 Kashmir is reeling from a terror attack

Details Emerge in Unprecedented Terror Attack

TRF’s Role in Past Targeted Terror Attacks

60 Foreign Terrorists, Half Linked to TRF

Tourists Targeted: TRF’s New Tactic Unfolds

Terror Outpaces Tech in Hybrid War Era

Calls for Strike Increase Amid Rising Tensions

3 questions we’ll know better in coming weeks

India signals shift on Indus water treaty

what about the other big decisions? 

Beyond denial, how did Pakistan respond?

Geopolitics: Tougher now with US & China?

3 key questions to watch in coming weeks

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India has responded to the terror attacks in Pahalgam that claimed at least 25 lives of innocent tourists. A quick probe has been followed by a 5 point onslaught that strikes at an age-old water sharing agreement, infiltration,  visas and diplomatic representation. Is a war imminent? Host Anirban Chowdhury is joined by ET’s defence expert Manu Pubby and diplomatic editor Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury for an in-depth breakdown of the ongoing investigation, India’s counter strike and what lies ahead.

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Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.

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India has responded to the terror attacks in Pahalgam that claimed at least 25 lives of innocent tourists. A quick probe has been followed by a 5 point onslaught that strikes at an age-old water sharing agreement, infiltration,&nbsp; visas and diplomatic representation. Is a war imminent? Host Anirban Chowdhury is joined by ET&rsquo;s defence expert Manu Pubby and diplomatic editor Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury for an in-depth breakdown of the ongoing investigation, India&rsquo;s counter strike and what lies ahead.
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Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000702130670">Tariffs trump trade</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000701174049">The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000701977001">The Influencer Economy&rsquo;s Quiet Reset</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000700201610">India&rsquo;s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">much more</a>. You can follow Manu Pubby on his social media: <a href="https://x.com/manupubby">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/manu-pubby-170ba313/">Linkedin</a> or <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/etreporter/author-manu-pubby-479240037.cms?from=mdr">Stories </a>You can follow Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury on his social media: <a href="https://x.com/dipanjanet">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dipanjan-roy-chaudhury-00464376/">Linkedin</a> or <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/etreporter/author-dipanjan-roy-chaudhury-479233067.cms?from=mdr">Stories</a>&nbsp;
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Pahalgam Attack: India Strikes Back

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Will Bayer launch cell gene therapy soon?

Will therapies be affordable for India market?

Do IP battles hurt patients or improve access?

How do you see Bayer’s positioning in India?

Will Bayer expand partnerships in India soon?

Will Bayer cut more jobs after headcount drop?

Can big pharma regain agility amid disruption?

As the global pharmaceutical industry enters a period of profound transition, this episode of Corner Office Conversation examines what lies ahead. Hosts Vikas Dandekar and Teena Thacker talk to Stefan Oelrich, Head of the Pharmaceuticals Division at Bayer AG, about the forces reshaping drug discovery and access from trade tensions and shifting innovation hubs to the promise and uncertainty of cell and gene therapies. Oelrich reflects on Europe’s struggle to stay competitive as capital and talent flow increasingly toward the US and China, and argues that meaningful reform will require faster regulation, leaner bureaucracy, and quicker patient access. He also addresses the looming loss of exclusivity for blockbuster drugs and outlines how Bayer plans to offset revenue impact with a packed pipeline of new launches. India emerges as both an opportunity and a test case, offering scale and growth while raising tough questions on affordability and access. At its core, the conversation asks whether breakthrough science can move fast enough to serve patients without losing public trust.

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Listen to Corner Office Conversation: Corner Office Conversation with Knight Frank’s William Beardmore-Gray and Shishir Baijal, Corner Office Conversation with Sridhar Vembu, CEO, of Zoho Corporation, Corner Office Conversation with Gunjan Soni, Country Managing Director, Youtube India, Corner Office Conversation with Elizabeth Reid, Head of Search, Google and much more.


