The Big Fight

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'.

It was the first week of the inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha, 543 representatives of people of India showcasing the diversity and complexities of our nation entered the new Parliament. The BJP-led NDA has the mandate but the Opposition too is big on numbers and has the opportunity to push for debates. With daggers drawn between the Opposition and the Treasury benches in the very first week who is reading the mandate correctly?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is in the eye of a storm. The umbrella body that conducts 15 major exams is facing a big test itself. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the question paper leak of UG-NET - an exam that was cancelled - was an institutional failure. Two back-to-back exam controversies have amplified long-simmering doubts among sections of higher education faculty whether the NTA has the right composition and adequate capacity to conduct nationwide tests that are crucial for careers. Has the time come to review this one-agency exam system?

It's an elite exam and is in the eye of a massive storm. This week NEET hogged headlines for all the wrong reasons - from allegations of paper leaks to malpractices. It's just one exam and 24 lakhs appeared for it. There are over 60 toppers - a bunch of them from just one centre scoring 720 out of 720 marks, which was unimaginable to date. Hundreds scored 719 and 718 marks, which is impossible in the NEET marking scheme. The National Testing Agency has said that these scores were due to grace marks given to some students at some centres where there were glitches and students lost time. The Supreme Court ordered a retest for the 1,563 students who got the grace marks. However, the larger aspirant community wants the exam scrapped and is demanding a retest for all. The issue has also become political with the Opposition, especially the DMK, upping the ante and demanding that the NEET be scrapped totally. They are also threatening to raise the issue in the upcoming session of the Parliament. The Education Minister met a group of students and their parents and assured them. In an exclusive interview, Dharmendra Pradhan ruled out the scrapping of NEET and insisted that the exam was clean. The larger question is: IS NEET actually clean? Who is playing with the lives of lakhs of aspirants and what is the way forward?

The era of alliance is back in India. With a message that a majority is needed to run the government, but consensus is needed to run the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spelt out his vision for the coalition partners, as he emphasized he will pursue consensus. The new NDA government will be sworn in on Sunday. In this week's Big Fight with Marya Shakil, we look at the return of the coalition era. Watch the full show on NDTV.

As the battle for 2024 enters the slog overs, there are 5 states this Lok Sabha election that could decide if the NDA will really go 400 paar - UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Karnataka. In this edition of 'The Big Fight' with Marya Shakil we decode, 'The 2024 deciders - 5 states that hold the key in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls'.

Arvind Kejriwal was released from Delhi's Tihar Jail Friday evening - 50 days after he was jailed on corruption charges linked to the alleged liquor policy scam and hours after the Supreme Court granted bail till June 1. The Aam Aadmi Party's leader's release means he can now campaign for the AAP, and the INDIA bloc, in the ongoing election, in which Delhi's seven seats will vote on May 25. He is to surrender by June 2. What will be its implications? Watch Big Fight  

The Gandhis have given up the Amethi seat and fielded a party loyalist from the seat. With this, for the first time in years, a non-Gandhi is contesting from Congress in Amethi. On the Big Fight, we debate, whether bastions have become the Achilles heel for politicians in the evolving political landscape of India.

A recent survey by Lokniti-CSDS delves into the political preferences of first-time voters. It was done in January. The data suggests that BJP has a substantial lead with 70 % support indicating a widespread belief among the first-time voters that the BJP is best suited for national governance. Are first-timers leaning towards PM Modi? Watch Big Fight.

In this week of The Big Fight with Marya Shakil, we discuss the BJP's dash of nationalism in 2024 campaign. The question we ask on the show tonight: "How strong are BJP's forts?" Let's debate.

In this edition of The Big Fight with Marya Shakil, we discuss the Electoral bonds theory. Electoral Bonds were to make the poll process transparent, instead they have been declared unconstitutional and arbitrary. The bonds allowed donors and parties to keep their association hidden from the public - only the State Bank of India could track the donations. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud set the tone for the verdict by stressing that "information about funding of political parties is essential for the effective exercise of the choice of voting". The question we ask, 'Can the relationship between Money and politics be ever transparent?'  

