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A weekly podcast by The India Today Group Editorial Director (Publishing) Raj Chengappa that dissects and simplifies one important news story. While the availability of several narratives from different sources distorts the news in this plethora of news information, often leaving readers perplexed, this show aims to untangle the story by providing a factual analysis to the viewers.Download the lat... more

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Has the US-Israel strikes defanged Iran’s nuke prowess or made it more dangerous? Raj Chengappa talks to top nuke expert Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin.

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Answers to the key questions of the US-Israel War on Iran: can it bring regime change? How long will the war last? Why India should worry? Raj Chengappa takes a deep dive into the developments.

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As the NGT greenlights the Rs 81, 000 crore mega project for a port and defence project, ecologists fear the loss of the Island's unique diversity. Raj Chengappa takes a deep dive into the issue.

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In this episode of Nothing But The Truth, Raj Chengappa takes a deep dive intohow New Delhi should deal with the new Tarique Rahman regime in Dhaka.

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Recent Guests

Gadham Dharmendra
Former Indian ambassador to Iran
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Episode: Middle East Mayhem: WHY INDIA SHOULD WORRY | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 128
Stephanie Williams
Senior fellow at the Brookings Institution Center for Middle East Policy
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Sayyed Akbaruddin
Former Indian diplomat
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Hassan al-Hassan
Analyst at International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
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Episode: Middle East Mayhem: WHY INDIA SHOULD WORRY | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 128
Ajay Srivastava
Founder of the Respected Global Trade Research Initiative and a former negotiator for the Indian government.
Episode: India-Europe – Mother of all Deals | S2 | 122
Sanjay Malhotra
Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
Reserve Bank of India
Episode: The Economy: THE GOLDILOCKS MOMENT | S2 | EP 119
Amitabh Srivastava
Political analyst and journalist from India Today
India Today
Episode: The NiMo Knockout : How They Won Bihar | S2 | Ep 115
Amitabh Tiwari
An independent poll strategist who runs a continuous tracker called Vote Wides on the Bihar elections.
Episode: Who Will Win Bihar Polls? 10 X Factors | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 110
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology
Episode: India's Great Chip Gambit |Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 109

Host

Raj Chengappa
Host of the show with extensive experience in journalism and editorial leadership, focusing on delivering clear and factual analyses of current news stories.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Priorities

    Please get your priorities right. Devoting a whole podcast on ram mandir is waste of time and man hours of work. Religion must be practiced privately.

    When India is still a third country and lagging behind many especially China. We produce think tank studies, government reports and beard stroking orations while China accomplishes things. Why don’t you focus on our energy needs especially nuclear energy based on thorium not fast breeder reactors bases on uranium. Energy is center for any coun... more

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    5
    18mango18
    United States2 years ago
  • Mindfulness

    You should loosely or in way use the word ‘world war lll’ in any of your podcast. It is irresponsible and you instill fear mongering in citizens. We already seen 2 world wars and many regional wars for decades. You should always find the wisdom to promote culture of peace and vanquish wars and culture of war. Some of your pieces are informational and thought provoking.

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    4
    18mango18
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent summary

    A superb series by the eminent media man. The content, presentation and in particular his casual manner makes complicated issues seem simple.

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    Bada-saab
    India4 years ago

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Middle East Mayhem: WHY INDIA SHOULD WORRY | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 128
Q: What could be the impact on India from this conflict?
India faces energy and remittance shocks due to oil price volatility and Gulf-region economic activity, along with diplomatic balancing challenges as ties with Israel and Gulf countries complicate its regional posture.
Middle East Mayhem: WHY INDIA SHOULD WORRY | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 128
Q: How long could the war last and what factors determine its duration?
Duration is framed as a function of military arithmetic: the depth of Iran's stockpiles, the resilience of its launch and defense systems, and the ability of other countries to sustain or constrain escalation, with potential variability in response from Gulf states and allies.
Middle East Mayhem: WHY INDIA SHOULD WORRY | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 128
Q: What did the United States and Israel decide to do now, and why did they choose to strike Iran again after eight months?
The host outlines a convergence of opportunities, signals, and strategic calculations behind the decision, highlighting a belief that Iran's leadership and capabilities needed addressing, while acknowledging the lack of a single triggering event.
India-Europe – Mother of all Deals | S2 | 122
Q: What does this FTA with Europe, with the EU, change for an average Indian in 2026?
The FTA will bring significant benefits, especially for the labor-intensive goods sector, as tariffs could drop to zero, improving competitiveness.
ISRO JOINING THE BIG BOYS | S2| 120
Q: What are the key tests for Gaganyaan that you're going to carry out?
There will be three uncrewed missions leading to a crewed mission, with essential technology developments and human-rating of the rocket already in progress.

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This weekly podcast provides a comprehensive analysis of significant news stories, aiming to simplify complex issues and present a factual narrative amidst the overwhelming flow of information available from various sources. The host engages with experts and guests to explore topics primarily centered around Indian politics, economic policies, and international relations, reflecting on how these issues affect the public at large. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions that dissect current events while shedding light on lesser-known aspects, giving them a nuanced understanding of the news.

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