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  • EP-427 | US-Iran Deal, Pakistan's Role, Trump's Retreat & India's Stakes | Former Envoy Talmiz Ahmad
    2026/06/27

    Talmiz Ahmad is one of India’s most experienced diplomats, with decades of work across West Asia, the Gulf, and global strategic affairs. A former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE, he has watched world politics change from the front row.


    In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he says Benjamin Netanyahu misled Donald Trump by promising a quick victory in Iran, only for the war to drag on. He calls Trump an unpredictable leader, argues that U.S.-Israel ties have suffered, discusses Pakistan's role in the peace talks, and explains why the Iran war is India's war because New Delhi's strategic interests lie in the Gulf.


    00:00 – Introduction

    01:35 – US-Iran Talks

    03:51 – Netanyahu's Influence

    06:33 – Trump's Shift on Israel

    10:26 – Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

    14:18 – Hegemon in West Asia

    21:25 – Trump Vs Netanyahu

    26:59 – Pakistan's Role

    33:49 – Netanyahu's War Strategy

    37:27 – Gulf's Response to Israel

    43:29 – Pakistan's Influence

    52:36 – Why West Asia Matters to India

    57:27 – New Multipolar World Order

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    1 時間 5 分
  • EP 426 | Dhaka to Kathmandu to New Delhi: Truth About Gen Z Protests | Sanjay Bhardwaj & Pathikrit Payne
    2026/06/24

    Pathikrit Payne has over 20 years of experience in journalism and policy analysis. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation.


    Sanjay Bhardwaj is the former Chairperson of the Centre for South Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of International Studies. He specialises in India's foreign policy towards its neighbours, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and China.


    In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the guests discuss the Gen Z-led protests in India's neighbouring countries, the rise of the Cockroach Janata Party, and whether Gen Z has the power to influence or even topple a government in India.


    00:00 - Introduction

    01:40 - Youth in West Bengal & Tamil Nadu

    13:55 - Youth Protests Around the World

    21:44 - Challenges to Democracy

    33:53 - Are India's Youth Angry?

    46:04 - Gen Z Protests

    1:02:10 - The Sanatan Debate

    1:12:40 - Do Neighbours Distrust India?

    1:24:33 - India-Bangladesh Relations

    1:37:57 - The Aspirations of Today's Youth

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    1 時間 53 分
  • EP 425 | Narendra Modi 4.0 or Rahul Gandhi in 2029? | Neerja, Rasheed & Shekhar | ANI Podcast
    2026/06/22

    From Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal to Punjab, political equations are shifting across India. Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi still the defining force in Indian politics? Can Rahul Gandhi transform the Congress into a credible alternative? What role will regional parties play in shaping the next phase of Indian democracy? And is India moving towards a two-coalition political system?


    In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, senior journalists Neerja Chowdhury, Rasheed Kidwai and Shekhar Iyer join the discussion to analyse the changing political landscape.


    Timestamps


    00:00 – Introduction

    01:20 – TMC's Collapse

    08:05 – Defections in TMC

    15:10 – The Fall of Abhishek Banerjee

    23:31 – Congress & Regional Parties

    31:53 – Congress–TMC Merger?

    37:57 – TVK-Congress Alliance

    47:33 – Rahul Gandhi vs Modi in 2029?

    54:27 – BJP's Core Voters

    1:00:23 – Why Voters Relate to Modi

    1:08:19 – Modi's Feedback Mechanism

    1:14:44 – Rajasthan Congress & Sachin Pilot

    1:24:46 – Punjab Assembly Polls 2027

    1:31:58 – UP Polls 2027

    1:38:48 – Journalists and Politicians



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    1 時間 49 分
  • EP-424 | U.S.-Iran Deal, Hezbollah, Trump, Pakistan & India-Israel Ties | Israeli Envoy Reuven Azar
    2026/06/17

    Reuven Azar is Israel's Ambassador to India. A career diplomat, he has held several key positions in Israel's foreign service and has been closely involved in shaping his country's foreign policy and international relations.


    In this edition of the ANI Podcast, Reuven Azar speaks to Smita Prakash about the Iran–U.S. peace deal, Israel's position on Lebanon, the future of the Middle East, and whether the region is moving towards peace or another phase of conflict. He also discusses India-Israel ties and what has changed under the leadership of PM Modi.


    00:00 – Introduction

    00:55 – U.S.–Iran Peace Deal

    07:45 – What Israel Wants Next

    09:22 – Defence vs Aggression

    18:00 – Trump & Netanyahu Relationship

    19:47 – Iran’s Nuclear Program

    24:32 – Strait of Hormuz Crisis

    29:05 – Buffer Zones in Gaza, Lebanon & Syria

    35:02 – Netanyahu Under Pressure?

    43:04 – Humanitarian Cost of War

    46:35 – Two-State Solution

    51:50 – India–Israel Relations

    53:10 – Israel’s Wartime Economy

    55:24 – Modi’s Visit & Iran Strikes

    59:18 – Six Shared India–Israel Values

    1:03:21 – Trade & Investment Future

    1:08:23 – Pakistan as a Mediator

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    1 時間 10 分
  • EP-423 | CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran on India's Economy, AI, Rupee, Freebies & China | ANI Podcast
    2026/06/15

    Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran is the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India. He is also a writer, author, and teacher. He has taught at several business schools and management institutes in India and Singapore. He was a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India from 2019 to 2021.


