Left, Right & Centre

In a big relief to media house, Media ONE, the Supreme Court ruled that a media outlet cannot be muzzled just because it criticises the government. The court said that the channel MediaOne's criticism of the government's policies and actions cannot be construed as anti-national. On Left Right & Centre, we speak to editor of Media One, Pramod Raman' and ask him about his take on the top court's judgment.

 

Some key chapters in school books about Mughal history and 'Democracy and Diversity' have been dropped. Is there a revision of history in our textbooks or is this what the NCERT calls "rationalisation?"

India's drug controller cleared the Tamil Nadu-based company whose eye drops may have caused deaths in the US. This is now the third time when Indian-made drugs have allegedly caused deaths abroad. This is bad news at many levels. Safety in healthcare is primary but India is known as the world's pharmacy. There have been two previous reports of Indian-made drugs causing deaths in the Gambia and in Uzbekistan and now, this report from the US.

For the second time in two weeks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the opposition over charges of corruption and backed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its action against those he called "the powerful corrupt". How will the opposition, which has maintained its allegations of central agencies being wielded as a political tool, react?

 

West Bengal continues to simmer as post-Ram Navami tensions give way to more violence in some parts of the state. This, after a recent spate of communal violence in Bihar. While Home Minister Amit Shah has attacked the ruling state governments for "failing to check" the violence, who is to blame for stoking communal tensions?

 

Violence broke out in West Bengal's Hooghly during a BJP procession themed on Ram Navami. In less than a week, Bengal has witnessed three such instances. However, it is not just Bengal but Bihar too that is reeling under the tension of communal clashes. On Left Right and Centre, we take on the question are festivals the new political flashpoint?

A day after the Gujarat High Court fined Arvind Kejriwal and ruled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree details were not needed, the Delhi Chief Minister doubled down on his charge. Arvind Kejriwal said the Gujarat High Court order raises a lot of questions over the Prime Minister's education. However, the high court yesterday set aside an order to the Gujarat University to reveal details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degrees. A genuine query or a move to stir yet another controversy? Watch Left Right & Centre.

Will BJP ex Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's son be pitted against ex Congress Chief Minister Siddaramaiah? On Left Right and Centre, we dive into the BJP government's decision to remove the 4 per cent reservation that Muslims in the state had accessed. Is communal polarisation or caste arithmetic the primary factor in these elections? Watch Left Right and Centre.

The Congress appears to have distanced itself from the controversy over its leader Digvijaya Singh's tweet thanking Germany's foreign ministry for taking note of Rahul Gandhi's suspension from the Lok Sabha. While Rahul Gandhi's disqualification unites the opposition, are Digvijaya Singh's comments creating rifts? Watch Left Right and Centre.

Several vehicles were set on fire as clashes between two groups broke out in West Bengal's Howrah amid Ram Navami celebrations today. The incident happened just a day after Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee appealed for peace. Taking note of the matter and hitting out at the BJP, Mamata Banerjee warned the rioters. On Left Right and Centre, we take on the question - why a joyous celebration turned tense.