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Tahawwur Rana, one of the key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has finally been extradited from the US to India—nearly 17 years after the deadly terror strike that shook the nation. Home Minister Amit Shah has called it a diplomatic win and a message to those who harm India: justice may be delayed, but not denied. In this episode, we unpack what's next for Rana legally, India’s fight against terrorism, the long-delayed road to accountability in the 26/11 case and more.

We explore the origin of Waqf, the provisions of the new Waqf Amendment Bill, the controversies surrounding it, and more. Tune in.

Once hailed as a 'Yeshu Yeshu Prophet,' preacher Bajinder Singh has been sentenced to life in a 2018 rape case. In this episode, we unpack how he built his image, his list of abuse allegations, and the dangerous misuse of religious influence in the digital age. Tune in.

Kunal Kamra's 'Naya Bharat' special has ignited a legal and political storm—copyright claims, vandalism, and a police case. We break down the legal battle, the state of political satire in India, whether comedy venues are becoming high-risk spaces and more.

A classified military chat, a surprise guest, and a security lapse. We decode the White House's encrypted messaging fiasco.

Minister KN Rajanna’s shocking claims spark a political storm in Karnataka. In this episode, we explore the history of honey-traps, political blackmail, and the deeper battle for power in India, as well as who might be behind the latest controversy. Tune in!

The BJP is about to pick its next national president, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will the leadership baton go South to expand BJP’s reach? Could we witness history with the party’s first female president? Or will loyalty and past electoral wins seal the deal? We discuss.

After sparring with the Centre over NEP and the proposed delimitation, Tamil Nadu has now opened a new front—ditching the rupee symbol for a Tamil letter in its 2025-26 state budget logo. Tune in for the full story.

Syria's interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has reached an agreement with the Kurdish-led authority in the northeast. The deal includes a ceasefire and the integration of U.S.-backed Kurdish forces into the Syrian army. But what does this mean for Syria's future, its governance, and regional stability? Nagendar Sharma breaks down the political and military implications of this shift and what lies ahead for the war-torn nation.

As Mark Carney steps in as Canada's new Prime Minister, he faces a turbulent landscape—strained U.S. relations, China's sanctions, and domestic political shifts. Will he stabilize Canada's global standing? Abhijit Majumder breaks it down.