With just weeks to go before the general elections, women voters have taken centre stage again. There is competitive populism among political parties to woo this crucial vote bloc. Tonight, on this special episode of The Big Fight with Marya Shakil we have an all-women panel to decode how women are becoming the game-changers ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

On the show tonight, we decode the BJP Vs INDIA bloc - who is more battle-ready ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. While the BJP is leaving no stones unturned, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paused his Nyay Yatra to speak at the Cambridge University. Let's decode.

Why are farmers protesting? What are their demands? The farmers, primarily from Punjab and Haryana, are seeking a legal guarantee on the minimum support price. The government has held four round of talks but has not made any headway. What is the solution to this problem? Watch The Big Fight. 

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has declared the Electoral bond Scheme - launched in 2018 with much fanfare - as unconstitutional. They violate the people's right to information and Article 14 of the Constitution guaranteeing equality. They also infringe upon the principle of free and fair elections as stipulated in the Constitution, the court argued. The Electoral Bond Scheme was launched in 2018 after a series of amendments to financial rules in 2016 and 2017. The petitioners argued that their effect was to enable political parties to not disclose contributions received through electoral bonds, allow companies to make unlimited funding, and not disclose the details of contributions made in any form. This has now been overturned. On The Big Fight, we ask, "Will the Supreme Court ruling clean up political funding in the country?"

India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States, this is how Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes the country, underscoring the unity of India. That's how democracy was envisaged by the makers of our Constitution but over the last few months a strong north vs south narrative is playing out.  Three southern states - Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu - have reached Delhi to knock on the doors of the central government alleging discrimination in the federal funds allocated to states. The question we ask tonight on 'The Big Fight': What is the reality behind the fund allocation war?

The grand old party has taken a huge gamble ahead of 2024. It has decided that it will not attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. But the Congress isn't really united in its messaging of calling it an RSS-BJP event. In a country where faith is at the core of its population-defining identities, is this move a political harakiri or is the party speaking for 11 crore voters who voted for it in 2019?

The BJP and the Opposition have entered the New Year with clear focus on their areas of concern for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The BJP juggernaut moved South and the Congress announced the second leg of Rahul Gandhi's yatra starting from Manipur. In the last few days some political developments indicate realignment or revisiting of past. On Big Fight, we decode the implications of these political developments on 2024. Who will rock the southern remix?

As we count down to the New Year with heightened anticipation of what the year holds for us, The Big Fight brings you 5 ideas that could shape the 2024. Watch here.

One hundred and forty-six Opposition MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha after protests in both Houses over the December 13 Parliament security breach. The mass suspension of MPs nearly emptied the Opposition benches. However, the government continued with its legislative business. The House had complete and total dominance of the treasury benches. What added to the acrimony was the row over a video of Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee mimicking Rajya Sabha chairman and VP Jagdeep Dhankhar that went viral. The last full session of the 17th Lok Sabha set the tone for the 2024 polls. Gloves are off and the narrative is set. Watch The Big Fight as we take a look at the implications of the winter session.

Glaring loopholes in parliament security and intelligence apparatus has come to the fore after an intrusion into the Parliament on Wednesday. December 13 also marked the 22nd anniversary of 2001 parliament attack. Two young men, Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber, shouting anti-establishment slogans and opened smoke canisters. Will accountability be fixed at the top for this massive security breach? Watch The Big Fight.   

One factor that has clearly emerged from the election results in the three states is that caste has not played a predictable role. But caste in its traditional way has been reimagined. As stage gets set for Mandal 2.0, we take a look at the aspiration vs representation debate.

The voting in the battle for five states ended after Telangana voted on 119 seats on Thursday. Which way is the wind blowing? Will the BJP-led NDA dominate? Or will the Congress emerge as a serious challenger? And how will it influence the Opposition bloc India? Experts discuss.

The five states going to polls this election season are being loosely and largely being called the semi-finals before the big Lok Sabha polls in 2024. Although history has it that it doesn't change or impact the Lok Sabha results. This time, like most recent elections, we saw the political discourse hit a new low with sharp personal attacks across the political spectrum. Has the campaign for the states set the political lexicon in the run up to the 2024 battle? Which narrative will win the battle for 2024?

Political parties are facing crucial state polls in five states and campaign blitzkrieg by various parties saw multiples issues take centerstage. It has been welfarism of state vs welfarism of center in some states as well. In this state of war who holds the trump card?

The Bihar Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill to increase reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Classes in state jobs and educational institutions to 65 per cent. This is well past the Supreme Court's 50 per cent cap. Other parties in the INDIA bloc including the Congress jumped on the bandwagon making caste census the calling card for opposition to counter the BJP ahead of 2024. In 2024, it will be interesting to see what the BJP does to counter this new caste challenge from the Opposition. That's what we debate on the Big Fight.

While the Indian Team is showing exceptional performance, many debate that whether or not it is the best Indian Team we ever had. India has seen legends of cricket making a global mark. On the Big Fight, with experts and former cricketers, we discuss if it is just a winning streak or is it really best Indian team we ever had?

On The Big Fight, as the world witnesses the devastation in the Israel-Hamas war and the realignment in its trajectory, the big question - can the international community establish a ceasefire and bring in peace. A special discussion on where the West, Arab World and India in particular stand on the Israel-Hamas war.

Last week, Election Commission announced dates for five state polls. BJP has released candidate lists for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. While Vasundhara Raje Scindia's loyalists haven't been given a ticket in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan got ticket only in the fourth list. What is BJP's gameplan in these crucial state polls and how is this going to affect Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Vasundhara Raje Scindia?

This week saw the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh and 'Newsclick' founder Prabir Purkayastha. These events have triggered a political conversation around whether the BJP-led government is using central probe agencies as tools of political vendetta.

The BJP has so far fielded seven of its Lok Sabha members - three of them Union Ministers - for the upcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh. The party is yet to release its candidates' list for Rajasthan, where it is likely to field MPs and Union Ministers on seats not their stronghold. Will BJP's gamble work?

This week, India scripted history by passing the Women's Reservation Bill. This bill offered the opposition to come together against the BJP with their demand for quota within quota for OBC women. Ahead of the 2024 polls, the issue of reservation for OBC women is crucial. Who is winning the OBC narrative -the I.N.D.I.A. bloc or NDA?

The special five-day session of Parliament will start on Monday. The announcement was made when opposition alliance was meeting in Mumbai, hence there were allegations of this being a headline-management exercise. Is the special session usual politics?

The opposition's INDIA alliance will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election "together as far as possible", the bloc said today, the final day of its meeting in Mumbai. The wording of the INDIA alliance's resolution, however, has sparked questions over how united the alliance really is.

In a surprise move, the BJP released its first list of candidates for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh elections months before poll dates were announced for the states. This comes after BJP faced a defeat in Karnataka. Will change in BJP's poll strategy work?

The monsoon session of parliament is over. The opposition moved a no-trust motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an attempt to make him speak on Manipur violence. The goverment treated this opportunity to launch its 2024 election campaign.

Rajya Sabha MP and AAP leader Raghav Chadha said the BJP-ruled Centre can bring legislations similar to the Delhi services bill for other non-BJP states. Speaking to NDTV, he said the bill was the "most unconstitutional legislation ever". YSRCP and BJD's decision to support the bill in Lok Sabha was out of compulsion, we added.

The Lok Sabha passed the much-debated controversial Delhi services bill on Thursday. While AAP and several opposition parties called it unconstitutional and an attack on Indian democracy, the BJP differed and said services in Delhi have always been under the centre's ambit. On The Big Fight, we discuss if the bill is a constitutional cover for a political act.

The opposition moved the no confidence motion in Lok Sabha this week. If we look at the numbers, NDA, with over 300 seats,  is very comfortable as far as winning any form of trust vote is concerned. The opposition says it has no option but to move the motion to force Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak on Manipur in parliament. So, technically opposition will end up losing the trust vote but they may end up winning in getting the PM Modi on the floor of the house. In this battle of narratives, will this 'Baazigar' movement help the I.N.D.I.A. alliance's position?

This week saw the birth of I.N.D.I.A., which is an alliance of 26 opposition parties. Can I.N.D.I.A rid itself of its inner contradictions and beat 39-party strong NDA in 2024?

