Over 15 killed and more than 40 injured at a Hanukkah gathering in Bondi Beach have shaken faith in Australia’s famously strict gun laws. This HT In‑Depth episode with Aayesha Varma breaks down the attack, the 1996 Port Arthur reforms, rising firearm numbers, and whether Anthony Albanese’s government will tighten controls again.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FyJls6CFdsw

Welcome to HT's show, Now You Know, where Ananya Dutta takes you beyond the surface of news stories. You might have come across these subjects before, but have you ever stopped and thought about their history, their impact today, and where they might be heading in the future? From politics to technology, culture to science, we’re here to make you think differently about the world around us.Russia says it wants to protect “traditional values.” But what does that actually look like on the ground? In a country where the population is shrinking at one of the fastest rates in the world, the Kremlin has quietly shifted the responsibility of national survival onto women, pressuring them to have more children, even as economic insecurity, domestic violence, and war take a heavier toll every year. So, what happens when the state uses motherhood as a tool of policy? What happens when incentives push vulnerable families to have children they cannot protect? And what happens when the war in Ukraine wipes out the very generation Russia depends on for its future?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A1l6H6tfYVE

South Africa is reeling from a story that feels too surreal to be real. Seventeen men travel for “security jobs,” only to find themselves in the middle of Russia’s war machinery. And now, a political bombshell: allegations that the recruitment trail leads straight to Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, now a sitting MP, and long known for her pro-Russia politics online.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IcKLgaiIl44

In the inaugural episode of Soul Yatra, former diplomat Lakshmi Puri and her husband, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, join Hindustan Times' Sharat Bhattatiripad to recount major milestones from their lives - from their first meeting and first impressions, to the path towards marriage which marked the beginning of their journey through life together. The two eminent personalities also discuss highlights from their high-profile careers as diplomats and politician. Watch the full interview for more.NATIONAL NEWS#HardeepSinghPuri #LakshmiPuri #SoulYatra #HindustanTimes

In a candid, wide-ranging conversation, Abhishek Manu Singhvi revisits the defining moments, personal struggles, and political complexities that shaped his journey through law, public life, and family legacy. Speaking with rare openness, he reflects on growing up under the towering shadow of his father, eminent jurist Dr. L.M. Singhvi, and the emotional weight of meeting expectations set by a man celebrated across political lines - from Nehru to Vajpayee. Watch The Interview with Kumkum Chadha, exploring how early privilege, intellectual discipline, and moments of vulnerability helped forge Singhvi’s independent identity.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g-uS0fCAukA

In a powerful conversation, Member of the Kargil Democratic Alliance Sajjad Hussain Kargili breaks his silence on the growing anger in Ladakh. Kargili says BJP betrayed Ladakh’s promise of statehood and Sixth Schedule protection, leaving people disempowered and voiceless.He defends activist Sonam Wangchuk, calling his arrest “politically timed,” and accuses the government of trying to silence Ladakh’s voice. From protest shootings to Ladakh’s call for autonomy, Kargili says the movement is indigenous, peaceful, and unstoppable.#Ladakh #SonamWangchuk #SajjadHussainKargili #LadakhProtests #BJP #SixthSchedule #StatehoodForLadakh #HTInterview #LadakhNews #ModiGovernment #PoliticalCrisis #IndiaNews #WangchukArrest #VoiceOfLadakh #TheInterview

United States President Donald Trump reveals that Pakistan is testing nuclear weapons under the radar. As the world gets closer and closer to a nuclear arms race, HT's Shishir Gupta decodes what this revelation means for India. Meanwhile, Trump hints at a future visit to India, does this mean that ties are thawing after tariff tension? Tune in to Point Blank to find out. INTERNATIONAL NEWS #Trump #Pakistan #NuclearTest #India #China #SouthAsia #PointBlank #USIndia #Security #AsimMunir #Chagai #DeliverySystems #NuclearCommand #Modi #Geopolitics #BreakingNews

Venezuela is no longer just a collapsing petrostate in Latin America, it has become a geopolitical frontline. As Nicolás Maduro faces the toughest challenge to his political survival in a decade, a new narrative is emerging: Who really holds power inside Venezuela today? Over the years, Russia armed the regime, Iran built drones and trained militias and China embedded surveillance tech and secured access to strategic minerals. Now, opposition leader María Corina Machado is flipping the script, arguing that Venezuela is no longer simply an authoritarian state, but a launchpad for the rivals of the United States, just 3 hours from Florida. The question is not just whether Maduro can hold power, but what happens to the networks that have taken root inside the country. If Venezuela transitions to democracy, will it reset the strategic map of the Western hemisphere? Or has the power shift already gone too far to reverse?GREY ZONE#Venezuela #Maduro #Machado #LatinAmerica #Geopolitics #USForeignPolicy #Russia #China #Iran #Hezbollah #Sanctions #OilPolitics #GlobalSouth #Democracy #Authoritarianism #ElectionCrisis #Caracas #WashingtonDC #SouthAmerica #ForeignInfluence #SecurityThreat #DroneWarfare #RareEarths #EnergyPolitics #WorldNews #AnanyaDutta #greyzone

Omar Abdullah, in a conversation with Hindustan Times, spoke on his first year as the Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir in its current Union Territory form. The National Conference party leader spoke on his tussle with the Lieutenant Governor over the division of powers and responsibilities. Abdullah also shed light on how the Pahalgam attack affected the entire UT, starting a ripple effect which has hurt several economic sectors, not just tourism. He also commented on his push for reinstatement of J&K's statehood, stating that delay will hurt the democratic sentiment in the region. Watch the full video for more.Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/QA421NyuM7U

Ladakh stands where India meets China - a region of soldiers, monasteries, and frozen winds. It’s where national security towers high, as its own people are left 'unseen'. Even as the Indian Army holds the Line of Actual Control, the people guarding that border say they feel ‘invisible’. The irony is sharp: a region vital to India’s defence feels defenseless in its own governance. Has the Centre lost the region that once celebrated it?

Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/c-bsea94PzI

Months after India's Operation Sindoor created waves across the globe, India's Army Chief warns of phase two. How does Mission Sudarshan Chakra tie into an Atmanirbhar Bharat? And what impact does this have on India's neighbourhood? Listen in to HT's Shishir Gupta as he provides crucial insight on all of the above and much more. This is Point Blank.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7C8G_4lvNVc

In this special HT interview, top oncologists Dr. Neerja Bhatla and Dr. (Col.) CS. Pant decode India’s two most common cancers among women - breast and cervical cancer. From early detection and screening to government awareness drives and lifestyle factors, the doctors explain what’s making more Indian women vulnerable, when to get tested, and how awareness can save lives.#BreastCancerAwareness #CervicalCancer #WomensHealth #PinkMonth #HTLifeAndTimes #HealthAwareness #CancerPrevention #IndiaHealth #CancerDetection

Japan has a new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female leader in 78 years of democracy. Takaichi, a conservative stalwart, was parliament-selected, not popularly elected, and she became Japan’s fourth prime minister in five years. The paradox is stark: Japan is the fourth-largest economy in the world, a global industrial powerhouse where one in every 12.5 cars is made in Japan, yet societal norms remain rigid. Japanese women are among the most educated globally, yet face pressures to conform to traditional roles — prioritizing marriage, motherhood, and domesticity over leadership or ambition. Feminists worry that Takaichi’s conservative stance may reinforce the patriarchal status quo, rather than empower women. Symbolically, she breaks the glass ceiling; substantively, change may be limited. So why does Japan produce so many brilliant, capable women but so few in power? This story unpacks the tension between economic might, gender equality, and cultural inertia.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HXKEKlW-QGU

In an interview with HT, analyst Uzair Younus explains why U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing closer ties to Pakistan. Younus, sitting down with Shashank Mattoo, explains that the Trump administration wants Pakistan’s help on the Middle East and on critical minerals.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vw1TProUzKQ

What if foreign policy didn’t hide behind spies, coups, or covert operations, but came wrapped in a MAGA cap? Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, all bear witness to a bold new U.S. strategy. Javier Milei has visited Trump four times in ten months, nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, and received a $20 billion lifeline. Jair Bolsonaro, though barred from running, still gets Trump’s open endorsement, while Venezuela’s María Corina Machado becomes a focal point for sanctions, international praise, and even military pressure at sea.Trump’s playbook is clear: public praise, implicit threats, and ideological signaling replace covert meddling. The rhetoric is sharp, leftist opponents are framed as dangerous, conservative allies celebrated, and entire elections subtly influenced from Washington. Is America still using fear to shape governments or has it just made the process more unapologetic, louder, and impossible to ignore? Where once spies pulled the strings in secret, now an unashamed president wields influence like a spotlight, shaping politics across continents.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pvOtdvtHiB8

In this exclusive interview, former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his top aide, Nripendra Mishra, opens up on the defining decisions that shaped India’s economic and political landscape, from the rollout of GST to the contentious demonetization drive. Mishra reveals how Modi approaches decision-making, the inside story behind demonetization, and why the Prime Minister sees digitisation and Aadhaar as India’s biggest governance successes. This candid conversation offers rare insights into the mind of India’s leader, through the words of the man who worked closest with him.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iezglsh0zDA

Global protests have erupted across Italy, Germany, Mexico, and other countries as public opinion shifts sharply against Israel over its actions in Gaza. Once widely seen as a victim, Israel now faces growing international criticism and condemnation, with many accusing it of disproportionate force and civilian harm in the conflict.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XJXEOOjzSc4

Ukraine is fighting a war with a shortage of weapons and now, it wants to sell weapons. President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine is ready to export its homegrown arms to Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. But why would a country still under attack sell its own weapons abroad? Is this a desperate attempt to fund its war, or a strategic move to build a long-term defense industry? In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta unpacks the economics, politics, and strategy behind Zelensky’s bold new plan. From battlefield-tested drones and missiles to the moral dilemma of selling while fighting, this is a story about how modern wars are no longer just fought on the frontlines but also negotiated in markets and boardrooms. Can Ukraine turn its war into a business? Or is this the start of a new arms race in Europe?

Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is a leader whose legacy sparks intense debate. Despite peace initiatives, the decision to lead UK into the Iraq War, tailing America, did not go down well with citizens and diplomats alike. Now, decades later, Blair is expected to a major role in governing postwar Gaza, according to US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace framework. This association rekindles controversy, as both local Palestinians and Hamas have publicly rejected his involvement, citing his past actions and the broader implications of international oversight over Palestinian affairs. But how does Tony Blair fit into Trump's proposal? In this episode of HT In-Depth, we delve deeper into Blair's politics and his ties to the Middle East in the past two decades. Watch this video to find out the realities behind Blair's involvement in the Gaza plan.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zhez6AWT7Cs

The EU has refused President Trump’s call for tariffs on India and China over Russian oil, stressing independence in trade policy and unveiling a landmark 19th sanctions package on Russia. In this conversation between HT's Aayesha Varma and Former EU Trade Negotiator John Clarke, listen in to insights about EU trade policy and much more as U.S. pressure escalates and India remains resilient.INTERNATIONAL NEWS #Europe #RussiaSanctions #Trump #India #EnergyCrisis #EUIndiaTrade #JohnClark #GlobalPolitics #UkraineWar #EconomicPolicy