India, Russia and the World

Conversation with Nara Lokesh, the Minister for IT, Electronics & Communication from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
In the latest episode of ‘India, Russia and the World’, the weekly podcast on RT, Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, speaks to Nara Lokesh, minister for IT, electronics & communication from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh....
Jun 18, 2026 12:18
A weekly podcast and a deep dive into the most pressing global issues through the lens of India and Russia. Two civilizational powers. The world’s largest democracy, India, and the world’s largest nation, Russia – like chess pieces navigating a shifting global board. Hosted by Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, the show draws on her years of covering foreign policy from New Delhi, Moscow, and beyond.

Conversation with Nara Lokesh, the Minister for IT, Electronics & Communication from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
In the latest episode of ‘India, Russia and the World’, the weekly podcast on RT, Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, speaks to Nara Lokesh, minister for IT, electronics & communication from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh....
Jun 18, 2026 12:18
Conversation with Palki Sharma, IGR founder, and journalist
In the latest episode of India, Russia and the World, the weekly podcast on RT, Runjhun Sharma, Head of News-RT India, speaks to Palki Sharma, the founder of IGR and one of India’s most popular journalists, known for her sharp insights on...
Jun 11, 2026 13:10
Conversation with Jaiveer Shergill, national spokesperson of the BJP
In the latest episode of India, Russia and the World, the weekly podcast on RT, Runjhun Sharma, Head of News-RT India, speaks to Jaiveer Shergill, national spokesperson of the BJP – the world’s largest political party. Jaiveer...
Jun 4, 2026 11:38
Conversation with Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s High Commissioner to India
Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, is the latest guest on ‘India, Russia and the World’, the weekly podcast hosted by Runjhun Sharma, Head of News-RT India. He underlines how the Gandhi-Mandela connection is...
May 28, 2026 12:00
Conversation with Pankaj Saran, the former Indian ambassador to Russia and member of India’s National Security Advisory Board
In the latest episode of India, Russia and the World, our weekly podcast, Runjhun Sharma speaks to Pankaj Saran, the former Indian ambassador to Russia and member of India’s National Security Advisory Board. Saran emphasizes that India’s...
May 21, 2026 13:34
Conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
In this special episode of India, Russia and the World, Runjhun Sharma sits down with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The foreign minister compared Western pressure on Global South countries over their trade with Russia to “neocolonial...
May 14, 2026 12:43
Conversation with Shaurya Doval, investment banker, founder of India Foundation, son of India’s National Security Advisor
In the latest episode of India, Russia and the World, our weekly podcast, Runjhun Sharma speaks to Shaurya Doval, son of Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Advisor, and an investment banker and founder of India Foundation. According to...
May 7, 2026 12:44
Conversation with Zorawar Daulet Singh, strategic affairs expert
In the latest episode of India, Russia and the World, strategic affairs expert Zorawar Daulet Singh notes NATO’s hesitation to back the US in the Iran war, saying that if Washington had succeeded early, “they would have all joined like...
Apr 30, 2026 12:37
Conversation with Nitin A. Gokhale, strategic analyst & founder of StratNewsGlobal.com
In the latest episode of India, Russia and the World, Nitin A. Gokhale, strategic analyst & founder of StratNewsGlobal.com, says that the US started the war in Iran without any objective and now can’t end it. He’s very clear that...
Apr 23, 2026 18:00