The Opposition's key meeting will be held next week in Bengaluru after being postponed. This time, the meeting will be attended by 24 parties as opposed to the 17 who attended the first huddle in Patna on June 23. Can these 24 parties beat PM Modi and the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha election?

Past week has been about Ajit Pawar's betrayal and Sharad Pawar's reiteration that he is the face of NCP. Amid this Maharashtra crisis, opposition unity is of utmost importance. Can opposition unity brave the Maharashtra storm? Has BJP struck opposition unity in its early stages?

PM Modi has endorsed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and a political war has erupted over it. The UCC has always been on BJP's agenda. With 2024 Lok Sabha elections coming up next year, is this the BJP's next big poll move?

The first big and sincere meet of opposition parties took place in Patna on Friday. Players who one often thought will never come together were seen on the same stage. The objective: a united front against the BJP in 2024. Some parties were absent. The most important question now - can it happen in 2024? On the Big Fight tonight, Opposition Unity: Will there be a meeting of minds?

With the Law Commission of India issuing a public notice asking for a cross-section of opinions on the Uniform Civil Code, one of the most contentious themes in India's history, has come back into sharp focus. On the Big Fight tonight, is it time for India to have a Uniform Civil Code?

The Congress government in Karnataka is looking at ways to review or undo changes to textbooks brought in by the earlier BJP government - though the government has made it clear that the printed books will not be withdrawn, it says a separate booklet will be sent to all schools which may have new chapters along with guidelines. The BJP has threatened a protest if chapters related to Savarkar and RSS founder Hedgewar are removed or edited.

The political war over the inauguration of India's new parliament has escalated, particularly over the legacy of an independence-era sceptre called the 'Sengol' and whether it symbolised the transfer of power when it was handed over to India's first PM, Jawaharlal Nehru.

After a clean sweep in the Karnataka elections, dodging challenges of infighting, can congress emerge victorious in 2024? Watch The Big Fight.

In the final, hectic leg of campaigning ahead of the May 10 assembly polls, the BJP and the Congress go head-to-head, leaving no stone unturned to emerge victorious in Karnataka. The latest flashpoint being the Congress in its Manifesto promising to ban Bajrang Dal in Karnataka.

With Karnataka elections inching closer, the battle for the southern state gets hotter. Congress and BJP have resorted to sharp tactics. With a tough fight between the two, can JDS be the kingmaker? 

For three days straight, arguments continued in the Supreme Court over legalisation of same sex marriage. While the Centre called it an "urban-elitist" concept, the Chief Justice of India said, "The act of decriminalising homosexuality contemplates same-sex marriage-like relationships. These relationships are not just physical but more of a stable, emotional relationship." On The Big Fight, we take on the question, is India ready for same sex marriage?

A week after Sharad Pawar's shocker, the opposition is picking the pieces once again to forge an alliance ahead of 2024. The big question is - will it work?

On BJP's 43rd Anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack at the Congress using the word 'Badshahi', a word that usually refers to one with a feudal mindset. If this is going to be the narrative of the BJP with the 2024 mega polls ahead, then whose 'Badshahi' narrative will work on the ground? Watch The Big Fight.

Rahul Gandhi's disqualification has resulted in a rare show of opposition unity. Has this crisis for congress created a window of opportunity for the opposition. Will this unity be put to test in the upcoming Karnataka polls?  

This week saw the disqualification of Congress' Rahul Gandhi after a Surat court convicted him in a 2019 defamation case. Politically, we see both the BJP and the Congress starting their messaging campaign ahead of 2024 polls. The big question on The Big Fight is, whose message will deliver in 2024?  

Amidst the standoff in Parliament between the government and the opposition - more importantly the Congress - there was another flash point today. Ironically, in the middle of the ruckus and political noise, the House went silent for almost 20 minutes. No, this wasn't the House suddenly in order. After five days of continuous logjam, the question is: who is benefitting from this - the BJP or the Congress? 

There is some kind of raid either by Enforcement Directorate, CBI or Income Tax almost every week. These result in allegations that these raids are politically motivated to deplete the opposition. On Big Fight, we discuss if central probe agencies are being used to disarm the opposition and if there are double standards when it comes to cases against BJP leaders

After BJPs win in the northeast, there are six more state elections in the year 2023. With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections coming up next year do the 2023 results give a hint of what's going to happen in 2024?

