
Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Chandrashekar is a Senior Editor at NDTV. A journalist with 15+ years across print and digital media, he also has degrees in Sociology and Economics. He has worked in the political, business, sports, and entertainment news spaces, but is happiest just watching football.
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Digital Fraud, Cybercriminals Stole Rs 23,000 Crore From Indians In 2024
Indians lost Rs 22,842 crore to cybercriminals in 2024, DataLEADS, a Delhi-based media and tech company, said in its report on widespread digital financial frauds in the country.
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- India News
- Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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3-Time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister OPS Quits BJP Alliance. Why It Matters
The BJP's Tamil Nadu election plans took a hit Thursday after O Panneerselvam - a three-time former Chief Minister from the politically influential Thevar community - led his AIADMK faction out of the party-led National Democratic Alliance.
- Thursday July 31, 2025
- South
- Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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Donald Trump Snubs India, Signs Oil Deal With Pak. What Does This Mean?
After announcing a 25 per cent 'reciprocal tariff' on his "friend" India, plus a penalty for buying Russian weapons and oil, Donald Trump said Thursday the US had struck a deal with Pakistan to develop its "massive" oil reserves. What does this mean
- Thursday July 31, 2025
- World News
- Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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The Story Behind Donald Trump's 25% 'Reciprocal Tariff' On India
India's hopes of reduced tariffs on exports to the United States were dashed Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent levy, plus an unspecified penalty for buying arms and crude oil from Russia.
- Wednesday July 30, 2025
- World News
- Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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"You Betrayed The Tamil People...": Udhayanidhi Stalin Rips Into AIADMK
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday accused arch-rival Edappadi K Palaniswami of "trying to pave the way for the BJP... to gain ground" before next year's election.
- Friday July 25, 2025
- India News
- Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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From A Fake Embassy In Ghaziabad To The Weird World Of Micronations
After Delhi Police shut down the 'embassy' of the Grand Duchy of Westarctica, a real micronation in the western part of that frozen wasteland, NDTV looks into what is a 'micronation'.
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- World News
- Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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In Cash-At-Home Case, Justice Varma's 5 Reasons Why He Shouldn't Be Impeached
Justice Yashwant Varma - the ex-Delhi High Court judge likely to be impeached after "piles of burnt Rs 500 notes" were found at his home - has offered the Supreme Court 10 reasons why he must not be sacked.
- Friday July 18, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Nupur Dogra, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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In Race To Save Nimisha Priya, Worried Activist Claims 'We Had Setback'
Efforts to save Nimisha Priya - sentenced to death by Yemen for killing her business partner - may have suffered a setback because of media reports focusing on 'blood money', or cash offered to his family in exchange for a pardon, a social worker sai
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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"Our Alliance Will Win But...": AIADMK Warns BJP Before Tamil Nadu Election
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami declared Tuesday that Tamil Nadu will have a single-party government - formed by his party - should it win next year's Assembly election, despite there being a pre-poll alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- South
- Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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Amid Row In Bihar, NDTV Explains 'Special Intensive Revision' Of Voter Lists
Amid ongoing controversy over the revision of Bihar's voter lists, the Election Commission is expected to conduct a 'special intensive revision' of pan-India electoral rolls.
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- India News
- Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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Bihar Survey To Continue, Top Court Suggests These 3 IDs Must Be Considered
Aadhaar, ration cards, and IDs issued by the Election Commission itself should be considered as valid documents to re-verify identities of voters ahead of the Bihar election later this year, the Supreme Court observed Thursday afternoon.
- Thursday July 10, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Nupur Dogra, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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"Have Serious Doubts": Supreme Court On 'Special Revision' Of Bihar Voter List
The timing of Election Commission's 'special intensive revision' of the electoral rolls in Bihar - months before a crucial Assembly election - was questioned by the Supreme Court Thursday.
- Thursday July 10, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Nupur Dogra, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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Explained: Why Saif Ali Khan Could Lose Rs 15,000 Crore Royal Legacy
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan - the grandson of Iftikhar Ali Khan, the last ruler of the former princely state of Pataudi - is on the brink of losing a chunk of his royal legacy - Rs 15,000 crore worth - after a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling.
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- India News
- Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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From Dollar Challenge To Iran Message: Why Donald Trump Is Targeting BRICS
Round 2 of Donald Trump vs the BRICS bloc began this week after the United States President announced an additional 10 per cent tariff on countries aligning with the group's "Anti-American policies".
- Tuesday July 8, 2025
- World News
- Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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Swift Bail For 7 Workers From Raj Thackeray's MNS In Marathi Slapgate Row
Seven members of Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena - who assaulted a Mumbai shopkeeper for not speaking in Marathi, filmed their brutal attack, and shared it online - were released within hours of being detained yesterday evening.
- Friday July 4, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Radhika Ramaswamy, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan