
Vishnu Som
An NDTV veteran entering his 29th year at the company, Vishnu Som anchors the flagship programme Left, Right and Centre at 9 pm and is Group Executive Editor (International, Defence). He writes prolifically on national and international security issues and has covered conflict and natural disasters around the world.
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"Clear Will To Find Way": World Economic Forum Chief On India-US Trade Deal
The India-US trade deal might have had some hiccups because of the 50 per cent tariff issue and the subsequent, inevitable diplomatic strain, but World Economic Forum chief Borge Brende assured NDTV today that it will definitely materialise.
- Thursday September 18, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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Peter Navarro Tried To Start Fight Between Trump, PM Modi: Ex US NSA
Peter Navarro, the trade advisor of Donald Trump, had once tried to start a fight between the US President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, John Bolton, the former National Security Advisor of the US, told NDTV today.
- Friday September 12, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
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GST Changes Holistic, Coincidental Some Sectors Hit By Tariffs: Piyush Goyal
The rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax slabs - from four to two, and exemption of certain items, including premiums for health and life insurance - reflect a "holistic and well thought-out" decision, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said.
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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Pics: Pak Rebuilds Nur Khan Base Section Destroyed By India During Op Sindoor
New satellite imagery available with NDTV indicates that reconstruction activity at its Nur Khan airbase is well underway after India's Op Sindoor strikes in May this year.
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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"Bit Tense On Day 1, But...": Defence Secretary On Op Sindoor 'Stress'
Those involved in Operation Sindoor were confident right from the beginning that they could dominate the enemy side, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said.
- Saturday August 30, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra
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"First 2 Tejas Mark 1A May Be Delivered By September-End": Defence Secretary RK Singh At NDTV Summit
The first two of the 10 Tejas Mark 1A jets will hopefully be delivered by September, Defence Secretary RK Singh said at NDTV's Defence Summit on Saturday.
- Saturday August 30, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra
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"Hamas Began This War": Israel After Air Strike Kills 20 Civilians In Gaza
After Israel struck one of the main hospitals in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 20 people, the Israeli military said it doesn't "intentionally" target civilians, blaming the Palestinian group Hamas for creating "impossible conditions" through war.
- Tuesday August 26, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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China's Minerals Offer To India: Banishing The Ghost Of Galwan?
China's in-principle decision to look at India's growing requirements for rare-earth materials marks a massive step in fixing a relationship that went sour after the Galwan crisis of 2019.
- Tuesday August 19, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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NDTV Report: Can Dwarka Expressway End Delhi-Gurugram Traffic Nightmares?
The new 10.1-km section of the Dwarka Expressway has been developed at Rs 5,360 crore.
- Tuesday August 19, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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Trump An Economic Illiterate, India Shouldn't Trust US: Top Economist Jeffrey Sachs To NDTV
Cautioning India about its economic partnership with the United States, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs has told NDTV that Washington could not be trusted to protect New Delhi's interests.
- Friday August 15, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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Exclusive - "India Shouldn't Allow Itself To Be Used By US Against China": Top Economist On Tariffs
India should not allow itself to be used by the US in the West's misguided trade war with China, a top American economist told NDTV.
- Friday August 15, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Debanish Achom
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Spotlight On Op Sindoor, Air Force As Distinguished Service Awards Announced
The Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal -- the country's highest wartime distinguished service decoration - will be awarded to seven officers of the armed forces, bringing the spotlight on Operation Sindoor and their contribution in it
- Thursday August 14, 2025
- India News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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"Weathered Many Challenges": India Hopes Ties With US Will Move Forward
India, days after the massive tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump, declared that the relations between the world largest and the oldest democracy were based on "substantive agenda" on which it would remain focussed.
- Thursday August 14, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som
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"PM Modi Should Nominate Him For Nobel Twice": Ex-US NSA John Bolton's Jibe At Trump Over Tariff
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has accused Donald Trump of needlessly antagonising India, calling the steep tariffs imposed on New Delhi "a mistake in the bilateral relationship."
- Wednesday August 13, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Anushree Jonko
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'Ask Pakistan': US Refuses To Answer If Pak Lost F-16s During Op Sindoor
The US government has refused to answer specific queries on the loss of Pakistan Air Force-operated F-16 fighter jets during Op Sindoor, the intense 88-hour battle fought by India and Pakistan between May 7 and May 10.
- Wednesday August 13, 2025
- World News
- Reported by Vishnu Som