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Ukraine on Sunday launched one of its largest drone-based operations on Russia to date, striking five air bases deep inside Russian territory. Ukraine said at least 40 aircraft had been damaged specified that they included nuclear capable TU-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers. Is this Russia's pearl harbour moment? What will provoked Putin do? Will the war get bloodier now? Experts analyze Putin's next Move and the war's future in this high-stakes discussion.

8 people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado where a demonstration to remember the Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza was taking place. This attack comes barely a week after 2 staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot and killed near a Jewish museum. Is there a rise in anti-semitism in USA? We dive into the facts & implications on LRC.

Influencer Sharmishta Panoli's arrest in West Bengal sparked controversy, with growing support for her release. Dutch leader Geert Wilders called the arrest a shameful attack on free speech. The BJP accused the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government of appeasement politics. TMC defended the arrest and called it a lawful action against Ms Panoli's alleged communal remarks. Questions arise over selective law enforcement, with Kalyan Banerjee highlighting perceived inconsistencies in how laws are applied in the state. Watch Left Right And Centre.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan's recent remarks in Singapore have ignited a political firestorm, as he acknowledged losses during the operation while withholding specific details, emphasising India's robust response and lessons learned. His comments on conflicts below the nuclear threshold underscore the delicate balance of modern warfare. Watch Left Right And Centre.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told a parliamentary panel today that India informed Pakistan about strikes on terror camps only after their execution, refuting Congress claims of prior notification. In a heated exchange, Jaishankar slammed Congress as "dishonest" for misrepresenting his remarks on Operation Sindoor, accusing them of twisting facts. Is Congress misrepresenting facts?

After the latest Russian attack on Kyiv, US President Donald Trump who had hoped that his personal equation with Vladimir Putin would end the war now says, "I've always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely crazy!'' Are prospects of peace now increasingly remote? American Professor Andrew Latham joins us on LRC.

PM Modi commends India-made defence tech in Operation Sindoor, showcasing nation's commitment to self-reliance. Joining us on LRC is IdeaForge CFO Vipul Joshi, whose drones played a key role in surveillance, reconnaissance, and border security during the operation.

India is seeing a mild COVID-19 resurgence with 1,009 active cases, led by Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi. Driven by JN.1 subvariants, most cases are mild.  The Health Ministry is monitoring the situation closely, urging boosters for high-risk groups and masks in crowded spaces. Alongside a regional Southeast Asia spike, India remains vigilant but assures the situation is under control. Do we need to worry?

Pakistan regards India as an "existential threat", but India considers China its "primary adversary," and Pakistan more of an "ancillary security problem", the US Defence Intelligence Agency has said in its worldwide threat assessment report for 2025. The report forecasts that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's defence priorities will probably focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing New Delhi's military power.

The recent remarks made by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a woman officer of the Indian Armed Forces, have sparked nationwide outrage. His comments, deemed 'filthy, crass, and shameful' by the Supreme Court, have not only insulted an individual but also disrespected the dignity of the uniform Colonel Qureishi represents. Despite the minister issuing an apology following the backlash, the apex court dismissed it as mere crocodile tears. This incident raises serious questions: Can a public servant speak so irresponsibly about those who serve the nation? Is an insincere apology enough?

Witness the power of the Indian Army's tanks in Operation Sindoor at the LoC. Learn how tanks and BMPs took out dozens of enemy drones in a historic military operation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the agenda straight against terrorism. Addressing the nation for the first time since Operation Sindoor, PM Modi went ballistic on Pakistan terror. He said, 'Operation Sindoor' that smashed terror infrastructure in Pakistan was not just an operation but a doctrinal change and a policy against terror. Operation Sindoor has not ended; it will be a continuing and decisive action against state-sponsored terror attacks on Indian citizens. Watch Left, Right and Centre only on NDTV.

As tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating rapidly, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered civil defense mock drills for May 7 to prepare for potential hostile attacks, following the deadly Pahalgam terror strike.  On Left, Right & Centre, experts discuss the escalating tension between the two countries.

Former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said there is no doubt about India's retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan is vulnerable and any escalation (in tensions) with India will heavily cost Pakistan, he told NDTV.

On US President Donald Trump's announcement to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri said India must intervene and stand up against the decision.

The Houthis' strike near the Ben Gurion airport which wounded 6 has triggered a sharp response from the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu who has vowed to launch a wave of retaliations against the Houthis. Mr Netanyahu said he was coordinating with the US for retaliation against the Houthis. This is the first time the Houthis have ever managed to launch a successful attack within Israel. With the US and UK having already launched several strikes against Houthi targets in the last few months, it remains to be seen what consequences this attack will have in the turbulent West Asia region.

India has just signed a colossal Rs 63,000 crore deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, a game-changer for the Indian Navy.  These cutting-edge, carrier-ready jets, armed with Meteor missiles and SCALP cruise missile will soar from INS Vikrant, India's first made in India aircraft carrier bolstering India's maritime dominance in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions with China.

In the midst of rising diplomatic tensions and military options on the table, India is sending a clear message to Pakistan after the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 innocent lives. With a swift diplomatic offensive, India has expelled Pakistani nationals, suspended the Indus Water Treaty, and ramped up security measures. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to review the nation's preparedness, signaling India's firm resolve. Prime Minister Modi, in a powerful radio address, called for unity and retribution against those who seek to derail the country.

The Trump administration has escalated its feud with Harvard, threatening to ban foreign student enrollment unless the university complies with demands to overhaul campus policies, including ending DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs. After freezing $2.2 billion in federal grants earlier, President Donald Trump has now called Harvard a "joke". Harvard has refused to give in to the demands, risking $9 billion in funding and the tax-exempt status. Is education freedom under threat in the US?  

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has sparked a controversy through his remarks that Kashmir is Islamabad's "jugular vein", and that Pakistan "won't forget it". He also spoke of the two-nation theory and urged Pakistanis to teach their children that they are "different from Hindus in every aspect of life". Munir's remarks drew a sharp rebuke from the External Affairs Ministry, which asserted that Pakistan's "only relationship with Kashmir" is to vacate the illegally occupied territory.