The Catch Up: Vijay government at 100 days (17 August)
Summary
This episode examines Tamil Nadu’s inexperienced new government, noting how their lack of administrative knowledge has inadvertently reduced visible corruption. It also covers the Nalsar University controversy, where the Bar Council of India faced backlash from the Chief Justice for attempting to penalize students protesting his convocation invitation. Finally, the show reports on the Indian Navy leasing US-made MQ-9B drones, the Supreme Court’s push for transparency in Ram Mandir donations, and the role of online misinformation in US-Iran tensions.
Topics discussed
Intro: Pluralsight AI Academy and show opening
Tamil Nadu CM's 100 days: Inexperience as advantage
Nalsar University controversy and BCI apology
Indian Navy leases MQ-9B drones from US
Supreme Court orders transparency for Ram Mandir
US-Iran online disinformation battle
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