Truth vs Hype

The BJP government's relentless push to impose a Uniform Civil Code comes under the garb of ensuring gender justice across communities - but is marred by the worry that its true aim is to single out minorities. Although the BJP has denied a sectarian agenda, on this episode, we sift the truth from hype.

NDTV exclusively accessed the latest report by US based digital forensics outfit Arsenal Consulting that shows over 40 'Maoist' linked documents were planted on the computer of the late Father Stan Swamy, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case. On Truth Vs Hype, we unpack the multiple reports by Arsenal Consulting that show crucial evidence, including 'Maoist' letters, were planted by the same hacker on the computers of at least three accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, which raises the question whether the activists were arrested and charged based on fabricated evidence?

While the BJP pulled off a record win in Gujarat, they lost power in Himachal Pradesh despite the PM campaigning heavily in both states. We look at the outcomes in the two states more closely on Truth v Hype, to understand the 'Modi Factor' paradox better - why it works its magic in some states, and not others.

The political storm in Rajasthan is far from over. Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticised his rival Sachin Pilot, calling him "gaddar (traitor)". The interview has raised a key question - can this infighting within the Congress ever end?

Very recently, the issue of forced conversion was raised in the Supreme Court, to which it noted that if such cases are proven to be true, then it is a serious matter. While a petition has been filed in the court demanding a law against forced conversion, on Truth Vs Hype, we bring you the facts and the myths that are building around the issue .

On the show tonight, behind the scenes of the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra - is it the remaking of Rahul Gandhi?

Ram Rahim, the head of the Haryana-based Dera Sacha Sauda who was convicted of rape and murder, has been conducting religious discourses or satsangs from his Ashram in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, while being out on parole. On Truth vs Hype, we look at how a convicted rapist and murderer was let out on parole, ahead of crucial polls in Haryana, and we confront the netas that endorse - and possibly enable - such brazenness. We also bring out what it means for the victims of the crimes he has been jailed for.

Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Congress President Rahul Gandhi, in his first TV interview this election season, said that his party's focus is on "jobs, jobs, jobs and jobs - and the economy." Speaking to NDTV's Sreenivasan Jain at a rally in Rajasthan, Mr Gandhi spoke about why he believes the Rafale fighter jet deal is corrupt, his controversial decision to field candidates all across Uttar Pradesh, and whether he really stands a shot at being the opposition's candidate for Prime Minister.

We profile the two top contests in this elections that could define the battle for Mumbai.

We focus on Naveen Patnaik, Odisha Chief Minister and one of the most reclusive political figures in Indian politics, as he fights his most challenging battle yet.

NDTV speaks to Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar on the possible outcome of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

On the show, we profile N Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan Mohan Reddy, the two leaders whose clash in Andhra Pradesh could determine who comes to power in Delhi.

On this week's Truth vs Hype, we examine if the social media code of ethics framed by the Election Commission and social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp would be effective in fighting fake news.

We analyse Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last minute rush of project inaugurations across the country before elections are announced: Are these projects real or only on paper?

On the show we examine the many unanswered questions surrounding India's air strikes against on terrorist camp in Pakistan.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets ready to roll out the mega farm income scheme, can the government race to meet targets before the poll code kicks in?

On the show, we examine the sharp rise in violence in Jammu and Kashmir in the past five years, and whether it calls for a rethink in India's strategy in the Valley.

A former Ministry of Defence insider challenges the government's claims on the Rafale deal.

In the Budget, the Finance Minister cited the MUDRA lending scheme as an example of the government's success in creating jobs. Is this Truth or Hype?

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed the Congress's in-charge of the party's national election campaign in eastern Uttar Pradesh, a region that includes the constituencies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. We look at her political profile from the time she was a campaign manager in Karnataka's Bellary.

We travel to battleground Uttar Pradesh, to examine how the BSP-Samajwadi Party alliance is operating on the ground.

Hours after CBI chief Alok Verma resigned following his removal from the top post by a panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a Delhi court asked the agency to investigate its number 2 Rakesh Asthana in a bribery case, former UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav quipped "who will investigate the CBI?" "There are so many fights happening within the CBI, so many allegations and counter-allegations... Who will probe the CBI?" the Samajwadi Party chief said amid reports that he will be questioned by the CBI in the sand mining scam.

Stringent rules and vigilante attacks have led to thousands of stray cattle being let loose. Has the "cow card" backfired for the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh?

We examine how the high profile Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case has collapsed - is politics behind the unravelling?

We examine how the BJP can recover from the loss in the recent assembly elections that saw it lose power in three heartland states.

On Truth vs Hype, we examine the multiple attempts to cover up the truth of the Bulandshahr violence.

On Truth vs Hype, we examine the sensational revelations in the Sohrabuddin encounter case which revive the debate over the role of BJP president Amit Shah.

This week, we track Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Rahul Gandhi as they storm each other's bastions.

On the show, we report on the lists of wilful defaulters disclosed by India's top banks.

We travel to Sri Lanka to speak to key players on the coup that has created a political crisis in the island nation.

We examine the firestorm of allegations against top officials of the CBI that has been mired in controversy in the past weeks.

Industrialist Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence and France's Dassault Aviation have supplied multiple justifications for their join venture in the Rafale deal. Do the explanations measure up?

We hit the ground with the two main leaders of the Congress campaign in Madhya Pradesh - Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia to ask: can they unite to take on the BJP juggernaut?

On Truth vs Hype, we examine the multiple anomalies in the letters that the police in Pune claim to have seized from activists accused of Maoist links.

As the arrests of 10 activists on charges of Maoist links sparks a debate, we examine the other side of the case -- were the arrests to cover up the real culprits of the Bhima Koregaon violence?