HW News Editorial with Sujit Nair

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 e...

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, th...

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...

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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 abo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 mega...

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 mor...

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...

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 I...

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 ₹1,0...

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 gr...

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 mega...

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 opine...

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 abou...

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 fol...

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 impa...

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 P...

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 br...

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...

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...