- 49:11
Free speech debate: Should offensive speech lead to arrest?
Days after a BJP spokesperson's comments on Prophet Muhammad sparked anger in the Islamic world, the Delhi Police have cracked down on hate speech.
- 53:39
Rajya Sabha elections: Are MLAs up for sale?
In this episode of News Today, watch as Congress leader Sachin Pilot and Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi talk about resort politics while panelists debate about allegations of horse-trading ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections.
- 49:57
Hate speech: Does India need blasphemy laws at all?
As India faces massive international backlash over Nupur Sharma's controversial remarks on the Prophet Muhammad, watch as panelists share their perspective on the row.
- 54:44
Gyanvapi mosque row: Has Mohan Bhagwat drawn a red line?
In this episode of News Today, watch as panelists debate on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on Gyanvapi mosque row and the Hyderabad gang rape horror.
- 53:36
ED summons Sonia, Rahul: Political vendetta or fair probe?
Congress president Sonia Gandhi and MP Rahul Gandhi have been served notices by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the National Herald case.
- 54:28
Eight years of Modi govt: Is governance better than in 2014?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a roadshow in Shimla and addressed a rally to mark the eighth anniversary of his government.
- 52:08
Politics erupts over Sidhu Moose Wala murder; women bag top 3 UPSC ranks; more
Punjabi singer-politician Sidhu Moose Wala was murdered on Sunday, a day after his security was withdrawn by the police. As the police probe the case, questions have been raised over whether the ruling Aam Aadmi Party played politics over the ..
- 56:06
Is Modi govt better placed today than it was 8 years ago?
Watch as Dr Kaushik Basu and former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya debate on these and more on this episode of News Today.
- 51:53
8 years of Modi govt: What are the hits and misses?
The BJP will celebrate the Modi government's anniversary from May 30 to June 15 on the theme of 'Sewa, Sushashan and Gareeb Kalyan'.
- 51:54
Kapil Sibal quits Congress: Is this the end of the road for G-23?
Kapil Sibal, who was part of the 'G23' that sought an organisational overhaul in the Congress, today announced that he had resigned from the party on May 16.
- 52:30
Can Quad contain China?
In a clear message to China, the leaders of the Quad expressed their firm opposition to "any provocative or unilateral attempt" to change the status quo and called for peaceful settlement of disputes without resorting to threat or use of force.
- 51:12
Why are states reluctant to slash taxes on fuel?
After MK Stalin, now West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to cut tax on fuel.
- 50:06
Gyanvapi mosque dispute: Will history end up dividing India?
As the debate over Gyanvapi mosque dispute rages on, watch Swapan Dasgupta, Former MP and Author, Prof Aditya Mukherjee, Former Professor Contemporary History, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Study, Prof Irfan Habib, Historian of Scien..
- 50:52
Sidhu gets 1-year jail in road rage case: End of the road for neta Sidhu?
The Supreme Court today ordered a one year jail term for Navjot Singh Sidhu in a 1988 road rage case. Soon after the Supreme Court order, Sidhu said he "will submit to the majesty of law."
- 48:57
Inflation peaks, India's growth story in trouble?
The top focus of this episode of News Today is on rising inflation. Wholesale price-based inflation shot up to a record high of 15.08 per cent in April, the highest in 17 years, while consumer inflation is at an 8-year high.
- 46:37
Gyanvapi mosque row: Law above faith or faith above law?
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered to protect the area of the Shivling reportedly found inside the Gyanvapi mosque. The apex court also said there will be no restrictions on Muslims offering namaz.
- 51:50
Gyanvapi mosque row: SC to hear Muslim panel's plea tomorrow; Thomas Cup hero HS Prannoy exclusive; more
The Supreme Court will tomorrow hear the Muslim panel's plea on Gyanvapi mosque row.
- 50:03
Is India better placed to meet inflation challenge?
India's retail inflation galloped for a seventh straight month to touch an 8-year high of 7.79 per cent in April on rising food and fuel prices.
- 49:19
After Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura next?
The top focus of this episode of News Today is on the Gyanvapi mosque row.
- 49:00
SC puts sedition law on hold: End of the road for colonial-era law?
Taking a tough stand on sedition law, the Supreme Court today stayed all cases and proceedings in sedition cases.
- 47:51
Rupee hits all-time low: What does a falling rupee mean for economy?
Extending its losses for a second day, the rupee on Monday slumped by 54 paise to close at a record low of 77.44 against the US dollar, pressured by the strength of the American currency overseas and unabated foreign fund outflows.
- 51:40
RBI repo rate hike: Inflation fears worse than imagined?
In a move to contain inflation, the RBI on Wednesday hiked the benchmark lending rate by 40 basis points (bps) to 4.40 per cent.
- 46:54
Russia-Ukraine war: Is neutrality working to India's advantage?
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India believes there will be no winner in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen expressed hope that India would use its influence over Russia to end the war in Ukrai..
- 33:37
Jodhpur clashes: Has Ashok Gehlot govt failed to check unrest?
Communal clashes erupted once again in Rajasthan. This time in Jodhpur on Eid. The violence in Jodhpur started late Monday night after a fight over flags and loudspeakers.
Rajdeep Sardesai

Rajdeep Sardesai
Rajdeep Sardesai is a senior journalist and author of the best-selling book, '2014: The Election that Changed India'. With 26 years of journalistic experience in print and TV, Sardesai was managing editor of the NDTV network before he set up the IBN 18 network with channels like CNN IBN as founder editor. He began his career with the Times of India and was the city editor of its Mumbai edition at the age of 26. He is presently a consulting editor with the India Today Group and anchors a prime time show on India Today. Specialising in national politics, Sardesai has won numerous awards for journalistic excellence including the prestigious Padma Shri for Journalism in 2008, the International Broadcasters Award for coverage of the 2002 Gujarat riots, and the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award for 2007. He has also won the A.. SHOW MORE