area, four Indian soldiers including a Captain have been killed in action. Why are terrorists gaining the ascendency in these battles? Experts discuss.