Vineet Bhalla

Vineet Bhalla, a staff reporter for The Indian Express, dives into the ongoing struggle of Jodhpura residents against UltraTech Cement, highlighting their fight for health and environmental justice amid mining disruptions. Harish Damodaran, the Rural Affairs editor, explains the U.S. tariff threats on Indian rice, clarifying that Indian basmati does not qualify as 'dumping' due to its premium pricing. The discussion also touches on the tragic Goa nightclub fire, revealing new arrests and legal complexities surrounding the case.