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Tempers fly as the newsmakers of the week face-off in this award-winning show. Anchored by Sanket Upadhyay, this weekly program has politicians battlling wits with a live audience.
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NDTV presents a platform where Members of Parliament debate pressing issues, sharing their perspectives on the challenges faced by the northern region of India. As parliamentary sessions face disruptions, this show highlights critical concerns, from governance to accountability, ensuring the people's voice remains heard amidst the chaos.
Superstar Allu Arjun was arrested and sent to jail in connection with the Sandhya theatre stampede case. While the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail, many celebrities and politicians have come out in support of the super star. On the Big Fight, we ask whose job is it to handle the fan frenzy? Are celebrities becoming soft target for the government?
NDTV's Nikunj Garg and Marya Shakil held a discussion with four first-time MPs who spoke about their ambitions as well as their expectations from the parliament. All MPs spoke about the need for the opposition and the govt coming to an understanding for the smooth functioning of parliament as constant disruptions were leading to the issues of the common man being neglect.
The counting to D-day in Maharashtra elections has neared an end. The stakes could not be higher than this for the regional satraps of Maharashtra like Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar. For Eknath Shinde and his predecessor Uddhav Thackery, it's a make-or-break election. For the two national parties the BJP and the Congress it's the road to political dominance. Watch The Big Fight on NDTV.
The countdown to the Maharashtra polls has begun. With high voltage political drama, multiple factors and factions at play, this election will help answer who is the key player in Maharashtra. The Big Fight from Maharashtra's Vidhan Sabha.
Will Trump's nationalism lead to increased global tensions or cooperation? How will his policies impact international trade and relations? The world watches with bated breath as the Trump administration begins to take shape. Would you like more information on Trump's policies or the implications of his presidency? Watch The Big Fight.
The world's oldest democracy, the largest economy and the world's biggest military power is going to the polls. The United States will elect a new president in less than a week. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a fierce battle. It's considered one of the most significant elections in US history. This election polarizes the world as much as it does the US. Will Kamala Harris carry on in Joe Biden's footsteps with her conviction that in "these unsettled times, it is clear America cannot retreat?" Or will it be Donald Trump with his hope that "Americanism, not globalism" will lead the way?
This week has seen a reset in India-China ties which were in the red since the Galwan clashes in 2020. First came the news of an agreement between the two sides to disengage at the key points on LAC in Ladakh. The two sides agreed on patrolling in their respective areas and go back to situation before 2020. Now the disengagement on LAC has begun and Army sources say that it will be complete by the month-end. But how far can India trust China, given the chequered history of India-China relations?
In a startling admission during a public inquiry, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada had no "hard evidentiary proof" to support allegations linking Indian government agents to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. The diplomatic fallout between the two countries worsened when India expelled six Canadian diplomats following Trudeau's allegations. Will India and Canada find common ground, or will the diplomatic rift continue to widen? Can Trudeau separate domestic political considerations with diplomatic relationships? Watch 'The Big Fight'.
Does the United Nations still serve a purpose? Is the UN relevant or are its best days behind it? In a world beset by wars, humanitarian crises and other global problems, is the United Nations becoming incapable of ensuring multilateral responses? Watch The Big Fight
The Supreme Court has come down heavily on Delhi's air quality panel, saying that the body set up to control pollution in the NCR region has failed to serve its purpose. This comes after the Delhi government issued its Winter action plan to deal with the pollution that chokes the national capital every winter. Is Pollution Solution all in the air? We ask on The Big Fight.
The BJP-led Centre has approved the Kovind report on One Nation One Election. While the opposition calls it a compromise on democracy, the panel says that it has called for a legally sustainable way to re-align existing electoral cycles. On Big Fight we discuss whether this strengthens Democracy and weakens Federalism.
As Jammu and Kashmir gets ready to vote in the first Assembly elections in 10 years, we bring you this special show from Srinagar where we grill the netas on their promises and get young Kashmiri voices from different walks of life to talk about their expectations from the elections? Will there be a new dawn in 'Naya Kashmir'?
On the Big Fight today, Marya Shakil discussed the resurgence of the MeToo movement in Mollywood, which echoes the first wave that swept through Indian cinema, raising the pressing question: Will this new wave translate into meaningful reform, or will it fizzle out without holding perpetrators accountable?
From ground zero Kolkata, NDTV's Marya Shakil speaks to doctors, students and netas. Students and doctors narrate horror tales and demand safety.
In the last one week, Bangladesh has seen great turmoil. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country and landed in Delhi as student protests forced a regime change. Now, an interim government has taken charge, led by Nobel-laureate Muhammad Yunus. There has been violence, vandalism and rioting. There is hope that things will return to normal with a new government at the helm, but the tectonic change in Dhaka has left Delhi concerned. In this edition of The Big Fight, we debate the 'Change in Dhaka, Concern in Delhi: India's Hasina Dilemma?' Watch the full show on NDTV.
The enormity of the Wayanad tragedy is still not clear. With each day, the death count keeps on increasing. At least 200 people are still missing. NDTV is also running a campaign to support the survivors of this horrific tragedy. In this week's Big Fight, we ask, What are the lessons learnt from Wayanad landslides? And can we prepare ourselves to avoid another catastrophe? Watch the full show on NDTV.
The first Budget of Modi 3.0 will be presented next week. The Budget expectations are running high among all sectors. The current environment for the capital markets is highly favorable, characterised by an overwhelmingly optimistic sentiment among investors. As always, politics and economics go hand in hand. In this edition of The Big Fight, we talk about the politics of the Budget and expectations that states have from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and why do non-BJP ruled states continue to speak about discrimination much before the budget is presented.
The National Entrance cum Eligibility test that's NEET controversy continues to hog the headlines. But, beyond headlines, it's the uncertainty which concerns aspirants and their parents. This year's NEET faces several questions - paper leaks, impersonation, cheating and other irregularities. In this edition of the Big Fight, we decode 'The NEET Dilemma'. Tune in to the full show on NDTV.
The tragedy in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras in which 121 people were killed in a stampede when they went to attend a satsang of the godman Bhole Baba once again brings to the forefront the phenomenon of godmen, mystics and saints - not unique by any means to only India, but a problem, many feel at so many levels. Who are these godmen? What are their true credentials? Why are vulnerable people made to believe them? In this show on Left, Right & Centre - we discuss 'The Godmen Phenomenon'.
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Why is India so eager to follow American news formula? The “we have finally arrived” mentality is embarrassing.
Episode on manual scavenging (Oct 28) runs for only 5 minutes. it would be better if the entire episode is available for listening... thank you..