Even as the Narcotics Control Bureau's probe into the drugs-on-cruise case has been widened with actor Ananya Panday being questioned for the second day, questions are now being raised over the the anti-drugs agency's own probe.

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Drug Probe vs Extortion Charge: Questions On Anti-Drugs Agency's Investigation

With crude oil prices on the rise, over half of what people pay for petrol and diesel are taxes. The taxes levied by the Centre on petrol have gone up from 14% to 32% of the retail cost in the last seven years. As fuel prices continue the upward climb, should the Centre intervene to help ease the burden on the common man?

Kill Price Rise And Hunger This Dussehra

"Government should intervene and bring down taxes on fuel in the wake of rising prices. However, this government relies on a single source of revenue. This is extortion," says former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on the exponential price hike of fuel.

"Centre Must Intervene," Says P Chidambaram On Rising Fuel Prices

Two drugs cases, but different ways of dealing with them. In Gujarat's Mundra, a massive drugs haul last month was estimated to be worth Rs 21,000 crore. However, in focus is the Aryan Khan case, in which a few grams of drugs were recovered from a cruise ship off the coast of Mumbai. Are narcotics agencies on the right path to end the drugs menace in India? Watch the debate on The Big Fight.

Mumbai vs Mundra Drugs Case: Agencies Hunting For Soft Targets?

From Punjab to Chhattisgarh to Goa - to the 'rebels' vs 'loyalists' debate - the Congress appears to be repeatedly hit by crisis situations. However, this has not had a visible impact on the top leadership. Is chaos now the only constant in the party - and can the Congress pull itself out of a volatile political situation? Top debate on The Big Fight.

Chaos Now The Only Constant In Congress?

The woes of the Congress have become cartoonists' delight - with several cartoonists across the nation sketching what they make of the situation in innovative and creative ways. NDTV speaks to some such cartoonists who decode their political art.

Political Crisis: A Cartoonist's Delight

With the Congress facing trouble in multiple states and their own leaders questioning the leadership, NDTV speaks to Ashwani Kumar, former union minister and a senior party leader, who explains what he thinks of the entire situation.

"Most Of What Is Being Said Is Posturing": Congress' Ashwani Kumar

The Uttar Pradesh assembly election is going to be one of the biggest political battles, as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will need to deliver results. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati will also be running a fierce campaign, leading to a multi-cornered fight for Uttar Pradesh.

The Big Fight For Uttar Pradesh

A blockbuster political Saturday in Punjab as Captain Amarinder Singh resigns as Chief Minister, but says he will retire only after he wins a battle and not when he has lost one. What's in store in the Punjab political arena now - and was the Congress's handling of the situation a smart move ahead of polls or a crisis badly managed?

Punjab: A Crisis Badly Handled By Congress?

"Can't Answer Right Now": Amarinder Singh On If He'll Stay In Congress

As the numbers of COVID-19 patients continue to soar around the world, we try and understand what this means for millions of Indians, across different walks of life. This is a special episode of The Big Fight where we look at this almost unbelievable crisis, something that's almost out of a thriller, except this is in real life and quite frightening. And why is that the case? Because COVID-19 is many times more contagious than the seasonal flu, because there is no cure, and because the rate at which the infection is doubling makes this one of the greatest challenges that nations have ever faced. The situation in several Western European countries is bleak and the impact on various parts of our economy could be catastrophic. This is why the World Health Organisation has dubbed this a global pandemic.

Coronavirus Declared A Pandemic By World Health Organisation

On The Big Fight, we discuss the Yes Bank crisis. While the finance minister and the central bank's governor have both assured the depositors that their money is safe, we put a lens on the banking industry and ask what such repeated instances of banks failing could mean for an already struggling Indian economy.

The Big Fight: The Yes Bank Meltdown

As the number of dead and injured climbs up steadily in the aftermath of over four days of violence in Northeast Delhi last week, questions are being raised on the efficacy of India's public institutions. Controversy surrounds the role of the Delhi police and the midnight transfer of a Delhi High Court judge soon after passing a tough order. On the Big Fight, we discuss, is Delhi the symptom of a larger malaise? Have India's institutions failed its citizens? And in such a scenario, what can clash victims hope for?

Delhi Violence: From Courts To Police, No Hope For Victims?

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's maiden visit to India, we discuss how both nations that have long claimed a history of shared values, can further strengthen their ties, especially with Trump administration signalling no conclusive trade deal for the moment. We also look beyond the much hyped Namaste Trump event in Ahmedabad that many say is indicative of how strong personalities of both PM Modi and President Donald Trump have changed the way politics plays out at such bilateral events and discuss the changing nature of Indo-US relationship over the years.

'Namo'ste Trump: Opportunity Or Optics?

Delhi election was one of the most bitterly contested election campaigns. The kind of language used, the divisive politics on display, even Home Minister Amit Shah said that perhaps hate speeches by BJP leaders may have lead to the party's defeat. On The Big Fight, we ask - was this really a defeat of hate politics and will we really see a change in the way the campaigns are run now in upcoming elections?

Delhi Poll Result: Defeat Of Hate Politics?

Tempers fly as the newsmakers of the week face-off in this award-winning show. Anchored by Vikram Chandra, this weekly program has politicians battling wits as a live audience.

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