HW News Editorial with Sujit Nair

In this episode of Editorial, Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the newly introduced bill on a nationwide delimitation exercise. He examines whether delimitation would be fair to South Indian states that have successfully managed their population growth over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Sujit Nair discusses the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which fail to pass in the Lok Sabha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the fall in India’s GDP from 4th place to 6th place. Mr. Nair briefs on the ‘GDP mirage’ and the ‘two realities’ related to the GDP fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Election Commission of India has deleted 91 lakh voters from the electoral rolls of West Bengal since the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) began in the state. As a result, the total number of voters has dropped by nearly 12%, from 7.66 crore electors in October 2025 to 6.75 crore at present. For comparison, West Bengal had 7.34 crore eligible voters during the 2021 Assembly elections. In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses these voter deletions in poll-bound West Bengal and raises questions about the validity of the 2024 Lok Sabha election results, which were conducted using electoral rolls that included these 91 lakh names, now removed ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attacks Paused. Pak Gets Center Stage | Editorial With Sujit Nair | Trump | Iran | Shehbaz | Munir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aam Aadmi Party Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has been removed as the deputy leader of the party in the Upper House. Responding to the move, Chadha said, “Silenced, not defeated.” Following the release of his video, several top AAP leaders, in a series of statements, lambasted Chadha for not standing with the party during crucial times, for failing to raise issues concerning the party, and for not effectively countering the ruling Modi government. In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News’ Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses Chadha’s removal and opines that while he voiced concerns for the people in the Upper House, he did not do enough for his party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Donald Trump invited Pakistan to mediate talks between the United States and Iran following four weeks of missile exchanges between the two countries in the West Asia region, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, said at an all-party meeting yesterday, “India is not a dalal nation.” In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses Dr. Jaishankar’s remarks and India’s past mediation efforts. Mr. Nair opines that India not being invited to the table for mediation talks indicates that the country has lost its voice in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pakistan has positioned itself as a mediator between the US and Iran, with Donald Trump amplifying the offer. In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses why this development should concern India. He questions the politics behind US President Donald Trump’s move and further examines India’s foreign policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The EU and other US allies like Japan and Australia have rejected President Donald Trump’s request to send their respective militaries to the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned. Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair, in this episode of Editorial, questions whether the world is isolating the US after its military action on Iran. He also points out that Trump is not just facing external dissent, but internal dissent too, highlighted by Kent’s resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid the West Asia war, which is causing an LPG crisis in India, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said the government had held talks with Iran to allow the use of the Strait of Hormuz for energy transport. Managing Editor Sujit Nair, in this episode of Editorial, points out issues in the Indian government’s foreign policy, asking why India seems to be taking sides even before the war broke out. He also questions the government’s approach to launching schemes, asking whether authorities examine data before rolling them out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PM Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid tensions in West Asia. This is the first time PM Modi has spoken to an Iranian leader since the outbreak of the Iran–US war. Managing Editor Sujit Nair, in this episode of Editorial, discusses India’s foreign policy, questioning whether it is based on reactions rather than strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as the new Supreme Leader of Iran after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel. Managing Editor, Sujit Nair, in this episode of Editorial, discusses how the US is once again creating another mess by attacking Iran. To prove his point, Mr. Nair puts forward facts from earlier invasions by the US and how miserably the US failed in all of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid the escalating war in the Middle East between the US and Iran, the conflict, on the flip side, appears to be increasingly viewed through a religious lens. Managing Editor, Sujit Nair, discusses the Iran-US war and how people of different beliefs are taking sides in the conflict. Mr. Nair also questions the apparent hypocrisy, pointing out that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Bill Gates during his visit to India, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal reportedly directed not to meet him. Mr. Nair further questions why there has been no investigation into two Indians — Hardeep Singh Puri and Anil Ambani — whose names appeared in the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US is making headlines in India over its latest move. The first is a US official openly directing that the US will not allow India to grow. The second is the US giving a waiver to India to buy Russian oil amid tensions in the Middle East. Managing Editor, Sujit Nair, in this episode of Editorial, discusses the whole development and gives his opinion on the Indian government’s handling of the entire situation, including the West Asia war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed by US and Israeli military forces. Following his death, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi was appointed as the interim Supreme Leader of the country. Tensions in West Asia continue to escalate, with both sides showing no signs of negotiation. Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the conflict in West Asia from different lenses — India’s stand, the chances of regime change in Iran, and the silence from Russia and China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AAP chief and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has been discharged of all charges in the Delhi excise policy case by the Rouse Avenue Court. The court also discharged 23 other accused, bringing major relief in the high-profile case. Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the arrest of opposition leaders by the ED and CBI during elections and how it harms India’s democracy. He questions the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal just before the general elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel-US Attack on Iran: Ex-Diplomat K. P. Fabian Decodes Impact of War on the World, Especially India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court of India has banned the NCERT Class 8 Social Science book for including a small section on ‘judicial corruption’. In this episode of Editorial, Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the controversy, sharing his perspective on the issue of alleged corruption in the judiciary, the tussle between the Centre and the judiciary over the NJAC, and several related concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kerala Story 2 has sparked controversy and debate soon after its release. The film’s release comes ahead of the state elections. In this episode of Editorial, Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses ‘Kerala Story 2’ from a creative, storytelling, and political perspective. He highlights the potential harm the film could cause to Kerala’s brand image, particularly the state’s tourism sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indian Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit to express their anger over rising unemployment in the country. In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Congress’ strategy — and whether it failed this time or not. He also highlights how the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi could take advantage of this act for electoral gains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court of the United States struck down the reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Managing Editor Sujit Nair, in this episode of Editorial, discusses the impact of the verdict on India and what steps India could take now. Mr. Nair questions the haste with which India agreed to the trade deal, when it could have waited for the Supreme Court’s order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Galgotias University is facing nationwide backlash after presenting a Chinese robodog as a product developed in-house. In this episode of Editorial, Managing Editor Sujit Nair breaks down the issue from a different perspective. He examines the larger implications of the controversy and questions why some continue to defend the move despite concerns it could harm the country’s interests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team India refused to shake hands with Pakistan during the T20 World Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as a mark of protest against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. In this episode of Editorial, Sujit Nair examines the issue from a broader perspective — should India continue playing matches against Pakistan? And if it does, what factors are driving that decision? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Sujit Nair discusses a report that reveals that after the deletion of nearly 18.7% of the electorate in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP-led state government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed party cadres to ensure at least 200 new voters are added at each booth ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the anti-PM sloganeering that took place at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where some students were heard chanting, “Modi-Shah ki kabar khudegi JNU ki dharti par.” Mr. Nair condemns the sloganeering but argues that if the university intends to reform the students, it should not punish them by filing an FIR; instead, it should correct them through dialogue and reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro by the United States on January 3, 2025. Mr. Nair explains how Venezuela, despite having the largest oil reserves in the world, is unable to extract and refine enough oil, and how this has led to U.S. attempts to control Venezuelan oil. He also highlights what he describes as Donald Trump’s authoritarian approach in capturing the leader of another country simply because it is not on good terms with the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses how the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra won 68 seats unopposed in the upcoming municipal corporation elections. The BJP won a total of 44 seats, Shiv Sena won 22 seats, and the NCP won 2 seats. Mr. Nair also examines the 2025 local body elections in Dadra & Diu, where the BJP won 91 out of 122 seats [nearly 75%] uncontested. He questions the idea of free and fair elections in India when representatives are elected unopposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses an incident in which a journalist questions Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya about deaths caused by the consumption of contaminated water. The BJP leader is seen shunning him, saying, “Leave it. Don’t ask pointless questions… kya ghanta hoga.” Further in the episode, Mr. Nair mentions several other incidents in which BJP leaders are seen engaging in brawls with civic authorities, police, and members of the public, and he discusses how arrogance can enter a political party when it dominates the country’s political landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the suspension of the life sentence of Unnao rape convict and expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar by the Delhi High Court. Mr. Nair highlights how women in India are still not treated well, pointing out that rapists like Gurmeet Ram Rahim, Asaram, and now Kuldeep Sengar continue to roam free, a reality that reflects how little we prioritize women’s safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of episode 'Editorial', HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the ecological impact of the new definition which was first proposed by a committee under the Environment Secretary and was later approved by the Supreme Court of India on November 20, any landform that is at an elevation of 100 meters or more above the local relief (or local profile) will be considered as part of Aravalli Hills along with its slopes and adjacent land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices