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PM Modi's Historic Ukraine Visit Amid Zelenskyy's Kursk Gamble

In this episode of Worldwise, we will be discussing PM Narendra Modi’s upcoming Ukraine visit, the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister, and why it is significant. We will also analyse Ukraine’s ongoing Kursk offensive in Russian territory and whether Zelenskyy's gamble is a mistake.

Dates Out, What Issues Will J&K and Haryana Vote On?

J&K will vote in Assembly elections as a Union Territory for the first time since scrapping of Article 370 in August 2019. For Haryana, these will be the first polls since the farmers' and wrestlers' protest. We discuss the issues that may decide the elections

Did the US Topple Sheikh Hasina? Clinton Link in Bangladesh Coup

In this episode of Worldwise, Shubhangi Sharma talks about Sheikh Hasina’s final moments before she fled Bangladesh, her claim that the US toppled her government and Mohammad Yunus’s connection with the US.

Kolkata Doctor Rape & Murder: India Shamed Again

A trainee medic was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, shaming the country once again. We discuss the developments in the case, the prosecution's doubt over police competence, and more.

Failure of Zero Did Not Affect My Relationship With SRK: Aanand L Rai

In conversation with News18's Titas Chowdhury, filmmaker Aanand L Rai opens up about his upcoming project Tere Ishk Mein starring Dhanush. He also revists the below-average performances of Zero and Raksha Bandhan.

For India, All May Not be Lost in Bangladesh Just Yet

India and Maldives’ ties are back on track. Can New Delhi achieve the same in Bangladesh?

Fallout with Mukesh Bhatt, Bipasha-Dino Fight: Vikram Bhatt Reveals the 'Raaz'

In conversation with News18's Titas Chowdhury, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt pulls the curtain on the OG 'Raaz'

Is Tim Walz Kamala Harris’ Trump Card Against Trump?

Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. We analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the Harris-Walz ticket.

Which Fear Does Rohit Shetty Want to Eliminate?

As Khatron Ke Khiladi returns for Season 14, host Rohit Shetty shares with News18's Chirag Sehgal the thrill of filming in Romania and what's next for him as a filmmaker

US Furious at ‘Emboldened’ Netanyahu

In this episode of News18 Worldwise, Shubhangi Sharma talks about the awkward dynamics between the US and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. All is not well in this relationship and yet these two allies are aligned firmly and prepared to face Iran together. Listen in…