The Big Fight

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'.