Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma
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OPINION | UP elections: Amit Shah, Yogi to fight together
India | Sep 26, 2026, 03:08 PM ISTAt a public event, Amit Shah said, Yogi has changed the face of UP, his government has exterminated all mafia gangsters, re-established the majesty of law, and in a state, known for making illegal country made guns (katta), the Defence Corridor is now manufacturing weapons for our security forces.
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OPINION | Differences in Election Commission: No proof of vote chori
India | Sep 25, 2026, 06:15 PM ISTRahul listed what he had been saying about ‘vote chori’ for the past three years, but could not come up with any fresh allegation. HE said at least 10 times that "we know what is happening, we have information, but we will reveal it in 3-4 months."
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OPINION | EC's questions: CEC Gyanesh Kumar must reply
India | Sep 24, 2026, 06:48 PM ISTThe charges are clear. CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not attach any importance to the advice of his two colleagues, and several times, key decisions are taken while keeping the two ECs in the dark.
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OPINION | Talks or war: Why is Trump so confused on Iran?
India | Sep 23, 2026, 05:45 PM ISTIn his UN speech, Trump indicated that a deal with Iran might take place after the US elections in November. At the same time, he said the US is not running away from war. Trump looked confused during his speech. It is difficult to assess what he wants to say and what he intends to do.
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OPINION | Rajasthan's local body elections: What's the secret of BJP victory?
India | Sep 22, 2026, 05:45 PM ISTOut of 303 civic body results declared, BJP won 198 and Congress only 95 chairperson posts. Congress wanted to install its candidate as mayor in Ajmer, it packed off independent councillors to a five-star hotel resort in Bengaluru. On return, these independents voted, and BJP candidate became mayor.
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OPINION | Has Suvendu finished Trinamool Congress?
India | Sep 19, 2026, 04:01 PM ISTThe ECI issued order to “freeze” the Trinamool Congress name and election symbol, and allotted a new name ‘Mamata All India Trinamool Congress”, along with ‘football’ symbol to her. For Arup Roy-led camp, EC allotted the name ‘Democratic Trinamool Congress” and “envelope” election symbol.
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OPINION | What makes Modi different from other leaders?
India | Sep 18, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTModi will complete 25 years as head of government on October 7 this year. No other elected leader stayed in power for 25 years at a stretch, like Modi. How did Modi achieve this feat? In order to understand this, one should look at a gist of some of his accomplishments.
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OPINION | UPI charges: Who will pay?
India | Sep 17, 2026, 05:51 PM ISTThe RBI has described the decision as a good one. It said, this will help to make the digital payment system in India more secure and sustainable. RBI clarified that common people and small traders will not have to pay UPI charges.
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OPINION | Who will bear UPI charges?
India | Sep 16, 2026, 06:29 PM ISTFor the last two days, many misconceptions have been spread about the UPI issue. Naysayers say that there could be a big dip in digital transactions, and the use of cash for most of the transactions may increase. Small shopkeepers, traders and street vendors will be hard hit.
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OPINION | Who is sulking over the success of BRICS?
India | Sep 15, 2026, 05:54 PM ISTLeader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, has a problem. He is asking why only vegetarian dishes were served at the BRICS gala dinner.
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OPINION | World’s eyes on Modi, Xi, Putin, Pezeshkian
India | Sep 12, 2026, 03:57 PM ISTIndia will not want BRICS to become an "anti-West forum". This is the reason why Modi is focusing on solving global economic problems. The objective of the BRICS summit will be to ensure that member countries can help one another in navigating through the problems afflicting world trade.
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OPINION | BRICS: Will Modi, Putin, Jinping bring a new world order?
India | Sep 11, 2026, 05:29 PM ISTWith multilateral organisations, including the UN, failing to meet their objectives, the world is waiting for a new order to emerge. India cannot wait. It wants BRICS to be used as a fulcrum for rewriting new rules for an economic order.
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OPINION | Private housing for students: Learn from London laws
India | Sep 10, 2026, 05:05 PM ISTPrivate accommodations for overseas students in Britain are governed by the Housing Act 2004, which clearly lays out safety standards, tenancy regulations, and codes of practice. Students get private accommodation based on these rules. A common kitchen and washing machine are a must.
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OPINION | How effective is Modi's direct connect with the youth?
India | Sep 09, 2026, 05:06 PM ISTFirst SRCC and then Vadodara. Modi is trying to set up a direct connection with young minds. The PM understands how youths have been troubled recently because of paper leaks, exam cancellations and now accommodation problems in Delhi NCR.
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OPINION | PG mafia in Delhi: How do they exploit paucity of accommodation for students?
India | Sep 08, 2026, 04:46 PM ISTBuilt like matchboxes on 50 sq. yard plots in former resettlement colonies, these Delhi PG homes are owned by owners who collect rent ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 from each student in dingy rooms, providing a bed and meals.
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OPINION | Miracle rescue in Nepal: How it happened?
India | Sep 05, 2026, 03:03 PM ISTSanjay Sah said that for ten days, he and his associates prayed to God, chanting 'Hare Rama, Hare Krishna'. Rescue teams are now optimistic of saving several others among the 40 personnel still trapped inside.
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OPINION | UP polls: Picture is now clear
India | Sep 04, 2026, 05:38 PM ISTUP elections see three key camps: BJP-led NDA, SP-Congress alliance and BSP going solo, while AIMIM could be the dark horse. Yogi Adityanath continues his aggressive campaign, while Akhilesh Yadav targets OBC-Dalit voters and Mayawati seeks Brahmin-Muslim support.
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OPINION | New CEO in Ram Mandir: Restore trust
India | Sep 03, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTThe new Ram Mandir Trust team, led by Air Marshal (retd) Jeetendra Mishra as CEO, brings experience, continuity and financial expertise. The leadership faces the key challenge of restoring public confidence after controversies dented the temple's image.
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OPINION | Why Modi told Putin, "World must move from endless war to end of war"
India | Sep 01, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war, reiterating India's commitment to peace and dialogue, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sought Modi's help in ending US attacks on Iran.
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OPINION | Nepal: Nearly 2,500 missing, chances of survival bleak
India | Aug 29, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTThe death toll today crossed 600, with 2,426 people still reported missing. Among them are 517 foreign nationals. India’s External Affairs Ministry said, nearly 400 Indians in Tibet are safe, but more than 300 Indians are missing.