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Chakravyuh with Gaurav Sawant is India Today Group’s sharp new podcast that cuts through the fog of war and diplomacy. Join veteran war correspondent and one of India’s most trusted...
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Chakravyuh with Gaurav Sawant is India Today Group’s sharp new podcast that cuts through the fog of war and diplomacy. Join veteran war correspondent and one of India’s most trusted voices in defence journalism, Gaurav Sawant, as he dives deep into the world of national security, strategy, and geopolitics. With exclusive insights, high-stakes analysis, and frontline access, Chakravyuh brings you the untold stories behind India’s biggest defence and strategic moves. If it matters to India’s security—you’ll hear it here first.
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17 SET 2026 · On this special episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Hanuman Ansh director Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi about the film's extraordinary theatrical journey.
From a reported ₹2 crore production budget and a modest opening day to ₹231 crore-plus in India net collections, Chaturvedi explains how promotions helped bring audiences in initially, while word of mouth eventually drove the film's growth. He also shares stories from the making of Hanuman Aansh, his spiritual experiences, his connection with Neem Karoli Baba and the role of Hanuman devotion in inspiring the project.
The discussion also looks at family audiences, storytelling without vulgarity or divisiveness, the challenges of taking spiritual stories to modern audiences and Chaturvedi's upcoming project on Tulsidas.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
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14 AGO 2026 · On this Independence Day special episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with former Chief of Air Staff RKS Bhadauria about India's quest for defence self-reliance. They examine India's dependence on foreign weapons and fighter engines, the unfinished Kaveri engine programme, and why technological sovereignty is essential for future wars. The discussion also explores whether buying foreign fifth-generation fighters such as the Su-57 could undermine the indigenous AMCA programme, and how India can build a stronger ecosystem around drones, AI, missiles and indigenous defence technology.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
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2 LUG 2026 · In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with Congress MP and strategic affairs commentator Manish Tewari on the growing debate over resuming dialogue with Pakistan. The discussion comes in the backdrop of an open letter signed by 117 eminent personalities from India and Pakistan calling for the restoration of diplomatic engagement, trade, people-to-people contact and broader normalisation of ties between the two neighbours.
Questioning the timing of such appeals, especially in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and decades of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, Tewari argues that every attempt at engagement with Islamabad has been met with another act of terror against India. He contends that there can be no meaningful dialogue until Pakistan dismantles its terror infrastructure in a verifiable manner and explains why he believes India must first decide what it truly seeks from Pakistan.
Is it time to reopen channels with Islamabad or has history shown that terror and talks cannot go together?
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
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11 GIU 2026 · In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with Admiral DK Joshi, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency and former Chief of Naval Staff, about the Great Nicobar Island Project.
Joshi explains why the project is strategically vital for India, highlighting its location near key maritime choke points and its potential to strengthen India's position in the Indo-Pacific. He addresses criticism surrounding environmental concerns, tribal displacement and forest diversion, arguing that safeguards are in place and no indigenous communities will be displaced.
The discussion also explores transshipment opportunities, tourism, scuba diving, maritime trade and India's long-term strategic vision for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Aman Pal
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14 MAG 2026 · In this episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with former Indian Air Force chief R. K. S. Bhadauria on how Operation Sindoor forced Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within 88 hours. The discussion breaks down India’s unprecedented strikes on terror hubs like Bahawalpur and Muridke, the role of Rafales, S-400 systems, drones, and precision weapons, and how India punched through Pakistan’s air defence network under a nuclear overhang. From Balakot to Operation Sindoor, the conversation explores India’s evolving military doctrine, escalation control, indigenous defence capability, and the future of warfare against Pakistan-China collusion.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Aman Pal
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7 MAG 2026 · In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, Gaurav Sawant speaks with the Deputy Commander of the Netherlands Navy, Major General Rob De Vitt on rising global maritime tensions as the Strait of Hormuz remains choked amid the Iran conflict.
The discussion explores how navies from over 40 nations, including India and the Netherlands, are preparing to secure vital sea lanes of communication once a ceasefire is in place.
From mine-clearance operations and drone threats to Indo-Pacific deployments and India-Netherlands strategic cooperation, the conversation examines the future of naval warfare, freedom of navigation, unmanned systems, and the growing importance of maritime partnerships in an increasingly unstable world.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
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9 APR 2026 · In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar on the fragile ceasefire in West Asia after weeks of conflict. While tensions with Iran ease temporarily, Azar makes it clear that the front remains active, stating that “operations against Hezbollah will continue” in Lebanon. He outlines plans to neutralise threats and maintain a buffer along the northern border, signalling no pause in military action there. They also explore shifting regional dynamics, ceasefire uncertainties, and whether diplomacy can hold amid continued strikes and rising tensions.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
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2 APR 2026 · In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy on the escalating West Asia conflict and its impact on maritime security. Swaminathan explains how disruptions in key choke points like the Strait of Hormuz are threatening global trade and India’s energy lifelines. He says India’s heavy dependence on sea-borne imports makes maritime security critical, with the Navy actively escorting tankers and maintaining surveillance. He also highlights lessons from the conflict, stressing the need for stronger naval capabilities and long-term strategic preparedness.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Aman Pal
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26 MAR 2026 · In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with the founding director of the CPOST, Robert Pape on the reported deployment of US Marines and 82nd Airborne troops to West Asia. Pape describes the situation as an “escalation trap,” warning that tactical gains against Iran may not translate into strategic success. He cautions that ground operations could trigger a prolonged war of attrition, rising oil prices, and wider global instability. He also highlights risks of terrorism beyond the region, including potential threats to US and global security, as the conflict expands both geographically and militarily.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
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19 MAR 2026 · In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with John Bolton, who served as National Security Advisor during President Donald Trump’s first term and earlier as US Ambassador to the UN. He outlines how the US-Israel campaign is aimed at weakening Iran’s regime while enabling internal opposition to rise. He warns of escalation risks, including threats to the Strait of Hormuz and possible global terror retaliation. While supporting regime change, he criticizes gaps in planning and coordination, stressing that without sustained pressure and support to opposition forces, the objective may fall short.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
Chakravyuh with Gaurav Sawant is India Today Group’s sharp new podcast that cuts through the fog of war and diplomacy. Join veteran war correspondent and one of India’s most trusted...
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Chakravyuh with Gaurav Sawant is India Today Group’s sharp new podcast that cuts through the fog of war and diplomacy. Join veteran war correspondent and one of India’s most trusted voices in defence journalism, Gaurav Sawant, as he dives deep into the world of national security, strategy, and geopolitics. With exclusive insights, high-stakes analysis, and frontline access, Chakravyuh brings you the untold stories behind India’s biggest defence and strategic moves. If it matters to India’s security—you’ll hear it here first.
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| Autore | India Today Podcast |
| Organizzazione | Aaj Tak (India) |
| Categorie | Notizie del giorno |
| Sito | podcasts.indiatoday.in |
| sunil.kumar2@aajtak.com |
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