Political parties, regional and national are buckling up for the 2024 polls and the common aim of the opposition is defeating the BJP. But with the divide and division can the Opposition make a mark in 2024? Watch The Big Fight as we take on this question.

It's been a war of words in the Parliament -- be it the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi's powerful rebuttal to the Opposition, to points from Opposition's speeches getting expunged. The game plan for the mega 2024 polls seems to be set. But who will win this narrative war? Watch The Big Fight.

On The Big Fight, we discuss the Union Budget 2023 with experts on issues ranging from MNREGA's slashed budgetary allocation to budgetary focus on capital investment.

Two days after Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University dramatically cut off power and electricity to the campus to prevent students from screening the controversial BBC series on PM Narendra Modi, students from two other top universities in the national capital -- Delhi University and Ambedkar University -- faced similar treatment from university administration and the police. Large gatherings were banned outside DU's Arts Faculty, where a screening was planned, and authorities disconnected the power supply in Ambedkar University to stop another planned screening. A group of students raised slogans and protested at both universities, and several of them were detained by the police. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, protests were staged by SFI students. The screening was held done in Madras University.

Athletes are protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding the Wrestling Federation of India to be disband completely. Sports stars who have made India proud at the international level are alleging that WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh sexually harassed players. This is not the first time such a scandal has come out in the open. The question is, is it time for athlete-driven sports associations in India? 

The Uttarakhand government will probe if power firm NTPC is responsible for the sinking of land in Joshimath. Eight institutes will investigate the cause of subsidence in the Himalayan town and carrying capacity of all hilly areas will be checked. The key decisions were made at a Cabinet meet to assess the situation in the "sinking" town. This as the people affected by the land subsidence in the key Himalayan town struggle to cope with their daily lives. Who is responsible for this human suffering?

Amit Shah announced that Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be ready on January 1, 2024. He also hit out at the Congress for the delay caused for the Ram Mandir. The big question: is the Ram Mandir opening being used for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls? 

The India-China border tension dominated the proceedings in parliament throughout the week. The opposition alleged that the centre is stonewalling every effort at answering queries on what is happening along the Line of Actual Control, or LAC. All this comes within days of the Tawang clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers. With no breakthrough with the 17th round of talks, will there ever be a 100 per cent return to the status quo before 2020?

Bollywood Stars Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan spoke about negativity on social media and Censorship. This comes amidst Pathaan controversy which was triggered by Narottam Mishra, Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Now, this has not been the first time that 'Boycott Calls' are there for a movie. On Big Fight, we ask, is Bollywood finally countering super censorship?

The elections are over, and it was a win-win situation for all -- the BJP, AAP, Congress, Samajwadi Party and RLD. But do these results send a larger message ahead of 2024 or is it just a passing phase? Watch The Big Fight as debate the key question.

The polls for Gujarat have reached the fever pitch, as phase two of the elections are yet to take place. While on one hand political parties are holding the longest rallies, Congress says it is keeping its campaign low key. But the question is, will the incumbents return or will there be a big surprise in the Gujarat elections.

It is a full-out campaign war in Gujarat as the state heads for the second phase of voting in the assembly election. While the BJP and the AAP are holding rallies across the state, the Congress says it's keeping its campaigns low key. As Congress continues its campaign without its star campaigner late Ahmed Patel, his daughter and Congress leader Mumtaz Patel speaks to NDTV about the party's chances of winning or even making an impact in the polls.

Rahul Gandhi stoked a controversy with is remarks on VD Savarkar. While his rant rattled the BJP, it has also offended its ally, the Shiv Sena of the Uddhav Thackeray faction. While the Uddhav camp has condemned Rahul Gandhi's remarks, the leaders of the Uddhav faction have hinted that the remarks may even cost the Congress the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.

Noted journalist and author of 'The Last Heroes', P Sainath speaks to NDTV exclusively about the need to chronicle the stories of foot soldiers of the Indian freedom movement. He also takes on the stories and controversies surrounding VD Savarkar and Tipu Sultan. He says, "One can pick their own Savarkar, but must not forget the foot soldiers."

