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HW News Editorial With Sujit Nair: From Politics to International Affairs, to Social Issues, Editorial led by our Managing Editor Mr Sujit Nair deep dives into various topics and discusses various perspectives. Sujit Nair also presents his stance on the matter. Listen to Editorial with Sujit Nair daily.
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Union Minister Hardeep Puri’s name appearing in the Epstein files has caused an uproar in Indian politics. With the opposition attacking him over the issue, Puri has defended himself, clarifying that he met Jeffrey Epstein only as part of a delegation and exchanged just one email with him.
In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair briefly discusses the Jeffrey Epstein case and questions the moral standing of Puri.
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PM Modi skipped addressing the Lok Sabha on the advice of Speaker Om Birla. The suggestion came after Birla suspected that opposition MPs could create a situation that might endanger the Prime Minister’s safety. Following this advice, PM Modi addressed only the Rajya Sabha.
In this episode of Editorial, Managing Editor Sujit Nair criticizes the way Members of Parliament treat Parliament, with zero accountability. He also highlights the fact that if the safest place in India — Parliament — is not safe, how can 140 crore Indians expect safety?
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India and the United States of America recently, in a joint statement, announced a long-pending trade deal under which the US will export select agricultural products to India while Indian exports to the US will attract an 18% tariff, down from 25%. Tariffs on US exports to India, as announced by the White House, will be reduced to zero. The White House also stated that it would “monitor whether India resumes, directly or indirectly, importing oil from the Russian Federation” and that, if India fails to stop such imports, the US would “reimpose an additional ad valorem duty of 25 percent on Indian imports.”
In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses whether India has compromised its sovereignty in its dealings with the United States. He also examines how former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi dealt with the US and then-President Lyndon B. Johnson when he halted PL-480 wheat exports to India, and how an Alabama newspaper, during Indira Gandhi’s visit to the US, carried the headline, “New Indian Leader Comes Begging.”
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BJP’s Chhattisgarh government, led by CM Vishnu Deo Sai, spent ₹18.57 crore on TV advertisements in just three months. In July 2024, Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government spent ₹270 crore on a special publicity campaign ahead of the polls, while Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma government spent ₹370 crore on advertisements over the last four financial years. The central government, too, spent close to ₹1,000 crore on print advertisements between 2019 and 2024. While central and state governments spent massively on advertisements, the government admitted in the Rajya Sabha during the current Budget Session that 18,727 government schools were shut between 2020–21 and 2024–25, nearly 10 schools every day. During the same period, private unaided schools increased by 8,475 in just one year.
In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Mr Sujit Nair discusses the government’s priorities and questions why such enormous sums are being spent on advertisements when the same money could be used to improve government schools.
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US President Donald Trump announced the India–US trade deal on Truth Social, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil and instead purchase significantly more oil from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela. Announcing a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods, Trump said, “Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18%,” and expressed his gratitude over what he called “this wonderful announcement.” In return, Trump said India would reduce its tariffs on American products to 0%. He added that India would “BUY AMERICAN” at a much higher level, including purchases worth over $500 billion in U.S. energy, technology, agricultural, coal, and several other products.
In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Indo–US trade deal and its possible consequences for India if the Modi government agrees to open the Indian market to American agricultural products. Mr. Nair opines that such a move would come at a heavy cost with Indian farmers likely to pay the price.
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In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks to former diplomat KP Fabian on the India-US trade deal. Ambassador Fabian opines that Trump has 'won this round', indicating that New Delhi may have conceded some ground to Washington DC. He also weighs in on what the deal means for India, Modi's equation with Trump and much more.
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Modi government recently released a new ranking index called the Responsible Nation Index (RNI), in which India has been ranked 16th, above several developed nations such as Japan, the US, and New Zealand, on parameters such as ethical governance, social well-being, environmental responsibility and global accountability.
In this episode of 'Editorial', HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair opines that the current dispensation is in denial about the problems the country is currently facing and cites several governance failures and a lack of civic amenities, contradicting the claims made by the rankings about India.
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In this episode of 'Editorial', HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the future of the Nationalist Congress Party and who will now hold the reins after the sudden death of Ajit Pawar, NCP supremo and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, in a plane crash.
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In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the new UGC rules aimed at addressing discrimination, including caste-based discrimination, in higher education institutions, as well as the protests that followed the notification. Mr. Nair argues that these rules are an attempt by the ruling dispensation to control university campuses and curb dissent.