    In this edition of the ANI Podcast, Dr. Nageswaran speaks to Smita Prakash about the future of the Indian economy, the impact of the West Asia crisis, the outlook for the rupee, and whether AI is a bubble. He also explains why he believes the era of the MBA is over.


    00:00 - Introduction

    00:56 - Foreign Investors

    04:14 - Rupee-Dollar Debate

    08:24 - Rupee Stability

    14:20 - Foreign Banks

    20:07 - Critics of India's Economy

    28:20 - China's Manufacturing

    33:09 - Unemployment in India

    35:09 - Freebies Debate

    44:24 - India's Aging Population

    50:41 - Demographic Dividend

    58:36 - The Skill Gap

    1:00:21 - Artificial Intelligence

    1:05:55 - India's Economic Strength

    1:09:52 - Myths About Indian Economy

    1:12:00 - India in 2047

    1:18:22 - Per Capita Income

    1:22:56 - Viksit Bharat Target

    1:27:59 - Vision for India

    1:36:42 - Old Economic Beliefs

    1:38:07 - India's Economic Mindset

    1:44:52 - Advice vs. Execution in Govt

    1:48:40 - Fake News

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    1 時間 51 分
  • EP-422 | Pawan Kalyan Unfiltered: Politics, Spirituality, Gen Z, Movies, Modi & More | ANI Podcast
    2026/06/10

    Pawan Kalyan is the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the founder and chief of the Jana Sena Party, an actor, and a philanthropist. He is the younger brother of Telugu cinema megastar Chiranjeevi. Over the years, he has carved a unique place for himself in Andhra Pradesh politics and has become one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema, with a devoted fan following that extends far beyond the silver screen.


    In his first-ever podcast appearance, Pawan Kalyan opens up about his journey from movies to politics, his plans for Telangana, his days in Srinagar, his spiritual beliefs, and several untold stories from his life. He also shares his views on Gen Z, nationalism, language politics, governance, and the future of India.


    Timestamps


    00:00 - Introduction

    00:48: - Story Behind His Name

    02:37 - Re-Entering Telangana Politics

    07:03 - Telangana Expansion Plan

    09:17 - "Outsider" Tag in Telangana

    12:36 - North-South Debate

    17:25 - Tax Allocation Debate

    20:17 - Cockroach Janta Party

    27:53 - Spiritual Journey

    45:19 - Freebies Debate

    48:54 - Hindi Imposition

    57:54 - Plans for IT Jobs

    1:00:15 - Brain Drain

    1:08:47 - Special Status for Andhra

    1:10:07 - Telangana Roadmap

    1:14:27 - What's Next in Life?

    1:16:59 - South vs North Films

    1:21:54 - Fitness Routine

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    1 時間 26 分
  • EP-421 | Where is India's Economy Heading Amid West Asia Crisis? | Economist Neelkanth Mishra
    2026/06/08

    Neelkanth Mishra is an Economist and a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. He has recently been appointed India’s Executive Director at the World Bank.


    In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Mishra breaks down India’s current economic position amid the West Asia crisis. He discusses the impact of the falling rupee, energy problem, capital flows, and concerns around foreign investors leaving India.


    00:00 – Introduction

    1:09 – India's Economic Growth Outlook

    7:37 – Are Foreign Investors Leaving India?

    12:27 – Innovation Challenge in India

    22:29 – India's Energy Vulnerability

    25:41 – Economic Impact of West Asia Crisis

    32:47 – US Tariffs on India

    36:32 – Rupee’s Fall

    48:31 – RBI’s Gold Reserves Position

    53:02 – Why Gold Overtook US Bonds

    57:29 – Domestic Demand vs Export-Led Growth

    1:05:38 – 3 Key Policy Advice for India’s Growth

    1:19:14 – Lessons from Global Capital Giants

    1:25:23 – RBI’s Hold on Repo Rate

    1:28:26 – Tax Exemption on Government Securities

    1:32:38 – India’s Next Phase of Economic Expansion

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    1 時間 39 分
  • EP-420 | Falling Rupee, Inflation, AI, Foreign Investment & India's Growth Story | Dr Shamika Ravi
    2026/06/04

    Dr Shamika Ravi is a Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and a Secretary to the Government of India. Her research focuses on development economics, with a special emphasis on finance, healthcare, urbanisation, gender equality, welfare, and poverty.


    In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr Shamika Ravi discusses how the West Asia crisis impacts India's economy. She responds to critics who argue that India's growth story is over and shares her views on foreign direct investment, India's position in the artificial intelligence race, the falling rupee, rising inflation, and the country's economic outlook in 2026.


    Timestamps


    00:00 – Introduction

    00:48 – India's Economic Future

    04:29 – Foreign Direct Investment

    07:11 – India's Approach to AI

    11:09 – Indians' Purchasing Power

    15:13 – Nuclear Reactors

    17:28 – COVID-Like Crisis Coming?

    19:56 – Advice for Investors

    22:09 – India's Economic Growth

    25:16 – Freebies and Welfare Politics

    29:24 – Rural vs. Urban Consumption

    30:52 – Economic Reforms

    40:43 – PM's Advice Against Buying Gold

    44:43 – World Abandoning Free Market?

    48:43 – Market Privatisation in India

    50:26 – Market Solutions for New-Age Problems

    56:20 – India's Demographic Dividend

    1:06:03 – Demographic Change in India

    1:10:06 – Women's Reservation

    1:18:24 – PM Modi's Economic Vision for 2047

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    1 時間 22 分