The BJP has unleashed its mission Gujarat and has hit top gear with the PM as the campaigning face. In eight days, the PM will attend 25 rallies, one rally each for three constituencies. The BJP has announced 40 star campaigners for the Gujarat polls. On The Big Fight, we discuss how should one view this, is this a sign of nervousness given that there is a new challenger in AAP or is this just the BJP style of going into a contest.

Rajiv Gandhi's killers will now walk free. Parties in Tamil Nadu say it is only natural this happened and the Gandhis seem to have forgiven the killers, but Congress has taken a divergent and aggressive stand on the issue. On The Big Fight, we discuss what explains Sonia Gandhi's own party taking a view different than the Gandhis.  

As the Air Quality continues to get worse by the day, capital city Delhi is converting into a 'Gas Chamber' and now this has put lives of several children and adults at risk.  While the public awaits a permanent solution to deal with this recurring issue, the political blame-game continues.

Arvind Kejriwal has asked for gods and goddesses on currency notes. From the BJP to the AAP, is the Gujarat election now centred around the Hindu card?

We have lost the count on the number of shows we have done on the growing hate in this country. Hate for profit, hate for votes, hate for validation, hate for TV anchors and so on - this is not just a group of people just rambling on and on, because the Supreme Court shares the concern. A big thank you to our judges for acknowledging that something somewhere has gone seriously wrong in society and needs fixing. So far, the Supreme Court was always seen to be making sharp observations but they never found mention in the order and a lot of lawyers started asking - whether it even amounts to something or not, but now the Supreme Court has called for suo moto action on hate by the police. And if that is not done, it will be considered a contempt of court. The nation could not have asked for a better Diwali present from the courts. Will this at least start the process of ending hate?

From hate speeches by a BJP MP and an MLA in Delhi to a mob attack at a mosque in Gurugram by right-wing goons, a hate wave has gripped the country. With no punitive action or punishment for spewing hate and flouting the rule of law, and political silence at the very top of the establishment, the hate brigade has been further emboldened. What will it take to turn the rising hate tide in the country?

Author Amish Tripathi speaks to NDTV about his latest book, War of Lanka. On the lines of religion, sensitivity and hate, he also takes on the latest controversies surrounding the film 'Adipurush' and an ad by a bank starring Aamir Khan and Kiara Advani.  

The rupee hurtled to an all-time low of 82.3 against the dollar on Friday amid other bleak economic cues - service growth at a 6-month low, price rise, widespread unemployment and India's growth forecast slashed by the RBI and the World Bank. Although the government depicts a rosy picture of the economy, tonight on The Big Fight, we ask what role these economic headwinds play, especially right ahead of the key 2024 general elections.

Rajiv Kumar, former chairman NITI Aayog, said the Indian economy is that not isolated from all that's happening in the global economy. "We know that this is unprecedented synchronised downturn in the global economy that is taking place. But we probably are one bright spot in the global environment. We remain a very good story as far as foreign investors are concerned and as far as global economy observers are concerned," he said. On the question of fiscal deficit, he said GST revenues are buoyant and that the government has enough fiscal space. To balance out the Current Account Deficit, he said is required is far bigger focus on how to push out exports

Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram today said the BJP government cannot just blame "external factors" for price rise, and that India's growth forecast "will be slashed further" if no steps are taken. "The only one who seems to be happy about the economy is the government. I call it whistling in the dark" he jibed, adding, "Everybody else has predicted serious headwinds."

Elections to the post of the Congress President have dominated the headlines all of this week. Internal party election have been as exciting as a general election. It has seen everything from revolt, retraction, apology, anger, suspense, twist, last minute additions and pull-outs. But at the end, it is a contest between Shashi Tharoor and Mallikarjun Kharge. But even here, there is an interesting story. Mr Kharge's last minute candidature is being seen as an official entry. Images from the party HQ of his nomination also make it seem that he has the blessings of the high command. If we see  images of Mr Tharoor's nomination, bit of an 'Ekla Chalo' moment for him. He was full of ideas in his press conference. But it was clear where the support lies. So, then what does one make of these elections? Fixed match? Contest? Foregone conclusion?