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In this episode of 'Editorial', HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the possible reasons as to why the Shiv Sena leader Balasaheb Thackeray was not conferred a Padma award while other leaders such as Shibu Soren from Jharkhand and V.S. Achuthanandan from Kerala were selected. Mr. Nair highlights that Balasaheb Thackeray despite belonging to the same Hindutva ideology that the BJP follows, was not considered for a Padma award, whereas leaders from a different ideological spectrum were honored. He argues that the current Modi government is using civilian awards for political purposes. According to him, a possible reason for not selecting Balasaheb Thackeray for a Padma award is that it could strengthen the political prospects of the Thackeray brothers, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, in Maharashtra who are political opponents of the BJP.
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Pollution is emerging as one of India’s biggest economic threats even greater than trade tariffs and global protectionism, according to Gita Gopinath, Harvard University professor and former IMF Chief Economist, speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF). At Davos, Gopinath warned that environmental degradation, air pollution, and climate risks pose a serious macroeconomic challenge for India impacting productivity, public health, and long-term growth more than external trade barriers. As India positions itself as a global manufacturing and investment hub, the economic cost of pollution could undermine growth, raise healthcare spending, and reduce workforce efficiency.
In this episode of 'Editorial', HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses how Gita Gopinath faced scathing criticism on social media for voicing her opinion regarding the massive pollution levels in India.
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In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses speeches delivered by French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, highlighting what they describe as the hegemonic behaviour of the United States under the Trump administration. The European leaders expressed strong dissatisfaction with President Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland. Mr. Nair also points out what he calls European hypocrisy, noting that the same Western countries had earlier hailed the United States and welcomed its invasion of Venezuela and the bombing of Iran, while now condemning Trump’s ambition to acquire Greenland.
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In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses how Chief Ministers from different Indian states attend the World Economic Forum’s Davos Summit and how the MoUs they sign are often perceived as actual investments, while the reality is starkly different. Mr. Nair also highlights how the Government of India presents FDI figures as if massive investments are being brought into the country whereas the actual net FDI is merely $0.35 billion.
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In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Davos Summit 2026 and reflects on whether the MoUs signed by Indian leaders at the World Economic Forum actually translate into real investments or merely generate headlines. Mr. Nair refers to an old editorial in which he had raised the same concern, noting that the problem unfortunately still persists. He assures viewers that he will return with another editorial tomorrow to discuss this issue in greater depth.
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Former CJI DY Chandrachud addressed the Umar Khalid case by stating that 'if a person remains in jail as an under trial prisoner for 5 or 7 years and is finally acquitted, the lost years cannot be compensated.' Chandrachud reiterated that bail should be the rule rather than the exception. Chandrachud also recalled granting bail in cases like Congress leader Pawan Khera and activist Teesta Setalvad. Chandrachud also specified three conditions under which bail can be refused. The Umar Khalid case has sparked a nationwide debate over judicial processes and the rights of the accused.
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In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the poll verdict of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections with special focus on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election. He explains how the BJP, with the support of Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde, is in a position to install its mayor in the BMC for the first time. Mr. Nair also analyses the performances of the Uddhav Sena, Congress, AIMIM, and both factions of the NCP.
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On Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on the upcoming civic body elections in Maharashtra - including Mumbai. Mr. Nair highlights the glaring violations of law by political parties and the State Election Commission's conspicous silence on it. He questions whether one should expect a fair outcome from these elections.
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In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses remarks made by BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, K. Annamalai, ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Annamalai said, “Bombay is not a city of Maharashtra. It is an international city.” His remarks invited severe criticism, especially from MNS supremo Raj Thackeray and triggered a debate on whether it was prudent for Annamalai to tell Tamilian Mumbaikars whom to vote for.
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In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr Sujit Nair discusses how the International Monetary Fund has rated India ‘C-grade’ on the reliability of its national statistics, including GDP data, citing concerns such as an outdated base year, non-inclusion of the informal sector, the continued use of 2011 as the base year and methodological issues.
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In this episode of Editorial, Sujit Nair discusses a serious moment in India’s constitutional journey, when the West Bengal Chief Minister barged into an ED raid at the I-PAC office, a consultancy firm that handles the TMC’s political strategies. Mamata Banerjee alleged that through the ED raid, the BJP was attempting to steal the TMC’s Assembly poll strategies.
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