Weekly #172: Will Iran-Israel tensions trigger a third world war?

Bharatvaarta

This episode of Bharatvaarta Weekly, hosted by Roshan Cariappa with Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra, discusses a range of topics starting with the escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel following Iran's missile and drone attacks. The conversation then shifts to India's achievements, including a significant reduction in urea imports, the acquisition of rights to operate Sittwe port in Myanmar, Prime Minister Modi's engagement with top Indian gamers to promote games based on Indian culture, and updates from the chess candidates tournament showcasing Indian talents.

Topics:
00:00 Opening Remarks and Geopolitical Tensions
01:16 Iran-Israel Conflict Deep Dive
03:59 Economic Implications of the Conflict
05:47 India's Strategic Position and Potential Impacts
08:19 Advancements in India's Agriculture: Urea Imports Reduction
11:38 India's Overseas Port Rights in Myanmar
15:53 Prime Minister Modi's Engagement with India's Gaming Community
20:20 Chess Candidates Tournament 2024: India's Prospects
25:33 Closing Thoughts and Invitations