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Coronavirus in India: Will a city like Mumbai become vulnerable to virus's community spreading stage?

The big question that comes on seeing Mumbai's increasing coronavirus infection toll is why is the city so susceptible? Is it impossible to do social distancing in a sprawling city like Mumbai? Why has the city registered such a high number of positive cases? Watch Rajdeep Sardesai in conversation with BMC Commissioner Pravin Pardeshi on Mumbai's vulnerability to the virus spread!

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After EU deal, is India-US trade deal a gamechanger? Big focus on India First

This special report examines the landmark India-US trade agreement following US President Donald Trump's announcement to reduce tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. Gaurav Sawant and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu analyze the strategic implications of this deal, which targets a $500 billion bilateral trade volume. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirms that the agreement protects India's agriculture and dairy sectors despite global economic pressures. The report highlights India's role in the global supply chain and its focus on competitive parity for textiles, leather, and gems. Addressing the NDA parliamentary party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted the shifting global order in India's favor. Additionally, the program addresses India's continued purchase of Russian oil for national energy security. Experts, including Mark Linscott and Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh, discuss the diplomatic significance of these developments. The broadcast also covers the escalating conflict in Balochistan, where Pakistan's Defense Minister Khwaja Asif admitted military challenges against local fighters.

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