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As the global pharmaceutical industry enters a period of profound transition, this episode of Corner Office Conversation examines what lies ahead. Hosts Vikas Dandekar and Teena Thacker talk to Stefan Oelrich, Head of the Pharmaceuticals Division at Bayer AG, about the forces reshaping drug discovery and access from trade tensions and shifting innovation hubs to the promise and uncertainty of cell and gene therapies. Oelrich reflects on Europe&rsquo;s struggle to stay competitive as capital and talent flow increasingly toward the US and China, and argues that meaningful reform will require faster regulation, leaner bureaucracy, and quicker patient access. He also addresses the looming loss of exclusivity for blockbuster drugs and outlines how Bayer plans to offset revenue impact with a packed pipeline of new launches. India emerges as both an opportunity and a test case, offering scale and growth while raising tough questions on affordability and access. At its core, the conversation asks whether breakthrough science can move fast enough to serve patients without losing public trust. You can follow Vikas Dandekar on his social media: <a href="https://twitter.com/VikasReports">X</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikas-dandekar-2a0a619">Linkedin</a> and read his <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/etreporter/author-vikas-dandekar-479242213.cms?from=mdr">Newspaper Articles</a>. You can follow Teena Thacker on his social media: <a href="https://twitter.com/Teensthack">X</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/teena-thacker-b813b810">Linkedin</a> and read her <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/etreporter/author-teena-thacker-479253121.cms?from=mdr">Newspaper Articles</a>. Listen to Corner Office Conversation: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/corner-office-conversation-with-knight-franks-william/id1827451035?i=1000733611681">Corner Office Conversation with Knight Frank&rsquo;s William Beardmore-Gray and Shishir Baijal</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/corner-office-conversation-with-sridhar-vembu-ceo-of/id1827451035?i=1000731722117">Corner Office Conversation with Sridhar Vembu, CEO, of Zoho Corporation</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/corner-office-conversation/id1827451035?i=1000731513423">Corner Office Conversation with Gunjan Soni, Country Managing Director, Youtube India</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/corner-office-conversation/id1827451035?i=1000728953575">Corner Office Conversation with Elizabeth Reid, Head of Search, Google</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/corner-office-conversation/id1827451035">much more</a>.
 Catch the latest episode of &ldquo;Corner Office Conversation&rdquo; on: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4fq4hKHPZO3MVDNhtOQ5OU?si=99e033dfb01a44c7">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1f0c9fc5-f702-4a84-bd7d-4f010bea72a5/corner-office-conversation">Amazon Music</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">Apple Podcasts</a>,and wherever you get your podcasts from.

Corner Office Conversation with Stefan Oelrich, Head of Pharmaceuticals Division, Bayer AG

The Delayed Payments Crisis

Government and Banking Data Insights

Legal Framework and Ground Reality

Government Mechanisms and Bank Initiatives

Liquidity Challenges for MSmEs

Introduction of Guests and Their Organizations

C2FO's Role in Early Payment Solutions

GAME's Efforts in MSME Sector

Details of the Delayed Payments Report

Regulatory Gaps and Execution Issues

Public and Private Sector Bank Contributions

TReDS Platform and Its Adoption

Legal Recourse and Backlog Solutions

Future Outlook and Solutions

Why do small businesses still wait months to be paid, even when the law says 45 days?

In this episode of The Morning Brief, we examine one of the most persistent stress points in India’s MSME ecosystem: delayed payments. Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Basant Kaur, Country Head of C2FO and Ramesh Dharmaji Senior advisor of the Global Alliance of Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) to unpack why payment backlogs—running into over 7.3 lakh crore rupees—continue despite legal mandates. The conversation moves from banking credit flows and risk appetite to the promise and pitfalls of platforms like TReDS, and why buyer participation remains the missing link. The episode also explores whether regulation alone is enough, or if behavioural change, digital infrastructure, and faster dispute resolution are equally critical. As MSMEs power jobs, exports, and growth, the discussion raises a timely question: can India fix its payment bottleneck before it chokes the very enterprises driving its economy?
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Booking’s APAC Chief on Travel Trends, AI, and Loyalty
Reliance’s AI Playbook
Text-to-Theater? How AI is Rewriting Cinema Part 1
How AI is Rewriting Cinema Part 2



Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.

