Chakravyuh

Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Sharif met President Trump at the White House just as U.S–India relations faced disruptions over tariffs, H-1B visas, and pharmaceuticals. Rare earth mineral deals and a landmark Saudi–Pakistan defense pact added new dimensions. Don’t forget to watch this exciting episode of Chakravuyh as Gaurav Sawant is joined by the Former High Commissioner of...

Join us on the Chakravyuh podcast as we dive into the historic 1965 India-Pakistan War and the recent Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Armed Forces delivered a decisive blow to Pakistan without crossing the Ichogil Canal! Lt. Gen. Manoj Kumar Katyar, Army Commander, Western Command, and a key architect of Operation Sindoor, shares exclusive insights into India’s victories, the graveyard of Paki...

Nepal, the Himalayan paradise, is in turmoil. From burning palaces to protests against political leadership, what’s driving the unrest? In this episode of the Chakravyuh Podcast, Lt. Gen. Rakesh Sharma, former Adjutant General of the Indian Army and Colonel of the 11 Gurkha Rifles, joins us to explore Nepal’s crisis and the deep civilizational bond between India and Nepal. From Lord Ram’s wisdom i...

The Chakravyuh podcast features an exploration of India's cultural and spiritual foundations with Swami Dr. UmaKantAnand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhada. The discussion addresses societal issues such as the abandonment of the elderly in Ayodhya and Maharashtra and the disrespect shown to PM Narendra Modi's late mother, questioning whether these incidents indicate a depar...

In this week’s edition of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju about the recently concluded  Monsoon Session of Parliament. Rijiju attributes 83 hours of wasted Parliamentary time - costing taxpayers millions - to the Opposition, specifically the Congress and Rahul Gandhi. He highlights the passage of numerous bills, including anti-corruption la...

In this powerful episode of the Chakravyuh Podcast, host Gaurav Sawant welcomes filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, director of The Kashmir Files, The Tashkent Files, and the upcoming The Bengal Files. Wearing his iconic "Never Again" t-shirt, Agnihotri dives deep into what he alleges is a 1200-year history of Hindu persecution, focusing on the brutal Direct Action Day and Noakhali Genocide in Bengal. From...

India and China—two ancient civilizations and Asian giants—have a long history of friendship, conflict, and mistrust. With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India and an invitation to Prime Minister Modi for the SCO Summit in Tianjin, is the relationship finally on the mend? In this episode of the Chakravyuh Podcast, Ambassador Ashok Kantha, India’s former Ambassador to China, joins Gaur...

On the ‘Chakravyuh’ Podcast, we dive deep into India's central role in the swirling vortex of global geopolitics. Ambassador Kanwal Sibal, former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador to Russia and France joins Gaurav Sawant. With over 41 years in diplomacy, Ambassador Sibal breaks down India's strategic positioning amid US tariffs under Trump, warming ties with Pakistan, challenges from China post-Gal...

In this explosive episode of the Chakravyuh Podcast, host Gaurav Rawat sits down with Ujjwal Nikam, renowned public prosecutor and Rajya Sabha MP, to uncover the chilling details of Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism against India. From the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts that killed 257 people to the 26/11 terror attacks, Nikam reveals firsthand accounts of ISI’s involvement, the Hindu terror bogey,...

Unveiling Pakistan’s Crisis: Tilak Devasher on Chakravyuh Podcast. Join Gaurav Sawant as he hosts Pakistan expert Tilak Devasher, author of four books on Pakistan and former Special Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, on a riveting episode of The Chakravyuh Podcast. Dive deep into Pakistan’s turmoil: Is Army Chief Asim Munir plotting a constitutional coup to become President? Can the Baloch Libe...

Join us on this gripping Chakravyuh podcast special as we dive into the untold stories of the Kargil War with Lt. General Y.K. Joshi (Retd.), Vir Chakra, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, PVSM, AVSM, SM. From the treacherous heights of Tololing to the iconic capture of Point 4875 (Batra Top), hear firsthand accounts of bravery, strategy, and sacrifice from the commander of 13 JAK Rifles. General Joshi recoun...

India’s space program is no longer just about launching rockets. From sending humanoid robots like Vyom Mitra into orbit, to mapping the deep ocean floor for minerals, to building the indigenous Bharat Space Station—India is scripting a technological revolution. In this exclusive episode of Chakravyuh Podcast, Gaurav Sawant speaks to Dr. Jitendra Singh—Union Minister, diabetologist, and the mind b...

India's Operation Sindoor decoded by top US war strategist Colonel John Spencer. Colonel Spencer — Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point, combat veteran, and author — joins the India Today Chakravyuh Podcast for an explosive conversation on India's bold new military doctrine post-Operation Sindoor. In this candid and unfiltered interview with host Gaurav Sawant, Spencer shares insights from...

We’re not Abhimanyu… We’re Arjun.” Chakravyuh explores the frontline of modern warfare with Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria, former Chief of Air Staff. From Balakot to Operation Sindoor, this no-holds-barred conversation reveals: 🔺How Air Power became India’s weapon of choice 🔺Why precision air strikes replaced ground invasions 🔺Inside India’s 9th and 10th May night aerial blitz that shatter...

In this explosive interview on Chakravyuh with Gaurav Sawant, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar breaks his silence on Israel’s recent strikes, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and the regional fallout. Has Israel crippled Iran’s nuclear program for years? Why did Iran plan a Hezbollah-Hamas invasion by 2027? Is this the end of Hamas in Gaza? What does Israel think of India and Operation Sindoor? Am...

In this explosive debut episode of Chakravyuh, India Today’s Gaurav Sawant is joined by Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd) to unpack the chaos behind The Great Wall of China. Why has Xi removed almost 100 top PLA generals? Are we witnessing the biggest power purge since Mao? How should India—especially after Operation Sindoor—read between the red lines? What we know so far: Xi’s closest military aides have...