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Like the British colonial police force, modern India’s intelligence services operate with no legal regulation or democratic oversight. That has led to a succession of scandals over the years, with India’s spies standing accused of illegal espionage conducted at the behest of the political leadership. This is a real threat to democracy, which the country needs to address.

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For centuries, poverty-hit coastal communities like the famous Malabar Kunnavar turned to preyed on maritime trade in the Indian ocean. Even though a multinational naval fleet has fought Somali pirates, the problem has resurfaced time and again. To end it, India and the world will have to fix the deep economic distress and political crisis that beset Somalia.

Who will step into Arvind Kejriwal’s shoes to look after governance in Delhi? In Episode 1419 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why this is a ‘key risk man’ moment for the AAP and why the party’s handling of this crisis will set a precedent for years to come, while also looking at the leaders who could take charge in Kejriwal’s absence.