Why do small businesses still wait months to be paid, even when the law says 45 days?
In this episode of The Morning Brief, we examine one of the most persistent stress points in India&rsquo;s MSME ecosystem: delayed payments. Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Basant Kaur, Country Head of C2FO and Ramesh Dharmaji Senior advisor of the Global Alliance of Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) to unpack why payment backlogs&mdash;running into over 7.3 lakh crore rupees&mdash;continue despite legal mandates. The conversation moves from banking credit flows and risk appetite to the promise and pitfalls of platforms like TReDS, and why buyer participation remains the missing link. The episode also explores whether regulation alone is enough, or if behavioural change, digital infrastructure, and faster dispute resolution are equally critical. As MSMEs power jobs, exports, and growth, the discussion raises a timely question: can India fix its payment bottleneck before it chokes the very enterprises driving its economy? Tune in You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: <a href="https://twitter.com/AnirbanET">X</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirban-chowdhury-b5067219/">Linkedin </a> Check out other interesting episodes from the host like <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/morning-brief-podcast/morning-brief-podcast-battle-beyond-borders/podcast/121052322.cms?from=mdr">Battle Beyond Borders </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/peace-perished-explaining-the-pahalgam-terror-attack/id1568661777?i=1000704659454">Peace Perished: Explaining the Pahalgam Terror Attack </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corner-office-conversation-with-sridhar-vembu-ceo-of/id1568661777?i=1000731722016">Corner Office Conversation with Sridhar Vembu, CEO, of Zoho Corporation </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/rebel-foods-chief-on-building-brands-tech-and-an-ipo/id1568661777?i=1000733234302">Rebel Foods&rsquo; chief on Building Brands, Tech, and an IPO on the Horizon </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bookings-apac-chief-on-travel-trends-ai-and-loyalty/id1568661777?i=1000733062086">Booking&rsquo;s APAC Chief on Travel Trends, AI, and Loyalty </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/reliances-ai-playbook/id1568661777?i=1000727271857">Reliance&rsquo;s AI Playbook </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/text-to-theater-how-ai-is-rewriting-cinema-part-1/id1568661777?i=1000721880287">Text-to-Theater? How AI is Rewriting Cinema Part 1 </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-ai-is-rewriting-cinema-part-2/id1568661777?i=1000723806634">How AI is Rewriting Cinema Part 2 </a>
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MSMEs and the 7.3 Trillion Rupee Payment Problem

Do microdramas follow same OTT content rules?!

Length doesn’t dilute responsibility or impact

Key rules OTT and microdrama must follow

Are bot-only grievance systems even compliant?

Why are microdrama apps bypassing key rules?

Does compliance weaken microdrama business?

Is a simple 18+ checkbox enough for compliance

Are kids sections mandatory or just optional?

What defines obscenity on microdrama platform?

Conclusion

From no age gating on sexual content to the absence of statutory warnings around smoking on screen, Microdrama apps are violating critical rules associated with publishing curated digital content. In this episode, host Dia Rekhi speaks with Mallika Noorani of Parinam Law Associates on how platforms dismissed as “just two-minute videos” are in fact operating outside the law, despite clearly falling under India’s Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code. The discussion lays bare systemic failures: missing content ratings, weak or misleading age gates, absent parental controls, poor accessibility features, and routine neglect of mandatory health disclaimers. Noorani explains why neither format nor duration offers legal cover, how microdrama platforms qualify as publishers of online curated content, and what due diligence truly requires. The episode also probes broken grievance redress systems and opaque subscription practices that leave users exposed, with little protection or recourse.

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Check out other interesting episodes from the host like ET in the Valley:  Grant Lee, Co-Founder & CEO of Gamma, ET in the Valley: Databricks Co-founder Patrick Wendell, ET in the Valley: Replit Founder and CEO Amjad Masad, ET in the Valley: ElevenLabs Co-Founder Mati Staniszewski and much more.

Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.

From no age gating on sexual content to the absence of statutory warnings around smoking on screen, Microdrama apps are violating critical rules associated with publishing curated digital content. In this episode, host Dia Rekhi speaks with Mallika Noorani of Parinam Law Associates on how platforms dismissed as &ldquo;just two-minute videos&rdquo; are in fact operating outside the law, despite clearly falling under India&rsquo;s Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code. The discussion lays bare systemic failures: missing content ratings, weak or misleading age gates, absent parental controls, poor accessibility features, and routine neglect of mandatory health disclaimers. Noorani explains why neither format nor duration offers legal cover, how microdrama platforms qualify as publishers of online curated content, and what due diligence truly requires. The episode also probes broken grievance redress systems and opaque subscription practices that leave users exposed, with little protection or recourse. You can follow Dia Rekhi on social media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dia-rekhi-702438104/?originalSubdomain=in">Linkedin</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/diarekhiET">X </a>Check out other interesting episodes from the host like <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000738448473">ET in the Valley:&nbsp; Grant Lee, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Gamma</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000737335976">ET in the Valley: Databricks Co-founder Patrick Wendell</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000736346116">ET in the Valley: Replit Founder and CEO Amjad Masad</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000735309153">ET in the Valley: ElevenLabs Co-Founder Mati Staniszewski</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">much more</a>.
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