TV Newsance 309: Uttarkashi disaster, Trump dhokhaa and Godi media’s MIGA magic

This week on TV Newsance, Navika Kumar and Smriti Irani gave us a saas-bahu masterclass – replete with sly taunts, spicy metaphors, and ticker shade.

Then came the hot topic of the week: Trump’s 50 percent tariff, which first shook TV media, then their dear leader. Just months ago, anchors were gushing about Trump’s “unbreakable chemistry” with Modiji and predicting great days for India. Now that they’ve gone full MIGA (Make India Great Again), without MAGA, what’s the new spin? America is jealous, Modiji never bows, and India’s global ascent is unstoppable. Facts and figures, as always, are optional.

Meanwhile, in Uttarkashi, a flash flood wiped away homes, land, and lives in seconds. And yet, even in tragedy, TRP-hungry TV found a way to add green screens, dramatic sound effects, and sheer insensitivity.

We ask:

• Why did the flash flood hit Uttarkashi?

• Was this really a “natural” disaster?

Our reporters are on the ground in Uttarkashi to bring you the real story – no theatrics, no sound effects. Watch, share, and tell us what you think in the comments.

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