A post on Twitter claiming that foreigners are 'avoiding' Goa due to 'bad services and treatment' has put the state government under scrutiny. Many blame Goa’s 'Taxi Mafia,' which charges high fares due to the lack of private app-based cab services. Some criticize the dirty beaches and the attitude of overcharging both domestic and foreign tourists. Many also argue that Goa is overpriced, and tourists can visit Thailand, Vietnam, or Sri Lanka on the same budget, where they offer a better and more pleasant stay.

Is this the reality, or is there more to the story? In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte addresses all queries about tourism, including whether foreigners are abandoning Goa. He also discusses issues like drug trafficking, rave parties, and the casino culture in Goa.

00:00 - Introduction

01:41 - Goa Tourism in Trouble?

08:04 - Agenda Against Goa Tourism?

12:30 - 'Taxi Mafia' in Goa

19:22 - Commuters' Concerns in Goa

22:40 - Goa's Filthy Beaches

26:11 - Stray Dogs and Cattle on Beaches

28:24 - Fewer ATMs in Goa

30:45 - Power Cuts in Goa

32:44 - Goa's Road Infrastructure

35:20 - Is Goa an Expensive Tourist Destination?

37:25 - Chikhal Kalo Festival

42:20 - IFFI 2024

47:05 - Drug Trafficking in Goa

50:17 - Goan Culture

54:58 - Diversifying Goa's Economy

59:40 - Casinos in Goa

1:03:02 - Mopa vs. Dabolim Airport

Manipur is on the edge, with no end in sight to the Kuki-Meitei divide. AFSPA has been imposed in six districts, and additional forces have been deployed in the state after 11suspected militants were killed in an encounter with the CRPF.

When will peace return to Manipur? Is the Centre delaying taking the strictest action against radical groups? What's the solution?

In the latest episode of the ANI podcast, Lt Gen D S Hooda (Retd) answers all these questions. Having served for 40 years, he held multiple posts, including Army Commander of the Northern Command. He was the Army Commander during the Chumar incident along the LAC in 2014 and during the launch of the surgical strikes in September 2016. He retired in November 2016.

In this episode he also talks about the India-China border truce and whether Beijing can be trusted. He explains in detail what is happening in Jammu and Kashmir and why there is a rise in terror attacks there.

More on the surgical strikes against Pakistan in 2016, reforms in the Army, and expenditure on the armed forces.

00:00 - Introduction

01:22 - Manipur Crisis Explained

04:32 - Meiteis-Kukis Ethnic Divide

09:52 - Assam Rifles Row in Manipur

10:52 - Armed Groups in Manipur

13:29 - How to Restore Peace in Manipur

14:43 - Manipur Crisis: A National Security Matter

16:60 (17:00) - Why No Action Against Violence in Manipur

18:03 - India-China Border Truce

20:12 - Can China Be Trusted?

21:52 - Why China 'Dislikes' India's Rise

26:40 - Buffer Zones at LAC

28:12 - Chumar Standoff in 2014

38:12 - When the PLA Left Its Soldier in India

40:52 - Facilities for Soldiers at LAC

45:22 - Attacks in Jammu & Kashmir

55:37 - Local Support for Terrorists in J&K

1:00:37 - Does India Need More Army Personnel?

1:02:19 - Expenditure on Armed Forces

1:09:08 - Armed Forces 'Reluctant' Towards Tech Reforms?

1:14:10 - Overseeing Surgical Strikes Against Pak in 2016

1:19:17 - Why Balakot Was Picked to Strike Pak

1:22:52 - Why No Strikes Against Pakistan After 26/11 Attack

1:26:38 - Heading Congress Panel on National Security Strategy

1:31:46 - Agniveer Scheme

1:35:52 - Retired Service Members Joining Politics

1:38:12 - Uber-IAF Deal Repercussions

1:46:14 - Personal Data at Risk

A few major tech companies are dominating the digital world and have significant influence in politics as well. Big Tech companies control many aspects of our lives, including markets, businesses, and public services. Is it a good idea to allow a few tech giants to monopolize our data?

Where does China stand in the tech race against the USA? Where does India stand in the global tech race, and what are its digital vulnerabilities? And what about modern warfare? How are drones changing the course of war and transforming how battles are fought? what is data privacy—and why is it important?

To answer these questions, the ANI podcast with Smita Prakash features Lt. Col. Pavithran Rajan, a former intelligence officer, academic, and tech entrepreneur.

He explains how technology is reshaping the battlefield, allowing countries to win wars without even entering the battlefield. He also discusses the role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare and emphasizes the need for India to protect its digital interests.

This is a must-watch podcast for anyone who thinks there’s nothing to hide and doesn’t understand why privacy matters for both individuals and businesses.

00:00 - Introduction

01:16 - Pager Attack in Lebanon

10:24 - China’s Supply Chain Strategy

15:36 - OSI Layers of Encryption

25:58 - Five Eyes' Response to Intel Threats

28:54 - Digital Policies of China & India

35:28 - Data Privacy in India

41:02 - Data Breaches in the USA

42:59 - India Under Surveillance

47:41 - Semiconductor Industry in India

51:19 - China–India Relations

56:16 - U.S. Dollar and SWIFT

59:21 - Why SWIFT Remains Indispensable

1:10:36 - Use of Cyber Technology in Wars

1:13:54 - The Rise of AI Apps

1:15:45 - India’s Position in the Cyber Power Ranking

1:24:36 - Quantum Cryptography

1:28:21 - Snowden Revelations

1:31:49 - Is Your Phone Listening to You?

1:44:48 - Hamas Attack on Israel

1:52:00 - What Should India Do Amid Global Wars?